Summary
Capcom’sDragon’s Dogma 2, the long-awaited sequel to RPG classicDragon’s Dogma,has just been made available for pre-order, but fans may be disappointed to find that the game’s price has been increased to $70. Capcom had previously sold its games at the industry standard $60, but it appears to be raising its prices starting withDragon’s Dogma 2.
A price hike from Capcom has been anticipated for some time, after thepresident of Capcom suggested increasing game pricesin a public statement earlier this year. He claimed that it would be necessary for the company to charge more for its games to offset the steadily rising production costs in the AAA games industry, although he did not reveal at the time how much higher he thought video game prices should be.
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The $70 pre-order price tag forDragon’s Dogma 2appears to be consistent across platforms. The increase from the previous $60 standard has not been accompanied by any formal comment or statement from Capcom, but does appear to represent a shift in policy for the company that can be expected to continue with future releases. This most likely means that thepurportedly massive budget ofResident Evil 9will ultimately be offset by a much higher cost paid by consumers.
This price increase from Capcom is part of a clear trend in the AAA games industry toward more expensive games to offset rising production costs. While companies must take measures to ensure they remain profitable, fans are unlikely to appreciate seeingvideo game prices soar in the midst of economic hardship, and many people may soon find the latest games to be beyond their financial reach.
Dragon’s Dogma 2
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Set forth on your grand adventure, Arisen!Dragon’s Dogma is a single player, narrative driven action-RPG series that challenges the players to choose their own experience – from the appearance of their Arisen, their vocation, their party, how to approach different situations and more. Now, in this long-awaited sequel, the deep, explorable fantasy world of Dragon’s Dogma 2 awaits.On your journey, you’ll be joined by Pawns, mysterious otherworldly beings, in an adventure so unique you will feel as if accompanied by other players while on your own adventure.All of these elements are elevated further through physics technology, artificial intelligence (AI) and the latest in graphics, to create a truly immersive fantasy world in Dragon’s Dogma 2.
