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One of the rarest resources in is the Wyrmslife Crystal. Obtained fromdefeating beasts such as Drakes, Ogres, and Minotaurs, this calcified drop of blood is important to come by in the game.Farming them takes some time, especially since they are end-game items, but along the way, make sure to store as many as you can before using them up.

Griffins in are rare, formidable enemies that can provide plentiful experience points when killed. They can be found regularly in a few spots throughout the map, but they may also swoop down on the player while riding an ox cart. Players must use their most potent arsenal to kill the griffin before it can flee—unless players ride back to their nests, too.

is a massive RPG released this year by CAPCOM, and it has plenty of secrets and treasures to be hidden. While the game's main questline will send the player running across most of the map, there are still many things that are easily missable. While some of these secrets are just flavor, many of the pieces of hidden content across the kingdoms of Vermund and Battahl are engaging and interesting boss battles, treasures, and regions to explore.

There seems to be secrets around every corner in Capcom's . It has a world packed so full of detail that there are many interactions that players will easily miss, which is a testament to the scale of the game. Still, missing out on content is never fun, and has a great deal of content to offer for those looking to search deeper past its surface and main quest.

is a quest you can unlock in and complete by proving the innocence of a character who would support your role as an Arisen. This mission doesn't have different outcomes based on your choices, but it can be easily missed. You also don't have a limited amount of time to tackle this quest, making it easier to prepare for compared to other missions.

In a gaming scene filled with hand-holding and guiding the player through every step of their journey, Capcom's does the opposite, asking the player to discover the game's many mechanics. Like other good open-world RPGs, there are many little details that make the world feel real and lived in, and these can be easily missed. Not only that, but Capcom's approach to combat has made it layered, giving the Arisen several approaches to their encounters.

Wilhelmina is a romanceable NPC in , one of only two romance options currently in the game. You can meet Wilhelmina during a quest for Captain Brant and then engage in her quest later. She will request that the Arisen find incriminating evidence against the nobleman Allard, such that his reputation will be ruined, and she can exact her revenge.

The quest "" is far more complicated than it seems on the surface. It begins when the Arisen encounters a girl named Trysha in an isolated cabin, standing alone on a hill northwest of Melve. Trysha lives with her grandmother, Eini, who spends most of her day providing for the two of them. This leaves Trysha alone and bored out of her mind. To kill time, Trysha's recently decided to study magic. If they speak with her while grandma's out, Trysha asks the Arisen to find the grimoires she'll need to learn her first few spells.

Ulrika is one of two romanceable options in , a courageous leader with a passion for helping others. Compared to other romanceable options such as Wilhelmina, romancing Ulrika will require completing several more quests. Specifically, the Arisen will need to help fend off a dragon, defend against Saurian invasions, and usurp a henchman of the queen.

offers ten unique player character classes, catering to an array of diverse playstyles. Initially, only four starter Vocations are available; the rest, including the melee-focused Warrior class, can be unlocked by completing various quests or visiting a Vocation Maister. Unlocking the Warrior class involves completing an engaging quest that is challenging yet still manageable in the early stages of the game.

Like other fantasy open-world RPGs, allows the player to have an abode of their own. Although there are multiple choices in Capcom's newest title for a player's home, spread across multiple locations, this home in the Common Quarter of Venworth, Vermund's capital, is technically free, at least for a period of time. Despite not costing in-game gold, it will cost time to do, being involved in a side quest associated with an NPC.

In , the Jadeite Orb quest in Checkpoint Rest Town poses a dilemma for players, with two NPCs seeking the same valuable item but offering no clues for its retrieval. Deciding whom to assist and successfully returning the orb yields valuable rewards, including Gold, valuable items, and XP, beneficial for advancing your journey.

Players need to spend their money wisely in . Gold isn’t exactly scarce — players find it on a wide variety of enemies, pick it up from chests, and receive it in return for successful missions in . The problem is that most in-game items are surprisingly expensive. This isn't necessarily a failure of balance, or even an attempt to get players to spring for microtransactions in , but rather a provision for players to count their coins carefully.

The quest in is a mission you can only complete by saving a captured NPC within a certain amount of time. The game doesn't tell you this limitation, making it incredibly easy to fail as you may get distracted by other content in this massive RPG. Those looking to earn this quest's rewards successfully will have to stay focused to avoid failure.

