During Capcom Spotlight streamed on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, Capcom unveiled the main trailer for Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen!
The broadcast also revealed upcoming additions to the Official Pawns that accompany players on their journeys, alongside the release of Dragon's Dogma 2: Character Creator & Storage.
Note: This article is based on information released in Japan.
Main Trailer Released for Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen!
Releasing on Friday, October 9, 2026, the open-world action title Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen showcased its latest footage.
This trailer spotlights the Forsaken Dominion, an alternate apocalyptic tale awaiting in the frozen northern territory of Norgan, alongside additional content packs Lost Rites and New Hairstyles and Tattoos.
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The footage also highlights new enemies and monsters lurking across Norgan.
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In the challenge content Lost Rites, which adds 12 dungeon variations to the main game map, The Pathfinder presents players with a diverse range of trials.
New Official Pawns Confirmed, Featuring Eiko Kano, SHAKA, and More!
Players can recruit up to two Support Pawns created by other players worldwide as travel companions via online play.
Capcom confirmed that new Official Pawns created by celebrities across diverse fields—including comedians, streamers, and gaming content creators—will join the roster:
- Eiko Kano (@kano9x)
- Shinji Kagawa (@S_Kagawa0317)
- SHAKA (@avashaka)
- Chachacha (@co1971385)
Capcom plans to add more Official Pawns going forward, so stay tuned for future announcements!
Dragon's Dogma 2: Character Creator & Storage Now Available!
The demo tool Dragon's Dogma 2: Character Creator & Storage, which lets players design custom Arisen and Pawn characters in advance, is finally available for Nintendo Switch 2!
Additionally, an update on Thursday, September 17, 2026 rolled out across currently supported platforms to support the upcoming hairstyles and tattoos featured in Dark Arisen Expansion.
Players will be able to utilize these new hairstyles and tattoos in-game starting on the expansion's release date, Friday, October 9, 2026.
Playable Demos of Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen at Tokyo Game Show 2026
いよいよ明日9月17日(木)より「東京ゲームショウ2026」開催！
『ドラゴンズドグマ 2：ダークアリズン』ブースも皆様にお楽しみいただけるよう準備中です！
会場にお越しの皆様、Hall7のカプコンブースでお待ちしております！#DD2DA #TGS2026 pic.twitter.com/hra6o7QaRl
— ｢ドラゴンズドグマ｣公式 (@DD_CAPCOM) September 16, 2026
Tokyo Game Show 2026 is taking place at Makuhari Messe through Monday, September 21, 2026.
The Capcom booth features playable demo stations for Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen across Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam!
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Attendees who play the demo will receive hands-on novelty gifts, including microfiber cloths and stickers.
Be sure to stop by the Capcom booth if you visit the venue.
For the latest information, check out the Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen Official Website!
| Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen Overview | |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen |
| Genre | Open-world action |
| Platforms | Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam |
| Players | 1 player |
| CERO Rating | D (Ages 17 and up) |
| Release Date | Friday, October 9, 2026 |
| MSRP | Physical Edition: 5,990 yen (tax included) Digital Edition: 5,990 yen (tax included) Note: Physical editions are available exclusively for Nintendo Switch 2 and PlayStation 5. |
| Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen Expansion (DLC) Overview | |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen Expansion (DLC) Note: The base game Dragon's Dogma 2 is required to play this content. |
| Genre | Open-world action |
| Platforms | PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam |
| Players | 1 player |
| CERO Rating | D (Ages 17 and up) |
| Release Date | Friday, October 9, 2026 |
| MSRP | Digital Edition: 2,990 yen (tax included) |