Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen

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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.

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Developer:
Capcom
Engine:
MT Framework
Release date:
15 January 2016
Recent Steam reviews:
Very Positive (119)
All Steam reviews:
Very Positive (22030)

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Description

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…

Recommended system requirements

minimum*

OS *:
Windows Vista or newer (32 or 64 bit)
Processor:
Intel Core i5 660 CPU or equivalent
Memory:
4 GB RAM
Graphics:
Radeon HD 5870 or equivalent
DirectX:
Version 9.0c
Network:
Broadband Internet connection
Storage:
20 GB available space
Sound Card:
DirectX-compatible sound card or onboard audio chip
Additional Notes:
1) Supports Keyboard+Mouse and XInput/DirectInput devices including Xbox 360, Xbox One, DualShock4 and Steam Controller. 2) Some high end integrated graphics chips and modern gaming laptops with a discrete GPU may work but have not been tested, nor are they officially supported by Capcom.

recommended*

OS *:
Windows 7/8/10
Processor:
Intel Core i7-4770K or equivalent
Memory:
8 GB RAM
Graphics:
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760 or equivalent
DirectX:
Version 9.0c
Network:
Broadband Internet connection
Storage:
20 GB available space
Sound Card:
DirectX-compatible sound card or onboard audio chip
Additional Notes:
1) Supports Keyboard+Mouse and XInput/DirectInput devices including Xbox 360, Xbox One, DualShock4 and Steam Controller. 2) Some high end integrated graphics chips and modern gaming laptops with a discrete GPU may work but have not been tested, nor are they officially supported by Capcom.

User reviews

Impera Kween
Recommended | 20 May 2026
126h played

I played this a lot in the Xbox360. It's not a big game, I always wanted more of it, but it has a place as one of my comfort games. I think it's important to experience the first one before playing the DD2 :3

Helpful: 0
『Nu_Ra』
Recommended | 29 May 2026
140h played

It is fun looking at your own character as seneschal, and then fight each other. Unfortunately, the damage seems unbalanced? If only there are a new game plus that makes reset your level but keeping all your item.

Helpful: 0
bigzell90
Recommended | 02 Jun 2026
154h played

Fair warning upfront: if you're here for the story, Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen might disappoint. A dragon steals your heart, you become the Arisen, and off you go through a checklist of fantasy tropes with flat

Helpful: 1
Rinocrosser
Recommended | 17 May 2026
7.0h played

Such a love and hate one The game really gives you no guidance and unless you have friends who played it before, you can get to several unbeatable situations. I passed around bandits and stuck at higher-level location

Helpful: 5
TheWolfwolf878
Recommended | 16 May 2026
202h played

200 Hours later and it is done. Awakened Daimon killed, and Hellfire Cloak obtained (proof in screenshots). The worst part about getting all achievements is the Lvl 200 required. Awakened Daimon can be cheesed with

Helpful: 0
Pierce
Recommended | 26 May 2026
143h played

Hey all. For anyone looking to pick this game up I recommend it but I would say to note the below before purchasing. PROS: 1. The Bitterblack Isle DLC while very difficult was fun. Really really fun actually. I'd argue

Helpful: 0