Capcom has launched Dragons Dogma 2 Dark Arisen, an expansion sized adventure that sends the Arisen to the long abandoned northern region of Norgan. The bundle is available now on Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and S, and PC for MSRP 49.99 dollars, while owners of the base game can buy The Dark Arisen Expansion separately as DLC on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and S, and PC via Steam for MSRP 29.99 dollars. The release lands alongside Title Update 4.0 and a new wave of Official Pawns, so both newcomers and returning players have a reason to return to the Rift.
Journey to the abandoned north of Norgan
The expansion opens an entirely new in game region in the far north, where the Arisen joins forces with the enigmatic Eir to unravel the secrets of the undying Fallen Dragon. Mystery and political scheming sit at the heart of the story, and exploration drives the rewards. Scattered across Norgan lie forgotten relics that players must unearth and appraise, and each appraisal can unlock powerful new weapons and abilities for the journey ahead. The release continues a packed season for Capcom, whose recent showcase lineup has kept the publisher in the headlines through the autumn event circuit.
Twelve Lost Rites dungeons test veteran Arisen
For players who want combat trials, the expansion introduces 12 Lost Rites Dungeon Challenges. These newly uncovered dungeons hold trials designed by the Pathfinder to test the skill of every Arisen who enters. Rare equipment once held by past Arisen now lies dormant inside, so clearing the trials doubles as a hunt for gear with real history behind it. The dungeons are built to challenge experienced parties, which makes party composition and Pawn orders matter more than they do in the open field.
Title Update 4.0 adds Hard Mode and new frame tech
The launch arrives together with Title Update 4.0, a free update that adds Hard Mode for players who found the base journey too forgiving. On PlayStation 5 Pro the update brings official support for Enhanced PSSR, while PC players get FSR 3 Frame Generation and DLSS 4.5 Dynamic Multi Frame Generation alongside other quality of life improvements. Details on every adjustment are posted on the official Dragons Dogma 2 website, which also hosts patch notes for the earlier free updates. The June 9th update made fast travel easier with the reusable Eternal Ferrystone, and the September 1st update improved frame rates, added extra save slots and expanded the number of assignable weapon skills for combat.
New Official Pawns and expanded character creator
A new wave of Official Pawns celebrates the latest Capcom Collectibles episode with three recruits waiting at a Rift Stone near you. Toy Leon, Knockoff Ryu and Real Rudy join the roster of prebuilt companions that players can hire for their travels. Arisen who care about style get new tools as well, since the expansion adds fresh hairstyles, tattoos and other options to the already robust Character Creator. Players can preview the new looks through the updated Character Creation and Storage app, which is available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and S, PC via Steam and now on Nintendo Switch 2.
Editions, price and where to watch more
Players can choose between the full Dark Arisen bundle at 49.99 dollars and the standalone expansion DLC at 29.99 dollars on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and S, and PC. PC players can buy through Steam, where the Dragons Dogma 2 Steam listing carries the game, or pick up either the full bundle on the Capcom Store or the expansion DLC on the Capcom Store. To watch the launch trailer and the welcome video presented by Ron Perlman, visit the official Dragons Dogma channel on YouTube. Supporting assets sit on the Capcom Press Center, and the game posts fresh updates on its official accounts on X, Instagram and Facebook.
How much does the Dark Arisen Expansion cost?
The full Dragons Dogma 2 Dark Arisen bundle costs MSRP 49.99 dollars on Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and S, and PC. Players who already own the base game can buy The Dark Arisen Expansion separately as DLC on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and S, and PC via Steam for MSRP 29.99 dollars.
Which platforms support Dragons Dogma 2 Dark Arisen?
The bundle is available on Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and S, and PC. The standalone expansion DLC is sold on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and S, and PC via Steam.
What does Title Update 4.0 add?
Title Update 4.0 is a free update that adds Hard Mode, official Enhanced PSSR support on PlayStation 5 Pro, FSR 3 Frame Generation and DLSS 4.5 Dynamic Multi Frame Generation on PC, plus other quality of life improvements.
What are the Lost Rites Dungeon Challenges?
The 12 Lost Rites Dungeon Challenges are new combat trials designed by the Pathfinder inside freshly uncovered dungeons in Norgan. Clearing them lets players recover rare equipment once held by past Arisen.
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