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Dragon's Dogma II: Dark Arisen (DLC)

#68 ▲ +1
Total hype
2.2 M
Trailer official+media
1.2 M
Buzz creators
1 M
Views gained · 7 days
+149 k
Hype Level
Comments
6 k
Publisher
Capcom
Developer
Capcom
Genre
Action-RPG / DLC
Platforms
PC · PS5 · Xbox Series
Release
Oct 9, 2026 confirmed
Release dates by platform
  • PCOct 9, 2026
  • PS5Oct 9, 2026
  • Xbox SeriesOct 9, 2026

Last official trailer: 16/09/2026 (22 days ago)

First major narrative DLC for Dragon's Dogma II.

Dragon's Dogma II: Dark Arisen (DLC) is #68 in the HypeTracker ranking, up 1 spot(s) this week, with 2.2 M measured views, including +149 k over the last 7 days. Its hype comes 54% from official and media trailers.

Community reactions what the comments are saying · updated 01/10/2026

This week in the comments

A quiet week: 14 sampled comments, mostly upbeat but far more subdued than June's euphoria. Cult in-jokes, content wishes and a few reservations about the base game make up the mix.

The in-jokes refuse to die

~20% of this week's comments recycle community gags: the wind pushing, the "aught" wordplay, the Everfall. The folklore holds strong with the release days away.

→ see "The wind is pushing me", the signature meme since the reveal
Base-game doubts linger

~15% of this week's comments voice doubts: the base game "wasn't it" for some, with worries about a lack of originality. Others simply hope the expansion lives up to the first game.

A plea for cross-save on PC

One comment (~7% of the week) asks for Xbox Anywhere support so a save can carry over to PC. A new topic this week, though an isolated one.

« Capcom please get with Xbox and put Xbox Anywhere for this game so my save can continue on PC lol »
— @anthonyalvarez2037 · ♥ 0 · translated · see original ↗
Wishlists for the expansion

~15% of this week's comments are wishlists: an elf Arisen and pawn, an Everfall for the finale, and more enemy-yeeting fun with the mystic spearhand.

→ see "More monsters, more vocations", a recurring ask

Top reactions and controversies

The reveal miracle: "we weren't crazy"

Dominant take
30 %

In the reveal sample, a large share of comments celebrates the end of a two-year wait. The "copium" came true: tears, screams and a feeling of finally being heard by Capcom.

« WE MADE IT. I AM CRYING. »
— @NoName-br8pb · ♥ 1 k · translated · see original ↗

The folklore: "the wind is pushing me" and "masterworks all"

Dominant take
15 %

The game's cult lines act as a shared language: the wind, wolves hunting in packs, "Masterworks all". These memes resurface in every period, right up to this past week.

« The wind is pushing me »
— @kushalcariappamalchira4686 · ♥ 1 k · translated · see original ↗

Nostalgia for Bitterblack Isle and the first Dark Arisen

Dominant take
14 %

Many want the thrill of the first Dark Arisen back: the claustrophobic dungeon, Death popping out of nowhere, the Hydra, the Beholder. Returning DD1 monsters spark some of the loudest cheers.

« I put several hundred hours in the first game, especially Bitterblack Isle and the Dark Arisen expansion in general. I cannot freaking WAIT to play this. »
— @swangdynasty · ♥ 45 · translated · see original ↗

Enemy variety, difficulty and content: the wishlist

Dominant take
14 %

Even amid the hype, the same wish keeps coming back: more brand-new monsters (not just reskins), a hard mode, new vocations and a better endgame.

« All I want is more enemy variety. »
— @Mohgenstein · ♥ 6 · translated · see original ↗

Performance and optimization: the lingering worry

Controversy
8 %

Many ask that the expansion come with optimization, from 30 fps on console to PC issues. Others say it runs great on PS5. The debate resurfaces in every period.

Price, delay and trust in Capcom

Controversy
7 %

Some are pre-ordering blind, while others find the DLC too late, too pricey or "not convincing", with doubts about the publisher's commitment. The community is split.

History — sentiment over time

Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen - Announcement Trailer
— % positive — % negative ● = dated event
The 30 fps console debate +25
Entre le 16/10/2023 et le 09/06/2026
16/10/2023 → 09/06/2026
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Mostly Korean comments from 2024 about the base game: gameplay praise, but 30 fps grates.
Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen - Announcement Trailer +79
09/06/2026 → 16/06/2026
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A tidal wave of joy, tears and memes, with only a few grumbles about optimization.
Cautious hype and wishlists +53
Pouls actuel
16/06/2026
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The hype endures, now paired with theories, specific demands and doubts over price and performance.
Analysis built from 3 k public YouTube comments on the tracked videos · figures are counts on the sampled corpus · quotes verified and translated (original linked) · never affects the ranking.
Audiencethe measurable side: views, likes and the videos driving the hype

Like rate

New views per day

trailer buzz
Trailer 54% Buzz 46%

Top 5 videos — Trailers · official + media

Top 5 videos — Buzz · creators & reactions

Dragon's Dogma II: Dark Arisen (DLC) — quick answers

How many views do Dragon's Dogma II: Dark Arisen (DLC)'s trailers have?

As of 09/10/2026, Dragon's Dogma II: Dark Arisen (DLC) totals 2.2 M measured views: 1.2 M from official and media trailers, 1 M from creator buzz.

When does Dragon's Dogma II: Dark Arisen (DLC) release?

Dragon's Dogma II: Dark Arisen (DLC) is announced for Oct 9, 2026 on PC · PS5 · Xbox Series.

When was the last official Dragon's Dogma II: Dark Arisen (DLC) trailer?

The most recent official video counted for Dragon's Dogma II: Dark Arisen (DLC) was published on 16/09/2026 — 22 days ago.

How hyped is Dragon's Dogma II: Dark Arisen (DLC)?

Dragon's Dogma II: Dark Arisen (DLC) ranks #68 of 83 tracked games by measured views, with hype level “Moderate”.

Is Dragon's Dogma II: Dark Arisen (DLC) worth the hype?

Dragon's Dogma II: Dark Arisen (DLC) ranks #68 out of 83 tracked games on HypeTracker, with 2.2 M measured views. Its hype is measured from real views, not claimed. Player-side, comment analysis leans positive (68% positive).

Is Dragon's Dogma II: Dark Arisen (DLC)'s hype dying down?

No — Dragon's Dogma II: Dark Arisen (DLC) gained 149 k views over the last 7 days and is climbing the ranking.

What do players think of Dragon's Dogma II: Dark Arisen (DLC)?

Based on an analysis of 3 k YouTube comments, opinion on Dragon's Dogma II: Dark Arisen (DLC) currently stands at 68% positive and 15% negative.

Why is Dragon's Dogma II: Dark Arisen (DLC) controversial?

Performance and optimization: the lingering worry — Many ask that the expansion come with optimization, from 30 fps on console to PC issues. Others say it runs great on PS5. The debate resurfaces in every period.