Dragons Dogma 2 vs Cyberpunk 2077

• Perspective: First-Person (Third-Person while driving and in photo mode/some cutscenes)
• Multiplayer: None (Single-Player Only)
• Setting: Night City, Free State of Northern California, Year 2077
• Platforms: PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Google Stadia (discontinued)
• Unique Feature: Deep Character Customization & Lifepaths, Extensive Cyberware System, Branching Narrative with Meaningful Choices, Johnny Silverhand (Keanu Reeves), Dense Vertical City Design, Braindance Investigations.

• Main Pawn: Fully customizable in appearance and Vocation. Learns from the Arisen's actions and other players' Pawns. Provides combat support, utility (healing, buffs), and guidance based on their knowledge.
  Pawn (Humanoid from the Rift)
• Support Pawns (Hired): Up to two additional Pawns created by other players (or system-generated) can be hired from Riftstones. They bring their own Vocation, skills, and accumulated knowledge to assist the party.
  Pawn (Humanoid from the Rift)

• Johnny Silverhand (Digital Ghost): Resides in V's head due to the Relic biochip. Provides constant commentary, opinions, and guidance (often unsolicited). During specific story moments or side jobs ('Chippin' In'), V can allow Johnny to temporarily take control of their body, leading to unique interactions and gameplay segments where Johnny's combat style is emphasized.
  Digital Construct / Human (Formerly)
• Jackie Welles (Temporary): V's initial mercenary partner. Fights alongside V in early game missions, providing combat support with his dual pistols and aggressive style. His presence is limited to the prologue and first act.
  Human
• Story-Specific AI Companions (Panam, Judy, River, Takemura, etc.): During their respective questlines, key characters like Panam Palmer, Judy Alvarez, River Ward, Goro Takemura, and others will accompany V on missions, providing combat support, unique dialogue, and specialized skills (e.g., Panam's driving and sniper skills, Judy's tech/braindance expertise). They are AI-controlled and their presence is scripted for those missions.
  Human
• Summoned Drones/Turrets (Tech Perks & Cyberware): Through certain tech perks or cyberware, V might be able to deploy small combat drones or turrets that act as temporary AI companions, attacking nearby enemies.
  Robotic
• Pets (Cat 'Nibbles', Iguana): V can adopt a cat (Nibbles) and hatch an iguana in their apartment. They are non-combat companions, primarily adding a touch of domesticity and life to V's living space.
  Felis catus / Iguanidae

• Seeker's Tokens: Small, well-hidden tokens scattered extensively throughout the entire game world. Can be exchanged at a Vocation Guild for various rewards.
• Golden Trove Beetles: Rare beetles found on trees or walls. Consuming them permanently increases the player's and their Main Pawn's maximum weight capacity.
• Ferrystones: Consumable items that allow instant travel to activated Portcrystals. Can be found, purchased, or rewarded.
• Portcrystals: Rare, reusable items that can be placed almost anywhere in the open world to create a permanent fast travel point. Limited number available.
• Wakestones / Wakestone Shards: Powerful magical stones. A full Wakestone can revive the dead (including the Arisen or Pawns). Shards can be combined to form a full Wakestone.

• Iconic Weapons: Unique named weapons with special abilities, stats, and often unique visual designs. Obtained from specific enemies, as quest rewards, or found in hidden locations. Can be upgraded.
• Tarot Card Graffiti (Mystical Murals): 20 (base game) + 2 (Phantom Liberty) large, glowing tarot card murals painted on walls throughout Night City and Dogtown. Finding them is part of the 'Fool on the Hill' side job and they are narrated by Misty, tying into themes of fate and V's journey.
• Cyberpsycho Sightings (Mini-Bosses): 17 individuals who have succumbed to cyberpsychosis. Regina Jones tasks V with neutralizing them (lethally or non-lethally) for study. Each encounter is a unique mini-boss fight.
• NCPD Scanner Hustles (Reported Crimes): Numerous dynamic events marked on the map, including Assaults in Progress, Reported Crimes, and Organized Crime Activities. Completing them by neutralizing criminals and looting evidence provides XP, street cred, and money.
• Shards (Lore & Skill Shards): Data shards containing text logs, audio recordings, or even software that grants a free Perk Point or levels up a skill. Found extensively throughout Night City, providing lore and character progression.
• Johnny Silverhand's Belongings (Car, Gun, Clothing Items): Various iconic items that belonged to Johnny Silverhand can be found or acquired by V, allowing them to partially adopt his look and use his signature gear. Part of the 'Chippin' In' side job line.
• Vehicles (Purchasable & Stealable): While not 'collectibles' in the traditional sense, acquiring a garage full of diverse vehicles (cars, motorcycles) by purchasing them from Fixers or finding/stealing unique ones is a major side activity for many players.

