Dragon's Dogma 2 DLC Is Real, Huge Dark Arisen Expansion Releases on PS5 in October

Capcom has announced Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen, a significant expansion for the 2024 action RPG, set to release on PlayStation 5 on October 9th. This expansion will introduce a new, endgame-focused region to explore, similar to the original game's Dark Arisen expansion.

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GAME Dragon's Dogma 2
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Dragon's Dogma 2 Dark Arisen Expansion Arrives October 9

Capcom has announced a major expansion for Dragon's Dogma 2, titled Dark Arisen. This new content will introduce a snowy region called Norgan and 12 challenge dungeons. The expansion is set to launch on October 9th for all major platforms.

GAME Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen
GAME Dragon's Dogma 2
COMPANY Capcom
PLATFORM PlayStation 5

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Dragon's Dogma 2 fans had given up, but Capcom says work on the RPG's Dark Arisen expansion started six months after launch to answer "incredibly passionate feedback"Capcom has announced Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen, a major expansion for its RPG, set to launch on October 8, 2026. Development began six months after the base game's release in response to passionate player feedback requesting more content. Director Kento Kinoshita stated the expansion will feature a new area, a loot-based gameplay cycle similar to the original Dark Arisen, and a deep, mysterious story. Retro Gamer · about 14 hours ago
Capcom returns to its divisive RPG with Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen, and the dev leading the expansion says its friction will be preserved – "That is something that we offer so that players can make a decision on how to play"Capcom's Dragon's Dogma 2 expansion, Dark Arisen, is set to launch on October 8, preserving the series' signature design friction. Director Kento Kinoshita emphasizes that this 'friction' offers players meaningful choices in how they approach the game. The expansion will introduce a new area, storyline, challenges, and enemies, aiming to provide great value and more combat opportunities while maintaining the freedom of adventure. Retro Gamer · about 14 hours ago
Dragon’s Dogma 2: Dark Arisen Details Norgan, Relics, and August UpdateCapcom revealed new details for the Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen expansion, including its new northern region called Norgan, a relic-based progression system, and 12 new challenge dungeons. The expansion, launching October 9, 2026, for Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC, will also feature customization options and performance improvements for the base game in a late August update. Pre-orders include the Norgan Fashion Set and immediate access to the base game. Monster Vine · 15 days ago