DragonSword : Awakening

DragonSword : Awakening

Released Jul 2026

Explore the anime-style open world of the Continent of Orbis, brought to life with Unreal Engine 5! Recruit unique companions, unleash spectacular Status Ailment tag-team action, and embark on an epic journey to save the world from the threat of a Dragon reawakened after 60 years.

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Evaluation

DragonSword: Awakening launched on July 22–23, 2026 and has been in a period of intense post-launch activity. The developer, Hound13 Inc., has maintained a weekly patch cadence since launch, shipping updates 1.0.1 through 1.0.9 between launch and August 13, 2026, addressing bugs, quality-of-life improvements, balance, and new features. Before launch, on June 19, 2026, the developer published a detailed post-launch roadmap committing to four new free playable heroes (Ryza, Jerome, Veronica, and Logan), new Hero Quest story content, a Rift System, and continuation of the main story beyond the base game's Part 1. On July 31, 2026, the first post-launch DLC content wave arrived with the Summer Sea Set — three new costume DLCs. On August 10, 2026, the developer held an 8-hour livestream dedicated to roadmap discussion and a community Q&A. On August 14, 2026 (today), they published the full transcript of 408 questions and answers from that stream. This is the most comprehensive picture of the game's future available. Key confirmed plans from that Q&A include: new story content and raid bosses targeting the second half of 2027; a new map expansion also targeting the second half of 2027; additional Adventure Quests in development; more endgame content being prepared to fill gaps; additional Hero Quests and personal storylines; new characters being added gradually; weekly patches continuing for bug fixes and QOL; and a console version planned after further PC content updates. The developer also confirmed they are building an internal pipeline for sustained content updates, with "the first meaningful new content" targeted for later in 2026. The developer is communicating actively and transparently, with a clear and extensive roadmap. This is a game with substantial confirmed content still in production.
Evidence
Developer published full 408-question Q&A from August 10 livestream, confirming plans for new story content and raid bosses (targeting second half of 2027), map expansions, additional Adventure Quests, more endgame content, Hero Quests, new characters, a console version, and weekly patches continuing. First meaningful new content targeted for later in 2026.
news post · Aug 14, 2026 source content planned
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Developer announced an 8-hour All Day Live livestream on August 10 specifically to reveal the detailed update roadmap and future content direction, noting the game was approaching 300,000 copies sold and 1 million wishlists.
news post · Aug 7, 2026 source content planned
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Content

20 of 20 released · no outstanding content

Media

Details

Developer
Publisher
Hound13 Inc.
Achievements
60
Platform
Windows
Controller
partial support
Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player · Multiplayer · Co-op

About this game

[ A Boy's Breathtaking Journey to Save the World Begins ]

Lute, a young boy traveling toward Orbis—the first kingdom built by humankind—finds himself swept up in the lives of Johnny, a mercenary, and Castella, an Elf, stumbling headfirst into the chaotic life of a mercenary.

Amid hectic days spent with his colorful companions, a massive shadow looms over the peaceful continent, and Lute's destiny begins to spiral.

Can the boy become the Dragon Sword—the Hero destined to save the continent?

[ A Wondrous Adventure in an Anime-Style Open World ]

Explore the Continent of Orbis—a radiant, warmly colored fantasy world brought to life with Unreal Engine 5!

■ A Living, Breathing Open World

Venture across beautiful meadows, secret cellars beneath watchtowers, treasure-filled deep seas, and hidden caves and dungeons—all yours to explore on foot.

■ Reliable Adventure Companions

Travel with trusty allies and adorable collectible companions called Familiars that aid you on your journey.

■ Where Everyday Life Becomes an Adventure

Combine ingredients found across the continent to create new dishes through Cooking, solve the problems of local residents, and become a true member of Orbis.

[ Thrilling Tag-Team Action Using Status Ailments ]

Experience the spectacular tag-team action unique to Dragon Sword.

■ Status Ailments and Signal Skills

Each of the 19 Heroes possesses distinct Status Ailment abilities. Stack Status Ailments with Active Skills, then chain devastating combos with powerful Signal Skills for an exhilarating combat experience.

■ Endless Signal Switching

Heroes weave in and out of battle in endless combo chains through Switching Signals! Build your own team with diverse combinations and craft your ultimate stylish combat.

[ Precious Bonds and Their Stories ]

From allies who fight alongside you to village guards, every character in Orbis carries a story of their own.

■ Heroes with Deep Narratives

Discover factions entangled in complex interests and the hidden depths of the Heroes within them.

■ Characters Brimming with Personality

From an eccentric Elf who studies archaeology to a mysterious girl who traverses dimensions—forge bonds with a colorful cast and draw closer to the truth of the world.

[ The Dragon Awakened After 60 Years and the Legacy of Six Heroes ]

Long ago, a Dragon brought the continent to the brink of destruction, and six Heroes rose to save it.

Now, 60 years later, a Dragon has appeared once more on the peaceful Continent of Orbis.

You will take on a critical quest to find the Heroes of old and confront the returning Dragon's threat. Tracing the footsteps of the legendary Heroes across the continent, you will uncover their hidden secrets.

Until the boy Lute and his mercenary band rise to become the Heroes who will save the continent—

Can they truly become the Dragon Sword, saviors of the continent, or will fate lead them down a different path?

Join them on this arduous journey and find out!

Last evaluated Aug 14, 2026
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