Dragon’s Dogma II: Dark Arisen details new features
Dragon's Dogma II update to add extra save slots and more in August.
Capcom has released new information and screenshots for Dragon’s Dogma II: Dark Arisen during today’s Capcom Spotlight, including plans or a new Dragon’s Dogma II update due out in late August to improve performance, add extra save slots, and more.
Here are the details:
Dragon’s Dogma II: Dark Arisen and Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen director Kento Kinoshita also joined today’s Capcom Spotlight to share how the highly anticipated expansion to Dragon’s Dogma II introduces rewarding gameplay options and more adventures for Arisen to encounter. Following the June Title Update, Dragon’s Dogma II will also receive an additional update in late August to improve performance across all platforms, add additional save slots, adjust the Dragonsplague condition, and increase weapon skill slots from four to six.
Dragon’s Dogma II: Dark Arisen features a brand-new story set in the long-abandoned northern region of Norgan, while also introducing 12 challenge dungeons for Arisen to hone their skills along with new hair and tattoo options for players to realize their vision for the Arisen and their main Pawn. Kinoshita explained the Relic Expedition Cycle players will experience as they explore the frigid region of Norgan, where they will discover relics, appraise them to unlock powerful new weapons and skills, and use those new tools to delve deeper into the secrets of the heartless Fallen Dragon and its pursuer Eir.
Dragon’s Dogma II: Dark Arisen releases on October 9, 2026 for MSRP $49.99. The “Dark Arisen” expansion will also be available separately as downloadable content for the base game on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam for MSRP $29.99. The “Norgan Fashion Set – Northern Attire” will be available as a pre-order bonus, which can be accessed via in-game storage at launch. Players who pre-order Dragon’s Dogma II: Dark Arisen on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam will also get immediate access to Dragon’s Dogma II prior to the release of the expansion.
Dragon’s Dogma II: Dark Arisen is due out for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, and PC via Steam on October 9. The “Dark Arisen” expansion will also be available as downloadable content for the existing PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC versions of Dragon’s Dogma II.
View a new set of screenshots at the gallery.
