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Switch 2 Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen Runs Around 40fps in New Comparison

ElAnalistaDeBits reports upscaled 1080p handheld and 1440p docked on Switch 2, versus PS5, with frame generation pushing performance to the equivalent of 60fps.

ElAnalistaDeBits has published a side-by-side graphics comparison of Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen running on Nintendo Switch 2 and PlayStation 5, according to nintendolife.com. The analysis covers resolution and frame rate across both versions of the fantasy action RPG.

On Switch 2, the comparison reports an upscaled resolution of 1080p in handheld mode and an upscaled 1440p when docked. Performance is said to hover around 40fps, reaching the equivalent of 60fps with frame generation switched on.

The PS5 version serves as the reference point in the side-by-side footage. The outlet does not attach a native resolution figure to either Switch 2 mode; both are described as upscaled.

Release context

Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen arrived on the Switch 2 in October 2025, and the comparison appeared roughly a week after that release.

Quick answers

What resolution does Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen run at on Switch 2?

ElAnalistaDeBits reports an upscaled 1080p in handheld mode and an upscaled 1440p in docked mode.

What frame rate does Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen hit on Switch 2?

The comparison puts performance at around 40fps, reaching the equivalent of 60fps with frame generation enabled.

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