Dragon's Dogma 2 Announced for Switch 2: Coming with New 'Dark Arisen' Expansion

Capcom's highly anticipated sequel Dragon's Dogma 2 has been officially announced for Nintendo's new console, the Switch 2. The game will launch alongside the Switch 2 on October 9. On the same date, a new expansion pack titled 'Dark Arisen', familiar to fans of the series, will be released for both the Switch 2 and other platforms (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC). The news was confirmed by Anime News Network.

This announcement also sheds light on the history of the Dragon's Dogma series. The first game was released in 2012 and received an expansion called 'Dark Arisen' in 2013. That expansion became one of the most beloved aspects of the game, adding new areas like Bitterblack Isle and challenging enemies. Now, the second game is receiving a new content pack with the same name. Likely, this pack will offer a major story expansion, new monster types, and endgame content similar to the first game's expansion.

Although the Nintendo Switch 2 has not been officially announced yet, it is rumored to have a release date in 2026 and will feature features such as backward compatibility and more powerful hardware. Dragon's Dogma 2 coming to the Switch 2 demonstrates Capcom's confidence in the new-generation console. Additionally, when the first version of the game was released in March 2024, it received high praise for its open-world design and Pawn system, but was criticized for performance issues. The Switch 2 version is expected to fix these issues and provide a more optimized experience.

So why is this news important? Although Dragon's Dogma 2 is not an anime/manga adaptation, Capcom's fantasy universe and gameplay are close to anime aesthetics. In fact, Netflix released an anime series based on the first game (2020). Therefore, our platform's readers are eagerly following the game's new content. In the coming days, more details about the Switch 2, as well as official announcements regarding the expansion pack's price and content, are expected from Capcom and Nintendo. Fans already know that October will be packed with both the new console and the new expansion.