• High Fantasy
• Dragons
• Monsters
• Adventure
• Pawns (Companions)
• Open World
• Medieval
• Prophecy
• Choice & Consequence

• Cyberpunk
• Transhumanism
• Corporate Power & Dystopia
• Megacities
• Identity & Self
• Immortality
• Rebellion
• Artificial Intelligence
• Inequality
• The Price of Fame
• Loss & Memory
• Cybernetics

• Sword (Fighter Vocation): One-Handed Sword
  A versatile melee weapon, balanced for offense and defense. Can be paired with a shield.
• Bow (Archer Vocation): Bow
  Ranged weapon for precise shots. Various arrow types available (e.g., explosive, tarring).
• Staff (Mage Vocation): Magick Staff
  Used to cast elemental spells and support magic. Can be charged for more powerful effects.
• Daggers (Thief Vocation): Dual Daggers
  Fast, agile weapons for quick strikes and critical hits. Allows for evasive maneuvers.
• Greatsword (Warrior Vocation): Two-Handed Sword
  A heavy, powerful melee weapon capable of dealing massive damage and staggering foes.
• Duospear (Mystic Spearhand Vocation): Magickal Spear
  A twin-bladed spear that combines physical attacks with magickal abilities and teleportation.
• Magick Bow (Magick Archer Vocation): Magickal Bow
  Fires various elemental and homing magickal arrows with unique effects.

• Power Weapons: Conventional Firearms (Ricochet)
  Standard firearms (pistols, SMGs, rifles, shotguns, LMGs) that fire conventional bullets. Bullets can ricochet off surfaces, allowing for trick shots. Most common weapon type, highly customizable with scopes, muzzles, and mods.
• Tech Weapons: Electromagnetic Firearms (Charge & Penetrate)
  Advanced firearms that can be charged up to fire powerful projectiles capable of penetrating cover and hitting enemies behind walls. Often have a distinct visual and sound design. Require Technical Ability attribute for full potential.
• Smart Weapons: Guided Projectile Firearms (Homing)
  Futuristic firearms that fire self-guided projectiles that can track and home in on tagged enemies, even around cover. Require a Smart Link cyberware implant in V's hands to use effectively. Often tied to Intelligence attribute.
• Melee Weapons (Blades & Blunt): Close Quarters Combat (Various)
  Includes katanas, knives, machetes, baseball bats, crowbars, hammers, and unique iconic melee weapons. Combat style varies from fast slashes to heavy stunning blows. Can be modded.
• Cyberware Weapons (Arm Implants): Cybernetic Melee/Ranged
  Powerful weapons integrated directly into V's cybernetic arms: Mantis Blades (extendable arm blades for lethal melee), Gorilla Arms (enhance strength for blunt melee and ripping open doors/turrets), Monowire (a charged fiber optic whip for slicing enemies), Projectile Launch System (fires various explosive or non-lethal projectiles).
• Throwables (Grenades): Explosive/Utility
  Various types of grenades including Fragmentation, EMP, Incendiary, Recon (tags enemies), and Biohazard. Used for area denial, crowd control, or specific tactical advantages.
• Iconic Weapons: Unique Named Variants
  Special, named versions of existing weapons (Power, Tech, Smart, Melee) with unique appearances, enhanced stats, and often special properties or effects. Found as quest rewards, looted from specific enemies, or crafted from specs. Highly sought after.

• Outer Clothing (Jackets, Coats, Vests): Provides Armor rating, which contributes to damage reduction. Can have mod slots for adding passive bonuses (e.g., increased critical chance, resistance to specific damage types, reduced recoil). Style varies greatly.
• Inner Clothing (Shirts, Tops, Bodysuits): Provides Armor rating and potentially mod slots. Contributes to overall look and protection.
• Headwear (Hats, Helmets, Glasses, Masks, Kerchiefs): Provides Armor rating and often mod slots. Glasses/visors can sometimes offer minor UI enhancements or zoom capabilities through mods. Masks used for anonymity or aesthetic.
• Facewear (Masks, Cybernetic Faceplates): Provides Armor and sometimes unique perks or mod slots. Cybernetic faceplates are more integrated.
• Legwear (Pants, Skirts, Shorts): Provides Armor rating and can have mod slots.
• Footwear (Boots, Shoes, Sneakers): Provides Armor rating and sometimes mod slots for perks like quieter movement or reduced fall damage.
• Special Outfits / Full Body Sets: Complete outfits (e.g., corpo suit, netrunner suit, nomad gear) that provide an overall Armor rating and sometimes set bonuses or unique appearances. Some are iconic or tied to specific factions/quests.
• Subdermal Armor (Cyberware): A type of cyberware implant that directly increases V's base Armor rating. Multiple tiers available for increasing damage resistance.

