Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen news & patch notes

In advance of the launch of the recently announced Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen expansion DLC, launching on October 9 2026, the base game will receive two major title updates. The first of these updates releases today and adds a variety of quality-of-life adjustments, including the addition of a reusable Eternal Ferrystone which makes fast travel a whole lot easier. The second update coming at the end of August will bring improved frame rates, additional save slots, and further quality-of-life adjustments. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44225443/3d1820a59bfc01684f1cafe01d8f69638172e628.jpg Be sure to update and try out all these newly added features! For details on the content of the updates, check out the official website: https://www.dragonsdogma.com/2/en-us/topics/update/

Your unwritten epic begins in Dragon‘s Dogma 2: Dark Arisen, launching October 9th 2026. Check out the trailer: Based on feedback we received after the initial release of Dragon’s Dogma 2, we established three goals for ourselves when we set out to update and expand the game: enhanced gameplay, expanded adventures, and enticing value. In the lead up to the release of this expansion, there will be two major updates that will enhance the gameplay experience of the base game, starting with the first update releasing on June 10th 2026. Watch this space for more details! For players who already own Dragon's Dogma 2, the Dark Arisen Expansion will also be available as separate DLC. The base game will also receive a permanent discount from June 24 (PDT), at which time certain DLC items will be discontinued. For details, please check the official website: https://www.dragonsdogma.com/2/en-us/

The deep, explorable fantasy world of Dragon's Dogma... Dragon's Dogma is a single player, narrative driven action-RPG that challenges players to choose their own experience – from the appearance of their Arisen, their vocation, their party, how to approach different situations and more. On your journey, you’ll be joined by Pawns, mysterious otherworldly beings, in an adventure so unique you will feel as if accompanied by other players while on your own adventure. All of these elements are elevated further by physics technology, artificial intelligence (AI) and the latest in graphics, made possible with RE Engine to create a truly immersive fantasy world in Dragon's Dogma 2. Learn more: https://www.dragonsdogma.com/2/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/2054970/Dragons_Dogma_2/

The launch of Dragon's Dogma 2 is almost here!

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Dive into the vast fantasy world of Dragon's Dogma 2 in this overview presented by the incomparable Ian McShane. This roughly seven minute video reviews everything you need to know before you start your adventure. Prepare yourself, Arisen!

https://clan.akamai.steamstatic.com/images/44225443/18bd07f6667e722c4cd2f97c9edb78f656c9fd78.jpg Ready for your grand adventure, Arisen? Ahead of launch day, you can start making your characters with Character Creator & Storage, available to download today for free! Dragon's Dogma 2 Character Creator ＆ Storage lets you create your player character, known as the "Arisen," and your main Pawn, who will be your loyal adventuring companion. You can create up to 5 Arisen and 5 main Pawns, any of which can be transferred to the main game. Try creating a character that looks like you, a character from your imagination, or anything you like! Let your imagination run wild with the robust character creator in Dragon's Dogma 2 to ensure you're ready to jump right into the acton when the game launches on March 22. https://store.steampowered.com/app/2674810 Pre-order Dragon's Dogma 2 now! https://store.steampowered.com/app/2054970/Dragons_Dogma_2/ If you've yet to play the first Dragon's Dogma, Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen is on sale for a limited time! Don't miss out: https://store.steampowered.com/app/367500/Dragons_Dogma_Dark_Arisen/

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Capcom Highlights will bring you news on upcoming Capcom titles including the soon-to-be-released Dragon's Dogma 2!

Stream time for Day 1 of the event (approximate length 20 minutes): Thursday, March 7, 2024 3:00pm PST 23:00 GMT *Time and date subject to change without notice For more details, check out our website: https://www.capcom-games.com/showcase/highlights/

Dragon's Dogma 2 is coming on March 22nd, 2024! A new trailer has just been released alongside this news, so check it out.

Dragon's Dogma 2 main trailer Pre-orders are now open for both the standard edition of the game and the Deluxe Edition, which includes the "A Boon for Adventurers - New Journey Pack" DLC. All pre-orders will receive the bonus Superior Weapons Quartet, and pre-ordering the Deluxe Edition grants a further bonus, the Ring of Assurance. https://clan.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/images/44225443/f1bd81ad6b2c6319f98a586fcf1ae77d87ca991c.jpg https://store.steampowered.com/app/2054970/Dragons_Dogma_2/ If you haven't played the previous game, Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen is on sale for a limited time! Don't miss out on this chance to experience the origins of the series! https://store.steampowered.com/app/367500/Dragons_Dogma_Dark_Arisen/

