Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen on Switch 2: file size, cartridge and performance
Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen is CAPCOM's Switch 2 version of its open-world action RPG, with a release date of October 9, 2026 and a price of $49.99. The 54 GB size is taken from the pre-release eShop listing, so it may change at launch, but it is already one of the biggest downloads on the system. The physical edition is a Game-Key Card: the cartridge does not hold the game, it only unlocks the download, so you need the full 54 GB free either way. Expect 30 FPS. CAPCOM includes an optional frame generation setting that makes motion look closer to 60 FPS, at the cost of some ghosting around moving objects, so it is worth trying both and keeping whichever bothers you less.
Last checked November 8, 2026 · every figure links to its source
Specs
| File size (current) | 49.6 GBsource |
|---|---|
| Physical format | Game-Key Card (download required)source |
| Type | Native Switch 2 game |
| TV and handheld | 30 FPSsource |
| Performance note | Optional frame generation gives visuals equivalent to 60 FPS, with some ghosting. |
| US eShop price | $49.99 |
| Play modes | TV mode, Tabletop mode, Handheld mode |
| Languages (13) | Japanese, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Korean, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Latin American Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, Traditional Chinese, American English, Polish |
| Publisher | CAPCOM |
| Developer | CAPCOM CO., LTD. |
| Release date | October 9, 2026 |
Questions
How big is Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen on Switch 2?
Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen needs 49.6 GB of storage. That is about 19% of the Switch 2's 256 GB internal storage.
Is Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen a Game-Key Card?
The physical release of Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen is a Game-Key Card: the cartridge only unlocks a 49.6 GB download, so you need an internet connection and free storage to play it.
Does Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen run at 60 FPS on Switch 2?
No. Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen targets 30 FPS in TV and handheld. Optional frame generation gives visuals equivalent to 60 FPS, with some ghosting.