Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon

RPG· Open World· Adventure· Dark Fantasy

Released May 2025

Step into a dark reimagination of Arthurian legends in this first person, open world RPG. Explore a world stuck in everlasting autumn, witness falling legends and make meaningful choices woven into a complex, branching storyline.

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Steam Updated 12 Oct 2026 $44.99

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Evaluation

Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon launched its 1.0 version on May 23, 2025 after a long Early Access period, and Questline has continued shipping major content at a remarkable pace ever since. Major content released since launch includes: the Supporters Pack (May 2025), Bonus Content #1 free DLC (December 8, 2025), the Sanctuary of Sarras paid expansion (December 15, 2025), Bonus Content #2 adding 21 new magical weapons (March 19, 2026), the Merlin's Tomb endgame dungeon DLC (April 2, 2026), the Challenge Mode DLC (April 30, 2026), the Anniversary free DLC (May 22, 2026), Bonus Content #4 adding new archer and sorcerer gear (July 20, 2026), and the brand-new Fists of Fury DLC introducing a full unarmed combat system (October 1, 2026). That is nine distinct major content releases in approximately 17 months since launch, with a consistent interval of roughly 4–8 weeks between drops. The October 1, 2026 release post (the most recent developer communication, dated just one day before today) announced that optimization work is ongoing across all platforms, with dedicated Steam Deck presets added and further performance improvements expected. The developer also simultaneously added Xbox Play Anywhere support, demonstrating broad, active engagement across the product. Questline has not announced that content development is concluding. The developer has maintained an unbroken cadence of major content since launch, with no gaps approaching silence. Given this pattern of free DLCs appearing roughly every 4–8 weeks, we are currently right at the start of a new cadence window following the October 1, 2026 release.

Evidence

Fists of Fury free DLC launched, adding a full unarmed combat build with new weapons, armor, skill tree, and questline. Patch 1.30 also added optimization improvements across all platforms and Xbox Play Anywhere support. Developer notes ongoing optimization work.

news post · Oct 1, 2026 source content shipped

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Bonus Content #4 free DLC launched for archers and sorcerers, alongside a new Ultra+ graphics preset and a demo update. Developer states they are 'continuously working on optimization across all platforms' with more improvements expected before year's end.

news post · Jul 20, 2026 source content shipped

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Content

9 of 9 released · no outstanding content

Released

Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon - Fists of Fury DLC

Oct 2026

Released

Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon - Bonus Content #4

Jul 2026

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Details

Developer

Questline

Publisher

Awaken Realms

Achievements

Platform

Windows

Controller

full support

Steam Deck

Verified

Players

Single-player

RPG Open World Adventure Dark Fantasy First-Person Character Customization Exploration Third Person Action RPG Choices Matter Story Rich Action Nonlinear Immersive Multiple Endings

About this game

Welcome to Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon

Step into the world of Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon, a mature, first-person perspective open-world RPG that immerses you in a dark fantasy realm inspired by Arthurian legends.

Uncover a complex and branching main storyline that lets you shape the legacy of King Arthur’s reign, 600 years after his fall amidst unending strife.

This game is a love letter to open-world FPP RPGs.

Key features

Massive gameplay experience: Dive into 50-70 hours of rich content spanning three expansive zones.
Branching narrative: Engage with a complex main story and hundreds of side quests featuring remarkable, voiced characters.
Limitless playstyles: Customize your gameplay with countless builds—mix attributes, skills, and gear to create your favorite setup.

Every corner of Avalon is packed with discoveries—hidden items, story secrets, unique enemies, dungeons, quests, and fascinating NPCs. Freely explore at your own pace and forge your path in a truly open world.

Switch seamlessly between melee weapons, shields, bows, magic, throwables, mixtures, and more. Dodge, parry, and block to protect yourself from danger. Experiment to develop your ultimate combat style against a wide variety of challenging enemies.

With all the stats, perks, equipment, and crafting, you can shape your playstyle exactly how you wish.

Want to be a crazy alchemist-berserker punching enemies to death? Sure.
A mystical blacksmith-mage summoning undead hordes? We’ve got you covered.
A stealthy archer lurking in the shadows? Say less—this is the game for stealth archer enthusiasts.

Experience three distinct zones, each packed with quests, NPCs, items, and more:

Misty Horns of the South
Sunlit Cuanacht Village

Frozen peaks of the Forlorn Swords

Avalon is alive with various supporting activities that enrich your journey. Participate in sketchbook journaling, fishing, farming, blacksmithing, alchemy, cooking, mining, managing your house, and more.

At night, the Wyrdness—a chaotic primordial force—descends upon the land, altering reality and introducing survival challenges. Your foes become even fiercer, leaving no place for mistakes or hesitation. Kill or be killed.

Confront morally ambiguous choices that will test your character and shape Avalon’s future. Follow the dark legacy of King Arthur Pendragon while engaging with over 250 NPCs and tackling 200+ side quests.