Dragon’s Dogma 2 Receives Mature Rating from ESRB Ahead of March Release
Dragon’s Dogma 2 has received a mature rating from ESRB due to its depiction of blood and gore, offensive language, sexual content, and violence.
In Dragon’s Dogma 2, players will embark on an expansive open-world adventure. They will assume the role of a former prisoner who is on a mission to uncover their past and prevent a catastrophic event that is foretold by an evil dragon. Capcom aims to build on the successful formula of the first game by providing vast exploration opportunities combined with intricate, action-oriented role-playing mechanics.
The ESRB’s rating summary provides more information about the mature content that will appear in the game. The game features a combat system seen from a third-person perspective, which includes a variety of weapons and magical spells that can be used against both human and fantastical enemies. The combat is described as intense, with realistic sound effects and visual blood effects that emphasize the brutality of battles. Some cutscenes are particularly graphic, including a moment where a monster is decapitated in slow motion, and its head is then used in combat.
The game also explores mature themes beyond its combat. It includes interactions with sex workers that lead to implied sexual activities, suggested through scenes that fade to black. Romantic intimacy is portrayed in a cutscene showing characters in a suggestive pose, stopping short of full nudity. Additionally, the game depicts creatures with bare breasts, though without detailed explicitness.
The inclusion of profanity, such as the use of the word “sh*t,” is one of the contributing factors to the mature rating of the game. Additionally, the game will feature online interactions and the ability to make in-game purchases.
Dragon’s Dogma 2 is a highly anticipated action role-playing game developed by Capcom, set to be released on March 22, 2024. It is the sequel to the well-received 2012 game, Dragon’s Dogma. The game will be available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series.
