Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen launches October 9, 2026 on Nintendo Switch 2, PC (Steam), PS5, and Xbox Series X|S.
Release date and platforms
Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen releases on October 9, 2026. No specific launch time has been announced. The game is available across four platforms:
- Nintendo Switch 2 — Nintendo eShop (base game + Dark Arisen expansion as one complete package)
- PC — Steam (Dark Arisen sold as separate DLC for existing owners)
- PlayStation 5 — PlayStation Store (Dark Arisen sold as separate DLC for existing owners)
- Xbox Series X|S — Xbox Store (Dark Arisen sold as separate DLC for existing owners)
Important: Switch 2 players get the full Dragon's Dogma 2 plus Dark Arisen content in a single purchase. Players on other platforms who already own Dragon's Dogma 2 can purchase the Dark Arisen DLC separately.
What is Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen?
Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen is an expanded edition of Capcom's 2024 action RPG. The Dark Arisen name echoes the well-received expansion Capcom shipped for the original Dragon's Dogma in 2013, which added a major dungeon area and became the definitive version of that game. This edition follows the same approach: take the existing game and add a substantial content layer.
The expansion was announced during the Nintendo Direct on June 9, 2026.
What's new in Dark Arisen?
The expansion adds three major content pillars on top of the existing Dragon's Dogma 2:
- Norgan — a new snowy northern region with its own story content. This is the centerpiece of the expansion, a full new area to explore.
- 12 dungeon challenges — structured combat gauntlets that give players high-difficulty content to work through after the main game.
- Expanded character creator — additional options for both new and returning players.
Story and gameplay
The base game puts you in the role of the Arisen, a warrior marked by destiny to face the Dragon. You build a party of Pawns — AI companions you can customize and hire — and explore a large open fantasy world where your decisions shape how events unfold. The core loop mixes open exploration with large-scale monster encounters, ranging from wolves and goblins to enormous griffins and dragons.
Dark Arisen's Norgan region adds new story context and fights to this world. The 12 dungeon challenges are designed for players who've finished the main story and want harder content.
Is Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen on Game Pass or PS Plus?
Not confirmed. Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen has not been announced for Xbox Game Pass, PlayStation Plus, or Nintendo Switch Online as of June 2026.
Announcement timeline
- March 22, 2024 — Original Dragon's Dogma 2 launches on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S.
- June 9, 2026 — Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen announced during Nintendo Direct, Switch 2 version revealed, October 9 release date set.