“Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen” gamescom Hands-on: Digging for “Relics” Never Stops, Random-Affix Loot System Already Looks Like a Trap

Summary

During gamescom, we had the chance to try out the playable demo of “Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen”. This hands-on preview introduces a new snowfield adventure and adds a loot-driven mechanic called “Relics”, where players dig up equipment with special randomized properties. The gameplay loop of digging for relics quickly becomes addictive, showing signs of a potentially deep time sink. In addition, the snowfield presents new environmental challenges such as freezing temperatures and blizzards, along with cold-adapted monsters, making the adventure more challenging than ever. This preview reveals a further evolution of the open-world action RPG formula, and for players who enjoy equipment builds and exploration, this title is definitely one to watch.