Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen
News, coverage and analysis tracking Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen across the outlets.
Mega Man: Dual Override Will Be Playable For The First Time At Gamescom 2026Capcom announced that Mega Man: Dual Override will be playable for the first time at Gamescom 2026, taking place from August 26th to 30th. The action-platformer is slated for a 2027 release. Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen and Onimusha: Way of the Sword will also be playable at the event, with a demo for Onimusha available now on PlayStation 5.
Mega Man: Dual Override, Dragon’s Dogma 2: Dark Arisen to be playable at Gamescom 2026 for the first timeCapcom announced that Mega Man: Dual Override and Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen will be playable for the first time at Gamescom 2026. The company will feature approximately 60 playable demo stations, including titles like Onimusha: Way of the Sword and Street Fighter 6, at their booth in Hall 9, Booth A070.- Capcom Confirms Gamescom 2026 Participation With Line-up Including Onimusha: Way Of The Sword And Global Playable Debuts of Dragon’s Dogma 2: Dark Arisen And Mega Man: Dual OverrideCapcom has confirmed its participation in Gamescom 2026, showcasing a lineup that includes Onimusha: Way of the Sword, Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen, Mega Man: Dual Override, and Street Fighter 6. Attendees will have the first public hands-on opportunity with Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen. The event will feature extensive playable demos and live-streamed programs.
Capcom announces Gamescom 2026 lineup, including playable Dragon’s Dogma II: Dark Arisen and Mega Man: Dual OverrideCapcom has announced its playable lineup for Gamescom 2026, featuring the debut of Dragon's Dogma II: Dark Arisen and Mega Man: Dual Override. Attendees will also have hands-on opportunities with Onimusha: Way of the Sword and Street Fighter 6, alongside eSports activities and live streams.
Dragon's Dogma 2 gets "permanent discount" ahead of Dark Arisen as Capcom cuts microtransactions and Deluxe Edition "due to the development of additional content"Capcom is removing the Deluxe Edition and certain microtransactions for Dragon's Dogma 2 on June 25, ahead of the upcoming Dark Arisen expansion. The company cited the development of additional content and various adjustments as reasons for these changes. Additionally, the base game will receive a permanent discount, and previously purchased DLC and Deluxe Edition content will remain usable.
Capcom is removing several Dragon’s Dogma 2 DLCs before Dark Arisen arrivesCapcom will remove several Dragon's Dogma 2 DLCs, including convenience items and bundles, from sale on June 25, 2026, ahead of the Dark Arisen expansion's release. The base game will receive a permanent price reduction, while some DLCs like the Explorer's Camping Kit will remain available. These changes follow player backlash regarding microtransactions and aim to streamline the experience.
Hit 2024 Capcom PS5 RPG Delisting Deluxe Edition and DLCCapcom announced that the Deluxe Edition and certain DLC for Dragon's Dogma 2 will be delisted from the PlayStation Store on June 24, 2024. The company also stated that the game will receive a permanent publisher discount across all stores, with microtransactions and some DLC being removed. The Dark Arisen expansion is set to launch on October 9, 2026.- Capcom Pulls Dragon's Dogma 2 Microtransactions Ahead of Dark Arisen Expansion ReleaseCapcom announced that microtransactions for Dragon's Dogma 2 will be removed from sale. This decision comes ahead of the release of the Dark Arisen expansion for the game.
Two years later, Dragon's Dogma 2's pointless MTXs are finally going away, and it's getting a "permanent discount"Capcom is removing most microtransactions from Dragon's Dogma 2 and will offer a permanent discount on the base game. This move coincides with the upcoming Dark Arisen expansion and aims to address player concerns about performance and in-game purchases. Some DLC items will be removed on June 24/25, while others, like the Explorer's Camping Kit, will remain available.
Dragon's Dogma 2 Stripped of All PS5 Microtransactions as DLC NearsCapcom will remove all microtransactions from Dragon's Dogma 2 on June 25, 2026, ahead of the Dark Arisen expansion's release in October. This includes Rift Crystals and purchasable items like Gaol Keys and Portcrystals. The base game will also receive a permanent discount, and the controversial inclusion of these paid items at launch led to a largely negative user reception on PC.
