Dragon's Dogma 2's Dark Arisen DLC aims to balance Western and Japanese player tastes

Capcom says Dragon's Dogma 2’s Dark Arisen expansion must balance opposite demands from Western and Japanese players, with Western players liking friction in progression and Japanese players preferring smoother play; the team will offer options such as turning off weapon and character customization and includes Hard Mode from day one. The expansion launches Oct 9 on PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X/S, with a Switch 2 version that includes the base game and expansion on the same day.