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Starfield vs Dragons Dogma 2
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Release Date | |
Sep 6, 2023 | Mar 22, 2024 |
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Bethesda Game Studios | Capcom |
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Bethesda Softworks | Capcom |
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Action RPG, Open World, Sci-Fi, Space Exploration | Action RPG, Open World, Fantasy |
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Creation Engine 2 | RE Engine |
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Content Rating | |
Mature 17+ | Mature 17+ |
Avg. User Rating | |
3.7 / 5.0 | 4.0 / 5.0 |
Current Price (USD) | |
$69.99 | $69.99 |
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Player progression uses a skill system divided into five trees: Physical, Social, Combat, Science, and Tech. Each skill has multiple ranks that are unlocked by spending skill points (earned by leveling up) and then completing in-game challenges related to that skill. Research projects at workbenches unlock new crafting recipes for weapon mods, suit/pack/helmet mods, outpost components, and chems/food. Powers, akin to space magic, are unlocked by finding and interacting with alien temples. |
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. |
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World & Level Design | |
N/A | 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. |
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Multiplayer Details | |
Starfield is a single-player only experience. It does not feature any cooperative or competitive multiplayer modes. |
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. |
extension Editions & DLC | |
Available Editions | |
Available in Standard Edition, Premium Edition (included 'Shattered Space' story expansion upon release, Constellation Skin Pack, digital artbook & soundtrack, and 5 days early access), and the Constellation Edition (physical collector's edition with a SteelBook display case, Constellation patch, Chronomark watch & case, credit stick with game code, and all Premium Edition digital content). |
**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). |
Post-Launch Content / DLC | |
The first major story expansion, 'Shattered Space,' is confirmed and included in the Premium/Constellation Editions, expected in Fall 2024. Bethesda has also stated plans for ongoing support with new content, features, and official mod support (Creations). |
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. |
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Graphics & Visual Fidelity | |
Developed on Creation Engine 2, Starfield showcases Bethesda's 'NASA-Punk' art style, blending realistic near-future technology with rugged, functional designs. It features detailed planetary surfaces, diverse biomes, impressive lighting (especially in space and during sunrises/sets on planets), and detailed character/ship models. The scale of the universe and seamless transitions from space to planet (with a loading screen) are key visual aspects. |
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. |
Audio & Soundtrack | |
Original score composed by Inon Zur, featuring sweeping orchestral themes that evoke a sense of wonder, exploration, and epic adventure. Music is dynamic and adapts to gameplay situations. Sound design focuses on realistic weapon effects, spaceship sounds (engines, grav jumps, combat), and diverse alien creature vocalizations and environmental ambiances. |
Original score by Satoshi Hori, creating an epic orchestral soundtrack fitting the high fantasy setting. Dynamic music shifts based on combat intensity and location. Sound design emphasizes weighty combat and monstrous roars. |
User Interface (UI/UX) | |
Features a clean, sci-fi 'NASA-Punk' aesthetic HUD displaying health, oxygen, ammo, and a compass. Menus for inventory (grid-based), skills, ship management, starmap, and missions are navigated through a wrist-mounted device interface. Scanning mode highlights resources, flora, fauna, and points of interest. |
Features a traditional RPG interface with health/stamina bars, skill hotkeys, minimap, quest log, and inventory management. Menus for party management, Vocation selection, and equipment are key components. |
