The first State of Play of the year was broadcast on Thursday, February 1, 2024, Japan Time, and the latest video for Dragon's Dogma 2 has been released!
The video revealed the existence of the new Warfarer Vocation, as well as Vocation Maisters residing in various regions.
Some information has also been released regarding a special status ailment called Dragonsplague.
Action Trailer for Dragon's Dogma 2 Released
In the newly released action trailer for Dragon's Dogma 2, the new Warfarer Vocation was revealed.
In Dragon's Dogma, weapons and actions are set for each Vocation, such as a sword and shield for the Fighter, a bow for the Archer, and a staff for the Mage, but the Warfarer is said to be able to use all weapons and utilize a diverse range of skills from each Vocation.
Many players likely spent an equal amount of time on each Vocation to learn abilities in the previous game, Dragon's Dogma, so being able to switch weapons during combat is a massive shift.
Feats such as creating a foothold of ice with magic and slashing with a greatsword are also possible.
Since basic stats are not high, player skill to use the right weapon depending on the situation becomes important.
The Existence of Vocation Maisters
The existence of Vocation Maisters living somewhere in the vast world was also revealed.
It is said that deepening your bond with them and gaining their approval allows you to pursue that Vocation or acquire the highest-tier skill, maister’s teachings.
The Archer's maister’s teachings, Heavenly Shot, fires an arrow of maximum power in exchange for consuming all stamina.
The Mystick Spearhand's Wild Furie is a combination attack with a clone made of magic, and it is a maister’s teachings that can deal both physical and magic damage.
Lennart (Fighter)
Fighter maister and a swordsman who has long served the fortress village of Melve.
With his exceptional swordsmanship and leadership skills, he has held the fort and protected the land from the Dragon.
Though already retired, his skills show no signs of waning.
Dragon's Dogma 2 official website
Sigurd (Mystick Spearhand)
Mystic Spearhand maister, he hunts dragons for his own personal reasons.
He is a quiet man with an inquisitive mind, and he constantly trains to improve his fighting skills and unique style.
He is obsessed with the extermination of dragon kind, and wanders the world in pursuit of dragons.
Dragon's Dogma 2 official website
Luz (Trickster)
Vermundian court Oracle and Trickster maister.
Out of fear for her life over speaking out against the false Arisen taking the throne, she is currently in hiding.
Dragon's Dogma 2 official website
What Is Dragonsplague, the Disease That Infects Pawns?
The true identity of the ominous silhouette that appeared at the end of the released trailer is Dragonsplague.
It is said to be a contagious disease-like affliction that infects Pawns as they travel between worlds, but Pawns afflicted with Dragonsplague show remarkable performance and their speech and behavior become noticeably bolder.
According to lore, it is said that “when the symptoms of dragonsplague reach a terminal stage, it will result in devastating calamity,” but the truth of this is unknown.
At any rate, there is no doubt that it will be heavily involved in the story.
Dragon's Dogma 2 Is Scheduled for Release on March 22
With less than two months remaining until release, new systems have been gradually showcased for Dragon's Dogma 2.
The high level of anticipation for the game was clear at the Taipei Game Show 2024, which concluded just the other day, and we can look forward to even more new information in the future!
Details of the game can also be confirmed from the Dragon's Dogma 2 official website and official X (@DragonsDogma).