DRAGON QUEST BUILDERS™ 2 is a block-building RPG set in a fantasy land threatened by an evil cult. Explore, battle, build and harvest in the charming single-player campaign or build big projects in the online sandbox mode for up to 4-players.
The game's robust sandbox mode empowers players to build anything they can imagine on the Isle of Awakening. Intuitive controls and a vast selection of materials, blueprints, and tools facilitate the creation of elaborate structures, sprawling farms, and vibrant cities. Players consistently praise the deep sense of satisfaction that comes from designing and constructing their own unique creations, then witnessing non-player characters (NPCs) interact with and utilize the structures.
While the sandbox offers creative freedom, the story campaign guides players through the world, steadily unlocking new recipes, materials, and building techniques. Completing quests and leveling up skills feels meaningful, as each new unlock expands the player's creative toolset. Whether constructing a basic shelter or an intricate, multi-purpose facility, the steady stream of progression options maintains a compelling sense of growth and improvement.
The game's NPCs autonomously carry out daily activities like farming, cooking, and socializing within the player's constructed environments. Watching these virtual citizens utilize the buildings and resources provided creates a profound sense of tangible impact. Players can further customize the NPCs' routines and specialties, fostering a deeper connection to the living, breathing communities they have built.
In addition to building, the game world beckons players to uncover its many secrets. Diverse islands, each with unique environments and challenges, incentivize adventurous exploration. Diving into watery depths, scaling towering peaks, and discovering hidden treasures unlock new materials and recipes, fueling the cycle of creation and expansion.