Accessibility Options | |
Includes options for subtitle customization (size, background, speaker names), control remapping (PC), adjustable text size, aim assist toggle, options to change hold-to-activate to a toggle, large menu fonts, and various gameplay settings to tweak difficulty and visual effects like motion blur and film grain. |
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. |
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1080p (Full HD) - Recommended (1080p ~60 FPS, High Preset, likely with FSR/DLSS Quality) (High Preset (FSR/DLSS Quality often needed for 60 FPS)) CPU: Recommended desktop CPU for 1080p at 60 FPS. CPU (Laptop): Estimated mid-range to high-end laptop CPUs due to CPU intensity. GPU: Recommended desktop GPU for 1080p at 60 FPS on High, often with upscaling. GPU (Laptop): Estimated performance-focused laptop GPUs. 8GB VRAM is crucial. RAM: 16GB RAM strongly recommended. Storage: NVMe SSD strongly recommended. | |
memoryCPU: AMD Ryzen 5 3600X or Intel Core i5-10600K developer_boardGPU: AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT (16GB) or NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 (8GB) / RTX 3060 Ti (8GB) laptop_macCPU (L): AMD Ryzen 7 5800H / Intel Core i7-11800H equivalent or better. **Modern Ryzen 7/9 HS/HX series or Intel Core i7/i9 H/HX series are ideal.** laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (8GB, High TGP) / RTX 4060 Mobile (8GB, High TGP) or AMD Radeon RX 6700M/6800S. **An RTX 3070 Ti Mobile or RTX 4070 Mobile would offer a more consistent 60 FPS+ at 1080p High.** layersRAM: 16 GB saveStorage (Tier): 125 GB NVMe SSD | — |
1080p (Full HD) - Recommended (Targets 1080p, High settings, ~60 FPS RT OFF / ~30 FPS RT ON with DLSS/FSR) (High Preset, 1080p. Target ~60 FPS with Ray Tracing OFF, or ~30 FPS with Ray Tracing ON using DLSS/FSR Quality.) CPU: Official recommended desktop CPU for improved performance. Strong CPU is critical. CPU (Laptop): Strong laptop CPUs to aim for smoother gameplay, especially in cities. GPU: Good GPUs for 1080p/60fps (RT Off) or 1080p/30fps (RT On with upscaling). Official notes suggest RTX 2080/RX 6700 for 2160i/30fps (which could imply 1080p/60fps RT Off too, or 1080p/30fps RT On). For RT On specifically, RTX 2080 Ti/RX 6800 were cited for higher targets but this is a 1080p rec. GPU (Laptop): Capable laptop GPUs. High TGP and DLSS/FSR are very important, especially if enabling ray tracing. RTX 50 series mention is speculative. RAM: 16GB RAM officially recommended. Storage: NVMe SSD recommended for better overall experience. | |
— | memoryCPU: Intel Core i7-10700 or AMD Ryzen 5 3600X / Ryzen 7 3700X developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 (8GB) / RTX 3060 (12GB) or AMD Radeon RX 6700 (10GB) / RX 5700 XT (8GB for RT Off) laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i7-10875H / AMD Ryzen 7 5800H or newer high-performance 8-core CPUs. laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU (6GB, High TGP), RTX 3070 Laptop GPU (8GB), RTX 4060 Laptop GPU (8GB). (A hypothetical future RTX 5050 Ti/5060 Laptop GPU). layersRAM: 16 GB saveStorage (Tier): 100 GB NVMe SSD |
1080p (Full HD) - Minimum (1080p ~30 FPS, Low Preset) (Low Preset) CPU: Minimum desktop CPU for 1080p at lower settings. CPU (Laptop): Estimated laptop CPU equivalent. Game is very CPU heavy. GPU: Minimum desktop GPU for 1080p at lower settings. GPU (Laptop): Estimated laptop GPUs. 6GB+ VRAM highly recommended even at 1080p. RAM: Minimum RAM requirement. Storage: SSD is mandatory. | |
memoryCPU: AMD Ryzen 5 2600X or Intel Core i7-6800K developer_boardGPU: AMD Radeon RX 5700 (8GB) or NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Ti (8GB) laptop_macCPU (L): AMD Ryzen 5 4600H / Intel Core i5-10500H equivalent or better. **A Ryzen 5 5600H / i5-11400H would be a more realistic minimum due to CPU demands.** laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile (6GB) / RTX 3050 Ti Mobile (4GB, High TGP) or AMD Radeon RX 6600M. **An RTX 3060 Mobile or RTX 4050 Mobile (High TGP) is strongly advised for a more stable 1080p Low/Medium experience.** layersRAM: 16 GB saveStorage (Tier): 125 GB SSD | — |
