Despite facing some initial controversy regarding its microtransactions and then later some divisiveness centered around its open world, Dragon's Dogma 2 has been largely successful, building upon the foundation laid by its cult-classic predecessor to provide an altogether improved experience that modern gamers can enjoy. In many ways, Dragon's Dogma 2 is more a remake than a sequel, as it is essentially an overhauled version of the first game with enhanced visuals, better quality of life, and a few new vocations for players to try. While there are many possible explanations for why Capcom chose to go in this direction with the sequel, the most obvious seems to be the time gap between the releases of the first game and the second.