The short verdict
Dragon's Dogma 2 delivers the moments Skyrim's dragon fights only hinted at: climbing a griffin mid-flight, or watching your party pin down a cyclops. Travel is deliberately slow and adventurous, which makes the world feel big. Its Steam reviews are mixed — much of the criticism at launch focused on PC performance and its in-game store — so check recent reviews before buying.
Dragon's Dogma 2 and Skyrim at a glance
| Dragon's Dogma 2 | Skyrim SE | |
|---|---|---|
| Steam rating | 63% · Mixed Steam | 92% · Very Positive Steam |
| Metacritic | 88 MC | 74 MC |
| Critics (OpenCritic) | 87 · Mighty OC | 81 · Strong OC |
| Platforms | PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S | PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5 |
| Steam Deck | Unsupported on Steam Deck | Steam Deck Verified |
| Mods on Nexus | 1,459 Nexus | 141,888 Nexus |
| Steam release | Mar 21, 2024 | Oct 27, 2016 |
| Developer | CAPCOM Co., Ltd. | Bethesda Game Studios |
| Co-op | None | None (single-player) |
| Perspective | Third-person | First & third-person |
Ratings, dates, developers, co-op modes and Steam Deck status from the official Steam store; critic scores and platforms from OpenCritic; mod counts from Nexus Mods. Refreshed automatically.
What feels like Skyrim
- Open-world fantasy exploration where the journey between towns is the adventure.
- Multiple vocations (classes) you can switch between and combine.
- Huge monsters you can climb and fight up close.
What is different
- Third-person action combat built around a party of AI companions called Pawns.
- Fast travel is intentionally limited, so you will walk — a lot.
- A smaller set of handcrafted quests and a shorter main story.
Skip Dragon's Dogma 2 if…
You want a long, quest-dense world or are sensitive to performance issues.
Is Dragon's Dogma 2 a good alternative to Skyrim?
On our five-trait comparison, Dragon's Dogma 2 scores 60% similar to Skyrim(close) and ranks #7 of 13 on ouralternative Skyrim list. Open-world fantasy exploration where the journey between towns is the adventure. The biggest adjustment for Skyrim players: third-person action combat built around a party of AI companions called Pawns.
Dragon's Dogma 2 trailers & video reviews
Official trailer
Video reviewWhat critics say about Dragon's Dogma 2
- Critics recommend
- 91%
- OpenCritic rating
- Mighty
- Top critic reviews
- 96
Source: OpenCritic · verified October 14, 2026
- PC Gamer89/100
“A magnificent adventure with impressive fights and some very rough edges.”
Fraser BrownMar 20, 2024
Read the full review - IGN8/10
“More of a redo than a sequel, Dragon's Dogma 2 is a strange and wonderful action-RPG that bolsters the original’s strengths without addressing its weaknesses.”
Jarrett GreenMar 20, 2024
Read the full review - Eurogamer5/5
“A huge improvement over the original, and a captivating journey from beginning to end.”
Lewis ParkerMar 20, 2024
Read the full review - Rock, Paper, ShotgunUnscored
“A grand action RPG adventure where you'll make travel plans and have them disrupted by a vengeful griffin whose wing you'd whacked two hours earlier.”
Ed ThornMar 20, 2024
Read the full review - GameSpot9/10
“Dragon's Dogma 2 is an excellent sequel that builds upon the first game's core concepts to create a thrilling open-world adventure.”
Richard WakelingMar 20, 2024
Read the full review - GamesRadar+3.5/5 stars
“Like the original game, Dragon's Dogma 2 excels when you're out in its open world with your pawn allies – finding hidden caves and treasure, fighting monsters, and generally losing track of time. Also like the original, it falls short in terms of quest design, convenience, and general polish. A somewhat conservative sequel, then, but one that retains the charm of its predecessor.”
Jon BailesMar 22, 2024
Read the full review
Excerpts and scores as published by each outlet for Dragon's Dogma 2, collected via OpenCritic OpenCritic.
Where to play Dragon's Dogma 2 — price, Steam Deck & players
How long is Dragon's Dogma 2?
Playtimes vary hugely with how much you explore. See community-submitted completion times on HowLongToBeat.
Dragon's Dogma 2 PC system requirements
Minimum
- OS
- Windows 11 (64 bit)
- Processor
- Intel Core i5 8500 / AMD Ryzen 5 3500
- Memory
- 16 GB RAM
- Graphics
- NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 / AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT with 8GB VRAM
- DirectX
- Version 12
- Network
- Broadband Internet connection
- Additional Notes
- Supports 1080p gameplay (using upscaler)/45-60fps when selecting Prioritize Performance in Graphics Quality. Note: Frame rate may drop when the processing load is high. NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti or AMD Radeon RX 6800 are required to support Ray Tracing. SSD recommended.
Recommended
- OS
- Windows 11 (64 bit)
- Processor
- Intel Core i7-10700 / AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
- Memory
- 16 GB RAM
- Graphics
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Super / AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT
- DirectX
- Version 12
- Network
- Broadband Internet connection
- Additional Notes
- Supports 1080p gameplay (using upscaler)/60fps when selecting Prioritize Performance in Graphics Quality. Note: Frame rate may drop when the processing load is high. NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti or AMD Radeon RX 6800 are required to support Ray Tracing. SSD recommended.
From the official Steam store page · verified October 14, 2026
Latest official Dragon's Dogma 2 news
Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen out now!
Hail Arisen, This long-awaited day has finally arrived - Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen is now live and your unwritten epic can truly begin! We’ve also released our launch trailer, which you can watch below: Now is the…
Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen draws near! Main game updates coming soon!
Your unwritten epic begins soon as the launch for Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen draws near on October 9th. Not sure what time Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen releases in your region? Check out this handy time zone map!…
Main Trailer out now! New story in Norgan, and new enemies!
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Arise Again – Title Update 3.2 Live & New Relic Expedition Video!
Hail Arisen, Thank you all for your excitement and hype since the reveal of Dragon’s Dogma 2: Dark Arisen! We’ve really enjoyed reading through your comments, thoughts and theories and look forward to welcoming you back…
Official announcements from the developer’s Steam news hub, updated automatically.
Dragon's Dogma 2 mods & community
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Dragon's Dogma 2 FAQ
Is Dragon's Dogma 2 like Skyrim?
Partly — we rate it 60% similar to Skyrim. Open-world fantasy exploration where the journey between towns is the adventure. The biggest difference: third-person action combat built around a party of AI companions called Pawns.
Is Dragon's Dogma 2 on PS5 or Xbox?
Yes. Besides PC, OpenCritic lists Dragon's Dogma 2 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S.
Does Dragon's Dogma 2 work on Steam Deck?
Valve rates it Unsupported on Steam Deck, according to its Steam store page.
Does Dragon's Dogma 2 have co-op?
No. Its Steam store page does not list co-op modes; like Skyrim, it is a single-player game.
Does Dragon's Dogma 2 have mods?
Yes. Nexus Mods hosts 1,459 mods for Dragon's Dogma 2, downloaded 14,199,344 times.
Is Dragon's Dogma 2 worth playing?
critics give it a Top Critic Average of 87 on OpenCritic (91% recommend it), and Steam players rate it 63% positive (“Mixed”) from 118,950 reviews. Skip it if: you want a long, quest-dense world or are sensitive to performance issues.
How long does it take to beat Dragon's Dogma 2?
It depends heavily on how much side content you do. See community-reported completion times on HowLongToBeat.