• Vermundian Knight Armor: Various sets of plate, chain, and scale armor fitting a traditional knightly aesthetic, with different stats and appearances. Dyes may be available for some pieces.
• Battahli Beastren Garb: Culturally distinct clothing and armor of the beastren people, often incorporating desert-themed elements, furs, and unique metalwork.
• Elven Attire (Sacred Arbor): Elegant and nature-inspired clothing and light armor from the elven settlement, often with unique enchantments or properties.
• Commoner's Tunic and Trousers: Basic clothing worn by civilians, offering minimal protection but can be used for disguise or when emphasizing a non-combat role.

• Outerwear (Jackets, Coats, Vests): Extensive selection of jackets (biker, bomber, trench coats, armored vests, etc.) in various styles (corpo, nomad, streetkid, netrunner) and materials. Offers Armor and mod slots.
• Innerwear (Shirts, T-Shirts, Tank Tops, Bodysuits): Wide variety of shirts and tops, from casual to formal, often reflecting different subcultures of Night City. Provides Armor and mod slots.
• Headwear (Hats, Caps, Helmets, Bandanas, Headbands, Visors): Large assortment of headgear. Helmets offer more protection. Visors and some cybernetic headwear can have unique properties or mod slots.
• Facewear (Glasses, Goggles, Masks, Cybernetic Optics): Includes sunglasses, protective goggles, gas masks, decorative masks, and cybernetic eye/face implants. Can offer Armor and mod slots.
• Legwear (Pants, Trousers, Skirts, Shorts, Leggings): Diverse options for lower body clothing, including jeans, cargo pants, corporate slacks, tactical pants, and more. Provides Armor and mod slots.
• Footwear (Boots, Sneakers, High Heels, Sandals): Variety of shoes to match different styles, from heavy combat boots to stylish sneakers or formal shoes. Offers Armor and sometimes mod slots for perks like quieter movement.
• Special Outfits / Full Body Sets (Netrunner Suit, Corpo Suit, Nomad Gear, Hazmat Suit, etc.): Complete, pre-designed outfits that often provide a cohesive look and good Armor. Some are tied to specific factions, professions, or quests. Can have multiple mod slots.
• Wardrobe & Transmog System (Post 1.6 Update): Players can save created outfits in their apartment wardrobe and use a transmogrification system to apply the appearance of any owned clothing item to their equipped gear, allowing for optimal stats with desired aesthetics.

Players choose a Vocation (class) which dictates their abilities and combat style (e.g., Fighter, Archer, Mage, Thief). Vocations can be leveled up and new skills (Weapon Skills, Core Skills, Augments) learned. Advanced and hybrid Vocations become available. Gear (weapons, armor) can be purchased, found, or enhanced by smiths using materials gathered from monsters and the environment.

Dragon's Dogma 2 features a large, seamless open world approximately four times the size of the original game's map. Key regions include the human kingdom of Vermund with its capital Vernworth, and the desert nation of Battahl with its capital Bakbattahl. The world is filled with diverse biomes, hidden caves, dungeons, and points of interest, encouraging exploration.

Night City is a vast and incredibly dense urban open world, divided into six main districts: Watson (run-down, industrial, diverse), Westbrook (upscale, Japantown, corporate plazas), City Center (corporate heart, skyscrapers), Heywood (residential, diverse socio-economic areas, Valentinos turf), Santo Domingo (industrial, working-class, 6th Street turf), and Pacifica (once a resort district, now impoverished and dangerous, Voodoo Boys turf). The surrounding Badlands (desert outskirts) are also explorable. The city is known for its verticality and intricate layout.

• Ox Cart: Land Vehicle (Automated Transport)
  Horse-drawn carts that travel between major settlements on set routes. Players can pay for passage. Carts can be attacked by monsters or bandits during the journey.
• Ropeway / Gondola: Automated Transport (Traversal)
  Cable-suspended platforms used to cross large chasms or reach different elevations in specific areas, particularly in Battahl.

