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Capcom adds Delicious in Dungeon crossover to Dragon’s Dogma 2
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“I can’t believe it, this is a dream collab I never thought would actually happen. The reason I started reading Danjon Meshi was that it reminded me of Dragon’s Dogma,”
via dexerto.com
Our take
This crossover validates the strong thematic overlap between Dragon's Dogma's monster-hunting mechanics and Delicious in Dungeon's culinary dungeon crawling. By making the Pawns free and persistent, Capcom rewards the existing fanbase without creating a paywall, a move that generated immediate positive sentiment in the community.
Background
Delicious in Dungeon is a manga series by Ryoko Kui that follows adventurer Laios and his party as they cook and eat monsters in a dungeon to rescue a fallen comrade. The series gained widespread acclaim for its unique blend of dungeon crawling and culinary adventure, with an anime adaptation airing in 2024 that became a standout show internationally.
Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen is the latest update to Capcom's action RPG, available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Nintendo Switch 2. The game features a system where players can recruit 'Pawns' to support their journey, a mechanic now used to integrate characters from other franchises.
The timeline
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Capcom announced Delicious in Dungeon crossover
Capcom reportedly announced the collaboration via the Dragon's Dogma Twitter account, revealing that Laios and Marcille would become recruitable Pawns. The announcement reportedly included a collaboration trailer and detailed the availability of the content across different platforms.[1]
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Crossover launched on PS5, Xbox, and PC
The collaboration event went live for players on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Players can recruit the new Pawns from Riftstones in towns and claim free outfits by loading their save data during the collaboration period.[1]
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Fans react positively to the announcement
The Delicious in Dungeon community reportedly responded enthusiastically to the news, with players describing the crossover as a 'dream collab' and praising Capcom for the addition. Some fans reportedly noted they had hoped for this collaboration for a year.[1]
What happens next
November 12, 2026: Crossover launches on Nintendo Switch 2, according to nintendoeverything.com.
January 28, 2027: Collaboration event ends on all platforms, according to nintendoeverything.com.
Frequently asked
Is the Delicious in Dungeon crossover free?
Yes, the crossover is free. According to dexerto.com, players can recruit Laios and Marcille and claim outfits by loading their save data during the collaboration period.
When does the crossover end?
The event ends on January 28, 2027, according to nintendoeverything.com. Dexerto.com states the date as January 29, 2027, for most platforms.
Which platforms are available?
The crossover is available on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC starting November 4, 2026. Nintendo Switch 2 players can access it starting November 12, 2026, according to gosugamers.net.
What characters are included?
Only Laios and Marcille are included as Pawns. According to gosugamers.net, other characters like Senshi, Izutsumi, or Falin are not part of this collaboration.
More related drama (4)
Sources (6)
- dexerto.com, Dragon’s Dogma 2 wins fans over with free Delicious in Dungeon crossover, Nov 4, 2026.
- Twitter (original post).
- Twitter (original post).
- nintendoeverything.com, Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen reveals Delicious in Dungeon collaboration, Nov 4, 2026.
- gosugamers.net, Nov 4, 2026.
- Youtube (original post).
Cite this timeline
This timeline compiles 3 dated events from 6 sources. If it helped your reporting, cite it:
GenZHype. “Capcom adds Delicious in Dungeon crossover to Dragon’s Dogma 2.”
GenZHype, 4 November 2026,
https://genzhype.com/gaming/dragon-s-dogma-2-x-delicious-in-dungeon-crossover-launches/.