DragonSword : Awakening News & Patch Notes

Hello, this is the DragonSword : Awakening team. We are currently aware of an issue where a crash occurs due to a D3D12 error on certain GPU and driver configurations. Until this issue is resolved, please use the workaround below.

■ Workaround

If you are unable to launch the game due to a D3D12 error, please follow the steps below.

In your Steam Library, right-click DragonSword : Awakening

Select Properties

In the Launch Options field, enter -dx11

Launch the game

🔧 Fix Schedule

The official fix schedule will be announced separately at a later date. We apologize for the inconvenience. We are working to deploy an official fix as soon as possible. Thank you. — The DragonSword : Awakening Team

■ Workaround

If you are unable to launch the game due to a D3D12 error, please follow the steps below.

In your Steam Library, right-click DragonSword : Awakening

Select Properties

In the Launch Options field, enter -dx11

Launch the game

🔧 Fix Schedule

Hello, this is the DragonSword : Awakening team. We've compiled answers to the questions most frequently asked by our players.

■ Price & Purchase

Q. How much does the game cost? The base price is $29.99 USD. Regional pricing follows Steam's purchasing power parity conversion. You can check the exact regional price on the store page. 🔗 https://store.steampowered.com/app/4570720/ Q. Is this a gacha game? There is no gacha. This is a Buy-to-Play (B2P) game — purchasing the game allows you to obtain all 19 playable characters (at launch) through story progression.

■ Platforms

Q. Is the game only available on Steam? Will it be on consoles (Nintendo, PlayStation)? Currently, the game is only available on Steam. Console platform service is in preparation. Platforms and release timing have not yet been finalized, and we will announce details as soon as they are confirmed. Q. Is there a mobile version? There is no mobile version. The game is currently available only on PC via Steam, with console platform service in preparation.

■ How to Obtain DLC Items

Q. How do I obtain a familiar purchased as DLC? Navigate to Main Menu → Codex → Familiar → (Purchased Familiar) to obtain the item. Q. How do I obtain a costume purchased as DLC? Navigate to Main Menu → Heroes → (Character of Purchased Costume) → Costume to obtain the item.

■ Gameplay

Q. In the tutorial, I can't get past the section where a tree is blocking the path. Stand in front of the tree, press the Interact button (Keyboard: F / Xbox Controller: Y), then move your character forward (Keyboard: W / Xbox Controller: Left Stick forward) to push the tree away.

■ Relation to Previous Versions

Q. Is this Dragon Nest 2? DragonSword : Awakening is a separate game from Dragon Nest. While some of our development team members previously worked on Dragon Nest, DragonSword : Awakening is an entirely different IP and a completely separate game. Q. Is this different from the previous versions (Webzen service, mobile)? Yes, this is a different game from the previous service versions. Key changes include:

Changed from a free-to-play model to a Buy-to-Play (B2P) model
Gacha system removed — all characters obtainable through gameplay
Improved from mobile / keyboard-and-mouse focused controls to full controller support
Online functionality removed — converted to a single-player, package-style game
Some character designs updated, with numerous refinements to detail and overall polish

Q. Does this game link with the previous service versions? No, there is no data linkage with the previous service versions.

■ Future Plans

Q. Will Steam Workshop be supported? Steam Workshop support is currently under review. We will share details on the scope and timing once decisions are finalized. Q. Will the Sky Island (Floating Island) be a free update? If paid, how much will it cost? Nothing has been finalized yet. We will announce details separately as they are confirmed. Q. I'd like to chat with other players in the town. This feature is currently under planning and development review. If you have any additional questions, please reach out via the community or our official Discord. 🔗 https://discord.gg/CzZ5ddkMVg Thank you. — The DragonSword : Awakening Team

Hello, this is the DragonSword : Awakening team. Due to a recent increase in inquiries related to mod tools and save file modification, we would like to share our team's support policy.

■ Current Support Scope

We do not currently provide official support for mods or save file editing tools. Use of such tools may result in the following issues:

Corruption or loss of game progress data
Unexpected crashes or unrecoverable progression states
Failure to apply regular updates and patches

■ Regarding Inquiries

For issues determined to be caused by mods or save file modification, please understand that our team is unable to provide individual investigation or recovery support. Our top priority is to provide a stable gameplay environment, and we would like to focus our resources on issues that fall within the official support scope.

■ Save File Backup Recommendation

To prepare for any unexpected situations, we recommend periodically backing up your save files from the path below.

