# Dragon-Themed Action RPGs Capcom is Developing a Sequel to Dragon's Dogma for the PS5 and PC By Colin Smith | Published 2023-05-25 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dragons-dogma-2 References: [ign](https://www.ign.com/articles/dragons-dogma-2-gets-first-trailer-at-playstation-showcase) & [dragonsdogma](https://www.dragonsdogma.com/2/en-asia/)  Capcom showcased the sequel to its fan-favorite [action RPG](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blades-of-fire) Dragon's Dogma released in 2012. The sequel, Dragon's Dogma 2, will release sometime in 2024 on [PS5](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phantom-blade-zero), [Xbox Series S](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/evil-west)|X, and PC. The sequel brings a number of improvements over the original, including in-depth character customization, a massively expanded world, lifelike visual fidelity, and countless new gameplay mechanics. The trailer for Dragon's Dogma 2 draws attention to a number of important details, such as ranged combat, magic combat, melee combat, physical weapons augmented with magic, and a wealth of enemies. Additionally, as the game's name implies, Dragon's Dogma 2 includes a number of even bigger, more threatening dragons than the previous release in the Capcom series. Image Credit: Capcom ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.6/10 - Popularity: 1% | Activity: 1% | Freshness: 16% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/games) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Dragon-themed Action Rpgs:** The success of Dragon's Dogma 2 will inspire other game developers to create and release dragon-themed action RPGs with improved graphics and expanded gameplay. - **Character Customization in Rpgs:** Games will place greater emphasis on character customization, enabling players to personalize an even wider range of elements in their characters to create a more immersive gaming experience. - **Augmented Weapons in Rpgs:** More games will incorporate the ability to augment physical weapons with magic to create even more powerful weapons and spells. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Video Games:** The success of Dragon's Dogma 2 will further fuel the growth of the video game industry, especially in the action RPG genre. - **Gaming Hardware:** Hardware manufacturers will invest in R&D to develop custom gaming hardware, including specialized controllers, to enhance the gaming experience for players of Dragon's Dogma 2 and other similar games. - **Animation and Game Development:** The success of Dragon's Dogma 2 will increase demand for animation and game development services, especially those specializing in creating lifelike visual fidelity in dragon-themed action RPGs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Action Adventurous Sequel Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dragon-dogma-2.md) - [Adventure RPG Update Lists](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dragons-dogma-2-update.md) - [Remastered Iconic Role-Playing Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dragon-quest-hd.md) - [Manga-Inspired JRPGs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/infinity-strash.md) - [Top-Down Action RPG Sequels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/titan-quest-2.md) - [Loot-Focused Multiplayer RPGs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/path-of-exile-2.md) - [Remade 2D Animation Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2d-animation-video-games.md) - [Punishing Gotchic Role-Playing Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-duskbloods.md) - [Open-World Dragon Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dragon-quest-treasures.md)