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[DKHF]

http://gematsu.com/2017/07/dragons-dogma-dark-arisen-ps4-xbox-one-launches-october-5-japan

The PlayStation 4 and Xbox One versions of Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen will launch in Japan on October 5, the latest issue of Weekly Famitsu reveals.

A PC version, which is already released in western regions, will launch alongside the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One versions in Japan.

In North America and Europe, the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One versions are due out this fall.

 

[Drillary Clinton]

One of the best RPGs from last gen

 

[DKHF]

The western release will probably be the week after based on how they released DMC4 Special Edition.

 

[The Spoony Hou]

Sigh, can I still hope for the game to be BC? I'd like to finish the save I've got ongoing...

Finish it in a better performing version of the game, I mean.

 

[strafer]

Wolves hate fire.

 

[Surface of Me]

Excited to finally give this a whirl on X1 when it cones to the west.

 

[Hoo-doo]

Wolves hate fire.

Wolves hunt in packs!

 

[Corleth the Fey]

Wolves hunt in packs!

Masterworks all, you can't go wrong.

 

[WheelHoss1]

That feeling when the sun goes down and you are far from home 🏡 ...

 

[MosquitoSmasher]

No screens or videos yet?

 

[Laughing Banana]

This is digital only yeah?

 

[Augemitbutter]

the best game ever returns.

 

[Rakuyo]

the best game ever returns.

Can't wait to play it again.

 

[Monocle]

Sigh, can I still hope for the game to be BC? I'd like to finish to save I've got ongoing...

Finish it in a better performing version of the game, I mean.

Same.

 

[BHK3]

Have they said wether its 60fps or not yet?

 

[Keasar]

This better be funding a sequel by now cause they have re-released it soon for everything, there has to be a clear demand for this game.

I cry out for a Dragon's Dogma 2.

With co-op.

 

[jondoyle1234]

This is digital only yeah?

No

 

[DKHF]

No screens or videos yet?

Two screens can be seen here https://www.gamer.ne.jp/news/201707180059/

Have they said wether its 60fps or not yet?

Nah, it just mentions it's 1080p in the new info they released with the release date announcement.

 

[sublimit]

PS4 version day 1 baby.

 

[Screaming Meat]

Yeah, I'm in.

Another Strider build, methinks.

 

[Ghost Slayer]

Have they said wether its 60fps or not yet?

The game probably uses PC version last year so I assume it will be 60fps. Unless they decide to lock it 30fps like REmake on consoles to avoid weird physics???

 

[Drackhorn]

First day PS4.

 

[Apathy]

I'm surprised they are releasing the Xbox version in Japan. Usually the Japanese devs are skipping the Japanese Xbox but releasing their games in other territories on it. At least someone is trying over there

 

[Echoplx]

Sigh, can I still hope for the game to be BC? I'd like to finish the save I've got ongoing...

Finish it in a better performing version of the game, I mean.

If you have even a half decent PC it will run great.

https://steamcommunity.com/app/367500/discussions/8/451850849187495873/

 

[DriftingSpirit]

Give me that NA date!

 

[g11]

Can't wait to play this again. Didn't they make some quality of life changes in the Dark Arisen update? Fast travel earlier on or something? I never actually got around to the DA expansion.

 

[sixteen-bit]

I liked this game on PC. I hope new first-timers will enjoy it too.

 

[Dervius]

Never did finish this, got burned by a save-destroying bug that happened with one of the updates on 360. Will welcome the ability to play a better performing version.

Might go Mage this tie, those GIFs have ruined me.

 

[The Spoony Hou]

If you have even a half decent PC it will run great.

https://steamcommunity.com/app/367500/discussions/8/451850849187495873/

I don't, but good to know that's an option! Thanks.

 

[Laughing Banana]

No

What, really? For the west release?

 

[Surface of Me]

What, really? For the west release?

It actually releasing on Xbox in Japan makes me think it is digital only. Well at least that version.

 

[Shizuka]

What, really? For the west release?

https://www.videogamesplus.ca/product_info.php?products_id=24994

 

[WarLox]

Why would capcom release Dragons Dogma and Deep Down in the same month? Seems like they will eat into each other's sales.

 

[Laughing Banana]

https://www.videogamesplus.ca/product_info.php?products_id=24994

Wowza O_O

Very nice I honestly thought this is a digital release only

 

[Persona7]

Is this a port of the PC version to consoles or does it offer anything different? I already have the GOG PC version.

 

[Regginator]

Masterworks all, you can't go wrong.

Holy fuck I suddenly remember the PTSD I suffered from hearing that a billion times

 

[redfox088]

Wolves hunt in packs!

I'm Drenched!

 

[TheBryanJZX90]

So what do you think? Are these repeated re-releases an indication that we might get a real sequel to Dragons Dogma?

 

[redfox088]

So what do you think? Are these repeated re-releases an indication that we might get a real sequel to Dragons Dogma?

Not entirely....the game originally came out in 2012...and not really here too much about DDO....so it's safe to assume it's either in Dev Hell or not being Developed which are both very undesirable.

 

[Ahasverus]

So what do you think? Are these repeated re-releases an indication that we might get a real sequel to Dragons Dogma?

They are at the least testing waters for sure.

 

[David___]

They are at the least testing waters for sure.

Yea, me too. If they wanted to just port it I feel like they wouldve released it near the PC release

 

[thelastword]

Nice, 4K 60fps Dragons Dogma, here I come.

 

[Emperor_Uriel]

So what do you think? Are these repeated re-releases an indication that we might get a real sequel to Dragons Dogma?

The MMO is the biggest obstacle.

Like with Elder Scrolls Online, a huge portion of the Dragon's Dogma Online playerbase is comprised of fans who are really thirsty for a new single player experience and are willing to put up with a weaker game if it means more content. The moment a true sequel comes out, most players will abandon the MMO, so Capcom needs to be sure that such a sequel will be more profitable than the MMO before they decide to develop it.

Shitty thing is, series that have MMO spinoffs tend to never return to their original format. There's a reason why Bioware isn't making a single player Star Wars RPG after TOR, why Bethesda hasn't started work on the next Elder Scrolls after TES:O, why we'll never see another Warcraft after WoW, etc.

The only silver lining is that I don't think DDO set the world on fire. As a Japanese exclusive, Capcom still has interest in maximizing the franchise's appeal in the West. That sweet Souls fanbase money could be theirs with a proper sequel.

 

[ObsidianG]

Wolves hate fire.

TFW you run into hellhounds

 

[Imp the Dimp]

You'd be a fool to not buy this if you haven't played it before.

 

[Van Bur3n]

Something to finally look forward to in the fall. And a RPG to boot. Tis good.

 

[Evilisk]

Weird timing on this thread, I just recently got my copy of Dark Arisen for PS3 (which I decided on after another DD playthrough)

Can't wait to play this again. Didn't they make some quality of life changes in the Dark Arisen update? Fast travel earlier on or something? I never actually got around to the DA expansion.

I was playing DA earlier today and it seems so. They added more places to fast travel from (originally it was only Gran Soren). Ferrystones are also way cheaper than the original game.

I'm Drenched!

Take care you aren't soaked!

TFW you run into hellhounds

I'm just discovering now that hellhounds are real assholes

(My first run was a Magick Archer so they were never a problem on my first playthrough)

 

[dan2026]

Is this a multiplayer game or can you just play it solo?

 

[Rellik]

Is this a multiplayer game or can you just play it solo?

Solo, but you can use other people's pawns to help you, if you wish.

 

[IdreamofHIME]

October though, what a stacked month to drop this into.
Would have been a great August game, still day one for me.