DS\\Saved\\SaveGames\\\\

Thank you. — The DragonSword : Awakening Team

Hello, this is the DragonSword : Awakening team. The Abyssal Direwolf familiar is being distributed for free for a limited time! Add it to your library within the free distribution period and it will be permanently registered to your account, available to use at any time.

■ Free Distribution Period

Until August 31, 2026 (Mon) 07:00 KST
(August 30, 2026 (Sun) 15:00 PT)

■ How to Claim

Visit the store page below
Click the button
Use the familiar in-game

■ Included Item

DragonSword : Awakening - Familiar : Abyssal Direwolf
Price: $7.99 USD / €7.99 EUR → FREE ($0.00 / €0.00)

🔗 Store Page: https://store.steampowered.com/app/4742660/ ※ Once the free distribution period ends, the item will transition to regular paid sale. We appreciate your interest and participation. Thank you. — The DragonSword : Awakening Team

Hello, this is the DragonSword : Awakening team. Update 1.0.3 has been applied. Details of the update are as follows.

■ Content

Fixed an issue where World Bosses and Sudden Missions were not being reset

■ Quests

Fixed an issue in the Intermediate Promotion Quest where the prison door would not open

Thank you. — The DragonSword : Awakening Team

Hello, this is the DragonSword : Awakening team. Update 1.0.2 has been applied. Details of the update are as follows.

■ Graphics Options

Fixed an issue where the screen resolution became excessively small after verifying integrity of game files
Fixed a crash that occurred when enabling the Frame Generation option
Fixed an issue where changes to the FPS Limit setting were not saved

■ Quests

Fixed an issue where alternate characters could not be used in Adventure Quest 29
Fixed an issue where Scenario Mode would not be lifted upon death in Adventure Quest 29
Fixed a bug that prevented progression of the Veteran Promotion Quest
Fixed an issue in Novice Mercenary Dain where the bag could not be interacted with after re-accepting the quest following a failure
Fixed an issue where the game would shut down due to abnormal play during Ornette's Bond Quest

■ Miscellaneous

Fixed several other crash issues

Thank you. — The DragonSword : Awakening Team

Hello, this is the DragonSword : Awakening team. We are currently aware of an issue where the game crashes on startup after certain graphics options have been changed. Until this issue is resolved, please use the workaround below.

■ Workaround

If you are unable to launch the game due to a startup crash, please follow the steps below.

Close the game

In your Steam Library, right-click DragonSword : Awakening

Select Properties → Installed Files → Browse

Navigate to DS → Saved → Config → Windows

Delete the GameUserSettings.ini file

Restart the game

We apologize for the inconvenience. We are working to deploy an official fix as soon as possible. Thank you. — The DragonSword : Awakening Team

Hello, this is the DragonSword : Awakening team. Update 1.0.1 has been applied. Details of the update are as follows.

■ Bug Fixes

Fixed an issue where unpurchased DLC could be equipped in-game.

Thank you. — The DragonSword : Awakening Team

Hello, this is the DragonSword : Awakening team. We are writing to inform you of an issue we have identified in-game.

■ The Issue

DLC that has not been purchased is currently being displayed as if it were owned, and equipping it triggers an abnormal pop-up that shuts down the game. Specifically:

DLC items such as costumes and familiars are being shown as equippable in-game, even when they have not been purchased.
Attempting to equip such a costume or mount such a familiar causes an abnormal pop-up to appear, and the game closes.

⚠️ How to Avoid This Issue Until the Fix Is Live

Until the fixed build is deployed, please do not equip or mount any DLC (costumes / familiars) that you have not purchased. As long as you do not equip or mount them, you can continue playing normally.

🔧 Fix Schedule

The cause of this issue has already been identified and a fix is in progress. The fixed build is scheduled to be deployed later today. We will post a separate notice once the deployment is complete. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience. We will provide further updates as soon as the situation is resolved. Thank you. — The DragonSword : Awakening Team

Hello, this is the DragonSword : Awakening team. We are aware of an issue where some DLC items are not displaying properly on the store and cannot currently be purchased. This issue is pending fix, and we will provide a separate notice once it has been resolved.

■ Affected DLC

Costume: Black-Dyed Vestment
Familiar: Exploration Squad Griffon

We apologize for the inconvenience. We are working to resolve this as quickly as possible. Thank you. — The DragonSword : Awakening Team

Hello, this is the DragonSword : Awakening team. ※ This notice applies to players who played the pre-launch build of DragonSword : Awakening. ※ Players starting the game for the first time from today's official launch are NOT affected. With today's patch, some progression data from the pre-launch build will be reset. We ask for your understanding regarding the inconvenience of having to rediscover or progress through the affected content again. The details of the changes are as follows.

