Dragon Dogma 2The core developers have said that players do not need to worry about the game's restricted fast travel due to the interesting game world.
Dragon Dogma 2 is one of the most anticipated games of this year and will be released at the end of this month. A narrative role-playing game (RPG) deeply rooted in fantasy, with a huge focus on player choice and freedom. As with most modern games these days, this sequel will offer a huge open world to explore that is said to be even bigger than its predecessor; However, unlike other titles, the game will feature a restricted fast travel system.
With a game this big, it's understandable why some players may have been concerned about the idea of not being able to access fast travel points whenever they want or ride through grand vistas whenever they want, but according to game director Hideaki Itsuno, The feature will not limit the player's enjoyment of the world.
“Our goal was to prepare a path so fun that players wouldn't feel the need for a horse,” Itsuno said in an interview with Automaton. “We've built a lot of 'fun' into the map so players don't get bored along the way, and our development policy was to make it a pain to ride.”
In the case of Dragon Dogma 2, players can access fast travel using Ferrystones, a rare item in the game. Producer Yoshiaki Hirabayashi adds that with other games that use a fast travel system, “the emphasis is on the content between trips,” but with Capcom's sequel, “the emphasis is also on the experience of the trip itself.”
Hirabayashi said that the game requires the player to think about their actions in advance, especially when traveling, noting that nighttime escapades can be dangerous in the dark and that “fear of the night gives meaning to distances.”
“If you're spending the night traveling to a distant destination, you should make sure you bring enough oil for your flashlights before you leave your base,” he explains. “You have to think about whether to bring camping equipment and make the necessary preparations. Our goal was to create a rhythm of tension and relaxation.”
Itsuno added that players can “experience new developments or discover alternative routes” by traveling on foot, and the very act of traveling can “create drama.”
“You can feel a sense of adventure and I think each user will be able to experience something different even on the same path,” Istuno said.
Dragon Dogma 2 will be released on March 22 for PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC. Ahead of its release, Capcom released a free character creator on all available platforms, allowing you to create up to five appearances.
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