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Dragon's Dogma 2
Oct 9, 2026
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Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen out now!

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Dark Arisen expansion launches with the Norgan region, 12 Lost Rites dungeons, Hard Mode, and DLSS 4.5 support.

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Key Changes

  • 1Launch of the Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen expansion
  • 2New snowy northern region of Norgan with relic expedition gameplay
  • 312 new 'Lost Rites' dungeons added across Vermund and Battahl
  • 4New Hard Mode added for new and existing saves
  • 5Weapon skill limit increased from four to six equippable skills
  • 6New transmogrification feature to change gear appearance while keeping stats
  • 7Support added for DLSS 4.5 Dynamic Multi Frame Generation and FSR 3
  • 8New option to restart the game using existing save data
  • 9Eternal Ferrystone added for unlimited fast travel
  • 10New hairstyles and tattoos added to the Character Creator

All Changes

❄️Expansion Content(5)

  • newNorgan: Added the Forsaken Dominion of Norgan, a new snowy northern region featuring a story and relic expedition gameplay cycle.
  • newMonsters: Introduced fearsome new monsters and powerful foes within the Norgan region.
  • newTransmog System: Added a side-quest chain in Norgan that unlocks the ability to change weapon and armor appearance while retaining original stats.
  • newLost Rites Dungeons: Added 12 new dungeon challenges known as the Lost Rites across the Vermund and Battahl maps.
  • newLegendary Treasures: Introduced rare equipment and legendary treasures as rewards for completing Lost Rites trials.

⚔️Gameplay Systems(4)

  • newHard Mode: Added Hard Mode, which can be applied to both existing and new save files.
  • newSave System: Added an option to restart the game at any time using the same save data.
  • buffWeapon Skills: Increased the number of equippable weapon skills from four to six.
  • newEternal Ferrystone: Added the Eternal Ferrystone to facilitate easier fast travel.

💻Technical & Performance(3)

  • newFSR 3: Added support for FSR 3 Frame Generation.
  • newDLSS 4.5: Added support for DLSS 4.5 Dynamic Multi Frame Generation.
  • fixPerformance: Implemented general improvements to game optimization and stability.

🎨Character Customization(4)

  • newHairstyles: Added a selection of new hairstyles to the Character Creator.
  • newTattoos: Added a selection of new tattoos to the Character Creator.
  • newOfficial Pawns: Added a new batch of Official Pawns, including three characters from the Capcom Collectibles series.
  • changeOfficial Pawns: Updated existing Official Pawns from streamers and creators.

Summary

Dark Arisen Expansion

The major Dark Arisen expansion is now live, introducing the snowy northern region of Norgan. This area features a new loot-based relic expedition gameplay cycle, fearsome new monsters, and a transmogrification system that allows players to change the appearance of Norgan gear while retaining its original stats.

New Challenges and Customization

Players can now tackle 12 "Lost Rites" dungeons scattered across Vermund and Battahl to claim legendary treasures previously wielded by past Arisen. Title Update 4.0 also brings a highly requested Hard Mode, a new option to restart the game using existing save data, and fresh hairstyles and tattoos for Arisen and Pawns.

Technical and Gameplay Updates

The update introduces support for FSR 3 Frame Generation and DLSS 4.5 Dynamic Multi Frame Generation. Additionally, recent updates have increased the equippable weapon skill limit from four to six and added the Eternal Ferrystone for easier fast travel.

← OlderArise Again – Title Update 3.2 Live & New Relic Expedition Video!Sep 2, 2026

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