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{{Infobox game/row/developer|Square Enix}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Koei Tecmo}}
 
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Omega Force}}
 
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{{Availability/row| GMG | dragon-quest-builders-2-pc | Steam | | | Windows }}
 
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{{Availability/row| Humble | dragon-quest-builders-2 | Steam | | | Windows }}
 
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{{Availability/row| Steam | 1072420 | Steam | A demo is also available. |  | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Steam | 1072420 | Steam | A demo is also available. |  | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Amazon.com | B082BX3F3Q | Steam | | | Windows | unavailable }}
 
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{{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Steam}}.
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{{ii}} {{removed DRM|Denuvo}} was removed on June 2, 2020.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamdb.info/depot/1072421/history/?changeid=M:3780906522368753279|title=SteamDB|date=2020-06-02}}</ref>
{{ii}} {{removed DRM|Denuvo}} was removed on June 2nd, 2020.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamdb.info/depot/1072421/history/?changeid=M:3780906522368753279|title=SteamDB|date=2020-06-02}}</ref>
 
  
 
==Game data==
 
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===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
{{Save game cloud syncing
 
{{Save game cloud syncing
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|ultrawidescreen            = hackable
 
|ultrawidescreen            = hackable
 
|ultrawidescreen notes      = Non-16:9 resolutions are {{Term|anamorphic}}.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Fayaine|date=2019-12-11|comment= Tested at 2560x1080 custom resolution.}}</ref> A workaround is [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1734-dragon-quest-builders-2-ultrawide-mod/ available.]
 
|ultrawidescreen notes      = Non-16:9 resolutions are {{Term|anamorphic}}.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Fayaine|date=2019-12-11|comment= Tested at 2560x1080 custom resolution.}}</ref> A workaround is [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1734-dragon-quest-builders-2-ultrawide-mod/ available.]
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|4k ultra hd notes          = Does support 4k, steam screenshots are downscaled to 1080p
 
|fov                        = true
 
|fov                        = true
 
|fov notes                  = Controls the first-person view.
 
|fov notes                  = Controls the first-person view.
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|antialiasing              = limited
 
|antialiasing              = limited
 
|antialiasing notes        = As a toggle.
 
|antialiasing notes        = As a toggle.
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<gallery>
 
<gallery>
 
file:Dragon_Quest_Builders_2_General_Settings.png|General settings.
 
file:Dragon_Quest_Builders_2_General_Settings.png|General settings.
file:Dragon_Quest_Builders_2_Configuration_Tool_1.png|Configuration tool graphics settings 1/2.
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file:Dragon_Quest_Builders_2_Configuration_Tool_1.png|Configuration tool graphics settings 1/2. (Steam)
file:Dragon_Quest_Builders_2_Configuration_Tool_2.png|Configuration tool graphics settings 2/2.
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file:Dragon_Quest_Builders_2_Graphics_Settings_1.png|In-game graphics settings 1/2.
 
file:Dragon_Quest_Builders_2_Graphics_Settings_1.png|In-game graphics settings 1/2.
 
file:Dragon_Quest_Builders_2_Graphics_Settings_2.png |In-game graphics settings 2/2.
 
file:Dragon_Quest_Builders_2_Graphics_Settings_2.png |In-game graphics settings 2/2.
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|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|eax support              =  
 
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{{L10n|content=
 
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{{Image|Dragon_Quest_Builders_2_Configuration_Tool_Languages.png|Configuration tool, language selection.}}
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  |audio    = n/a
 
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  |subtitles = true
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==Network==
 
==Network==
 
{{Network/Multiplayer
 
{{Network/Multiplayer
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|local play players  = 4
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|local play modes    = Co-op
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|local play notes    = Use [https://github.com/SplitScreen-Me/splitscreenme-nucleus/releases Nucleus Co-op].
 