1080p (Full HD) - Minimum (Targets 1080p, Low/Medium settings, ~30 FPS, Ray Tracing OFF) (Low/Medium Preset, 1080p resolution, Ray Tracing OFF. Framerate may drop in intensive scenes.) CPU: Official minimum desktop CPU for 1080p/30fps. Game is CPU-bound in cities. CPU (Laptop): Estimated laptop CPU. Stronger CPU helps mitigate drops in dense areas. GPU: Official minimum desktop GPU for 1080p/30fps with Ray Tracing OFF. Requires 8GB VRAM. GPU (Laptop): Estimated laptop GPUs. VRAM and TGP are key. RTX 50 series is speculative and overkill for this tier. RAM: 16GB RAM is the official minimum. Storage: SSD strongly recommended as per official notes. | |
— | memoryCPU: Intel Core i5-10600 or AMD Ryzen 5 3600 developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 (8GB) or AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT (8GB) laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i7-9750H / AMD Ryzen 5 4600H or newer mid-range 6-core CPUs. laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Mobile (6GB, High TGP), RTX 2060 Mobile (6GB), RTX 3050 Ti Laptop GPU (4GB, High TGP, may struggle), RTX 3050 Laptop GPU (6GB). RTX 4050 Laptop GPU (6GB) would be a better modern minimum. layersRAM: 16 GB saveStorage (Tier): 100 GB SSD |
1440p (QHD/2K) - High (Targets 1440p, High settings, ~60 FPS with DLSS/FSR Quality, RT Low/Medium or RT Off) (High Preset, 1440p resolution with DLSS/FSR Quality. Aiming for ~60 FPS. Ray Tracing OFF for best consistency, or Low/Medium RT settings.) CPU: Powerful desktop CPU to handle 1440p and mitigate CPU bottlenecks in demanding areas. CPU (Laptop): High-performance laptop CPUs essential for smooth 1440p. GPU: Strong GPUs for 1440p/60fps. DLSS/FSR Quality highly recommended. For Ray Tracing On at 1440p/60fps, even stronger GPUs (e.g. RTX 4070 Ti Super/RX 7900 GRE) with DLSS/FSR Performance/Balanced might be needed. GPU (Laptop): High-end laptop GPUs with max TGP and effective use of DLSS/FSR are crucial. RTX 50 series mention is speculative. RAM: 32GB RAM is strongly recommended for 1440p high settings, especially with ray tracing or in CPU-heavy areas. Storage: NVMe SSD mandatory for optimal performance. | |
— | memoryCPU: Intel Core i7-12700K / AMD Ryzen 7 5800X or Ryzen 7 7700X developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti (8GB) / RTX 4070 (12GB) / RTX 4070 Super (12GB) or AMD Radeon RX 6800 (16GB) / RX 7800 XT (16GB) laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i7-12700H / AMD Ryzen 7 6800H or Intel Core i9-12900H / AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS and above. laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU (8GB), RTX 3080 Laptop GPU (8GB/16GB), RTX 4070 Laptop GPU (8GB, High TGP), RTX 4080 Laptop GPU (12GB). (A hypothetical future RTX 5060 Ti/5070 Laptop GPU). layersRAM: 16 GB saveStorage (Tier): 100 GB NVMe SSD |
1440p (QHD/2K) - High (1440p ~60 FPS, High/Ultra Preset with FSR/DLSS Quality/Balanced) (High/Ultra Preset (FSR/DLSS Quality or Balanced recommended)) CPU: Desktop CPU for 1440p at 60 FPS. CPU (Laptop): Estimated high-end laptop CPUs. GPU: Desktop GPU for 1440p at 60 FPS, upscaling is key. GPU (Laptop): Estimated high-performance laptop GPUs. 10GB+ VRAM strongly recommended, 8GB is absolute minimum with aggressive upscaling. RAM: 16GB RAM required, 32GB strongly recommended for smoother 1440p. Storage: NVMe SSD strongly recommended. | |
memoryCPU: AMD Ryzen 7 5800X or Intel Core i7-12700K developer_boardGPU: AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT (16GB) / RX 7800 XT (16GB) or NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 (10GB) / RTX 4070 (12GB) laptop_macCPU (L): AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS/HX / Intel Core i7-12700H or better. **Modern Ryzen 9 HS/HX series or Intel Core i9 H/HX series are optimal.** laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile (10GB/16GB, High TGP) / RTX 4070 Mobile (8GB, High TGP) or AMD Radeon RX 6800M/6850M XT. **An RTX 3080 Ti Mobile or RTX 4080 Mobile (12GB+) would provide a much smoother 1440p High/Ultra experience.** layersRAM: 16 GB saveStorage (Tier): 125 GB NVMe SSD | — |