• Cars (Economy, Executive, Sport, Hypercar, Heavy Duty, Utility): Land Vehicle (Wheeled)
  A vast selection of cars across numerous fictional manufacturers and classes, reflecting Night City's diverse automotive landscape. Vehicles can be purchased, stolen, or awarded. Extensive visual customization is limited, but performance varies. Some vehicles feature mounted weapons (added post-2.0/Phantom Liberty).
• Motorcycles (Street, Sport, Chopper): Land Vehicle (Two-Wheeled)
  Various motorcycles for fast and agile urban traversal, including iconic bikes like Jackie's Arch or the Kusanagi Yaiba. Offer a different driving experience and allow V to use one-handed weapons while riding.
• Trucks & Vans (Industrial, Commercial): Land Vehicle (Wheeled - Heavy)
  Larger vehicles like pickup trucks, vans, semi-trucks, and industrial vehicles. Slower but more durable. Some can be used for specific missions or carrying large items.
• Armored Vehicles & Weaponized Vehicles (Post 2.0 / Phantom Liberty): Land Vehicle (Combat Focused)
  Certain vehicles, especially those added or enhanced with later updates and the Phantom Liberty expansion, come equipped with mounted machine guns, rocket launchers, or other offensive capabilities, enabling vehicle combat.
• AVs (Aerodynes - NPC/Mission Specific): Aerial Vehicle (Flying Car - Primarily NPC)
  Flying vehicles (AVs) are a common sight in Night City's skies, used by corporations, law enforcement, and the wealthy. While V cannot freely pilot them in the base game, they feature prominently in cutscenes and specific mission sequences. Some limited player control might occur in scripted events.
• Public Transit (NCART Metro - Fast Travel): Mass Transit System
  The Night City Area Rapid Transit (NCART) system features metro stations across the city. Initially just fast travel points, later updates allowed players to actually ride the metro trains and look out at the city.

• Griffin: Mythical Beast (Eagle-Lion Hybrid)
  Large Monster, Aerial Threat, Source of valuable materials
• Cyclops: Mythical Giant
  Large Monster, Brute Force Threat, Often wields a club
• Ogre: Mythical Brute
  Large Monster, Aggressive, targets female characters preferentially
• Harpy: Mythical Beast (Woman-Bird Hybrid)
  Flying Enemy, Inflicts status ailments (e.g., sleep)
• Goblin / Hobgoblin: Fictional Humanoid
  Common Enemy Type, Often attacks in groups
• Wolf / Dire Wolf: Canis lupus / Fictional Variant
  Pack Hunter Enemy, Common wilderness threat
• Ox / Cow: Bos taurus
  Livestock, Environmental Ambiance, Can be attacked or used to pull carts

• Cats (Domestic): Felis catus
  Ambient Domesticated/Stray Wildlife. V can adopt a cat named Nibbles.
• Dogs (Domestic / Stray): Canis familiaris
  Ambient Domesticated/Stray Wildlife. Less common than cats in interactive roles.
• Pigeons & Other Birds: Aves (Various)
  Ambient Urban Wildlife, contribute to city atmosphere.
• Rats & Cockroaches: Rodentia / Blattodea
  Ambient Urban Wildlife, found in run-down areas, adding to grim atmosphere.
• Iguana (Pet): Iguanidae
  V can acquire an Iguana egg and hatch it as a pet for their apartment.
• Fish (Aquarium): Pisces (Various Ornamental)
  Decorative, can be found in some environments or as part of V's apartment customization.

• The Arisen: Protagonist
  The player-created character whose heart is stolen by the Dragon, marking them as the chosen one to confront it. Their appearance and Vocation are customizable.
• Main Pawn: Primary Companion
  A loyal, customizable companion from another realm who serves the Arisen. Their appearance, Vocation, and behavior can be set by the player.
• Captain Brant: Key NPC / Quest Giver
  A captain of the Vernworth city watch. Provides early guidance and quests to the Arisen in the human kingdom of Vermund.
• Disa: Key NPC / Queen Regent
  The Queen Regent of Vermund, who schemes to install her son as the next Sovran, creating political tension for the Arisen.
• Ulrika: Key NPC / Village Chief
  The young chief of the village of Melve, one of the first significant characters the Arisen encounters.
• Menella: Key NPC / Beastren Advisor
  A key advisor to the Beastren empress Nadinia in Battahl, playing a role in the Arisen's journey in the desert kingdom.
• The Dragon: Primary Antagonist / Catalyst
  The great dragon that steals the Arisen's heart, setting the main quest in motion. A powerful and enigmatic being central to the world's lore.

