Dark Arisen DLC Release Time and Everything We Know
Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen released on October 9, 2026 for Playstation, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC. Check this page to learn about everything we know about Dark Arisen, from its release time to what we know about the DLC.
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Dark Arisen DLC Release Countdown
Releases on October 09, 2026
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| Available in All Regions! |
Dark Arisen is now available in all regions and has officially released on October 9, 2026 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC via Steam.
Dark Arisen Release Time
Release Time for PC per Region
| Platform | Launch Time |
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| PS5 | October 9, 2026 (Local Midnight) |
| Xbox and PC | October 9, 2026 at 12:00 AM UTC |
On PS5: Local Midnight Time on October 9
On consoles, Dark Arisen DLC released at local midnight on October 9. Players in eastern time zones were able to play earlier than players in western time zones, with New Zealand players having access as early as 11:00 AM UTC, October 8.
On Steam and Xbox: Worldwide Simultaneous Release at 12:00 AM UTC on October 9
PC Release Time by Region
| Region | Local Time |
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| Auckland, New Zealand | 01:00 PM, October 9 |
| Sydney, Australia | 11:00 AM, October 9 |
| Tokyo, Japan | 09:00 AM, October 9 |
| Seoul, Korea | |
| Hong Kong | 08:00 AM, October 9 |
| Beijing, China | |
| Manila, Philippines | |
| New Delhi, India | 05:30 AM, October 9 |
| Riyadh, Saudi Arabia | 03:00 AM, October 9 |
| Prague, Czech Republic | 02:00 AM, October 9 |
| Berlin, Germany | |
| Paris, France | |
| London, United Kingdom | 01:00 AM, October 9 |
| UTC | 12:00 AM, October 9 |
| Sao Paulo, Brazil | 09:00 PM, October 8 |
| Quebec, Canada | 08:00 PM, October 8 |
| New York, United States | |
| Chicago, United States | 07:00 PM, October 8 |
| Mexico City | 06:00 PM, October 8 |
| California, United States | 05:00 PM, October 8 |
Dark Arisen released simultaneously worldwide for PC and Xbox at 12:00 AM UTC. PC Players were able to access the DLC via Steam at the same global moment regardless of timezone.
Everything We Know About Dark Arisen DLC
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Coming to the Nintendo Switch 2Coming to the Nintendo Switch 2
Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen came to the Nintendo Switch 2 on the same day as Dark Arisen's release on October 9, 2026. This comes as a complete package that includes the base game and the DLC expansion. Switch 2 players can experience both the original adventure and all the new content in a single release.
You could download the Dragon's Dogma 2 Character Creator & Storage on the Nintendo eShop to create your character and import them when the game comes out on the Switch 2.
Available Platforms and Consoles
New Story and Region
Dark Arisen introduces Norgan, a new snowy region in the northern reaches of Vermund. Once a former region of Vermund that was abandoned, Norgan is now home to the Beastren. Team up with Eir, an ally who comes and goes throughout the DLC, to uncover the truth behind the Fallen Dragon.
Explore the frozen landscapes, featuring avalanches, frozen lakes, and blizzards, and use the Hook Rope to traverse vertical terrain. Norgan also serves as Arisen's new home base, which acts as the central hub throughout the DLC. The map's size has yet to be confirmed.
Dragon's Dogma Story and Plot Summary
Lost Rites: 12 Dungeon Challenges
Dark Arisen features Lost Rites, adding 12 new dungeon challenges across the base game's world. This gives players new reasons to revisit previously explored areas.
Each dungeon is different and provides a variety of new rewards, ranging from rare equipment to resources. The Evil Eye boss from the first Dragon's Dogma has also been confirmed to return in this expansion.
More Character Customization Options
The expansion adds additional customization options for both the Arisen and Pawns, specifically new Hairstyles and Tattoos. Players can try out these new customization options already via the Dragon's Dogma 2 Character Creator & Storage app and import their creations when Dark Arisen comes out.
New Equipment and Skills
Dark Arisen introduces a fresh variety of new weapons, armor, and skills. Completing the Pathfinder's Trials reward players with powerful equipment, while exploring Norgan allows you to discover Relics that can be appraised for rare gear. Some equipment also grants unique skills when obtained, giving each reward additional value and offering new ways to customize your build.
New Official Pawns
The expansion adds new Official Pawns to the game from new content creators across the globe. Official Pawns are created by influencers, streamers, or famous personalities that can assist the player. They are usually distinguished from regular Pawns by the different color of their name.
Capcom also announced that even more Official Pawns will be added to the game beyond the DLC's release.
Free Content Update with QoL Improvements
Capcom also introduces numerous quality-of-life improvements that make exploration and combat more convenient including ahead of Dark Arisen release in a free content update:
- Hard Mode, which makes the game even more challenging and gives Double XP, but locks you into the difficulty mode once selected.
- The Eternal Ferrystone which allows unlimited fast travel between activated Portcrystals.
- Six Weapon Skills can now be equipped instead of four.
- Slower stamina depletion outside of combat to make exploration less restrictive.
- Three save slots are now available.
- New Pawn commands, including Explore and High Five.
- Added Dragonsbaulk Draught to cure Dragonsplague.
In addition to these major improvements, the update also includes several other quality-of-life features and gameplay adjustments, as well as various performance optimizations, bug fixes, and balance adjustments.
Dark Arisen DLC Progress Requirements
Reach Vernworth and Speak to Brant at the Tavern
You're not required to beat the base game to unlock Dark Arisen's content, though you do need to progress until you reach Vernworth during Seat of the Sovran. Once you're there, speak to Brant at the tavern, and Lost Rites and the Norgan region should be available from there.
Recommended Level for Norgan: 40
It is recommended that you reach at least Level 40 before heading into Norgan, as you will be facing mid-game to late-game enemies in the region.
Recommended Level for Lost Rite Dungeons: 20
For the Lost Rites, it is recommended that you reach at least Level 20 before taking them on. While manageable in the early game, these are still tough dungeon challenges, so it's best to at least have good mid-game equipment and skills before doing them.
Dark Arisen DLC Length
Around 15-20 Hours
According to a recent interview with Capcom, exploring Dark Arisen's new story and region will take around 15-20 hours to complete.
Game Length and How Long to Beat
25+ Hours for Completionists
For those aiming to experience everything Dark Arisen has to offer, you can expect to spend over 25 hours completing it all. This includes clearing the new Lost Rites dungeons, which are said to take around 30-60 minutes each.
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I do hope they flesh out the romance just a little. For one, I wish the game would add romance scenes for male NPCs as well (for example Glyndwr, Sven or Brant). And secondly, I'd hope for those scenes to be optional for BOTH genders. It sucks that, as a straight female with no interest in women, I have to go through a romance scene with 2 female characters just to get the best outcomes for other NPCs. I wish I could get a good quest outcome without having to romance. Also, to fix "Beloved", pls