Dragon's Dogma 2 News

To Dragon's Dogma 2 players on Steam

To all Dragon's Dogma 2 players

We would like to update you on the status of the following items, about which we have received numerous comments from the community. To all those looking forward to this game, we sincerely apologize for any inconvenience.

■Crashes and bug fixes
We are investigating/fixing critical problems such as crashes and freezing.
We will be addressing crashes and bug fixes starting from those with the highest priority in patches in the near future.

■The option of starting a new game
We are looking at adding a feature to the Steam version of the game that will allow players that are already playing to restart the game. We will announce more details as soon as we can.

■Paid DLC
All the items listed below can be obtained in-game or as paid DLC items.
Art of Metamorphosis - Character Editor
Ambivalent Rift Incense - Change Pawn Inclinations
Portcrystal - Warp Location Marker
Wakestone - Restore the dead to life!
500 Rift Crystals / 1500 Rift Crystals / 2500 Rift Crystals - Points to Spend Beyond the Rift
Makeshift Gaol Key - Escape from gaol!
Harpysnare Smoke Beacons - Harpy Lure Item

■Regarding Frame Rate
A large amount of CPU usage is allocated to each character and calculating the impact of their physical presence in various areas. In certain situations where numerous characters appear simultaneously, the CPU usage can be very high and may affect the frame rate. We are aware that in such situations, settings that reduce GPU load may currently have a limited effect; however, we are looking into ways to improve performance in the future.

The Dragon's Dogma 2 Team

How to unlock the Dragon's Dogma 2 Mystic Spearhand vocation

How do you unlock the Dragon's Dogma 2 Mystic Spearhand vocation? There are four default vocations in Dragon's Dogma 2, but if you do a bit of searching, you can transform your Arisen into a completely different class. While the Mage and the Fighter sound fun, what if you could combine the two classes together?

One of the most intriguing Dragon's Dogma 2 characters is Sigurd, a Mystic Spearhand maister who wants to wipe out every dragon in existence. Sigurd blends magic with his deadly duospear to form the Mystic Spearhand vocation, and it can be yours once you know where to go on the Dragon's Dogma 2 map. Considering it's your goal as the Arisen to slay a dragon in Dragon's Dogma 2, this could be the perfect vocation for the job.

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How to use Dragon's Dogma 2 Harpysnare Smoke Beacons

What are Harpysnare Smoke Beacons in Dragon's Dogma 2? While out exploring the world, your Pawns may inform you that, if you have one, you can use a Harpysnare Smoke Beacon to reach some otherwise unreachable treasure. But where do you get them, and how do you use them, exactly? You can't just plop one down anywhere and have a Harpy come whisk you away, after all. This guide details all you need to know about this unique item and mechanic.

Keen on learning more about Dragon's Dogma 2? You'll want to check out all of the Dragon's Dogma 2 vocations before you get too far into your adventure to truly understand what kind of Arisen and Pawn you want to build. Otherwise, read on to cure your curiosity on Harpysnare Smoke Beacons.

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All Dragon's Dogma 2 Archer skills and which to unlock

What are the best Dragon's Dogma 2 Archer skills? Plenty of things in the Dragon's Dogma 2 universe want to kill you; whether it's trolls in the forest or drakes by the lake, there is no shortage of opposition as you wander the land. Staying out of range of your enemy's sharp bits is one way to stay safe and with the best DD2 Archer skills, you'll also be dealing a huge amount of damage.

Having a diverse party in Dragon's Dogma 2 is the key to success; while the Sorcerer may have a lot of flashy skills, few can keep up with the consistent damage of the Archer. We have a complete breakdown of the RPG game staple, including best weapon skills, core skills, and augments - none of the Dragon's Dogma 2 enemies will be able to stand in your way.

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Best Dragon's Dogma 2 Pawn Specializations

What are Pawn Specializations in Dragon's Dogma 2? Pawn Specializations are, first and foremost, a way to give your Pawn more utility outside of combat, though some Specializations do prove useful while battling a swarm of goblins. They're difficult to obtain, however, and it's not always entirely clear which Specialization is right for your Pawn, or which Specializations you want on the Pawns you hire from the rift. We'll do our best to answer those questions below.

Want to know more about Pawns in Dragon's Dogma 2? You're in luck, as we've gone ahead and explained all you need to know about Dragon's Dogma 2 Pawns. Do be warned, however, that Pawns cannot become every class in the game - you'd better brush up on the 10 Dragon's Dogma 2 vocations before getting too ahead of yourself with Specializations.

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