2160p (UHD/4K) - Ultra (Targets 2160p/4K, High/Ultra settings, ~60 FPS with DLSS/FSR Performance + Frame Gen for RT) (High/Ultra Preset, 2160p (4K) resolution using DLSS/FSR Performance/Balanced. Ray Tracing On (Medium/High) with Frame Generation for ~60 FPS.) CPU: Top-tier desktop CPU to support 4K gaming and minimize severe CPU bottlenecks, especially with ray tracing. Official recommended CPU for 2160p/30fps (RTX 2080/RX 6700) was i7-10700/Ryzen 5 3600X, but for 60fps and RT, much more is needed. PCGamesN mentions i9-12900KS/Ryzen 9 5950X for 4K/30fps with RTX 4080/RX 7900XT. CPU (Laptop): Absolute flagship laptop CPUs required. GPU: Flagship desktop GPUs required for 4K. Heavily reliant on DLSS/FSR Performance and Frame Generation (for NVIDIA RTX 40 series) to achieve ~60 FPS with ray tracing. GPU (Laptop): The most powerful current (RTX 40 series) laptop GPU. DLSS/FSR (likely Ultra Performance or Performance) with Frame Generation is essential. Hypothetical RTX 50 series laptop GPUs are speculative. RAM: 32GB of high-speed RAM is strongly recommended for optimal 4K gaming with ray tracing. Storage: A very fast NVMe SSD (PCIe Gen4 or better) is highly recommended for 4K textures and loading. | |
— | memoryCPU: Intel Core i9-12900KS / Core i7-13700K or AMD Ryzen 9 5950X / Ryzen 7 7800X3D / Ryzen 9 7900X developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 (16GB) / RTX 4080 Super (16GB) or RTX 4090 (24GB) / AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX (24GB) laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i9-13900HX / Core i9-14900HX or AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX / 7945HX3D. laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU (16GB, Max TGP). **(A hypothetical future flagship NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080/5090 Laptop GPU would aim to improve this experience further.)** layersRAM: 32 GB saveStorage (Tier): 100 GB NVMe SSD (High-speed Gen4 or Gen5 recommended) |
2160p (UHD/4K) - Ultra (2160p/4K ~30-60 FPS, Medium/High Preset with FSR/DLSS Performance/Balanced) (Medium/High Preset, FSR/DLSS Performance/Balanced (Native 4K Ultra 60FPS is exceptionally demanding)) CPU: Desktop CPU recommendation for 4K. CPU (Laptop): Top-tier laptop CPUs essential. GPU: Desktop GPU recommendation for a playable 4K experience, heavily reliant on upscaling. GPU (Laptop): Flagship laptop GPUs essential. 12GB+ VRAM absolutely critical, 16GB ideal. RAM: 32GB RAM very strongly recommended for 4K. Storage: NVMe SSD required. | |
memoryCPU: AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D or Intel Core i9-12900K/13700K developer_boardGPU: AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT (20GB) or NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER (16GB) / RTX 4080 (16GB) laptop_macCPU (L): AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS/HX / Intel Core i9-13900HX or better. **Flagship Intel Core i9 HX / AMD Ryzen 9 HX series (e.g., 14900HX, 7945HX3D) required.** laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile (12GB, Max TGP) / RTX 4090 Mobile (16GB, Max TGP). **Even the RTX 4090 Mobile will rely heavily on DLSS (Performance/Ultra Performance) for 4K High settings at ~60FPS. A hypothetical next-gen flagship (e.g., RTX 5080/5090 Mobile or AMD equivalent) would be targeted for a more comfortable native 4K experience or higher framerates with advanced features. (Highly Speculative)** layersRAM: 16 GB saveStorage (Tier): 125 GB NVMe SSD | — |
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Spec: 125 GB available space (SSD Required). Note: An NVMe SSD is strongly recommended for the best experience due to asset streaming and load times. Type: SSD | Spec: Approximately 100 GB available space (SSD Highly Recommended/Required) Note: An SSD (preferably NVMe) with at least 100 GB of free space is strongly recommended or required for optimal performance, faster loading times, and smoother asset streaming. Actual size may vary with updates. Type: SSD |
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Spec: Windows 10 version 21H1 (10.0.19043) or Windows 11 Explanation: 64-bit Windows 10 (specified version or newer) or Windows 11 required. | Spec: Windows 10 (64-bit, version 20H2 or newer) or Windows 11 (64-bit, latest update) Explanation: A 64-bit version of Windows 10 (latest updates recommended) or Windows 11 (latest update) is required. |
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Spec: DirectX 12 Explanation: DirectX 12 API is required. | Spec: DirectX 12 Explanation: DirectX 12 is required. The game supports ray tracing features (Global Illumination, Reflections) on compatible hardware. |
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