• V (Valerie/Vincent): Protagonist (Mercenary)
  The player-customizable protagonist. V's background (Lifepath: Nomad, Streetkid, Corpo) influences early story and dialogue options. After a heist gone wrong, V's consciousness is intertwined with Johnny Silverhand's due to the Relic biochip, leading to a desperate search for a cure.
• Johnny Silverhand: Deuteragonist / Digital Ghost / Rockerboy Legend
  A charismatic and rebellious iconic rockerboy and anarchist who died decades before 2077. His digital ghost is imprinted on the Relic biochip and becomes a constant presence in V's mind, offering cynical commentary, guidance, and sometimes taking control. Portrayed and voiced by Keanu Reeves.
• Jackie Welles: Ally / V's Best Friend & Merc Partner
  V's initial partner in crime and close friend. A loyal and ambitious mercenary dreaming of hitting the major leagues in Night City. His fate is a significant early plot point.
• Judy Alvarez: Ally / Braindance Technician / Potential Romantic Interest
  A skilled braindance technician and member of the Moxes gang. She becomes a key ally to V, helping with investigations and dealing with personal struggles. A potential romantic interest for female V.
• Panam Palmer: Ally / Nomad (Aldecaldos) / Potential Romantic Interest
  A fiercely independent former member of the Aldecaldos nomad clan. She enlists V's help for various operations in the Badlands and becomes a crucial ally. A potential romantic interest for male V.
• River Ward: Ally / NCPD Detective / Potential Romantic Interest
  An NCPD detective who seeks V's help in solving a personal case. He is principled but often disillusioned with the system. A potential romantic interest for female V.
• Kerry Eurodyne: Ally / Rockerboy / Potential Romantic Interest
  Johnny Silverhand's former bandmate from Samurai. Now an older, established musician struggling with his legacy and new challenges. A potential romantic interest for male V.
• Viktor Vektor: Ally / Ripperdoc
  A skilled and trustworthy Ripperdoc who serves as V's primary cyberware installer and medical contact. A fatherly figure to V.
• Misty Olszewski: Ally / Esoteric Shop Owner
  Owner of Misty's Esoterica, Jackie's girlfriend, and a friend to V. She provides spiritual guidance and tarot readings.
• Goro Takemura: Ally / Former Arasaka Bodyguard
  The loyal former bodyguard of Saburo Arasaka. After Saburo's death, he seeks V's help to uncover the truth and bring justice, becoming an unlikely ally.
• Adam Smasher: Antagonist / Arasaka Cyborg Enforcer
  A monstrous, almost fully cybernetic Arasaka enforcer. A legendary and terrifying figure in Night City, responsible for Johnny Silverhand's death. Serves as a major recurring threat.
• Yorinobu Arasaka: Antagonist / Heir to Arasaka Corporation
  Saburo Arasaka's rebellious son and the current head of the Arasaka Corporation after his father's demise. His actions are central to the main conflict.
• Fixers (Dexter DeShawn, Rogue Amendiares, Wakako Okada, Mr. Hands, etc.): Quest Givers / Information Brokers
  Influential figures in Night City's underworld who provide V with gigs (jobs), contracts, and information. Each fixer controls a specific territory or type of operation.

• Tale of the Arisen (Prologue)
  Experience the Dragon's attack, lose your heart, and begin your journey as the Arisen.
• Seat of the Sovran (Example Main Quest)
  Travel to Vernworth, the capital of Vermund, and present yourself to Captain Brant to begin unraveling the political conspiracy.
• Monster Culling (Example Side Quest)
  Accept a task from an NPC to eliminate a troublesome monster or group of monsters plaguing an area.
• Escort Duty (Example Radiant Quest)
  Protect an NPC as they travel from one location to another, fending off ambushes and hazards.
• The Stolen Throne (Example Main Quest Arc Climax)
  Uncover the truth behind the false Arisen and confront those manipulating the throne of Vermund.

• Main Jobs (Primary Story Campaign)
  A series of core narrative missions that drive V's central quest to find a cure for the Relic biochip and deal with Johnny Silverhand's engram. These involve high-stakes heists, corporate espionage, confrontations with major antagonists, and exploring the deepest secrets of Night City and the Arasaka Corporation.
• Side Jobs (Character Arcs & Major Side Stories)
  Extensive, multi-part optional questlines that delve deeper into the stories of key supporting characters like Panam Palmer, Judy Alvarez, River Ward, Kerry Eurodyne, and Johnny Silverhand himself. These often involve significant choices and can lead to romances or impact V's relationships and potential endings.
• Gigs (Fixer Contracts)
  Smaller, contract-based jobs provided by Night City's Fixers. These are categorized into types like Mercenary Work (e.g., neutralize target, sabotage), SOS: Merc Needed (rescue missions), Thievery (steal an item), Agent Saboteur, Gun for Hire, and Search and Recover. They offer money, street cred, and experience.
• NCPD Scanner Hustles (Assault in Progress, Reported Crime, Organized Crime Activity)
  Dynamic events marked on the map indicating ongoing criminal activity. V can intervene to neutralize criminals and often find lootable evidence or containers. Contributes to clearing out district crime.
• Cyberpsycho Sightings
  Regina Jones tasks V with locating and neutralizing (preferably non-lethally) 17 individuals who have succumbed to cyberpsychosis. Each encounter is a unique mini-boss fight requiring different tactics.
• Vehicle Contracts (Post 2.0 Update)
  Missions from El Capitan involving stealing specific vehicles within a time limit, often involving combat or evading pursuit.
• Braindance Investigations
  Specific missions where V uses a Braindance device to analyze recorded memories, scrubbing through visual, audio, and thermal layers to find clues and solve mysteries. A key investigative tool.
• Phantom Liberty Main Jobs & Gigs (Expansion)
  A new main storyline and set of gigs within the Dogtown district, involving espionage, political intrigue, and working with NUSA agent Solomon Reed and netrunner Songbird to save the NUSA President.

