Naoto Oyama, Producer on Dragon’s Dogma 2 and the upcoming Dark Arisen expansion, has revealed during an interview with Automaton that players can expect to squeeze around 25 hours or more out of the DLC.
The new story takes place in a new region called Norgan. We expect players to spend around 15 to 20 hours completing that scenario. In addition, twelve unique dungeons will be added to the base game. Each dungeon is designed to take roughly 30 minutes to an hour to clear. With twelve of them in total, we believe players will be able to enjoy more than 25 hours of additional content with this expansion.
The base game itself offers around 30 to 40 hours of gameplay, so players who purchase both titles for the first time will get a substantial experience.
Elsewhere, Dark Arisen Game Director Kento Kinoshita added that players of level 20 will be able to access 12 new dungeons, although Capcom recommends that you don’t tackle the Norgan region until you are around level 40.
Hearing that, players who are just starting Dragon’s Dogma 2 might feel overwhelmed by the prospect of having to reach level 40. However, by the time they arrive at the first capital city after starting the game, they should already be around level 8 to 10. Completing a few quests there will quickly bring them to level 20, making them strong enough to tackle the opening sections of the twelve new dungeons, known as the Lost Rites.
Those dungeons also allow players to level up quickly and obtain weapons and armor that are stronger than usual. So, for players eager to experience the new content as quickly as possible, one option is to reach level 20 and use the twelve dungeons as a means of character progression.
The expansion summons the Arisen to the Northern region of Norgan, which has long been abandoned, where they must join forces with the enigmatic Eir to unravel the secrets of undying Fallen Dragon. During this new adventure, the Arisen must unearth and appraise forgotten relics to unlock powerful new weapons and skills, while players will also be able to tackle 12 Lost Rites Dungeon Challenges in the expansion. In addition, Dark Arisen also adds new options to the Character Creator, such as extra hairstyles and tattoos.
Dragon’s Dogma II was released for PS5, PC, and Xbox Series X/S in March 2024, and you can read our full review here. Capcom will launch the Dark Arisen expansion for the game on October 9, 2026.
[Source – Automaton]