# Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen arrives October 9

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Date: 2026-10-09 (UTC)

Capcom's expansion adds the snowy region of Norgan, 12 dungeon challenges and a new entry point on Nintendo Switch 2.

![Dragon's Dogma 2 Dark Arisen artwork showing adventurers facing a winged dragon in snowy ruins](https://ammonis.top/assets/news/dragons-dogma-2-dark-arisen/cover.jpg)

**Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen has an October 9, 2026 release date** on **PC, PlayStation 5, XBOX Series X|S and Nintendo Switch 2**. The release expands the existing adventure and brings the game to Nintendo's new console for the first time.

## A journey into the snowy north

The new story leads to **Norgan**, a long-abandoned northern region. There, the Arisen joins the mysterious **Eir** to investigate the undying Fallen Dragon. Relics found and appraised along the way unlock new weapons and skills.

![Eir overlooking a snow-covered fortress in Norgan](/assets/news/dragons-dogma-2-dark-arisen/norgan.jpg)

The expansion also adds **12 dungeon challenges in the main game's world**, with equipment left behind by earlier Arisens. New hairstyles and tattoos give both the Arisen and Pawns more character-creation options.

Together, the new region and dungeons give returning players two directions to explore: follow the added story or take on challenges in familiar territory.

## Editions and included content

The **Dark Arisen Expansion** requires Dragon's Dogma 2. Existing owners on PC, PS5 or XBOX Series X|S can buy the expansion separately; newcomers can choose a package containing the base game and expansion.

On **Nintendo Switch 2**, Dark Arisen combines the original game and new content in one release.

## Sources

- [Capcom's release date and platform announcement](https://www.capcom.co.jp/ir/english/news/html/e260610.html)
- [Expansion content and base-game requirement](https://store.captown.capcom.com/en/products/1686546-jp)
- [Capcom's base-game bundle and expansion listings](https://store.captown.capcom.com/en/blogs/news/0000030)

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