What time does Dragon's Dogma 2 release?

If reviews are any indication, Dragon’s Dogma 2 is about to take the gaming world by storm, and players across the globe are going to be anxiously waiting for the moment they can dive in. This guide will outline when Dragon’s Dogma 2 releases in your region.

Dragon’s Dogma 2 release time

For Steam, Dragon’s Dogma 2 releases 5 p.m. PDT/8 p.m. EDT on Thursday, March 21, 2024. For PlayStation 5 and Xbox One, Dragon’s Dogma 2 releases at 9 p.m. PDT on March 21, 2024, and 12:00 a.m. EDT on March 22, 2024. It gets a little murky with the time zones spilling over multiple days and platforms.

Steam release time

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The release time for Dragon’s Dogma 2 on Steam will be spread between March 21 and March 22, but it’s coming out at the same moment for everyone. Someone in Los Angeles will be able to play at the same moment as someone in Auckland, but due to time zones and whatnot, it could be a different date and time.

Los Angeles: March 21 at 5 p.m. PDT
Mexico City: March 21 at 6 p.m. CST
Toronto: March 21 at 8 p.m. EDT
New York: March 21 at 8 p.m. EDT
Sao Paulo: March 21 at 9 p.m. BRT
London: March 22 at 12 a.m. GMT
Paris: March 22 at 1 a.m. CET
Helsinki: March 22 at 2 a.m. EET
Riyadh: March 22 at 3 a.m. AST
Seoul: March 22 at 9 a.m. KST
Tokyo: March 22 at 9 a.m. JST
Auckland: March 22 at 1 p.m. NZDT
Australia: March 22 at 10 a.m. AEST

PS5/Xbox Series X release time

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The console release for Dragon’s Dogma 2 is a bit more restricted, with the game releasing at midnight on March 22, 2024, except for folks in Los Angeles, who can play the game at 9 p.m. on March 21, 2024.

Los Angeles: March 21 at 9 p.m. PDT
Mexico City: March 22 at 12 a.m. CST
Toronto: March 22 at 12 a.m. EDT
New York: March 22 at 12 a.m. EDT
Sao Paulo: March 22 at 12 a.m. BRT
London: March 22 at 12 a.m. GMT
Paris: March 22 at 12 a.m. CET
Helsinki: March 22 at 12 a.m. EET
Riyadh: March 22 at 12 a.m. AST
Seoul: March 22 at 12 a.m. KST
Tokyo: March 22 at 12 a.m. JST
Auckland: March 22 at 12 a.m. NZDT
Australia: March 22 at 12 a.m. AEST

There you have it, a full breakdown of when Dragon’s Dogma 2 releases and when you can get your hands on it. Keep in mind that preload times will vary depending on platform, so check to see if you can start preloading it now and, if not, check back again soon. Get a head start on those downloads. If you’re not sure if the game is for you, check out our glowing Dragon's Dogma 2 review from Donovan Erskine.