Dragon’s Dogma 2 is available to owners of consoles and capable PCs, but players in Canada and the United States are meeting one recurring issue: there is no built in option to reset or delete progress within the game. This guide explains how to start fresh by creating a new character and, if desired, how to alter the hero’s appearance with ease.
Many gamers look forward to new adventures in Dragon’s Dogma 2 and want a character that mirrors their personality. The game offers a broad range of customization options, letting players tweak every detail of the hero’s face and body. The question often asked is whether it is possible to create several characters to explore the world from different angles, and how that affects saving progress. This article walks through the nuances of character creation and management in the sequel.
How to change a hero’s appearance
Starting a new character in Dragon’s Dogma 2 may seem daunting, but the developers included a simple way to refresh a character’s look at any time. If you want to refresh your main character after hours of play, you do not need to restart. Visit a barber within the game, indicated on the map by an icon shaped like scissors. Here, players can fine tune the character’s appearance, including hairstyle, hair color, and other visible traits to suit their taste.
There is another route to adjust appearance: purchase the item called the Art of Metamorphosis for 500 Rift Crystals. This book unlocks more advanced customization options, letting players alter face shape and body type in greater detail. With these tools, players gain the freedom to craft a truly personalized hero and deepen their attachment to the journey through the world of Dragon’s Dogma.
How to create a new character (start a new playthrough)
In Dragon’s Dogma 2, like many modern titles, progress is tied to saved files. If a fresh start is desired, the in game menu does not offer a direct delete or new game option. Therefore, restarting requires removing the save file from the device used to play, whether a console or a PC.
On PlayStation and Xbox consoles, navigate to settings and locate the Saved Data section. Highlight the Dragon’s Dogma 2 save files and select delete to remove them.
On PC, the process is similar but with a caution. It is wise to disable cloud saves in Steam first, because cloud syncing can reintroduce deleted files when the game is launched again. To disable storage sync, open the Steam launcher, right click the game in the library and choose Properties. In the General tab, toggle off Enable Steam Cloud synchronization for Dragon’s Dogma 2. After that, manual deletion is straightforward.
Next, keep Steam open without closing it. Right click Dragon’s Dogma 2, choose Manage and then Browse Local Files. Return to the Steam folder and go to userdata/steamID/2054970/remote/win64_save. Delete the win64_save folder and all contents. Start the game and verify if a new game prompt appears, indicating a fresh start is required.
Is it possible to create multiple characters at the same time in Dragon’s Dogma 2
Dragon’s Dogma 2 uses a save system that supports a single active save file for the main character. In other words, players cannot manage multiple main characters within one profile. The game has two save slots, but they serve different purposes: one slot handles auto saves and the other stores manual saves made while resting in an inn.
For players who want to experience the world from different perspectives, creating additional profiles on the console is an option. Each new profile starts its own game through a fresh run, which is useful given the absence of a multiplayer mode in Dragon’s Dogma 2. This method allows exploration from various viewpoints without losing progress on an existing character.
Note: the information reflects standard behavior of the game’s save system and typical console options for multiple profiles.