Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen

Switch 1Switch 2: check compatibility

RemasterAction RPGFirst released 2013

A dragon steals your heart — literally — and you become the Arisen, a hero who must hunt it down across the land of Gransys.

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A dragon steals your heart — literally — and you become the Arisen, a hero who must hunt it down across the land of Gransys.

Why it matters: The original game, with its expansion Bitterblack Isle included.

How it connects: Shares ideas and themes with Dragon's Dogma 2 but is a separate story.

Climb onto giant monsters and fight with a party of AI companions called pawns.

Main characters: The Arisen, Your pawns, The Dragon
Do I need to play the previous game?: No.
Beginner-friendly?: OK for beginners
How long is it?: Not listed — we only add playtime from a credible source.
Edition / where to find it: Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen (Switch, 2019)
Nintendo Switch: Yes — native Switch version
Nintendo Switch 2: The Switch version should run through backward compatibility — check Nintendo's compatibility list
Physical or digital: Physical and digital
Malaysia: Availability on the Malaysian eShop not yet verified.