■ Cooking Recipes

Some discovered cooking recipes will be reset and will need to be discovered again.
Recipes discovered after this patch will be saved normally.

■ Mini-Games

Some mini-game records will be reset, and you will be able to play them again. However, rewards already claimed cannot be received again.
Mini-game progress after this patch will be saved normally.

■ Titles / Achievements

All titles will be reset except for those obtained through Mercenary Corps promotions.
However, achievement progression values (progress) will be preserved, so you can obtain the corresponding titles again by claiming the achievement rewards.
Accumulated Fame stage rewards will also be reset and can be claimed again.
Achievement rewards and titles obtained after this patch will be saved normally.

■ Karma Codex

Some Karma Codex entries will be reset, and the corresponding Karma will need to be collected again to be recorded in the codex.
Karma obtained after this patch will be saved normally.

■ Sudden Missions

Discovery information for Sudden Missions in the Merc Guide will be reset, and locations will need to be rediscovered to be saved again.
Sudden Mission discovery and progress records after this patch will be saved normally.

Once again, we apologize for the inconvenience. We will continue to work toward providing a better play experience. Thank you. — The DragonSword : Awakening Team

Hello. This is Park Jungsic (Ropie), Director of and CEO of Hound13. First and foremost, I sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused by our failure to keep the launch time we had promised. We prepared the schedule and carried out our reviews with every effort to meet the promised time, but an unexpected delay occurred. Once again, I offer my sincere apologies.

There were so many twists and turns along the way — but in the end, I am truly, deeply glad to be able to bring to you. Above all — without your interest and encouragement, we would never have dared to make the decision to rebuild DragonSword, once an online game, into a Steam package title. On the eve of launch, you sent us 450,000 wishlists — a level of love beyond what we deserved. Please allow me to take this moment to thank, from the bottom of my heart, every Hero who has walked this long road with us.

is available now on Steam. 👉 https://store.steampowered.com/app/4570720 See you on the Orbis Continent. Thank you. — Park Jungsic (Ropie) CEO / Director, Hound13

🎮 Steam — https://store.steampowered.com/app/4570720 💬 Discord — https://discord.gg/CzZ5ddkMVg 🐦 X — https://x.com/DSAwakening 📺 YouTube — @DragonSwordAwakening

Hello. This is Producer JYJ from Hound13. To everyone who has taken an interest in and waited so patiently — from the bottom of our hearts, thank you. was originally planned to launch at July 23, 07:00 (KST) / July 22, 15:00 (PT). However, the app review currently in progress on Steam has not yet been completed, and we are unable to release the game at the scheduled time. In our eagerness to bring the game to you as soon as possible, we did not sufficiently account for Steam's review timeline — and as a result, we have failed to keep our promise to you. We know that no words can be enough. To everyone who has waited so long, we sincerely apologize for not being able to release the game on the promised schedule. We have completed our response to all items requested by Steam, and are currently awaiting the final review result. We will do everything in our power to release the game as soon as the review is complete. We will inform you again as soon as the new launch schedule is confirmed. Once again, we deeply apologize to everyone who has been waiting. We will give our best right up to the final moment to deliver an experience worthy of the time you have given us. Thank you. 🎮 Steam — https://store.steampowered.com/app/4570720 💬 Discord — https://discord.gg/CzZ5ddkMVg 🐦 X — https://x.com/DSAwakening 📺 YouTube — @DragonSwordAwakening — Hound13

Hello, Heroes. This is Hound13. Before revealing today's celebration art, we have a heartfelt piece of news to share with you. has crossed 400,000 wishlists. So much love, so suddenly — we couldn't prepare a special greeting in time to meet it. All we can say is: from the bottom of our hearts, thank you.

D-1 to launch. Today's celebration art has arrived. Tomorrow, officially launches.

— Daughter of JYJ (Producer)

🗓 DragonSword : Awakening — July 23, 2026 · 07:00 KST / July 22 · 15:00 PT 🎮 Steam — https://store.steampowered.com/app/4570720 💬 Discord — https://discord.gg/CzZ5ddkMVg 🐦 X — https://x.com/DSAwakening 📺 YouTube — @DragonSwordAwakening — Hound13

"D-2 to launch. Today's celebratory artwork has arrived.

— 짬구 Character Modeler

— 마늘 Daughter of Ropie (CEO / Director)

D-3 to launch. Today's celebratory artwork has arrived.

— Kris Character Concept Artist

— PPP Character Concept Artist

D-4 to launch. Today's celebratory artwork has arrived.

DragonSword : Awakening will move you!

