Dragon’s Dogma 2 April Patch Updates and More

Dragon’s Dogma 2 is an action RPG sequel which gamers have anxiously anticipated since its release in March. As gamers enter the ethereal and vast world of Capcom’s most recent offering, the developer is addressing a variety of issues and concerns that have surfaced.

Dragon’s Dogma 2 Receives Patch to Fix Progression-Blocking Bugs

Dragon’s Dogma 2 – the critically acclaimed action-RPG sequel – has received a fresh update with some not so great fixes. The game’s developer Capcom has released an update which mainly fixes progression-blocking bugs that have bedeviled players since the game hit stores last month.

Based on the patch notes on Capcom’s official site, the update adds:

•  Fixed bugs that prevented progress on some quests.

That is certainly a welcome breath of fresh air for those stuck in their games by these bugs. One Twitter user thanked the update – adding that it “came at just the right time” — as their wife had just wiped out her save data to start a new game after a broken quest had broken it.

While players are generally pleased with Capcom’s fix for these progression-blocking issues, some still expect more detail in the patch notes. One user noted, “Great update, but please elaborate on the patch note.” That sentiment echoes what many players want to know about the fixes and how they might affect their play.

Frustrated PC Players by Persistent Performance Issues

The update hasn’t been received with a blanket of high praise, especially from PC players still struggling with performance issues. However, many players still describe scattered frames, stuttering, and crash rate drops when playing Dragon’s Dogma 2 on PC even with the patch.

One frustrated Twitter user wrote, “Still praying for that performance bump,” while another wrote, “That’s all I got?” More performance fixes are needed. This sentiment is echoed in the overall “Mixed” reviews the game receives on Steam, mostly due to ongoing performance issues.

It appears Capcom still has some work to do in case they hope fixing the performance problems which have dogged the PC edition of Dragon’s Dogma 2 since launch. Players are eagerly anticipating updates and tweaks to the game’s optimization, claiming they think the current state is unacceptable and is impacting their enjoyment of the title.

Is There Any Future for the Romance System?

Alongside the bug fixes and performance issues, some players have also spoken up about wanting a more romantic system in the game. Since launch, players have complained about the “janky” and lack of player-character relationships – especially the Pawns (the AI-controlled companions).

Some players have even suggested they just want to “smooch the Pawns, god dang it!” While others have questioned whether it’s appropriate to romance characters who are essentially servants, the romance system itself is clearly an area for refinement and expansion.

As Capcom works on the technical issues of the game, we’ll see if they also tackle the romance issues. Bringing out the depth and nuance of these player-character relationships could make for a much better player experience and go along with the game’s emphasis on the Arisen (player character) and his Pawns.

Conclusion

Dragon’s Dogma 2’s latest patch may have fixed some key progression-blocking bugs – but it’s done little to alleviate persistent performance issues that have dogged the PC port since launch. Capcom’s efforts are appreciated, but players clearly want more in-depth updates that fix the technical issues and polish the experience altogether.

Also discussed is the game’s romance system – with some players hoping for more robust and meaningful relationship options, especially with the Pawns. As Capcom refines and revisions Dragon’s Dogma 2 further, fixing these problems may help cement the game’s popularity amongst players and position it as a worthy successor to the original.