Dragon Quest Builders 2

Dragon Quest Builders 2 is a fantasy adventure in which you shape the world from blocks and build settlements. As the Builder, you travel with Malroth to various islands, help their residents and unlock new blueprints.

The story combines exploration and combat with building functional rooms, farming and creative projects. The story stands on its own, so you don't need to have played the first part.

Released on Dec 20, 2018 in Japan for PS4 and Nintendo Switch. In Europe, both versions came out on Jul 12, 2019. The PC version followed on Dec 10, 2019, and the Xbox One version on May 4, 2021.

On Xbox Series X|S, the Xbox One version runs via backward compatibility. A standalone version for Xbox Series or PS5 was not released.

Dragon Quest Builders 2 has been released for PC, PS4, Nintendo Switch and Xbox One. The Xbox One version can be played on Xbox Series X|S via backward compatibility. PC players already get the three major expansion packs with the Steam version.

You gather materials, design houses and set up entire villages. Blueprints and residents' tasks reveal new design options, while exploration and combat open access to more islands.

The Onzen Pack adds more building options and design ideas. The Aquarium Pack lets you fish and collect fish for your own aquariums. The Modern Pack brings contemporary furniture and new blueprints. On consoles, there is a Season Pass for these three packs, while on Steam they are included in the full game.

For the PC version, Square Enix lists at least 6 GB RAM, 12 GB storage, an Intel Core i3-3225 or AMD Ryzen 3 1300X, and a GeForce GT 640 or Radeon HD 7750. For higher settings, the publisher recommends, among others, a GeForce GTX 1060 with 6 GB or a Radeon RX Vega 56.

The adventure begins on Awakening Isle. There, the young Builder meets Malroth, a powerful companion with no memories of their past. Together, the two travel to other islands and help the people rebuild their settlements.

Houses and workshops are not made of decorative blocks alone. With the right furniture, you can create rooms for specific purposes such as sleeping, cooking or working. Villagers can help you build larger blueprints themselves.

On the fields of Dragon Quest Builders 2, you grow vegetables and other crops. Suitable soil and water sources enable new harvests. Residents can take over part of the field work while you plan more buildings.

The harvest is the basis for new dishes and supports daily life in the settlement.

Up to four players can build together and shape the island in creative multiplayer mode. The single-player campaign follows its own story. Online play is subject to the requirements of the respective platform service.

On the islands you'll meet monsters and discover new resources. Malroth accompanies the Builder on their travels and helps in battles. With the right equipment and new recipes, you can prepare for more dangerous areas.

The free XXL demo takes you from Awakening Isle to Greenfield Island. Progress from the demo can be carried over into the full game. This lets you try out your first building tasks, exploring and the farming side of the game.

Use the hammer and other tools to shape the land, move blocks and open up new building areas. Designs can be tailored to the needs of your residents or created to your own vision. A photo mode captures your finished builds.

The PC and Switch versions support German on-screen text. On PC, more languages are available, including English, French, Italian, Spanish and Japanese. The selection depends on the platform version.