Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen launches October 9, 2026 on Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam, with the Switch 2 release bundling the base game and the expansion in one package. A title update the same day adds Hard Mode, a save-carrying New Game option, and new Pawn and Rift Crystal features.
Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen was announced on June 10, 2026 for an October 9 release across PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Capcom said the base game would get a price cut, and two updates would precede the launch.
Hands-on coverage from gamescom in late August described the opening of the new story in the frozen land of Norgan, a relic loot system called Ancient Relics, and boss fights including the Dragon Beyond Reason and the ice dragon Fimbul. Producer Yoshiaki Hirabayashi, Naoto Oyama, and director Kento Kinoshita said the expansion leans on hack-and-slash combat and replaces leveling with relics called Iseisenhin that strengthen the Arisen and Pawns.
Capcom released the Character Creator & Storage app for Switch 2 on September 16, the day it showed the main trailer during the Capcom Spotlight stream. Producer Naoto Oyama and director Kento Kinoshita later said the Switch 2 version runs at a base 30 frames in handheld and TV modes and uses FSR frame generation, Capcom's first implementation of it, which players can turn on or off in the retail version. ElAnalistaDeBits compared the Switch 2 and PS5 versions: PS5 in Performance Mode runs at upscaled 2160p and 60fps, while Switch 2 runs at roughly 45fps, upscaled to 1440p in TV mode and 1080p handheld, with frame generation lifting it to a steady 60fps.
The Switch 2 release bundles the base game and the expansion in one package. Steam, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S versions sell the bundle and the standalone expansion separately, and the expansion still requires the base game. The same October 9 title update adds Hard Mode, a New Game option that carries over save data, a Pawn Camping Knowledge specialization, and a Rift Crystal increase from 30 to 90 at a Forgotten Riftstone. PS5 Pro adds Enhanced PSSR, and the Steam version adds FSR 3 Frame Generation and updated DLSS support.
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The YouTube channel ElAnalistaDeBits published a comparison of Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen on Switch 2 and PS5. PS5 in Performance Mode runs at upscaled 2160p and 60fps; Switch 2 runs at roughly 45fps, upscaled to 1440p in TV mode and 1080p handheld. Frame generation lifts Switch 2 to a steady 60fps, and Capcom allows it to be disabled.
The Switch 2 release of Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen carries the base game and the expansion in one package when it launches on October 9, 2026. Steam, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S versions sell the bundle and the standalone expansion separately, and the expansion still requires the base game. A play report describes smooth FSR3 frame generation and handheld or TV modes.
Capcom will release a title update for Dragon's Dogma 2 on October 9 that adds the long-in-development Hard Mode and a New Game option that carries over existing save data. Pawns get a Camping Knowledge specialization, and Rift Crystals from a Forgotten Riftstone rise from 30 to 90. PS5 Pro adds Enhanced PSSR, and the Steam version adds FSR 3 Frame Generation and updated DLSS support.
The week of October 5 brings a dense release slate across Japan and North America, led by three featured titles. Gears of War: E-Day arrives October 7 on Windows PC and Xbox Series X|S. Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen follows on October 9 across Windows PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2. KINGDOM HEARTS Collection [I-III], a bundle of four Kingdom Hearts releases, arrives October 8 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2. STAR WARS: Galactic Racer lands October 6 on Windows PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 5 for Nintendo Switch 2 appears October 8 on Switch 2. The week also carries Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Revival on October 8 for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S, and PAPERHEAD on October 9 for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. Roundups from Game Spark and Inside list dozens of smaller titles alongside these.
Capcom published footage of two quests from Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen on September 21, 2026, after Typhoon No. 25 forced the cancellation of the fifth day of Tokyo Game Show 2026. The clips show "Encounter with the Dragon Beyond Reason" and "Death Struggle with Fimbul" in the new area Nolgan, which was playable at the game's booth. The game is headed to Nintendo Switch 2, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S.
