Dragon’s Dogma 2’s major expansion, Dark Arisen, will be released on October 9 for PC, PS5, XSX|S, and Nintendo Switch 2.
This expansion was created in response to diverse player feedback following the launch of Dragon’s Dogma 2, including requests for more exploration and content. It will feature a new story set in the new region of Norgan, along with challenge content in the base game areas and various character customization options.
We sat down for an interview to discuss the expansion in more detail. The interview was conducted with various domestic media outlets and featured Producer Naoto Oyama and Director Kento Kinoshita.
Why did you choose the subtitle ‘Dark Arisen,’ just like the expansion for the previous game.
Oyama = We decided on the subtitle after the content was finalized. There are three main reasons: its relevance to the story, the inclusion of hack-and-slash elements similar to the original Dark Arisen, and the fact that it is the easiest way to communicate the new additions to users.
I am hopeful that players will enjoy the hack-and-slash cycle in the new open-world region and the new story. The expansion does affect the base game regions as well. In the ‘Forgotten Trials’ challenge content, 12 unique dungeons will be added to the base game regions, featuring progressively increasing difficulty. Other base game updates can be found on the official site. Development for this project started over half a year after the launch, with the goal of providing substantial new content for players to enjoy. Players can expect to face vertically structured terrain in Norgan, with significant elevation changes that allow for exploration using ropes. The expansion content can be accessed after arriving in Vernworth, early in the main story. New skills and abilities for each vocation have been added, along with unique equipment and enhancement effects to encourage different playstyles. There are plans for a high-difficulty mode similar to Hard Mode in the previous game, though details are still forthcoming. The expansion offers over 25 hours of content, with additional playtime from the base game. Technical improvements have been made for the PS5 and Xbox versions to run at 60 FPS in performance mode. The Nintendo Switch 2 version is aiming for 30 FPS or higher, with a high-quality experience in both handheld and TV modes. Long-term support and balance adjustments are planned up to Title Update 3.2 at the end of August. Korean users are thanked for their passionate feedback, and the team hopes they will enjoy the new content and updates.
We have been invigorated by the positive feedback we have received, such as ‘This can’t be the end!’ and ‘Please, Capcom!’ Our team is dedicated to ensuring that players can fully immerse themselves in the game, with a focus on enhancing both the ‘gameplay fun’ and the overall ‘density’ of the new expansion.
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