Dragon's Dogma 2: Time-Limited Quests Explained

One of the most anticipated RPGs of 2024, Dragon's Dogma 2 is around the corner, launching on March 22. With an open world to explore, new vocations to play around with, and a new story to experience, fans eagerly await release day. 

Dragon's Dogma 2 will bring back the time-limited quests from the 2012 prequel. If you are unsure what time-sensitive quests are or how they will affect your gameplay, you are in the right place. 

Dragon's Dogma 2: What Are Time-Limited Quests?

As the name suggests, time-limited quests are missions in which the passage of time will be a factor. In Dragon's Dogma 2, you might not always have the option to explore or admire the scenery. Let's say you have just picked up a side quest to help find a lost little girl in the mountains but you decide to go searching for a new weapon instead of helping immediately. You will most likely find that innocent little girl ripped apart by wolves or monsters. 

In some cases, you might not fail the quest if you take too long but there will be negative consequences. Also, it would seem that some missions will only be available at a specific time. So, you may have to decide between two separate quests, making multiple playthroughs a must if you want to experience everything Dragon's Dogma 2 has to offer.

No longer will you be able to walk into town, start all the available side quests, and work your way through them as you follow the main story. Time-limited quests create a sense of urgency in the game, helping you immerse yourself in the world.

Dragon's Dogma 2: Will All Quests Be Time-Limited?

Not all missions in Dragon's Dogma 2 will be time-sensitive. An hourglass will mark these particular quests in your journal. It is unclear whether or not NPCs will tell you before you accept the mission, or if you have to guess from the wording of the quest-giver. 

Unfortunately, we aren't sure how Dragon's Dogma 2 will measure the time or how strict these limits will be. All we know is that you may need to drop everything in the game if you choose to help the locals with their problems. 

There you have it, time-limited quests in Dragon's Dogma 2 explained. If you are struggling with the wait for the game's release, make sure you are ready and have created your hero and main Pawn with Capcom's Character Creation and Storage tool.