Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen
Released Jan 2016
Set in a huge open world, Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen presents a rewarding action combat experience.
88% positive · 49K reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
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Evaluation
Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen is a complete, standalone package that launched on PC on January 15, 2016. The store description explicitly states that the game "Includes all previously released DLCs, pre-order bonuses, retailer-exclusives, and the Dark Arisen expansion content" — it was released as a comprehensive bundle of all existing content for the original Dragon's Dogma. The single DLC listed on the store (the Masterworks Collection cosmetic bundle) also released on launch day, January 15, 2016.
The developer's news feed for this game has been used almost entirely as a marketing channel for Dragon's Dogma 2, its sequel — announcing showcase events, pre-orders, and the sequel's release. None of these posts indicate new content coming to Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen itself. The most recent posts (June 2026) concern Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen, an expansion for the sequel, not this game.
Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen launched as a definitive collection of the original game's content, with no post-launch content updates or expansions of its own on PC. It has been a complete product since its release date.
Evidence
Store description explicitly states the game includes all previously released DLCs, pre-order bonuses, retailer-exclusives, and the Dark Arisen expansion — a complete package at launch.
The only DLC (Masterworks Collection) was released on the same day as the game itself. No unreleased DLC exists.
Content
1 of 1 released · no outstanding content
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
Capcom
Achievements
59
Platform
Windows
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Verified
Players
Single-player
About this game
Set in a huge open world, Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen presents a rewarding action combat experience. Players embark on an epic adventure in a rich, living world with three AI companions, known as Pawns. These partners fight independently, demonstrating prowess and ability that they have developed based on traits learned from each player. PC users can share these Pawns online and reap rewards of treasure, tips and strategy hints for taking down the terrifying enemies. Pawns can also be borrowed when specific skills are needed to complete various challenging quests.
Features
- Dynamic combat experience – Cut off the four heads of a Hydra, climb atop griffins and fight airborne, or defeat dragons and other creatures by finding out their weaknesses.
- Tons of content – Includes all previously released DLCs, pre-order bonuses, retailer-exclusives, and the Dark Arisen expansion content. Features the highly praised combat experience and rich customization, plus a huge underground realm to explore with terrifying monsters.
- Customization options galore – Nine different vocations for players to choose from with a variety of skill options for each, armor that can be upgraded and enhanced, plus Pawn companions that can be trained to fit your desired combat style.
- Stunning visuals – Beautiful high res graphics with increased fidelity.
- Full Steam platform support – Includes Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud Save, Trading Cards, Leaderboards, Big Picture Mode support
- Expanded controller support – In addition to supporting the traditional keyboard and mouse control scheme, the game natively supports Xbox 360, Xbox One, Steam Controller, and other DirectInput-based game pads such as the DualShock controller.
- New Achievements - 9 brand new Achievements for both new and returning Dragon’s Dogma fans! Get ready to delve deep into Bitterblack Isle…
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Last evaluated Jun 27, 2026
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