Dragon's Dogma 2 Showcase 2023 streams Tuesday November 28th at 1pm PST/9pm GMT! Enter the deep, explorable fantasy world of Dragon's Dogma... In the Dragon's Dogma 2 Showcase 2023 on Tuesday, November 28th at 1pm PST/4pm EST/9pm GMT, director Hideaki Itsuno and producer Yoshiaki Hirabayashi will present the latest footage and news in an info-packed 15-minute stream. Don't miss it! Official site: https://www.dragonsdogma.com/2/en-us/topics/showcase/ https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/367500/view/6242613536154819718 Dragon's Dogma 2 is a single player, narrative driven action-RPG that challenges players to choose their own experience, from the appearance of their Arisen, their vocation, their party, how to approach different situations and more. On your journey, you’ll be joined by Pawns, mysterious otherworldly beings, in an adventure so unique you will feel as if accompanied by other players while on your own journey. If you haven't played the previous game, Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen is on sale for a limited time! Don't miss out on this chance to experience the origins of the series! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/38025003/ce15d06250e7fda372f544cbc56f63b297c48f7c.jpg https://store.steampowered.com/app/367500/Dragons_Dogma_Dark_Arisen/

Tune in on November 28, 1pm PT for the Dragon's Dogma 2 Showcase! In this roughly 15 minute presentation, director Hideaki Itsuno and producer Yoshiaki Hirabayashi will share brand new details on the highly anticipated action-RPG. Learn more: https://www.dragonsdogma.com/2/ About Dragon's Dogma 2 Dragon’s Dogma is a single player, narrative driven action-RPG that challenges the players to choose their own experience – from the appearance of their Arisen, their vocation, their party, how to approach different situations and more. On your journey, you’ll be joined by pawns, mysterious otherworldly beings, in an adventure so unique you will feel as if accompanied by other players while on your own adventure. All of these elements are elevated further by the latest in graphics, artificial intelligence (AI) and physics technology to create a truly immersive fantasy world in Dragon’s Dogma 2. Coming to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Steam. https://twitter.com/DragonsDogma Catch up on the first trailer: https://youtu.be/FOCCI53JYBA?si=aPWOyqGHBGfgMZUO Dragon's Dogma, Dragon's Dogma 2, Dragon's Dogma II, Gameplay, Showcase, Fantasy, Action, RPG, Trailer, Capcom, DD2

Dragon's Dogma 2 director Hideaki Itsuno shares an update on the game in the TGS 2023 Capcom Online Program broadcast today! Check out the video where he goes into detail on the game world and various vocations and combat actions available. Official website: https://www.dragonsdogma.com/2 Check out the previous title in the series, Dragon's Dogma Dark Arisen, now on sale for a limited time. A classic world of high fantasy awaits, making your world the stage for a grand adventure! https://store.steampowered.com/app/367500/Dragons_Dogma_Dark_Arisen/ Other Capcom titles are also on sale, please check them out! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/43107541/7bc4350d4f97c72fafe409558e05baf2523999c0.jpg https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/34737/MONSTER_HUNTER_FRANCHISE_PACK/ https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/34738/FIGHTING_TGS_PACK/ https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/34883/?snr=2_9_100000_ https://store.steampowered.com/sub/821963/?snr=2_9_100000_ https://store.steampowered.com/sub/692569/

■TGS 2023 Capcom Online Special Program

Get all the latest Capcom news in our pre-recorded TGS Online program! Program starts September 21, 7:00 AM PDT / 15:00 BST / 10:00 HKT "Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Trilogy", "Resident Evil 4", "Exoprimal", "Dragon’s Dogma 2" and more Official website // https://www.capcom-games.com/tgs/online/

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Hideaki Itsuno, the director of Dragon's Dogma 2, made an appearance at the Capcom Showcase where he briefly went over the outlines of the game and some of the details of what was shown in the 1st trailer. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kBgpDF-LhB0&t=2947s Check out the previous title in the series, Dragon's Dogma Dark Arisen, now on sale for a limited time. A classic world of high fantasy awaits, making your world the stage for a grand adventure! Other Capcom titles are also on sale, please check them out! https://store.steampowered.com/app/367500/Dragons_Dogma_Dark_Arisen/ https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/32572/CAPCOM_40TH_ANNIVERSARY_PACK/ 【Capcom 40th Anniversary sale】 https://store.steampowered.com/developer/capcom/sale/40thanniversary

