Capcom Names Kento Kinoshita for Dragon's Dogma 2 DLC

Capcom has confirmed that Kento Kinoshita will direct the upcoming expansion "Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen," a major announcement made during the company's Spotlight showcase on June 25. The expansion is scheduled for release on October 9, 2026, for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2.

Kinoshita's return is significant, as he previously directed the 2013 "Dark Arisen" expansion for the original "Dragon's Dogma," a release widely credited with refining that game into a cult classic. He takes over from Hideaki Itsuno, the creator and director of the core "Dragon's Dogma" titles, who departed Capcom in late 2024.

The expansion will introduce a new snowy region called Norgan, which features an original story centered on a creature known as the Fallen Dragon. Described as an undead entity with a hollow chest where its heart should be, the dragon is pursued by a mysterious woman named Eir. Kinoshita stated these narrative elements are central to the expansion's mystery.

A key new gameplay system is the Relic Expedition. Players will find Relics by exploring Norgan and defeating enemies. Once appraised, these items can become weapons and armor that offer not only...