The best time to play Dragon's Dogma was 12 years ago, and the second-best time is now while the RPG is on sale for $5 ahead of Dragon's Dogma 2's launch
Mar. 10, 2024Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen is cheaper than… most things in this economy right now
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Dragon’s Dogma 2 is right around the corner, and with the original currently on sale for $5, there’s never been a better time to play the cult classic.
But Dragon’s Dogma was always destined for fame because climbing big beasts as a relatively small person and holding on like a rodeo ride while they flail about is, frankly, always fun. The Dark Arisen expansion and subsequent ports to newer systems helped to eventually push the game’s sales to almost 8 million units.
If you missed the action-roleplaying game and its hilarious physics, then you’re in luck! Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen is currently $5/£3.8 (84% off) acrossSteam, thePlayStation Store, and theXbox Store. That’s cheaper than a cup of coffee in this economy.
Huge savings have come for many other heavy hitters inCapcom’s catalog, with several Resident Evils, Monster Hunters, Street Fighters, and Mega Men heavily discounted in a publisher-wide sale onSteam.
Dragon’s Dogma 2 is expanding on the first game’s ragdolling physics,dangerous exploration, andPawn(customizable NPCs) management. You might not be able to finish the original game in time, but it wouldn’t be a bad place to start before deciding if you want to splash $70 on the sequel when it comes out on March 22.
The team isn’t just retreading old ground for the next entry, though. New classes and afresh approach to fast travelmeans Dragon’s Dogma 2 is the sequelits director hoped it would be after the 12-year wait.
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Kaan freelances for various websites including Rock Paper Shotgun, Eurogamer, and this one, Gamesradar. He particularly enjoys writing about spooky indies, throwback RPGs, and anything that’s vaguely silly. Also has an English Literature and Film Studies degree that he’ll soon forget.
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