After players beat with any ending, the main menu will present the opportunity to restart the playthrough with the same character, retaining most items and forms of progression. As with most games that have a new game plus system, however, not everything carries over, and players may want to carefully consider completing any unfinished content in the base game before starting a new playthrough. Especially in the case of, the game's open-world nature and limited fast travel systems could complicate starting a new game plus playthrough.

All nine vocation classes in have NPC Maisters you can meet in various locations and act as teachers for the ultimate abilities associated with each archetype. These masters of their craft can give you powerful scrolls to learn each technique, but only if you complete different tasks for them. The only way to master a vocation is with the assistance of Maisters you find in the world.

In , Dye offers an additional method of expression on top of the already extensive character customization the game offers. You might expect that the color of the equipment could be changed, but this is not the case. The additional colors can only be applied to your Arisen or Main Pawn. Acquiring and applying Dye is simple and can be done in two locations.

The monstrous snake-haired Medusa is a boss you can find and beat in to get an extremely powerful item as a reward. This creature from classic mythology can be found deep within its lair surrounded by statues signifying the Medusa's signature petrifying stare. Those looking to slay the Medusa need to be incredibly careful, lest they get turned to stone as one of the boss' many victims.

The final major decision in requires every player to choose between sacrificing their best friend or fighting the titular Dragon. The game requires many choices, from the simple selection of classes in to its pivotal story decisions. While every decision has its consequences, the ending a player sees is entirely determined by their choices around the confrontation with the Dragon. The right answer may seem obvious, but even the most minor decision in these final scenes can have devastating consequences.

Like any good open-world RPG, features many collectible items for a player to add to their pack. Some are crafting materials, some are used to enhance equipment, while others are used to heal or recover stamina. There are items, however, that serve very little use outside of being sold to make a tidy profit. New equipment costs a lot of gold, after all, and an Arisen will need that gold to stake their claim to the throne.

There are two primary romance options in : Wilhelmina and Ulrika. Players can technically raise their relationship levels with almost any non-Pawn character in the kingdoms of Vermund and Battahl, but only Ulrika and Wilhelmina have fully fleshed-out romances. These romances both begin with a mission in (or a series thereof), in which the romantic prospect plays a major role. After gaining their attention by helping them with a task, the Arisen can start bringing them gifts to further raise their favor.

Players seeking Lennart in will likely progress the quest, one of the earliest missions assigned to you in Vernworth, or return to him for a reward after accepting a quest in Melve. Finding Lennart, whether you've encountered him previously or not, presents notable challenges due to the obscurity of his location.

In, quest, assigned by Captain Brant, tasks you with attending a Masquerade in Vernworth Hall to confront an impostor. This quest, rich in espionage, starts when you engage Brant at the Vernworth Tavern and inquire about the Masquerade, which he believes is an ideal opportunity to uncover information about the false Sovran. To blend into the ball attended by Vernworth's elite society, players must look the part.

Finishing the wrong quest too early in can put an end to an entire playthrough. Although has a large map and its fair share of side quests, its main story is relatively short. It also has an abrupt ending, after which there's not much left to do but start over on New Game Plus.

A hidden mechanic in can save tons of time when it comes to completing quests. As an open-world RPG, has many optional side quests for players to complete. However, not every quest has a clear marker, and it’s not always clear where they're located. Since it's possible to miss some of them, or even to fail certain time-sensitive quests in , players will need to use every tool at their disposal to find and finish as many quests as possible.

The Red Dragon is the final boss of main story, and it is a challenging fight for which you should come prepared. Make sure to buy the top-of-the-line gear for yourself and your personal Pawn.

The Sphinx in is one of the most interesting entities in the game, and not just due to its unique appearance. The Sphinx offers up to ten riddles, each providing a unique reward. The Sphinx appears in two locations, and the answers to the riddles may vary from player to player.

The deadly disease known as Dragonsplague in can bring devastating calamity if you don't find a cure for the Pawns who contract this illness. Your allies who gain this affliction are a risk to themselves and every other Pawn who could become infected. Recognizing the symptoms of Dragonsplague early can be the key to avoiding the ruination of entire settlements during your adventure.

Although has many mechanics that make it uniquely difficult compared to other open-world RPGs, the obscure and deadly Dragonsplague is possibly the game's most punishing mechanic. Released 12 years after the original, the sequel features an all-new map and greatly expanded systems, but with a new, wider audience, some of the game's new or returning mechanics have proven to be somewhat controversial.

is a massive game with all kinds of quests to complete, and players looking to complete everything this game has to offer truly by grilling every type of meat. Grilling, which can be done at any campfire across the land if you have a Camping Kit, will cook any raw meat you pick up from an enemy or wildlife. Meat can also be scavenged from townspeople's homes and will rot over time.

