In a developer retrospective titled “10 Years Dragon’s Dogma,” Hideaki Itsuno, the longtime creative lead behind the beloved fantasy saga, revealed that Dragon’s Dogma 2 is currently in active development. While specifics about a launch window or target platforms remain scarce, the official word is clear: the project is being built using Capcom’s RE Engine, signaling a continuation of the studio’s signature visual fidelity and game feel for a new generation of players in North America and across Canada.
As news of the sequel sparked discussion, fans and industry observers revisited the elements that made Dragon’s Dogma stand out in the crowded landscape of action RPGs. Itsuno traced his fascination with the RPG genres back to classic pen chapter adventures, where rules and roles formed the backbone of worldbuilding. From those early days, his path crossed with arcade-driven precision and rhythm, a blend that later crystallized into Battle-tested combat inspired by Capcom’s Street Fighter II. By the dawn of the new millennium, Itsuno had contributed to multiple arcade releases while quietly sketching initial concepts that would eventually evolve into Dragon’s Dogma. Yet those dreams paused when he was tasked with shepherding the Devil May Cry line through its late entries, a period that shaped his understanding of pacing, spectacle, and player empowerment.
With the sequel announcement, the studio offered fans a first look at the direction Dragon’s Dogma might take. Itsuno and a core team, including veterans Daigo Ikeno and Kenichi Suzuki, confirmed their commitment to delivering a robust, immersive fantasy experience. They emphasized the collaborative effort behind the game’s ongoing development and their eagerness to share more concrete details soon. In the meantime, fans were urged to revisit the reveal trailer to glean a sense of the evolving world, character roles, and combat systems that may define Dragon’s Dogma 2 for years to come. The message to the community was clear: the wait is yielding a deeper, more polished interpretation of the open world that has captivated players since the original release. This renewed momentum has reinforced expectations among players in North America and Canada, where communities have long championed the series and its distinctive approach to exploration, combat, and monster encounters. [Attribution: Capcom]