Dragon's Dogma 2 is a dedicated single-player experience. It does not feature direct co-op or competitive multiplayer. The core 'multiplayer' aspect is the asynchronous Pawn system, where players can recruit Pawns created by other players to join their party.

**Standard Edition:** Base game. **Deluxe Edition:** Base game + 'A Boon for Adventurers - New Journey Pack' (Explorer's Camping Kit, Dragon's Dogma Music & Sound Collection, Harpysnare Smoke Beacons, Heartfelt Pendant, Ambivalent Rift Incense, Makeshift Gaol Key, Art of Metamorphosis, Wakestone, 1500 Rift Crystals).

Available in Standard Edition. A Collector's Edition was released with numerous physical items (V statue, artbook, SteelBook, world compendium, postcards, map, etc.). The game later received a major 2.0 update and the 'Phantom Liberty' expansion, which can be purchased separately or as part of a bundle. An 'Ultimate Edition' bundling the base game and Phantom Liberty was also released.

At launch, various small DLC items are available for purchase (cosmetics, convenience items like Portcrystals, Wakestones). Major story expansions or significant new content additions have not yet been announced, but Capcom has a history of supporting its major titles post-launch.

The game received numerous patches and significant free updates (like the 2.0 update which overhauled perks, cyberware, AI, and police systems). One major paid story expansion, 'Phantom Liberty,' was released, adding a new district (Dogtown), storyline, characters, weapons, and abilities. CD Projekt Red has stated Phantom Liberty is the only planned major expansion.

• Q: Is Dragon's Dogma 2 a direct sequel to the first game?
  A: While set in a parallel world with similar themes and mechanics, Dragon's Dogma 2 features a new story, new Arisen, and a new world map. It is not a direct continuation of the original game's plot but rather a reimagining and expansion of its core concepts.
• Q: Does Dragon's Dogma 2 have multiplayer co-op?
  A: No, Dragon's Dogma 2 is a single-player game. The party system revolves around the Arisen and their Pawns. The asynchronous Pawn system allows you to hire Pawns created by other players, which is its form of online interaction.
• Q: How does the Pawn system work?
  A: Players create their Main Pawn, a loyal companion. They can also hire up to two Support Pawns created by other players. Pawns learn from their experiences, offer advice, and can be shared online for others to use, bringing back knowledge and gifts.
• Q: Is there fast travel in Dragon's Dogma 2?
  A: Yes, but it's limited. Players can use consumable Ferrystones to travel to activated Portcrystals (permanent fast travel points you can place) and major cities. Ox Carts also offer travel between set destinations but can be ambushed.
• Q: How many Vocations are there in Dragon's Dogma 2?
  A: There are 10 playable Vocations: Fighter, Archer, Mage, Thief (Basic), Warrior, Sorcerer (Advanced), Mystic Spearhand, Magick Archer, Trickster, and Warfarer (Hybrid/Arisen-Exclusive).