Tune in for the Capcom Showcase – a digital event bringing you the latest Capcom updates! Join us for the Pre-show at 2:30PM PT! The Capcom Showcase is a gathering place for us to share the latest, most in-depth Capcom information with our fans around the world. The runtime will be approximately 36 minutes. The date and time of the event may change without prior notice. Some of the games included in the show are not suitable for children. https://www.capcom-games.com/showcase/en-us/ Discord: https://discord.gg/Capcom Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/CapcomUSA TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capcom Twitter: https://twitter.com/CapcomUSA_ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/CapcomUSA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapcomUSA ©CAPCOM CO., LTD. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. #Capcom #CapcomShowcase #DigitalEvent #Showcase

https://cdn.capcom-unity.com/capcom-unity.com/user/dubindoh/93669a182093ce7343ce77ce0989d021.jpg?v=202500 Music aficionados, rejoice! A variety of soundtracks from our recent releases are now available as stand-alone albums via the new Steam Music Player, including the brand-new Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen Masterworks Collection! Previously available only as DLC that required their respective game purchases, these soundtracks are now part of our first wave of music being converted to Steam’s new Music Player. This means you can actually enjoy the game’s rockin’ tunes without necessarily owning the full game. And to get the party started, we have even discounted some of the soundtracks for a limited time! Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen Masterworks Collection – 20% off All soundtracks are available in a variety of formats including MP3, AAC and FLAC, offering plenty of flexibility between small file sizes and superb audio quality. Also note that if you already owned these soundtracks as part of previous DLC purchases, you get to keep them in your Steam Music Player and have access to the newly available file formats for certain soundtracks. So head on over to our curated list of Capcom Original Soundtracks on Steam and enjoy your favorite Capcom tunes!

They're masterworks all, you can't go wrong. A new, minor patch has been released today for Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen that addresses the following: 【Japanese input error fix】 When typing in Japanese text while in full screen mode, users were not able to see before they converted to kanji, katakana, etc. This has been fixed. 【Ability Bug Fix - Inflection】 Fixed a bug on the ability, “Inflection” in which it was originally doubling damage instead of halving damage in certain situations. Inflection now appropriately halves damage. 【Quest Bug fix】 A rare bug originally occurred in which the quest "Trappings of Evil" was made unavailable if a user upgraded and equipped specific gear. This fix will now allow players who own the upgraded version of that gear to take on the quest. Best Regards, CAPCOM USA Customer Support

They're masterworks all, you can't go wrong. A new, minor patch has been released today for Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen that addresses the following: 【Japanese input error fix】 When typing in Japanese text while in full screen mode, users were not able to see before they converted to kanji, katakana, etc. This has been fixed. 【Ability Bug Fix - Inflection】 Fixed a bug on the ability, “Inflection” in which it was originally doubling damage instead of halving damage in certain situations. Inflection now appropriately halves damage. 【Quest Bug fix】 A rare bug originally occurred in which the quest "Trappings of Evil" was made unavailable if a user upgraded and equipped specific gear. This fix will now allow players who own the upgraded version of that gear to take on the quest. Best Regards, CAPCOM USA Customer Support

This is a regional update for Japan, but nonetheless a cause for celebration as Dragon's Dogma Dark Arisen is now officially available to customers in Japan. In addition, the game now supports Traditional Chinese text localization for all owners around the world. See you in the Rift, Arisens!

This is a regional update for Japan, but nonetheless a cause for celebration as Dragon's Dogma Dark Arisen is now officially available to customers in Japan. In addition, the game now supports Traditional Chinese text localization for all owners around the world. See you in the Rift, Arisens!

Bug fix/change list: - in-game texture asset has been fixed/updated

Bug fix/change list: - in-game texture asset has been fixed/updated

Bug fix/change list: - Minimized popping/crackling sound some users have been experiencing - Infinite loading screen if the user has too many Friend Pawns - Tweaked analog stick dead zone sensitivity for DirectInput controllers.

Bug fix/change list: - Minimized popping/crackling sound some users have been experiencing - Infinite loading screen if the user has too many Friend Pawns - Tweaked analog stick dead zone sensitivity for DirectInput controllers.

http://cdn.akamai.steamstatic.com/steam/apps/367500/extras/Lunar_Sale_Ad_sm.png?t=1454700744 While the calendar new year may have already passed us by, the Lunar New Year is happening now – and that means it’s time for another one of Steam’s awesome sales! There’s a bunch of great Capcom games in the mix, including the Dead Rising Collector’s Pack, DMC + DMC4SE Pack, and a special offer on Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen – when you buy the game, you get a digital copy of Dragon’s Dogma Official Design Works art book absolutely free! The Official Design Works art book is 313 pages of content chronicling all sorts of development artwork, including characters, lore, creatures, weapon designs, rough sketches, and key visuals. You might say the pages are - say it with me now – masterworks all, you can’t go wrong. A print edition is available for $44.99, but the digital version is included completely free during the Lunar New Year sale!

http://cdn.akamai.steamstatic.com/steam/apps/367500/extras/Lunar_Sale_Ad_sm.png?t=1454700744 While the calendar new year may have already passed us by, the Lunar New Year is happening now – and that means it’s time for another one of Steam’s awesome sales! There’s a bunch of great Capcom games in the mix, including the Dead Rising Collector’s Pack, DMC + DMC4SE Pack, and a special offer on Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen – when you buy the game, you get a digital copy of Dragon’s Dogma Official Design Works art book absolutely free! The Official Design Works art book is 313 pages of content chronicling all sorts of development artwork, including characters, lore, creatures, weapon designs, rough sketches, and key visuals. You might say the pages are - say it with me now – masterworks all, you can’t go wrong. A print edition is available for $44.99, but the digital version is included completely free during the Lunar New Year sale!