Capcom discontinues Dragon's Dogma 2's controversial microtransactionsCapcom is discontinuing the Deluxe Edition of Dragon's Dogma 2 and several microtransactions, including those for character appearance edits and fast travel, on June 25, 2026. This change is in preparation for the release of Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen, which will also see a permanent price cut for the base game. The Dark Arisen expansion, adding a new region and content, is set to launch on October 9th, 2026, for Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.
Dragon’s Dogma 2 is Discontinuing the Deluxe Edition and Various Microtransactions on June 25thCapcom will discontinue the Deluxe Edition of Dragon's Dogma 2 and remove various microtransactions, including Rift Crystals and Wakestones, on June 25th. The base game will also receive a permanent discount. This move precedes the release of Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen on October 9th for Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and PC.
Dragon's Dogma 2 discontinues deluxe edition - and withdraws many of its controversial time-saving microtransactionsCapcom is discontinuing the deluxe edition of Dragon's Dogma 2 and removing several controversial microtransactions, including those that offered time-saving benefits. These changes will take effect on June 24th, ahead of the release of the upcoming title update and the Dark Arisen version of the game. The base game and other select DLCs will remain available for purchase.- Dragon’s Dogma 2 Dropping Deluxe Edition and DLCCapcom announced that the Dragon's Dogma 2 Deluxe Edition and its DLC will be removed from sale. This change coincides with the preparation for the newly announced Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen expansion.
[Let’s Talk] June 2026 Nintendo Direct reactionsThe June 2026 Nintendo Direct showcased numerous games, including a remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, Xenoblade Chronicles ports for Switch 2, and Nintendo Switch Sports Resort. Third-party titles like Kingdom Hearts 4, Final Fantasy Resonance, and Alien Isolation 2 were also featured, alongside announcements from other events like Sony's State of Play. This influx of major titles has led to a sentiment that Nintendo is finally being taken seriously in the broader gaming landscape.
Something for the Weekend – 13/06/26Nintendo held a surprise Nintendo Direct, revealing a remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time for Switch 2, alongside new titles like Final Fantasy Resonance and Xenoblade Genesis. The week also saw reports of major layoffs at Xbox due to subscriber losses and Ubisoft closing two studios. Reviews included Crushed In Time and Midnight Saturn, with previews of Romestead and Dark Heresy.
Gallery: Still Can't Believe the Dragon's Dogma 2 DLC Is Real? Here's 38 Dark Arisen ScreenshotsCapcom has revealed new screenshots for the upcoming Dragon's Dogma 2 DLC, Dark Arisen, which is set to release in October. The expansion will feature a new storyline, characters, quests, enemies, and equipment in the snow-covered region of Norgan. Additionally, two major updates are planned to improve the base game, with the first already released and the second arriving in late August.
Dragon's Dogma 2's latest update just turned fast travel from a chore to a breezeCapcom has released a new update for Dragon's Dogma 2, introducing a free Eternal Ferrystone that allows unlimited fast travel to discovered Portcrystals after a certain story point. This change addresses player feedback regarding the previous costly and dangerous fast travel mechanics. The update also prepares players for the upcoming Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen expansion.
Dragon's Dogma 2 hands out an infinite fast travel item after people wouldn't stop moaning about how laborious…Capcom has released a significant patch for Dragon's Dogma 2, addressing player feedback by introducing an infinite fast travel item, the Eternal Ferrystone, early in the game. The update also includes adjustments to portcrystal placement, pawn behavior, and various bug fixes, with further improvements planned for August and an expansion later in the year.
Dragon’s Dogma 2 Gets New Quality-of-Life Improvements in Title Update 3.1Capcom has released Title Update 3.1 for Dragon's Dogma 2 on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S, introducing quality-of-life improvements such as the Eternal Ferrystone for infinite fast travel and additional Portcrystals. Future updates planned for August and October will focus on performance, the save system, and adjustments for the upcoming Dark Arisen expansion, with the game also slated for a Nintendo Switch 2 release.