Dragon's Dogma 2: East and West Demand Different Things, Devs Explain

Devs say Japanese players want a smoother journey with less friction, while Western players often seek more challenge; to balance, Dragon's Dogma 2's 2.0 overhaul adds quality-of-life improvements, an optional weapon customization feature, and a new Hard Mode, aiming to satisfy both regions ahead of the Oct 8 Dark Arisen expansion.