Patch #1 Release Notes

• Added 1366x768 resolution support
• Game should no longer have intermittent controller device detection issues when multiple devices are plugged in. This should address some of the stutter and input issues reported by users including spell/charge attacks not releasing, character ceasing to run etc.
• Lantern binding issue - When full lantern becomes half-full, it will still be bound to the hotkey. (previously "half full" and "empty" were treated as separate inventory items)
• Cursed King's Belt - equipping this item on a male character will no longer crash the game
• Adjusted audio levels – addressed the ‘audio too low’ issue some users encountered
• VSync set to OFF by default
• DirectInput controller adjustments:
  • Deadzone for each pad is now stored and configurable via config.ini
  • DualShock 4 on PC will now have the same deadzone sensitivity as on PS4
  • Other DirectInput gamepads will also have a much tighter deadzone as well (the same accuracy/sensitivity as on X360 gamepad)
• Game logo in Photo Mode – removed artifact on the right edge of the logo watermark.
• Refresh rate settings – the game will now properly detect the refresh rate set in config.ini
• Key bindings – mapped “0” as the 'center camera' button.
• End game credits crashing the game for some users – while this issue could not be reproduced, some changes have been made which should help reduce or eliminate the issue.

Note: the team is still looking into the 5.1/7.1 audio popping/crackling issue that some users have reported. Please stay tuned for a future update.

Patch #1 Release Notes

• Added 1366x768 resolution support
• Game should no longer have intermittent controller device detection issues when multiple devices are plugged in. This should address some of the stutter and input issues reported by users including spell/charge attacks not releasing, character ceasing to run etc.
• Lantern binding issue - When full lantern becomes half-full, it will still be bound to the hotkey. (previously "half full" and "empty" were treated as separate inventory items)
• Cursed King's Belt - equipping this item on a male character will no longer crash the game
• Adjusted audio levels – addressed the ‘audio too low’ issue some users encountered
• VSync set to OFF by default
• DirectInput controller adjustments:
  • Deadzone for each pad is now stored and configurable via config.ini
  • DualShock 4 on PC will now have the same deadzone sensitivity as on PS4
  • Other DirectInput gamepads will also have a much tighter deadzone as well (the same accuracy/sensitivity as on X360 gamepad)
• Game logo in Photo Mode – removed artifact on the right edge of the logo watermark.
• Refresh rate settings – the game will now properly detect the refresh rate set in config.ini
• Key bindings – mapped “0” as the 'center camera' button.
• End game credits crashing the game for some users – while this issue could not be reproduced, some changes have been made which should help reduce or eliminate the issue.

Note: the team is still looking into the 5.1/7.1 audio popping/crackling issue that some users have reported. Please stay tuned for a future update.

Hello Arisens - The Rift gifting/player rating issue that seems to have manifested post launch should now be fixed. The root cause is still unknown, but we can confirm the server side database have gotten corrupted as a result. Keep in mind that the first couple of trades may not work correctly due to the built in cool-off period, but you should start seeing positive results within 12-24 hours. Please continue renting pawns and resting at the inn as usual and let us know how it's working out for you. Please use the official bug reporting thread if you continue to experience issues. Meanwhile, the dev team is investigating other client side issues such as the W10 beta infinite loading screen that occurs right before the pre-rendered movie/cutscene. It appears Microsoft is testing a different video codec in the beta build which is causing issues for a handful of our games that rely on WMV codec. We'll post further status updates on the official Steam forum. Please stay tuned.

Hello Arisens - The Rift gifting/player rating issue that seems to have manifested post launch should now be fixed. The root cause is still unknown, but we can confirm the server side database have gotten corrupted as a result. Keep in mind that the first couple of trades may not work correctly due to the built in cool-off period, but you should start seeing positive results within 12-24 hours. Please continue renting pawns and resting at the inn as usual and let us know how it's working out for you. Please use the official bug reporting thread if you continue to experience issues. Meanwhile, the dev team is investigating other client side issues such as the W10 beta infinite loading screen that occurs right before the pre-rendered movie/cutscene. It appears Microsoft is testing a different video codec in the beta build which is causing issues for a handful of our games that rely on WMV codec. We'll post further status updates on the official Steam forum. Please stay tuned.