GrandChase

Released Jul 2021

Grand Chase is a free side-scrolling online action RPG with anime inspired graphics. Enjoy exciting adventures in dungeons and PvP with unique characters.

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Released, ongoing live service game

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Released, ongoing live service game

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Live Service

Where to get it

Free on Steam

Steam Free

Evaluation

GrandChase is a free-to-play online action RPG that has been in continuous, active development since its Steam launch on July 27, 2021. Every signal from the developer confirms the game is designed for ongoing, indefinite operation with no end in sight. The game's structure is built around perpetual content delivery: a weekly rotating cosmetics shop (the Coordi shop), a seasonal PVP ranking system called Land of Judgment (Season 2 launched August 12, 2026, running on a cycle of 3-week active seasons followed by 6-week off-seasons), and a Chaser Pass with Free and Premium reward tiers that refreshed with a new pass on August 12, 2026. On July 27, 2026 — the game's 5th anniversary — Director Tomo published a personal letter to players explicitly framing the anniversary as "not the end, but a new beginning." He committed to continuing to build new characters, create new content, and expressed hope for a 10th anniversary celebration together with the playerbase. This is about as clear a long-term continuation statement as a developer can make. Just two weeks prior (July 16, 2026), Director Tomo's developer blog confirmed a new character (Ereb) arriving August 12, 2026, and specifically mentioned that the team is "already hard at work preparing the updates that will follow our new character release," including a storyline focused on an existing character, system improvements, and new skills. He also teased a second-half roadmap to be shared "in the near future." Ereb launched as promised on August 12, 2026, bringing a full new character with shield-based combat mechanics, a new Chaser Pass, Land of Judgment Season 2, and a new Adventure Planner system. The developer posted a bug fix update as recently as August 13, 2026. The 50 news posts scanned include 7 major content drops, reflecting a sustained cadence of significant updates. The developer is actively engaged, communicating frequently through patch notes, director blogs, and character preview posts.

Evidence

Major update on August 12, 2026 delivers new character Ereb, Land of Judgment Season 2 with a full seasonal reward structure, a new Chaser Pass (Free and Premium tiers with rotating cosmetics), and the Adventure Planner system.

news post · Aug 11, 2026 source content shipped

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Director Tomo's 5th anniversary letter explicitly frames the milestone as 'not the end, but a new beginning,' commits to continuing to build characters and content, and expresses a goal to celebrate the 10th anniversary together with players.

news post · Jul 27, 2026 source development ongoing

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Details

Developer

KOG

Publisher

KOG

Achievements

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Platform

Windows

Controller

partial support

Steam Deck

Playable

Players

Multiplayer · Co-op · PvP

Free to Play Action PvE Action RPG Casual Hack and Slash Character Customization 2D Fighter Anime Story Rich Controller Beat 'em up Fantasy 2.5D Cute

About this game

GrandChase is a side-scrolling, online, action-RPG with anime inspired graphics. Select your favorite character and build your favorite loadout to take on the foes that look to conquer the world of Aernas! Whether you are looking for solo gameplay in dungeons or want to bring your friends to take on the mightiest foes in raids, GrandChase has something for all adventurers.

A Wide Array of Characters and Jobs

GrandChase features 25 different characters to choose from. Whether you want to take down your enemies from afar with a bow or slash them with your sword, each character features weapons unique to their playstyle.

As you delve deeper into the world of Aernas and power up your characters, you will unlock Jobs, which allows even deeper customization and skills to help craft the perfect build that suits you.

Forge Your Loadout

There’s a build for every occasion. As you level up you will unlock skill points that allow you to buy into whichever skills you wish to use on your journey.

Through shared skills, active skills, passives, and basic commands, you will forge the ultimate loadout that allows you to eliminate your enemies in both PvE and PvP.

Customize Your Coordi

Customization doesn’t end with your build! Customize your character’s look as you see fit. Use Seal Breaker Scrolls to unlock unique looks that rotate through the Coordi shop on a weekly basis.

PvP

Engage in the most high-intensity gameplay GrandChase has to offer with PvP. Bring your friends to your arena and dominate the competition in 3v3 battles to the death. GrandChase offers numerous maps to choose from for the game modes of Versus and Deathmatch.

Dungeons & Raids

Dive headfirst into the dungeons that GrandChase has to offer. Whether you are flying solo or grouping up with other players in-game, there is a world of content to explore. You will traverse across numerous continents during your leveling journey as you see what the world has to offer.

Upon reaching the end game, you will take on ever greater foes that stand in your way. Join these battles to be rewarded with loot that helps you grow your Battle Power to become even stronger.

Taking on the most powerful enemies in Aernas requires you to enter a raid! Join up to five other adventurers and claim the spoils of war.

Updates & Events

GrandChase offers regular updates and events that will help you progress your character roster. Through these events, you will earn numerous in-game items that range from experience boosters to Coordi boxes.

Head into Aernas and help save the world from the terrors that lurk within!