After escaping the excavation site of The Hole, the Arisen will meet Ulrika in the village of Melve. is home to many villages, yet Melve is unique in being the place where everything starts. Here is where the Arisen loses their heart to the Dragon after sacrificing themselves for Ulrika, and where The Warden nurses the player character's wounds. It is also where one receives this information through a flashback, informing them of how their status of becoming the Arisen came to be.

There are multiple endings in , but the true ending adds extra challenges and fights. However, finding it can be confusing, as the normal ending can feel like an endless loop.

One of the most interesting bosses in is the Sphinx, a creature who you can either beat in a typical fight or by solving their various riddles. This charming creature is completely optional, only appearing to those ready to test their wits. One wrong answer to the Sphinx can spell disaster, so you have to think carefully about this boss' questions if you want to survive.

does not have traditional fast travel, but instead uses special items called Portcrystals to transport your character to different locations. Unlike Griffons or Oxcarts, this method of transportation is instant, taking you to places without the risks of the road. Getting more Portcrystals will allow you to cut down on travel time as you try to complete different quests throughout your adventure.

The excitement around has run into some huge roadblocks thanks to performance issues and more, but the community has concocted one memorable solution to uncomfortably low framerates. Following up on the cult status of the original game, caters to a core audience with dynamic combat possibilities and a focus on avoiding common frustrations with the design of modern RPGs. Although it's easy to appreciate all of this in terms of game design, the release simply hasn't made the process of ignoring the problems particularly easy.

There are three distinct endings to , but two are rather underwhelming by design. Capcom's RPG is the long-awaited sequel to 2012's, and shares much of its identity, including the themes which come to a head in 's conclusions. As the title suggests, deals directly with the dogma of the series' universe, putting the player at the center of a seemingly unending cycle to repeatedly delay the apocalypse at the hands of the Dragon.

The Warfarer is an Advanced Vocation you can unlock in that lets you equip any of the weapons or abilities of other classes. Even though this archetype has lower base stats than other Vocations, using every class' skills makes the Warfarer perhaps the most versatile profession in the game. You'll have to complete a quest for the right NPC to make Warfarer available for your characters.

A new update is coming to , which will fix many of the game's biggest launch problems. Capcom's RPG was one of the most anticipated games of 2024, but its launch has been tainted somewhat by issues with game saves, poor performance, and the surprise inclusion of microtransactions upon its launch, which hadn't been disclosed to critics or potential customers beforehand.

With the new release of the long-awaited sequel, , comes 10 versatile Vocations to choose from. Each vocation entails different abilities, strengths (and weaknesses) to suit different playstyles. You can select from four Starter Vocations for your character during Character Creation, and subsequently, your main Pawn after the tutorial.

One of the Advanced Vocations you can unlock in is the Magick Archer, a class that uses powerful spells to create unique ranged attacks to destroy your enemies. Characters with this profession wield a stringless bow that fires magical arrows at different targets. These arrows can hone in on a monster's weak points, heal allies, and even make large Area of Effect (AoE) attacks against enemy groups.

Like many open world RPGs, is home to many collectibles, some more useful than others, which an Arisen and their company of Pawns can pick up as they adventure. These range from foods, to help recover health, to ingredients for crafting, like Noonbloom or Moonglow. Although most items have self-explanatory uses, the Golden Trove Beetle, despite its reasonable abundance throughout 's map, has a very specific utility and is definitely one to look out for.

Open-world RPGs are particularly prone to setting players loose in the world even after beating the game, but the story of has a certain finality to it, complicating the matter. The long-awaited sequel is also something of an outlier, with plenty of idiosyncrasies in both its setting and gameplay. Without venturing into heavy spoilers – and with plenty of forewarning when approaching the broad strokes of certain endings below – these oddities contribute to numerous ways to potentially play after beating it.

has just been released, and along with it comes a large, open-world map filled with content. The original, released in 2012, took place on the sprawling island of Gransys, which was quite big in its own regard. That said, ups the ante and features an even larger map, taking place in the two new regions of Vermund and Battahl, with a host of other new locations and towns added to the game.