• Q: What are Lifepaths in Cyberpunk 2077, and how do they affect the game?
  A: At the start of the game, players choose one of three Lifepaths for V: Nomad, Streetkid, or Corpo. This choice determines V's starting prologue mission, some unique dialogue options throughout the game that reflect their background, and occasionally offers unique ways to approach or resolve certain quests.
• Q: Is Cyberpunk 2077 fixed now after its troubled launch?
  A: Cyberpunk 2077 received numerous significant patches and updates (notably Patch 1.5, 1.6, and the major 2.0 Update) that addressed many of the bugs, performance issues, and missing features present at launch. The game is now considered to be in a much-improved state, especially on PC and current-gen consoles, though performance can still be demanding.
• Q: Can I customize my character's appearance after starting the game?
  A: Yes, after Patch 1.5, players can change V's appearance (hair, makeup, piercings, some cyberware visuals) at mirrors in their apartments or at Ripperdocs. Initial body type and voice cannot be changed post-character creation.
• Q: What is Braindance (BD)?
  A: Braindance is an in-universe technology that allows users to experience recorded memories and emotions of another person. V uses BDs for investigative purposes, analyzing recordings in an editing mode to find clues by scanning visual, audio, and thermal layers.
• Q: Does Cyberpunk 2077 have multiple endings?
  A: Yes, Cyberpunk 2077 features multiple significantly different endings for the main story, influenced by choices made throughout the game, particularly in the final act and V's relationships with key characters. The Phantom Liberty expansion also has its own set of branching endings that can impact the base game's conclusion.
• Q: What is Phantom Liberty?
  A: Phantom Liberty is the only major paid expansion for Cyberpunk 2077. It's a spy-thriller story that introduces a new district (Dogtown), new characters (including Solomon Reed played by Idris Elba and Songbird), new quests, weapons, cyberware, and abilities. It integrates into the main game but also offers a new potential ending path.

Built on Capcom's RE Engine, Dragon's Dogma 2 features detailed character models, lush environments, and impressive monster designs. The game supports ray tracing for global illumination and reflections on PC. Its physics system plays a significant role in combat and interaction.

Powered by REDengine 4, Cyberpunk 2077 showcases a visually stunning and incredibly dense Night City, renowned for its neon-drenched streets, towering skyscrapers, detailed interiors, and diverse character designs. It features advanced global illumination, reflections, and particle effects. Ray tracing (including Path Tracing in 'Overdrive Mode' on high-end PCs) significantly enhances visual fidelity with realistic lighting, shadows, and reflections, but is extremely demanding.

Original score composed by Marcin Przybyłowicz, P. T. Adamczyk, and Paul Leonard-Morgan, featuring a blend of electronic, industrial, synthwave, and rock elements reflecting Night City's atmosphere. Features an extensive list of licensed tracks from various artists (real and fictional in-universe bands like Samurai, fronted by Johnny Silverhand) across multiple in-game radio stations covering diverse genres. Sound design emphasizes futuristic tech, distinct weapon sounds, and the cacophony of a bustling, dangerous city.

Features a diegetic first-person HUD integrated into V's optical implants, displaying health, ammo, mini-map, objectives, and contextual hacking prompts. The inventory, character (skills, cyberware), journal, and map are accessed through a menu system. Braindances offer a unique investigative UI. Extensive use of in-world UIs on screens and advertisements.

Includes options for subtitle customization, control remapping, audio adjustments (e.g., individual volume sliders), and some visual aids. More extensive accessibility features common in other modern AAA titles may be added or refined post-launch based on feedback.

Offers a robust suite of accessibility options, including extensive subtitle customization (size, background, speaker names), control remapping (full on PC), aim assist options, options to reduce camera motion and screen effects, colorblind modes, UI scaling, options for hold vs. toggle for actions, and various gameplay difficulty modifiers.

• OFFICIAL AND EXTRAPOLATED SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS for Dragon's Dogma 2 (Released March 2024). This information is based on official PC specifications from Capcom and includes extrapolated tiers for higher performance targets, adapted to the requested JSON structure for a May 2025 context. Laptop GPU mentions for RTX 50 series are speculative. The game is known to be CPU-intensive, especially in dense areas.
• Laptop Performance Note: Laptop models of listed desktop GPUs require comparable performance, heavily dependent on TGP (Total Graphics Power), VRAM, and robust cooling. Dragon's Dogma 2 is a demanding title; high-performance laptop hardware is necessary for an enjoyable experience, especially with ray tracing or at higher settings.
• Laptop Consideration: G P U T G P: Maximum TGP for the laptop GPU is critical for performance in Dragon's Dogma 2.
• Laptop Consideration: Cooling Thermals: Excellent cooling is essential to prevent thermal throttling, as both CPU and GPU can be heavily stressed.
• Laptop Consideration: C P U Power Limits: High sustained CPU power limits are crucial, particularly for maintaining smoother framerates in CPU-bound scenarios like major cities.
• Laptop Consideration: M U X Switch Optimus: A MUX switch or NVIDIA Advanced Optimus is highly recommended for optimal performance and reduced latency.
• Optimization Detail: Upscaling Tech: Supports NVIDIA DLSS (Super Resolution; Frame Generation on RTX 40 series) and AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution (FSR; likely FSR 2.x or 3.x with Frame Generation by this date). These are highly recommended, especially with ray tracing or at higher resolutions.
• Optimization Detail: Key Settings Impact: Ray Tracing Quality (Global Illumination, Reflections), Shadow Quality, Mesh Quality, Texture Quality, Grass/Tree Quality, NPC Density (CPU impact), and overall Resolution heavily impact performance. CPU performance is a major factor in crowded areas. Using DLSS/FSR is crucial for balancing visuals and framerates.
• Game Name: Dragons Dogma 2

