Calling all Arisen! Today on March 22nd, Dragon’s Dogma 2 released, now you can enjoy into the sprawling fantasy world of the game.
One of the game’s biggest feature is its character creation system. If you are an old player or a new comer of Dragon’s Dogma game it gives you the freedom to craft your own character as per the variety of vocations and skills available in Dragon’s Dogma 2.
However, unlike many role-playing games, Dragon’s Dogma 2 doesn’t give the usual option to start a ‘New Game’ on the main menu. Surprising right?
To start the new game, you will need to take matters in your own hand, and delete the save files of Dragon’s Dogma 2. Since, it doesn’t provide the traditional method of starting a fresh new adventure.
The next section will guide you on how to start a new game in Dragon's Dogma 2, where you can find the save file location and how to delete them.
To delete the save files of Dragon’s Dogma 2 on PC (Steam) and start a new game, follow these step-by-step instructions:
1. Disable Steam Cloud:
· Open your Steam library and right-click on Dragon’s Dogma 2.
· Select "Properties" and go to the "Updates" tab.
· Uncheck the box next to "Enable Steam Cloud synchronization for Dragon’s Dogma 2" and close.
2. Locate Save Files:
· Go to installation folder of Dragon’s Dogma 2 on your PC.
· The default directory path is C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\userdata\[your Steam ID]\2054970\remote\win64_save
3. Identify Save Files:
· In win64_save folder, check the main save file named as data00-1.bin or a similar file. This is the save file you'll need to delete to start a new game.
4. Don’t Delete Character Creation Data:
· In the win64_save folder, be cautious not to delete any character creation files, if you wish to keep them.
· These files are named as SS1_data00x.bin or SS1_Data00-1.bin
5. Delete Save Files:
· Then, Select the main save file data00-1.bin, and delete it from the win64_save folder. Make sure you do not delete any other files accidentally.
6. Check Steam Cloud:
Check if there are any save files of Dragon’s Dogma 2 stored on Steam Cloud. If it’s there, then delete the files to prevent conflicts.
Here's how to delete your save files of Dragon’s Dogma 2 on Xbox:
1. Start your Xbox and head to the My games & apps.
2. Highlight Dragon's Dogma 2, then press the Menu button (three horizontal lines) on your controller, and choose Manage game & add-ons.
3. Navigate to Saved data and select your Dragon's Dogma 2 save file.
4. Choose Delete from console to remove the local copy.
Important Note: Optionally you can Choose Delete everywhere to permanently erase the cloud copy of save file as well.
Here's a simple 3-step guide to deleting your old save files on PlayStation:
1. Turn on your PlayStation and navigate to Main Menu. Then select Settings.
2. Scroll down and select Storage, then select Saved Date.
3. Find Dragon’s Dogma 2 from the list of games. Select the specific save file you want to delete (there may be multiple). Then, Choose Delete to permanently remove the save file and start a new game as the Arisen!
Starting a new game in Dragon’s Dogma 2 will allows you to experience variety of character builds.
From acrobatic Strider to the spell slinging Sorcerer. Each vocation gives unique playstyle. Also, Dragon’s Dogma 2 gives choices that can shape the story’s direction.
By starting a new game, you can also encounter different narrative outcomes, making you understand about the game’s lore even more.
Sometimes, a fresh start from the scratch can be beneficial for you if you have encountered any difficulties in previous playthrough, whether you are stuck in a game-breaking glitch, or maybe if you have done oopsie choices which now you regret, starting a new game can help you a lot in Dragon's Dogma 2.
Concluding this, starting a new game in Dragon’s Dogma 2 may not be as straightforward as in other role-playing games. But with the provided instructions, you can reset the progress and start a fresh new game in the fantastical world of Gransys.
By deleting the old save file and following the above step-by-step guides for each platform, you can craft your character again from scratch with all the vocations and skills available in the game.
I would say, if you have created the character improperly or maybe if you didn’t like the character, and wants to change it, then follow the steps to reset your progress and start your journey again.