After over a decade of waiting, is finally in players' hands but the game's launch has unfortunately been marred by the surprise reveal that it contains a wealth of microtransactions. The original game in Capcom's fantasy RPG franchise garnered plenty of fans in the years after its release for offering a unique action experience unlike anything else at the time. In the 12 years since its launch, the community begged for a sequel but now that it's finally here, players are more frustrated than excited.

Pawns are great for a little extra storage space in , but it's not immediately clear what happens to the items they're given. Via the Pawn system in , players are able both to create a permanent Main Pawn, and to hire two additional Pawns from an extensive menu of community creations. Pawns have many uses — their primary purposes are to aid the player character in combat and offer situational advice, but they can also hang onto any spare items beyond the Arisen's carrying capacity.

Vocations in are greatly different from one another, but nowhere is this more apparent than the Trickster, an archetype you can unlock alongside the base classes. Tricksters are masters of illusion magic, fooling enemies with smokescreens produced by their unique Censer weapon. This class tends to avoid fighting directly as they strengthen their allies and confuse their opponents.

has some limited online multiplayer features, but the way they work isn't immediately clear. Although it's primarily a single-player RPG, the world of can be explored by a party of up to four. These may include the player character (the Arisen), friends' characters, and/or anything players can dream up in the robust character creator included with .

Capcom's highly anticipated fantasy RPG, is finally due to be released on March 22, 2024, more than a decade after the release of the original game, but PC players may want to hold off on purchasing the game for now. Recent reports indicate that the game experiences severe frame rate performance problems on the platform.

Gamers worldwide have been awaiting titles like , for nearly a decade. Capcom's new action-adventure RPG, has received rave reviews, bolstering the already impressive hype surrounding the game. But the success of the title arrives with a huge cost — literally.

is already impressing players with its hyper-detailed character creation system but one fan may have taken the toolkit a little far. Before starting out their adventure to slay all manner of gigantic monsters and collect plenty of powerful weapons, Capcom's fantasy RPG tasks players with the difficult challenge of creating a character that best embodies their playstyle. While many will choose to create something bold and brave to keep with the setting, others like to have a little more fun with the system.

is already known to feature a map much bigger than the original game but not even the developers can agree on how much the space has grown. While the first boasted an expansive open world for players to explore at their will, it was also criticized for feeling empty and barren given the vast amount of space players needed to traverse to reach major locations. Capcom has confirmed that the sequel is looking to fix this issue by not only expanding the map but also including more interesting landmarks to discover.

Fans looking forward to the release of may want to set aside a healthy amount of free time before leaping into the action. Capcom's long-awaited sequel to the cult-classic action role-playing game is set to expand on the original's monster slaying formula with a larger open-world, more in-depth combat mechanics, and a wealth of quests that will require players to use all their wits to bring down towering beasts. Much like the first, the second game will be massive and will take a while to complete.

Over a decade after the original, will finally release later this month, bringing a new adventure for the Arisen — one chosen to challenge the dragon, who begins the game by plucking out the heart of the protagonist. The new Capcom RPG follows them and their controllable Pawns on a journey across the game's vast fantasy world to become rightful ruler. recently got to spend three hours with the upcoming game, which showed off an impressive amount of things players will have to explore and experiment with.

2024 is looking to be a strong year for action games, with major titles likeand filling out the early months of the year — but in a genre as broad as action, there are plenty of upcoming games outside the major titles that have potential. With a variety of both sequels and original releases, 2024's upcoming action games range from those more purely focused on their combat to those that take a broader approach, mixing in gameplay from other genres.

Over a decade past the initial 2012 release of the first game, has finally received a confirmed release date in a new showcase of the game, along with the reveal of new details regarding its world, story, and gameplay. Set in an expansive fantasy world, will once again have players taking on the role of the Arisen, in a quest to slay the titular dragon. Unlike the original, however, the sequel promises a more complete experience, with additional vocations, areas, races, characters, and an entirely new story, with expanded gameplay systems to match.

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It might be coming sooner than we thought.

The long-awaited sequel is finally starting to feel in reach over a decade after the original, and a new demo of the game has illuminated some of the many ways it plans to expand on its predecessors systems. Developed and published by Capcom, the title once again focuses on the Arisen and their Pawns in a fantasy world, this time following the player as they try to take their rightful spot as ruler. With the combat and story showcased in a recent hands-on event demonstrating great promise, it seems like the game will offer a lot of fun for both new and returning players.