How to start the Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen expansion

To begin the Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen expansion, you must first locate Captain Brant in The Stardrop Inn during nighttime in Vernworth. New dialogue options will be available for you to choose from. To access the DLC, you need to speak to Brant at nighttime, which will initiate the Chilling Tidings quest, leading you to the northern, wintery region of Norgan. This region is long abandoned by civilized people and filled with monsters and mysteries.

Two new dialogue options will appear when you speak to Brant: "About the new Arisen..." and "About the uncovered ruins...". Choosing the first option will start the DLC, while the second option will kick off the Lost Rites quest, which tasks you with exploring the 12 new endgame dungeons in Norgan. The recommended level for the DLC content and Norgan is 40, although it can be accessed earlier. Each dungeon varies in difficulty.

However, if you've reached the Unmoored World during the main story, you won't be able to access the DLC until you play a New Game+. While you can complete the game and start again, using the new save option to create a new playthrough will allow you to begin the DLC content right away with your current level, equipment, and items. Keep in mind that this will reset your quest progress and quest items.