Despite adding an eternal fast travel stone, Dragon's Dogma 2 director maintains you don't have to use it:…
Dragon's Dogma 2 director Kenta Kinoshita discussed the addition of the Eternal Ferrystone, an item that allows fast travel. He maintains that its optional nature does not compromise the game's intended challenging exploration experience, offering players a choice between walking, using ox carts, or fast traveling. The article argues that the presence of convenient fast travel may still influence player choices and detract from the game's core design.
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