Bylina

Bylina

Released Apr 2026

Enter a world of Slavic myth and medieval adventure. As a young bogatyr, journey to the Thrice-Nine Kingdom, challenge Koschei the Deathless, and save your immortal soul in Bylina – an epic action-adventure rooted in Slavic folklore, with a heavy focus on skill-based combat.

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Evaluation

Bylina launched on April 20, 2026 as a complete action-adventure game rooted in Slavic folklore. The developer, Far Far Games, has been highly active since launch, shipping eight updates between April 21 and May 19, 2026 — a rapid cadence of performance improvements, bug fixes, quest flow corrections, and quality-of-life changes. On April 23, 2026, CEO Alexey Ilyukhin posted a personal note confirming the team is actively working based on community feedback and that development is ongoing. All three items in the DLC list have already shipped: the Soundtrack, a Collector's Pack (released at launch), and a cosmetic armor piece (released three days after launch). None of these represent unannounced or unreleased content commitments. The game launched only about two months ago. While the developer is clearly engaged and responsive, no future DLC, expansions, or content roadmap has been announced. It's simply too early to determine whether additional content is planned beyond the current patch cycle.
Evidence
CEO Alexey Ilyukhin confirmed the team is actively working on improvements based on community feedback, stating 'we're not just reading - we're also working.'
news post · Apr 23, 2026 source development ongoing
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Bylina officially launched on Steam at $24.99 (Standard) and $29.99 (Deluxe Edition), marking the game's 1.0 release.
news post · Apr 20, 2026 source content shipped
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Content

3 of 3 released · no outstanding content
Released
Apr 2026

Media

Details

Developer
Publisher
Digital Vortex Entertainment
Achievements
24
Platform
Windows
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Unsupported
Players
Single-player

About this game

Embark on an epic journey to the Thrice-Nine Kingdom and challenge Koschei the Deathless to save your immortal soul and become a true hero in Bylina, an action-adventure game rooted in Slavic folklore and myths. Take on the role of Kestrel, a young bogatyr born without hero's powers, shunned and underestimated by almost everyone. Conquer numerous ordeals, overcome insurmountable odds, and become a legendary hero whose tales will be told for ages to come.

Kestrel dreams of following in the footsteps of his father, a fabled bogatyr - but during what seems like a simple task, he finds himself in the dark and mysterious Thrice-Nine Kingdom where... he dies. To his surprise, the young hero is revived by a mysterious spirit with whom he must now share his body. Kestrel faces three daunting tasks: reclaim control over his soul, uncover an ancient mystery surrounding his new companion, and save the world from imminent doom.

Discover a vibrant and extraordinary world based on Slavic myths and legends. Journey through the Land of Towns, boasting diverse locales - from sunlit forests to gloomy dungeons and imposing castles, each with their own unique features and atmosphere. As soon as you open new areas, prepare to encounter strange local inhabitants, as well as countless challenges, treasures, and puzzles waiting to be solved.

Improve your skills by mastering unique techniques and spells, and engage in fierce battles with common bandits, terrifying legendary creatures, and brutal bosses in which every mistake could be your last.

Expand your arsenal, embracing mysterious magical powers as well as a variety of armaments, from swords and shields to spears and bows. Level up, increase your strength, create new items, find and experiment with rare types of armor, and fight back against an ancient evil.

The eternal struggle between good and evil is not as obvious and clear-cut as it seems at first glance in the world of Bylina; its inhabitants experience complex inner lives filled with their fears, anxieties, hatred, and scars left by past trials that have shaped them into who they are today. Kestrel will have to face not only legions of powerful foes in combat; but also the emotions, feelings, and struggles that make a true human soul.

Last evaluated Jun 15, 2026
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