Dragon’s Dogma 2, released March 22, 2024, takes place in a parallel world to its predecessor, continuing the story of the Arisen, a champion whose heart has been stolen by a dragon. Players are accompanied by three AI-controlled Pawn allies, with one customizable by the player and the others recruitable from other players’ games. The game features a vast open world, new vocations like the Warfarer and Trickster, and a dynamic narrative driven by interactions with various races, such as humans, beastrens, and elves. It also introduces new monsters, such as the bronze giant Talos, and includes photogrammetry technology for realistic character creation​.