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|minVRAM  = 2 GB
 
|minVRAM  = 2 GB
 
|minDX    = 11
 
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|minother = Broadband internet connection
  
 
|recOS    = 10
 
|recOS    = 10
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|recRAM  =  
 
|recRAM  =  
 
|recHD    =  
 
|recHD    =  
|recGPU  = Nvidia Geforce GTX 1060
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|recGPU  = Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060
 
|recGPU2  = AMD Radeon RX Vega 56
 
|recGPU2  = AMD Radeon RX Vega 56
|recVRAM  = 6 GB (Nvidia)<br>4 GB (AMD)
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|recVRAM  = NVIDIA - 6 GB; AMD - 4 GB
 
|notes    = {{ii}} A 64-bit system is required.
 
|notes    = {{ii}} A 64-bit system is required.
{{ii}} The minimum requirements are for "Expected Framerate: 30 FPS @ 1280x720 / Graphics preset: “Low”.". The recommended requirements are for "Expected Framerate: 60 FPS @ 1920x1080 / Graphics preset: “High”.".
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{{References}}
 
{{References}}

Revision as of 22:27, 26 March 2024

Dragon Quest Builders 2
Dragon Quest Builders 2 cover
Developers
Omega Force
Square Enix Business Division 5
Publishers
Square Enix
Release dates
Windows December 10, 2019
Reception
Metacritic 85
OpenCritic 84
IGDB 85
Taxonomy
Monetization One-time game purchase
Modes Singleplayer, Multiplayer
Genres ARPG, Sandbox
Art styles Anime
Themes Fantasy
Series Dragon Quest
Dragon Quest Builders 2 on HowLongToBeat
Dragon Quest Builders 2 on IGDB
Dragon Quest Builders 2 guide on StrategyWiki
Dragon Quest Builders 2 on MobyGames
Dragon Quest Builders 2 on Wikipedia
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General information

Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Publisher website
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Windows
Green Man Gaming
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Windows
Humble Store
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Windows
Microsoft Store
Microsoft Store
Xbox Play Anywhere
Windows
Steam
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A demo is also available.
Windows
Amazon.com (unavailable)
Icon overlay.png
Windows
Denuvo Anti-Tamper DRM was removed on June 2, 2020.[1]

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Square Enix\DRAGON QUEST BUILDERS 2\
Microsoft Store
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/1072420/pfx/[Note 1]

Save game data location

System Location
Windows %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\DRAGON QUEST BUILDERS II\Steam\<user-id>\
Microsoft Store
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/1072420/pfx/[Note 1]

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
OneDrive
Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers.
Steam Cloud
Xbox Cloud

Video

Graphics feature State Notes
Widescreen resolution
Multi-monitor
Non-16:9 resolutions are anamorphic.[2]
Ultra-widescreen
Non-16:9 resolutions are anamorphic.[3] A workaround is available.
4K Ultra HD
Does support 4k, steam screenshots are downscaled to 1080p
Field of view (FOV)
Controls the first-person view.
Windowed
Borderless fullscreen windowed
Referred to as Simulated Full-Screen.
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
Texture Filtering toggle.
Anti-aliasing (AA)
As a toggle.
Vertical sync (Vsync)
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
60 FPS
Choice between 30 and 60 FPS.
120+ FPS
High dynamic range display (HDR)
See the glossary page for potential alternatives.

Input

Audio

Audio settings.
Audio settings.

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Music and Sound Effects.
Surround sound
Stereo only.[4]
Subtitles
On by default.
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
Royalty free audio

Localizations

Configuration tool, language selection. (Steam)
Configuration tool, language selection. (Steam)
Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
British English.
Simplified Chinese
French
German
Italian
Japanese
Korean
Spanish

Network

Multiplayer types

Type Native Players Notes
Local play
4 Co-op
Use Nucleus Co-op.
LAN play
Online play
4 Co-op

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 11
Shader Model support 5.0
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Audio Ogg Vorbis

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 7 SP1, 8.1, 10
Processor (CPU) Intel Core i3-3225
AMD Ryzen 3 1300X
System memory (RAM) 6 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 12 GB
Video card (GPU) Nvidia GeForce GT 640
AMD Radeon HD 7750
2 GB of VRAM
DirectX 11 compatible
Other Broadband internet connection
A 64-bit system is required.
The minimum requirements are for "Expected Framerate: 30 FPS @ 1280x720 / Graphics preset: “Low”
The recommended requirements are for "Expected Framerate: 60 FPS @ 1920x1080 / Graphics preset: “High”


Notes

  1. 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:

References

  1. SteamDB - last accessed on 2020-06-02
  2. Verified by User:Fayaine on 2019-12-11
    Tested at 5760x1080 custom resolution.
  3. Verified by User:Fayaine on 2019-12-11
    Tested at 2560x1080 custom resolution.
  4. Verified by User:MasterBlaster on 2019-12-05
    Tested in 7.1 using Orban Loudness Meter in conjunction with Razer Surround.