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Capcom says the Switch 2 version of Dragon’s Dogma 2: Dark Arisen was a late decision. The project began to add new content for existing platforms, but after evaluating Switch 2’s environment for in-house titles—and noting RE Engine compatibility in recent games like Resident Evil Requiem and Pragmata—the team decided to port and optimize the game, with a October 9, 2026 launch alongside the expansion.
Restart.run's interview with Dragon's Dogma 2 director Kento Kinoshita and producer Naoto Oyama discusses the Dark Arisen expansion: a long-awaited hard mode, a focus on a larger world and fashion-over-stats design, and why the expansion carries the Dark Arisen name again.
Dragon’s Dogma 2 developers say they’re aiming to win back RPG fans with pre-DLC patches that remove paywalled microtransactions, fix performance, and tweak AI Pawns, plus new QoL options like the Eternal Ferrystone. The Dark Arisen expansion arrives in October, with the team stressing they’ll preserve the game’s hardcore identity while giving players more choices.
Capcom’s Capcom Spotlight revealed Dragon’s Dogma 2: Dark Arisen, with Kento Kinoshita returning as director for the expansion after Hideaki Itsuno’s departure. The add-on, due October 9, 2026, adds 12 new dungeons to the base map, brings back the Relic system on Norgan, and introduces lore around the Fallen Dragon and a mysterious woman named Eir. An August update will add two additional weapon skill slots, plus bug fixes, UI tweaks, pawn adjustments, and Dragonsplague balance including a cure (Dragonsbaulk Draught) for afflicted pawns. The overall focus is on QoL and performance improvements while expanding endgame depth.
Capcom will remove Dragon’s Dogma 2’s Deluxe Edition and its microtransactions from sale starting June 25, with the base game discounted. Most add-ons will be discontinued, though two packs—Explorer’s Camping Gear and Music and Sound Collection—remain purchasable. Items already owned stay usable. The Dark Arisen expansion, announced earlier, adds new content and launches on Oct 9 for Nintendo Switch 2, PS5, Xbox, and PC (aimed at broader accessibility).
Capcom will pull all Dragon's Dogma 2 PS5 microtransactions from sale on June 25, 2026, removing Rift Crystals and real-money items and discontinuing the Deluxe Edition as it prepares for Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen, due October 9, 2026. The base digital version will also see a permanent price drop. The Dark Arisen expansion adds a snowy Norgan region, 12 new dungeon challenges, and cosmetic options for the Arisen and Pawns.
Capcom is retiring the Dragon's Dogma 2 Deluxe Edition and removing many time-saving microtransactions ahead of content updates and the Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen expansion. As of June 24–25, these items will no longer be purchasable on any platform, though players who already own them can continue to use them. The base digital version will receive a permanent price drop, while some DLC packs (e.g., Explorer's Camping Kit, Dragon's Dogma Music and Sound Collection) remain on sale.
The June 2026 Nintendo Direct livestream spotlighted a Switch 2‑first wave of cross‑gen releases and new titles, including Xenoblade Genesis with Switch 2 versions, Muramasa arriving in early 2027, and a Star Fox demo. Several notable ports and remasters were announced for Switch 2—Dragon’s Dogma 2, Devil May Cry 5, Lords of the Fallen 2, Lies of P, Onimusha Way of the Sword, and Stellar Blade—along with platform moves like Rhythm Heaven Groove leading the first wave. Release windows span later this year, September 25 and October 9 for some titles, and 2027 for others, signaling a heavy push toward a Switch 2 ecosystem with cross‑platform collaborations and new Xenoblade content.
Crimson Desert’s sales top 3 million and player sentiment improves after rapid patches and a promised Intel Arc/AI-related updates, despite earlier disclosure about using genAI; the recap also notes Dragon’s Dogma 2 expansion clues and broader gaming news.
A Saudi-based rumor claims Final Fantasy XVI and Dragon's Dogma 2 could join PS Plus Extra this March, but sources are unclear and even leaker billbil-kun is unsure; Sony is set to officially reveal the March lineup on March 11, and many see the idea of both titles joining together as unlikely.
Capcom's RPG Dragon’s Dogma 2 will receive an update this month, addressing issues such as making Pawns more reliable and less talkative, and making the Dragonsplague disease easier to deal with by making its symptoms more noticeable. The update will also include improvements to Pawn behavior, such as reducing the frequency of dialogue lines, making them less likely to fall off cliffs, and improving their responsiveness to commands. The patch notes outline various fixes and adjustments, with the update planned for release on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S this month.
Capcom will release an update for Dragon's Dogma 2, making Dragonsplague easier to spot and less frequent, while also adjusting Pawn behaviors to prevent falling off cliffs and reducing repetitive dialogue. The update, planned for this month, will also prevent players from being jailed when fighting monsters in a town. Additionally, a mod is available for players who want quieter Pawns before the official update.
Capcom has announced an upcoming patch for Dragon’s Dogma 2, addressing issues such as the dragonsplague illness and pawns' behavior and dialogue, but there's no mention of a performance mode despite player demand. The patch is set to be released later in April, and the game has been a commercial success despite controversies and performance complaints.
In Dragon’s Dogma 2, players can keep track of time using a hidden clock in the pause menu, depicted as a dial showing the passage of day and night. This feature helps players manage quests that require specific timing, allowing them to pass time by resting at inns or campsites, sitting at benches, or talking to barkeeps.
UK game sales in March 2024 rose by 26%, with Helldivers 2 leading as the best-selling game, followed by Dragon's Dogma 2 and Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth. Hardware sales, however, continued to decline year-on-year, with PS5 leading console sales and accessories like controllers and keyboards showing strong revenue growth.