Austin, Texas – Gamers eagerly awaiting the release of Capcom’s highly anticipated fantasy RPG sequel, Dragon’s Dogma 2, may face performance issues on PC when it launches on March 12. Concerns about inconsistent frame rates have surfaced, prompting Capcom to address the issue.
In response to inquiries from IGN, Capcom acknowledged that the performance problems on PC could be attributed to the substantial CPU demands of non-playable characters (NPCs) within the game. The company explained that the game allocates a significant amount of CPU usage to each character, particularly when multiple characters are present simultaneously, leading to high CPU usage that may impact frame rates.
Unlike some other games that offer players the option to choose between different visual modes, Dragon’s Dogma 2 features only one visual mode across all platforms. The game’s director, Hideaki Itsuno, clarified that they are striving for a frame rate target of around or above 30 FPS on all consoles.
While Capcom is actively working on addressing frame rate issues on PC, early testers at IGN reported experiencing similar inconsistencies on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S. CPU and memory bandwidth demands were noted as factors affecting performance on all platforms, with even high-end PCs struggling in certain demanding areas.
IGN’s reviewers highlighted issues such as texture loading problems on Xbox Series S, save game losses, and reset incidents during gameplay. The demanding hardware requirements of Dragon’s Dogma 2 have posed a challenge even for powerful machines, with reports of performance drops in densely populated town areas.
Despite the technical challenges, some IGN staff found the performance issues of Dragon’s Dogma 2 manageable. While acknowledging the distractions and annoyances caused by frame rate fluctuations, they emphasized that these issues did not detract significantly from the overall gaming experience.
In conclusion, while Dragon’s Dogma 2 may present frame rate challenges on various platforms, players and reviewers alike have found ways to enjoy the game despite these technical hiccups. As the gaming community eagerly awaits its release, Capcom continues to work on optimizing performance to enhance the overall gameplay experience for all players.
Isaiah Colbert, a freelance writer for gaming platform IGN, shares updates and insights on upcoming game releases and performance issues on his Twitter handle @ShinEyeZehUhh.