Issue 041 — July 2026
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About Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen

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Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen unfolds across a huge open world and delivers a rewarding action combat experience wrapped in a rich, living setting. You set out on an epic adventure joined by three AI companions called Pawns, partners who fight independently and grow more capable based on traits they learn from the way you play. On PC, you can share your Pawns online to earn treasure, tips, and strategy hints, and borrow others when a quest calls for a specific skill.

The combat is dynamic and physical. You might sever all four heads of a Hydra, scramble atop a griffin to battle in midair, or bring down dragons and other creatures by hunting for their weaknesses. This edition is stuffed with content, bundling all previously released DLC, pre-order bonuses, retailer exclusives, and the Dark Arisen expansion, which adds a sprawling underground realm packed with terrifying monsters to explore.

Customization runs deep as well. Nine different vocations each offer a range of skill options, armor can be upgraded and enhanced, and Pawn companions can be trained to suit your preferred combat style. Beautiful high-resolution visuals sharpen the fidelity, and full Steam support rounds out the package. As an action adventure RPG, it offers PC players a generous, endlessly replayable fantasy world.