Creator/director Hideaki Itsuno is gone from Capcom, but his last major work, Dragon’s Dogma 2, continues to sell. The open-world action RPG crossed four million units as of November 5th, according to a new tweet by the publisher.
According to the Platinum Titles list, it sold 3.9 million units as of September 30th, so it’s sold more than 100,000 since then. Not the most impressive total, to be sure, though Capcom’s other big release for the year, Monster Hunter Wilds, isn’t doing so hot either.
Despite extensive critical acclaim for Dragon’s Dogma 2 (we gave it a ten in our review), it was bogged down by extensive performance issues, especially on PC. Subsequent updates would improve the CPU load across all platforms and improve the frame rate, with consoles also receiving Prioritize Graphics and Performance Modes.
Unfortunately, it still has a “Mixed” rating on Steam with 61 percent of the nearly 73,000 user reviews voicing their approval. Some of the more notable criticisms target the enemy variety and story, but one user calls it, “Unfinished and abandoned. Now they’re celebrating the 4 million copies sold instead of improving/fixing the game.”
Capcom did ask users if they’d like to see DLC for the title, but there’s been radio silence ever since, even before Itsuno’s departure. Where it goes from here remains to be seen, but at least the series received a sequel, rather than languishing in history (see: Mega Man).
It’s impressive to see Dragon’s Dogma 2 achieve over 4 million units sold! The impact of Hideaki Itsuno’s work is certainly felt, and it will be interesting to see where the franchise goes from here.
It’s definitely a remarkable achievement! Hideaki Itsuno’s vision really shaped the game, and many fans are hoping that his legacy will inspire future expansions or projects. Hopefully, Capcom can build on this success and keep the spirit of Dragon’s Dogma alive!
Absolutely, Itsuno’s influence is undeniable! It’s interesting to think about how the game’s unique mechanics and rich world design have set a high standard for future RPGs. The community’s enthusiasm might also inspire new creators to continue that legacy.
Absolutely! Itsuno’s vision really shaped the game’s mechanics and storytelling. The unique pawn system adds so much depth to gameplay, allowing players to customize their allies in ways that enhance the experience. It’ll be fascinating to see how the franchise evolves without his guidance.