Shagufta “XYAA” Iqbal, a creator with Revenant XSpark, is now an Official Pawn in Dragon’s Dogma 2: Dark Arisen. Capcom’s expansion launched worldwide on October 9, 2026, and players on any platform can recruit her as an AI companion through the game’s Rift system. Her Pawn is an Archer and comes in four versions, at Levels 8, 20, 30 and 50.
This makes her one of the first Indian gaming creators to appear inside a major global game. Indian creators usually work with publishers on livestreams and promotions. This time she is a character players can take into their own party.
XYAA’s Official Pawn: Key Details
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Game | Dragon’s Dogma 2: Dark Arisen |
| Publisher | Capcom |
| Pawn class (Vocation) | Archer |
| Available levels | 8, 20, 30 and 50 |
| How to get her | Recruit through the Rift |
| Release date | October 9, 2026 |
| Platforms | PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, Nintendo Switch 2 |
Why XYAA’s Pawn Comes in Four Levels
Pawns are AI companions in Dragon’s Dogma 2. They fight next to you, give hints about quests, and learn from the trips they take with you. You hire extra Pawns from other players through the Rift. Hiring a Pawn above your own level costs more Rift Crystals, so a single max-level Pawn would be out of reach for new players.
Capcom fixes this with four versions of XYAA. The Level 8 version has simple early-game gear. Each version above it has better equipment and abilities, and the Level 50 version wears full armour. All four are Archers. That suits XYAA, who spent years playing competitive shooters before she started making content.
How to Recruit XYAA in Dragon’s Dogma 2
Find a Riftstone and choose the option to search for Pawns. Official Pawns can be recruited by every player, and you should pick the version closest to your level so you don’t spend extra Rift Crystals.
Neither Capcom nor Revenant XSpark has published her Pawn ID yet. We’ll add it here as soon as it’s shared.
Other Official Pawns in Dark Arisen
XYAA is part of Capcom’s Official Pawn programme, which puts creators from around the world into the game. Indian creator BeastBoyShub is in it too. During Capcom’s TGS 2026 stream, the publisher showed several more, including:
- The Spiffing Brit
- Infinite Cringe
- LittleBigWhale
- Zombey
- Shinji Kagawa
- Mint Fantome (VTuber)
The original Dragon’s Dogma 2 did something similar at launch in 2024, with Hololive and Nijisanji VTubers available as Pawns.
Who Is XYAA?
XYAA has been gaming competitively for more than ten years. She worked as an IT developer before she moved into full-time content creation. She started with Counter-Strike 1.6 in 2011 and went on to compete in Valorant and other titles, representing India internationally.
| Year | Milestone |
|---|---|
| 2011 | Starts playing Counter-Strike 1.6 |
| 2023 | Top-four finish for India at the World Esports Championship |
| 2024 | Only woman from esports among the National Creators Award gaming nominees |
| December 2025 | Signs with Revenant XSpark |
| October 2026 | Becomes an Official Pawn in Dragon’s Dogma 2: Dark Arisen |
“Gaming has been such a big part of my life for more than a decade, so seeing a version of myself actually become part of a game from Capcom feels surreal,” XYAA said. She added that she hopes it encourages “more women and creators from India to see just how far a career in gaming can take them.”
What This Means for Revenant XSpark
Revenant XSpark is based in Mumbai and was founded in 2021 by Rohit Jagasia. It has teams in BGMI, Valorant, Pokemon UNITE and other titles, with titles including BGIS 2024 and VALORANT Challengers South Asia. Tanmay “ScoutOP” Singh is the venture’s brand ambassador. The organisation says it has worked with more than 400 brands.
“For years, Indian gaming creators have helped international publishers connect with audiences in India,” CEO Rohit Jagasia said. “What makes this collaboration particularly special is that XYAA is now becoming part of a global gaming experience that players across the world can engage with.”
Dragon’s Dogma 2: Dark Arisen Explained
Dark Arisen is the first expansion for Dragon’s Dogma 2. It sends players to Norgan, a snowy region in the north, to look into the undying Fallen Dragon. It also adds relics that unlock new weapons and skills, 12 Lost Rites dungeon challenges, and new hairstyles and tattoos in the character creator.
| Version | Price |
|---|---|
| Base game + Dark Arisen bundle | $49.99 |
| Dark Arisen expansion only (PS5, Xbox, Steam) | $29.99 |
The bundle is also the first time Dragon’s Dogma 2 has come to Nintendo Switch 2. Capcom announced the expansion in June 2026. According to Capcom, the Dragon’s Dogma series has sold more than 14 million units worldwide since 2012.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is XYAA in Dragon’s Dogma 2?
Yes. XYAA is an Official Pawn in Dragon’s Dogma 2: Dark Arisen. Players around the world can recruit her through the Rift from October 9, 2026, on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC and Nintendo Switch 2.
What class is XYAA’s Pawn?
XYAA’s Pawn is an Archer in all four versions. Capcom made her at Levels 8, 20, 30 and 50, and her gear and abilities improve at each level. The Level 50 version wears full armour.
Which Indian creators are Official Pawns in Dragon’s Dogma 2?
XYAA from Revenant XSpark and BeastBoyShub are the Indian creators in Capcom’s Official Pawn programme for Dark Arisen. Creators from other countries, such as The Spiffing Brit and Zombey, are in it too.
Is Dragon’s Dogma 2: Dark Arisen a DLC?
Yes. Owners of the base game can buy Dark Arisen as a $29.99 expansion on PS5, Xbox and Steam. New players can buy the $49.99 bundle with the base game included. Switch 2 gets the bundle only.
When did Dragon’s Dogma 2: Dark Arisen release?
Dragon’s Dogma 2: Dark Arisen launched worldwide on October 9, 2026, on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC and Nintendo Switch 2.