Ahead of the October 9, 2026 release of Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen, producer Naoto Oyama and director Kento Kinoshita discussed the expansion in a joint interview at Tokyo Game Show 2026. Oyama said the Switch 2 version runs at a base 30 frames in handheld and TV modes and uses FSR frame generation, Capcom's first implementation of it, which players can turn on or off in the retail version. Kinoshita described Corrupted Monsters and end-game content separate from Hard Mode.
Capcom released the Dragon's Dogma 2 Character Creator & Storage app for Nintendo Switch 2 on September 16, 2026, ahead of Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen's October 9 launch. The app lets players build characters with new hairstyles and tattoos. Capcom also pushed an update to the existing character creation app on other hardware so those players can use the same Dark Arisen options. During the Capcom Spotlight | TGS 2026 stream, Capcom showed a new trailer for Dark Arisen that covers the story in the world of Nolgan and introduces enemies players will face. The game is headed to Switch 2, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. Capcom also said Pawns made by Hidetaka Kano and SHAKA will be available to borrow. Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen is the expanded version of Dragon's Dogma 2, set for release on October 9.
CAPCOM showed the main trailer for the Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen expansion during the CAPCOM Spotlight livestream on Wednesday. Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen launches on October 9 for Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. The Switch 2 release bundles the base game with the Dark Arisen expansion; the PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam versions are DLC releases for the same day. The livestream footage also previews character customization and official pawns. A Dragon's Dogma 2: Character Creator & Storage app will begin distribution on Nintendo Switch 2, and the character creator app already available on existing hardware gets an update. CAPCOM describes the title as a single player, narrative driven action-RPG where players choose their Arisen's appearance, vocation, and party. Dragon's Dogma 2 launched for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam in March 2024.
Capcom will release Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen on October 9, 2026. Producer Yoshiaki Hirabayashi, Naoto Oyama, and director Kento Kinoshita discussed the DLC in an interview. The expansion leans into hack-and-slash gameplay, with players collecting relics called Iseisenhin to strengthen their Arisen and Pawns rather than raising levels. The design responds to fan demand to keep fighting in the Dogma world.
Capcom's "Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen" is set to release on October 9, 2026, for Switch 2, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. Ahead of that, the gamescom demo was playable, and both GAME Watch and 4Gamer.net got hands-on time with the opening of the new story "Realm of the Fallen King" in the frozen land of Norgan. The demo also included the late August update, which adds new Pawn actions like protecting the Arisen and launching them high. Boss fights include the "Dragon Beyond Reason," an event battle where the Arisen is ultimately defeated, and the ice dragon "Fimbul" in the Switch 2 version. The new loot system, "Ancient Relics," allows players to collect unidentified weapons and spend Rift Crystals to appraise them, revealing random special abilities and enhanced Custom Skill EX versions. In an hour, 4Gamer obtained nearly 40 Relics, indicating a fast-paced grind. The Switch 2 version ran comfortably, with stable performance, though 4Gamer noted resolution differences from PS5.
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Capcom announced Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen, a new version of the open-world action game, for release on October 9 across PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. The base game gets a price cut and two major updates precede the launch.
During the June 9 Nintendo Direct 2026.6.9 livestream, developer and publisher announced the latest entry in the horse racing simulation series, Derby Stallion 2, for Nintendo Switch 2. The game is scheduled for release on September 24, 2026. For the first time in the series, Derby Stallion 2 will include local Japanese horse racing and American horse racing, expanding beyond the central JRA (Japan Racing Association) circuit that previous titles focused on. The announcement was accompanied by footage captured from the broadcast. No further details about gameplay features, modes, or pricing were provided during the Direct. The Derby Stallion series, which debuted in 1991, has seen multiple entries across various Nintendo platforms, including the Super Famicom, Nintendo 64, Game Boy Advance, Nintendo DS, and most recently the Nintendo Switch with Derby Stallion in 2017. The Switch 2 version marks the first time the franchise will appear on Nintendo's next-generation console.