Big Dragon's Dogma 2 Patch 2.01 Out Now on PS5, Boosts Performance, Balances Vocations | Push Square

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As promised by Capcom, a fairly significant update for Dragon's Dogma 2 has landed. Patch 2.01 is available to download now on PS5, weighing in at a reasonable 909MB. Just like the developer said, the goal here is to reduce CPU demand — the main cause of frame rate fluctuations, especially when running about in the game's large cities.

But patch 2.01 goes beyond performance improvements. It actually makes sweeping changes to Vocations — the title's character classes — in an attempt to balance some stuff out, while also addressing potential gameplay-related anomalies.

Oh, and there's now a 'Casual Mode' as well, which is pretty much the opposite of what many players have been asking for. It makes the game a little more welcoming via various quality of life adjustments, which we suppose is a nice option to have. Still, the general consensus amongst experienced players is that Dragon's Dogma 2 is too easy — particularly when you're at a high level. As such, a dedicated Hard Mode has been in demand for months, but the wait clearly continues.

Added Features and Adjustments

Adding Casual Mode.

Adjustments to Vocations

Fighter

Warrior

Archer

Mage

Thief

Mystic Spearhand

Modifications and Fixes

Player

Pawns

NPCs

Enemies

Quests

Gimmicks

Equipment

Display

UI

Sound

Other

So, what do you make of this patch? Are you still hoping for some DLC news around Tokyo Game Show? Resummon your beloved pawn in the comments section below.

Robert (or Rob if you're lazy) is an assistant editor of Push Square, and has been a fan of PlayStation since the 90s, when Tekken 2 introduced him to the incredible world of video games. He still takes his fighting games seriously, but RPGs are his true passion. The Witcher, Persona, Dragon Quest, Mass Effect, Final Fantasy, Trails, Tales — he's played 'em all. A little too much, some might say.

Have you checked out the performance post-patch, @ShogunRok? If so I'd be interested to hear your thoughts.

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