Updates and Patches
This is a list of all major Title Updates and patch notes for Dragon's Dogma 2 (DD2). Read on to learn the latest Title Update as well as the changes made during versions 3.1, 2.01, 1.06, and 1.05!
Update Version History
| Version | Release | Update Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Title Update 4.1 (Latest) | October 16, 2026 | General QoL improvements and bug fixes. Improved Pawn behavior and fixed several vocation combat issues. |
| Title Update 4.0 | October 9, 2026 | Dark Arisen Expansion support, Hard Mode, Save Data Carry Over Added Hard Mode, Save Data Carry Over, the Orienteer Pawn specialization, and other adjustments alongside the expansion's release. |
| Title Update 3.2 | September 2026 | Performance overhaul, 3 save slots, Dragonsplague cure, Vocation rework Raised framerates on all platforms, expanded save slots from 1 to 3, and added a curative item for Dragonsplague. |
| Title Update 3.1 | June 2026 | Eternal Ferrystone, Guardian pawn specialization, fast travel overhaul Introduced a reusable fast travel item and a new pawn specialization that helps defend against oxcart raids and camp attacks. |
| Update Ver. 2.01 | September 2024 | Added Casual Mode, Vocation rebalancing Added an easier difficulty option alongside balance changes to several vocations and stability improvements. |
| Update Ver. 1.06 | April 2024 | Dragonsplague adjustments, Pawn behaviour adjustments Made Dragonsplague less likely to spread and easier to spot, plus general fixes to pawn dialogue and behavior. |
| Update Ver. 1.05 | March 2024 | New Game option added, Max 30fps toggle, Ray Tracing/Motion Blur options The first major patch, which finally let players start a new game without deleting their existing save manually. |
Title Update 4.1 (October 16, 2016)
| Major Changes in Update 4.0 | |
|---|---|
| Gameplay | - Improved Pawn behavior, including fixing issues such as prevent from exploring when using Explore command and jumping off cliffs. - Fixed combat issues with Warrior, Magick Archer, and Mystic Spearhand vocations. - Norgan NPCs will now appear in the mortuary correctly when killed. |
Title Update 4.1, the second update released in October 2026, primarily focuses on QoL improvements and bug fixes. This includes improving Pawn behavior, fixing several vocation combat issues, and addressing various NPC problems. No major new gameplay features, changes, or content additions have been included in the update.
One of the highlights of Title Update 4.1 is the improved Pawn behavior, specifically preventing Pawns from standing still instead of exploring when using the Explore command and from jumping off cliffs.
Title Update 4.0 (October 9, 2026)
| Major Changes in Update 4.0 | |
|---|---|
| Performance | - Added Enhanced PSSR support on PlayStation 5 Pro. - Added FSR 3 Frame Generation and improved DLSS support on Steam. |
| System | - Added Save Data Carry Over, allowing players to carry over their current saved data and start the game again from the beginning. - Added Hard Mode. |
| Gameplay | - Added the Orienteer Pawn specialization. - Increased the Rift Crystals received from a Forgotten Riftstone from 30 to 90. Players who already interacted with a Forgotten Riftstone will receive the difference when starting the game after the update. - Added thermal properties to some armor. |
Title Update 4.0 adds features to support the Dark Arisen Expansion, including Hard Mode, Save Data Carry Over, and the Orienteer Pawn specialization. The update will release on October 9, 2026, alongside the Dark Arisen Expansion. It also adds thermal properties to some armor and various other adjustments.
Save Data Carry Over allows players to carry their current saved data into a new game started from the beginning, letting them restart their adventure while retaining their existing character data and progression.
The update also includes various bug fixes for Pawns, UI controls, quests, and other gameplay systems.
Dark Arisen DLC Release Time and Everything We Know
Title Update 3.2 (September 2026)
| Major Changes in Update 3.2 | |
|---|---|
| Performance | - Consoles can now hit 60 FPS in Prioritize Performance mode. - PC minimum/recommended specs updated with new graphics options added on Steam. |
| System | - Save slots increased from 1 to 3. - Each slot now holds three save types: Autosave, Interim Save, and Last Inn Rest Save. |
| Gameplay | - Added the Dragonsbaulk Draught, a new item that cures Dragonsplague. - Expanded assignable weapon skills from 4 to 6. - Added equipment favoriting, filtering, and a story-skip option for replays. |
Title Update 3.2 overhauled performance across all platforms and introduced gameplay changes ahead of the Dark Arisen DLC. It also introduced several quality of life changes for players, such as increased save slots and the Dragonsbaulk Draught.
Title Update 3.1 (June 2026)
| Major Changes in Update 3.1 | |
|---|---|
| Gameplay | - Added the Eternal Ferrystone, a reusable fast travel item obtained through the Seat of the Sovran quest. - Added Oxcart Stopovers and extended Oxcart Station departure hours. - Added Portcrystals to Melve, Checkpoint Rest Town, and Volcanic Island Camp. |
Title Update 3.1 focused on convenience features ahead of the performance-focused patch that would follow in Title Update 3.2. A complete overhaul of the traversal system by adding a reusable ferrystone, oxcart changes, and added Portcrystal locations.
Update Version 2.01 (September 2024)
| Major Changes in Update 2.01 | |
|---|---|
| System | - Added Casual Mode, a difficulty designed for players who want a more relaxed experience without altering core gameplay. |
| Gameplay | - Added a Portcrystal to Bakbattahl. - Buffed multiple Fighter, Warrior, Archer, Mage, Thief, and Mystic Spearhand skills. - Capped Pawn hiring cost at 3,000 RC for Arisen above Level 51. |
Update 2.01 introduced a new difficulty option along with wide-ranging Vocation balance changes.
Difficulty Setting Differences and How to Change
Update Version 1.05 and 1.06 (March - April 2024)
| Major Changes in Update 1.05 and 1.06 | |
|---|---|
| Performance | - Added Motion Blur and Ray Tracing toggle options on console. - Added a Max 30 FPS frame rate option on console. |
| System | - Added the option to start a new game when save data already exists (this overwrites and deletes the existing save). - Added the ability to zoom in on Arisen and Pawn faces in the status screen and shops. |
| Gameplay | - Increased the max quantity of Art of Metamorphosis available at Pawn Guilds to 99. - Various Pawn dialogue and behavior fixes. - Reduced Dragonsplague's infection frequency and made infected pawns' glowing eyes more noticeable. |
Updates 1.05 and 1.06 focused on addressing glaring issues during launch, such as the Pawn's dialogue and behaviour, Dragonsplague frequency, and the inability to start a new game when a save data already exists.
How to Download and Install Updates
How to Check for Updates on PlayStation
Official Steps for PlayStation 5:
| Playstation 5 Step-By-Step Guide |
|---|
 Select the Settings menu from the PlayStation 5 home screen. Select System. In the System Software section, select System Software Update and Settings. Select Update System Software if an update is available. Follow the onscreen steps to complete the update. |
Alternatively, you could also set the PlayStation 5 to automatically download and install updates via the System Software Update in the Settings menu.
How to Check for Updates on Xbox
Official Steps for Xbox Series X|S:
| Xbox Series X|S Step-By-Step Guide |
|---|
|
Press the Xbox button on your controller to open the guide. Select Profile and system. Select Settings. Select System, then select Updates. If you see a Console update available under Updates, select the update to begin downloading and installing the update. Follow the onscreen steps to complete the update. |
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