Dragon’s Dogma 2: Will There Be A DLC? Here’s What We Know

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From the very beginning, many of us, myself among them, were confident that Dragon’s Dogma 2 would eventually receive an expansion. The original game had one, the renowned Dark Arisen, which arrived only months after its release. Given Capcom’s tradition of providing post-release support for series like Monster Hunter, it wasn’t unreasonable to anticipate a similar scenario here.

A Promising Start, Then Silence

In simpler terms, Dragon’s Dogma 2 was released on March 22, 2024, and despite some flaws such as excessive microtransactions and persistent technical problems, it became both a commercial and critical hit. However, over a year after its launch, there has been no official word about extra content. No plans, no sneak peeks, not even a hint like “we’re working on something.

Fans are growing increasingly discontented because they find it perplexing that the first game’s Dark Arisen expansion was released just 11 months after Dragon’s Dogma 1, while Dragon’s Dogma 2 has already fallen behind this timeline. The scarcity of updates on the project hasn’t helped ease their concerns.

The Reddit Theories

As a dedicated gamer, I’ve got this gut feeling that something’s cooking up backstage. Way back in September 2024, eagle-eyed Reddit users spotted some peculiar changes to the encrypted Steam files from Capcom. These weren’t your usual patches or quick fixes; they seemed more like advanced developer updates linked to placeholders or hidden content – maybe even the foundation for upcoming DLC. No official announcement accompanied these updates, which adds to the intrigue.

As far as official announcements go, Capcom hasn’t made any guarantees beyond enhancing the game’s performance. In a technical sense, they haven’t led anyone astray; instead, they’ve maintained reasonable and ambiguous expectations.

Among longtime enthusiasts, the conviction persists: “DD2 surpassed DD1 in sales, and it’s hard to imagine they won’t build upon that success.” This isn’t mere speculation. Financially, it’s logical for Capcom to develop further a successful title. Moreover, considering the shifts on Steam, the prolonged silence, and the gradual updating, there are grounds to suspect that something new is being planned.

So, Will There Be A DLC?

Perhaps Capcom is considering waiting a while following the launch of Monster Hunter World, to ensure any potential Dragon’s Dogma 2 downloadable content receives maximum attention and doesn’t get eclipsed by the excitement surrounding Monster Hunter.

Capcom tends to keep secrets and only unveils them in a big way when ready. For now, everyone’s patience is being tested. There’s still optimism among fans that Dragon’s Dogma 2 might not be finished yet, and as long as Capcom doesn’t officially close the book on it, there’s always a chance.

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2025-04-16 22:39