Capcom Delists Dragons Dogma 2 Deluxe Edition and Most DLC Ahead of Dark Arisen Release
If you’ve been hunting for the Dragon’s Dogma 2 Deluxe Edition, you’ll want to act fast—Capcom is pulling it from sale, along with a majority of its downloadable content, as of Thursday, June 25. The move comes as the studio gears up to launch the highly‑anticipated Dark Arisen expansion.
The announcement, posted on Capcom’s website an hour before the removal took effect, explains that the decision is driven by “the development of additional content and various adjustments for the upcoming title update.” While the Deluxe Edition and the bulk of its DLC will no longer be available for purchase, players who already own them can keep using the items in game. Two add‑ons—Explorer’s Camping Gear and the Music and Sound Collection custom sounds—will stay on sale.
Capcom also said it will lower the price of the base game, making it more accessible for new buyers who can’t yet afford the deluxe bundle. The Dark Arisen expansion, slated for October 9, 2026, will ship on PlayStation 5, Windows, Xbox Series X|S, and the newly released Nintendo Switch 2. The bundle will include the original title plus new content, but a standalone Dark Arisen purchase will be available for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC.
The content that will no longer be purchasable includes:
- Dragon’s Dogma 2 Deluxe Edition - A Boon for Adventurers – New Journey Pack - Harpysnare Smoke Beacons – Harpy Lure Item - Heartfelt Pendant – A Thoughtful Gift - Ambivalent Rift Incense – Change Pawn Inclinations - Makeshift Gaol Key – Escape from Gaol - Art of Metamorphosis – Character Editor - Portcrystal – Warp Location Marker - Wakestone – Restore the Dead to Life - 500 Rift Crystals – Points to Spend Beyond the Rift - 1,500 Rift Crystals – Points to Spend Beyond the Rift - 2,500 Rift Crystals – Points to Spend Beyond the Rift
Dragon’s Dogma 2 launched on March 22, 2024 for PlayStation 5, Windows, and Xbox Series X|S. By November 2025 the game had sold around four million copies worldwide. The upcoming Dark Arisen expansion is expected to push the franchise’s cumulative sales close to the 9.4 million units sold by the original Dragon’s Dogma and its 2013 Dark Arisen edition.
Nintendo’s Switch 2, which debuted on June 5, 2025, will support the expansion. The console offers a larger LCD display, 4K output when docked, and a 120 Hz refresh rate in handheld mode, all while retaining the Switch Online subscription service.
Capcom’s announcement was made by William D’Angelo, a long‑time analyst for VGChartz who has worked for the company since 2010. The news was posted on the company’s website one hour before the removal took effect.
Pulling the Deluxe Edition and most DLC from sale after launch is a rare move, but Capcom says it will streamline the game’s catalogue and simplify purchasing options ahead of Dark Arisen. The change does not alter the core experience or the ability to play the base title; it merely shifts how the digital storefront is managed.
For fans, the main takeaway is that new buyers will need to purchase the base game at the reduced price or wait for the Dark Arisen bundle. Existing owners can keep using their items, and the two remaining purchasable add‑ons—Explorer’s Camping Gear and the Music and Sound Collection—will still be available for those who want to enhance their collection.
As the release date for Dark Arisen draws nearer, players will be turning their attention to the fresh quests, enemies, and the ability to revive characters that the expansion promises. The launch will also bring Dragon’s Dogma 2 to the Switch 2, expanding its reach to Nintendo’s latest console.
In short, Capcom is removing the Dragon’s Dogma 2 Deluxe Edition and most DLC from sale, lowering the base game’s price, and keeping a few items available. These changes are part of the studio’s preparation for the Dark Arisen release on October 9, 2026, which will offer new content and a standalone purchase option across multiple platforms.
