Following on from its gameplay reveal at the PlayStation Showcase, we've seen a frankly surprising number of people theorising that Dragon's Dogma 2 is adding multiplayer. That is to say, the option to play cooperatively with other players. However, there appears to be no real basis for this speculation — especially since the game's official website clearly states that it's a single-player experience.
Indeed, at the bottom of the Dragon's Dogma 2 home page, the following information is listed:
- Genre: Action-RPG
- Player(s): 1
- Release-timing: TBA
- PEGI 18 Provisional
We think this speculation with regards to multiplayer originated well before Dragon's Dogma 2 was announced. It's no secret that the first Dragon's Dogma flirted with the idea of co-op, but actually settled on its now trademark pawn system. Pawns are essentially AI-driven companions who play a major role in the series' story and lore. They're basically not-quite-humans who assist the Arisen (the player character) without question.
What's more, Dragon's Dogma Online — which never made it West — obviously encouraged co-op with other players as an MMORPG. Many believed that the Japan-only title would influence the eventual Dragon's Dogma 2 in terms of multiplayer implementation.
But no, we fully expect Dragon's Dogma 2 to expand on the aforementioned pawn system, with more intricate AI and party-based gameplay. The potential introduction of multiplayer doesn't make a whole lot of sense if Capcom's doubling down on one of the property's most defining features.
That's hopefully cleared up, then. But would you have liked to see co-op be an option in Dragon's Dogma 2? Or should it stick with being a strictly single-player adventure? Seek your heart in the comments section below.
[source dragonsdogma.com]
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I'm fine with it being single player only. Not everything needs to be online co-op. The pawn system was great idea that I'd like to see expanded further.
I didn’t even know there was a Dragon Dogma Online game. But I’m fine with 2 staying single player.
Eh… that’s a bit disappointing. I’ll take a pass since I was looking forward to the co-op elements being merged with Dragon’s Dogma 2.
It is fine mainline Dragon's Dogma is single player. But not bringing Dragon's Dogma Online to the west was one of the dumbest things Capcom has done. I don't know why they haven't but they could have.
I need this to be 60 FPS. I feel like co-op would be locked at 30.
I don't think it makes sense for Capcom to make Dragon's Dogma multiplayer. They already have Monster Hunter in that realm. They wouldn't want to cannabilize their own market.
That's OK. What's more important is that it has the great character customization of the first game and the goofy pawn quotes.
Cool.dragon dogma doesn't need it.the pawn system made it so you can have companion in the single player campaign.dragon dogma 2 is going to be amazing.just as dragon dogma dark arisen is one of the best video games ever made.word up son
Thanks God they don't force stupid multiplayer into singleplayer game. It isn't so common now that developer use it's brain...
Perfect. The Dragons Dogma formula does not need changing.
Strong resistance in the comments here.
See absolutely no reason why adding the ability to drop in and out as a pawn would change the games formula what so ever
The pawn system was great but it could have been better so fingers crossed it gets a big make over. This game dosnt need multiplayer as it worked perfectly without..
@RudeAnimat0r except they're completely different games.
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@Talisman85 Sure they're different games, but there is a lot of crossover among fans of each. And to the average Joe gamer they are both fantasy action games with big dragons.
It would have been nice but probably would need a lot of compromises. The formula was near perfection so looking forward to how they build upon it.
The system of the first game was perfect, sharing pawns was fun and sufficient for conecting with other players.
That's surprising but I couldn't care less
"All roads lead to Gran Soren."
I loved Dragon's Dogma and the pawn system. Loved it when my pawns got 5 star ranks and positive feedback from other players.
Had a blast with the pawn system. It was fun to look at what gear each pawn had. I also liked knowing my decked out pawn would help someone else out in their campaign.
@Splat that's not true. If it running on the same engine especially.
I couldn't get into the first one. Maybe I just tried it too late. I also love co op so I would have enjoyed it here also. But no co op isn't going to hurt the game.
Bummer. It would have been a nice option, but clearly they can still make a solid single player game. I just hope they either add mounts or a streamlined fast travel system. Legging it everywhere gets old.
@RudeAnimat0r I wouldn’t even Dragon Dogma and Monster hunter in the same market. One is more of WRPG similar to Fallout 3, Elder Scrolls, and Fable 2… While Monster hunter you just fight and capture monsters.
I’m glad it’s single player only
Never played the first, is it any good? would it be quite dated now?
Listen before we focus on the amount of players possibly could we focus on the way the game looks? I mean like I’m no graphics snob but like this game looks like a early PS4 game. It’s being made by the dude who made DMCV and just look at how good that game looks. I know it’s the RE Engine but like alright can they not use that for this game? Genuinely dissapointing looking in that showcase last week.
Why is nearly every developer getting asked about co op and online modes lately, and people wonder why Sony are going all out in live service, the demand to play online with/against a friend or strangers is sky high.
Dragons dogma was this beautifully weird singe-player coop experiment. It was janky and imperfect.. but unique. I'm glad it's retaining it's vision & identity.
Either make DDON2 and make it global, or give us the option to play as our own pawn in someone else's game via a Rift Summons, while keeping the existing pawn system as it is for the single player experience... that would make DD2 perfect! Either way I'm sure Itsuno will address the multiplayer question once the DD2 media starts to gain more momentum ahead of release... 🙂
Pretty grateful. IMO DD was always a game for those that wanted a party but didn’t want to play with other people. Hiring other people’s pawns is all the interaction I need. I would rather CAPCOM focus on the pawn system. Keep what makes DD, DD.
Good leave our single player games alone
Good, first game was great, co-op definitely not needed.
Keep in mind the game is still realistically 1 to 2 years out. Unless you have a quote or we end up getting told by the big man that there are no plans to change the formula.. existing information on a website doesn't mean much and it potentially could be changed in development.
But that being said, doesn't need to. It's better this way.
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@Blackmagehobbit Pawns sucked and they can still have pawns how can having coop for people who want it be bad?
@Damage99 100% correct. However I have a difficult time explaining to people why DD is great.
@Talisman85 I did not mean that multiplayer would be a bad thing; instead, I just said that the original system is good enough for me. Besides, the decision to not include multiplayer is from Capcom and there is nothing to do about it. This game will be great anyway.
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