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\u201c10 Years of Dragon\u2019s Dogma\u201d Digital Event<\/strong><\/p>\n

In today\u2019s \u201c10 Years of Dragon\u2019s Dogma\u201d digital event developer video, Dragon\u2019s Dogma director Hideaki Itsuno announced the highly anticipated Dragon\u2019s Dogma II is now in production using Capcom\u2019s RE ENGINE. This highly anticipated reveal followed a discussion of the inspirations behind the monsters, combat, and unique gameplay mechanics that define the high-fantasy world and open-world action of Dragon\u2019s Dogma. The much awaited sequel was announced with the reveal of the logo for the upcoming title.<\/span><\/p>\n

Itsuno began the developer video by recounting how classic pen-and-paper role-playing games introduced him to the genre of high fantasy and RPGs as a whole. After these early experiences captured his heart, Itsuno went on to develop a passion for arcade and action titles, especially the combat of Capcom\u2019s Street Fighter II. By the year 2000, Itsuno had released multiple titles for Capcom\u2019s arcade division and began piecing together the first concepts for a game that would eventually become Dragon\u2019s Dogma. This dream would have to wait however, as Itsuno was assigned to finish the production of Devil May Cry 2, and its sequels Devil May Cry 3 and Devil May Cry 4.<\/span><\/p>\n

After completing production on the Devil May Cry games, Itsuno returned to his passion project at last. The distinct approach to magic combat and the ability to grapple towering foes already set Dragon\u2019s Dogma apart from its contemporaries, however it was the game\u2019s unique Pawn System that helped cement its place as a fan favorite. This special system was born from Itsuno\u2019s desire to keep the game a single-player experience, while still allowing players to feel connected to one another by sharing the AI companions they create and train. As development progressed, it was the production team\u2019s trips to the United Kingdom that inspired the rolling hills and architectural identity of the world players would explore.<\/span><\/p>\n

Dragon\u2019s Dogma II<\/strong><\/p>\n

As Itsuno finished looking back at the origins of Dragon\u2019s Dogma, he gave fans the first look at what lies ahead for the series with the surprise reveal of Dragon\u2019s Dogma II. Itsuno and the Dragon\u2019s Dogma II development team including Dragon\u2019s Dogma veterans Daigo Ikeno and Kenichi Suzuki are hard at work creating the sequel, and are excited to share more details in the future.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n