• Official system requirements from CD Projekt Red (updated post-2.0 patch and Phantom Liberty). Performance can vary significantly depending on specific hardware, settings, areas in-game (especially dense city centers), and background applications. An SSD is MANDATORY. The game is very demanding, especially with Path Tracing (Overdrive Mode).
• Laptop Performance Note: Laptop models of listed desktop GPUs may work if their performance is comparable, but TGP (Total Graphics Power) and cooling are extremely critical. **Cyberpunk 2077 is one of the most graphically and CPU intensive games, particularly with advanced ray tracing. High-end, modern laptop hardware is essential for an enjoyable experience at higher settings.**
• Laptop Consideration: G P U T G P: Maximum TGP is crucial for performance.
• Laptop Consideration: Cooling Thermals: Excellent cooling is essential to prevent severe thermal throttling, especially during prolonged sessions.
• Laptop Consideration: C P U Power Limits: Laptops with sustained high CPU power limits and good single-core performance will perform better.
• Laptop Consideration: R A M Speed Dual Channel: Fast dual-channel RAM (DDR5 preferred) significantly benefits performance, especially with high CPU load.
• Laptop Consideration: M U X Switch Optimus: Using a MUX switch or NVIDIA Advanced Optimus is highly recommended for optimal framerates.
• Optimization Detail: Upscaling Tech: Supports NVIDIA DLSS (including Super Resolution, Ray Reconstruction, and Frame Generation - DLSS 3/3.5), AMD FSR 2.1, and Intel XeSS 1.1.
• Optimization Detail: Key Settings Impact: Ray Tracing (Reflections, Sun Shadows, Local Shadows, Global Illumination, Path Tracing/Overdrive Mode), Screen Space Reflections Quality, Volumetric Fog Resolution, Crowd Density, Texture Quality, and Level of Detail (LOD) heavily impact performance. Using upscaling is highly recommended for higher settings/resolutions, especially with any form of ray tracing.
• Game Name: Cyberpunk 2077

• Upscaling Tech: Supports NVIDIA DLSS (Super Resolution; Frame Generation on RTX 40 series) and AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution (FSR; likely FSR 2.x or 3.x with Frame Generation by this date). These are highly recommended, especially with ray tracing or at higher resolutions.
• Key Settings Impact: Ray Tracing Quality (Global Illumination, Reflections), Shadow Quality, Mesh Quality, Texture Quality, Grass/Tree Quality, NPC Density (CPU impact), and overall Resolution heavily impact performance. CPU performance is a major factor in crowded areas. Using DLSS/FSR is crucial for balancing visuals and framerates.

• Upscaling Tech: Supports NVIDIA DLSS (including Super Resolution, Ray Reconstruction, and Frame Generation - DLSS 3/3.5), AMD FSR 2.1, and Intel XeSS 1.1.
• Key Settings Impact: Ray Tracing (Reflections, Sun Shadows, Local Shadows, Global Illumination, Path Tracing/Overdrive Mode), Screen Space Reflections Quality, Volumetric Fog Resolution, Crowd Density, Texture Quality, and Level of Detail (LOD) heavily impact performance. Using upscaling is highly recommended for higher settings/resolutions, especially with any form of ray tracing.

• G P U T G P: Maximum TGP for the laptop GPU is critical for performance in Dragon's Dogma 2.
• Cooling Thermals: Excellent cooling is essential to prevent thermal throttling, as both CPU and GPU can be heavily stressed.
• C P U Power Limits: High sustained CPU power limits are crucial, particularly for maintaining smoother framerates in CPU-bound scenarios like major cities.
• M U X Switch Optimus: A MUX switch or NVIDIA Advanced Optimus is highly recommended for optimal performance and reduced latency.

• G P U T G P: Maximum TGP is crucial for performance.
• Cooling Thermals: Excellent cooling is essential to prevent severe thermal throttling, especially during prolonged sessions.
• C P U Power Limits: Laptops with sustained high CPU power limits and good single-core performance will perform better.
• R A M Speed Dual Channel: Fast dual-channel RAM (DDR5 preferred) significantly benefits performance, especially with high CPU load.
• M U X Switch Optimus: Using a MUX switch or NVIDIA Advanced Optimus is highly recommended for optimal framerates.