Capcom has announced Dragon’s Dogma II: Dark Arisen, a new edition of the action RPG launching on October 9, 2026 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC via Steam. The package will include the base game and the Dark Arisen expansion, bringing Dragon’s Dogma II to Switch 2 for the first time. The same expansion will also be available separately as downloadable content for existing PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC versions.
Dark Arisen sends the Arisen to Norgan, a long-abandoned northern region tied to the mystery of the undying Fallen Dragon. The journey also introduces Eir, an enigmatic figure who joins the protagonist in uncovering the truth behind this forgotten land. The new content is not only a larger map to explore, but a fresh story arc built around ancient secrets, dangerous encounters, and relics that expand the dynamic fantasy world of Dragon’s Dogma II.
Players will be able to unearth and appraise forgotten relics to unlock powerful new weapons and skills. The expansion also adds 12 Lost Rites Dungeon Challenges, trials designed by the Pathfinder to sharpen the Arisen’s abilities and recover rare equipment once held by past Arisen. Character customization is being expanded as well, with new options in the Character Creator, including additional hairstyles and tattoos.
Before Dark Arisen arrives, Capcom will release two major updates for the base game. The June 9 update makes fast travel more accessible through the reusable Eternal Ferrystone, alongside other quality-of-life adjustments across several parts of gameplay. A second update planned for the end of August will bring improved frame rates, additional save slots, and further refinements to the quality-of-life changes introduced in June.