— Hooon Product Manager

— 짬구 Character Modeler

D-5 to launch. Today's celebratory artwork has arrived.

— SK QA

— PPP Character Concept Artist

D-6 to launch. Today's celebratory artwork has arrived.

May our hearts reach you.

— Lee Heejun System Designer

Lute : Wait! Just give me 6 days.

Goblin : Kill the Elf. — 짬구 Character Modeler

D-7 to launch. Starting today, we're sharing one piece of celebratory artwork from our dev team each day.

— PPP Character Concept Artist

Hello, Heroes. This is Hound13. Ahead of the official launch, we are holding the Final Preview Stream for DragonSword : Awakening. In this stream, Producer JYJ will personally play and showcase the systems that have been improved and updated since the demo. There will also be a Q&A segment at the end of the stream, where questions collected from chat during the broadcast will be answered together.

📅 Stream Schedule

July 16, 2026 (Thu) 11:00 (KST) / July 15 (Wed) 19:00 (PT) ⏱ Duration: approximately 60 minutes 🎙 Host: Producer JYJ 🌐 Language: Korean (English chat supported)

📺 Streaming Platforms

🎥 YouTube — https://www.youtube.com/@DragonSwordAwakening
🎮 Steam Broadcast — https://store.steampowered.com/app/4570720

🎬 Stream Content

▸ Post-Demo Changes Showcase Producer JYJ will personally play through the launch build — refined based on the feedback you shared during the demo — and walk you through the changes. ▸ End-of-Stream Q&A Feel free to leave your questions during the broadcast via Steam Broadcast chat or YouTube Live chat. After the showcase, we will gather the submitted questions and answer them together at the end of the stream.

📼 VOD Notice

The live stream will not include subtitles, but an edited version with English and Japanese subtitles will be uploaded to our YouTube channel afterward. Join us for our final stream before launch, Heroes. See you at the stream — July 16, 11:00 KST. Thank you. 🎮 Steam — https://store.steampowered.com/app/4570720 💬 Discord — https://discord.gg/CzZ5ddkMVg 🐦 X — https://x.com/DSAwakening 📺 YouTube — @DragonSwordAwakening — Hound13

Hello, Heroes. This is the DragonSword : Awakening dev team at Hound13. Thanks to the love we never expected, DragonSword : Awakening's wishlist count has passed 300,000 before we knew it. With less than two weeks until launch, our development team is now busy preparing for release. To mark this 300K milestone, we've gathered greetings from members of our team who are hard at work on the ground, striving to deliver the most polished game we can. Not every developer was able to leave a message this time — but please remember that every single one of them holds the same heartfelt gratitude for your interest. So that the meaning of each message can reach you as fully as possible, we've included the original Korean text alongside every translation. Please keep cheering us on until launch.

▸ hohehe

Thank you, truly, for all the love and interest you've shown us. To repay that love, we will do our very best to create a game that stays in your memory for a long time to come. — Original (Korean) — 보내주신 많은 사랑과 관심에 진심으로 감사드립니다. 그 사랑에 보답할 수 있도록, 여러분의 기억에 오래도록 남는 멋진 게임을 만들기 위해 최선을 다하겠습니다.

▸ Gwanguk Han

Thank you so much! For us, these numbers aren't just statistics — they feel like 300,000 hopes and 300,000 cheers. We'll work even harder until launch, and repay those 300,000 hopes with as close to zero excuses as we can possibly manage. Thank you! — Original (Korean) — 정말 감사합니다! 숫자는 저희에게 단순한 통계가 아니라, 30만 번의 기대와 응원으로 느껴집니다. 출시까지 더욱 열심히 개발하여 30만 번의 기대에, 0에 가까운 핑계와 변명으로 보답하겠습니다. 감사합니다!

▸ EomDoyun · Programmer

I look at your messages of support every single day, and they give me strength. Thank you, always. — Original (Korean) — 여러분의 응원들, 매일매일 보며 힘을 얻고 있습니다. 항상 감사합니다.

▸ Dev Team Member 8

I hope the game we've prepared with all our sincerity is one you will enjoy. — Original (Korean) — 성의껏 준비한 게임이 마음에 드셨으면 좋겠습니다.

▸ MJ · Designer

300K — I can hardly believe it. Truly, sincerely, from the bottom of my heart, thank you 🙏 We poured so much love into making this game! I hope you have a wonderful time playing it 😍 See you on Steam on July 23~ 🙌🙌🙌 — Original (Korean) — 30만이라니 믿기지가 않네요. 진짜 정말 진심으로 감사합니다 🙏 애정하는 마음 듬뿍 담아서 만들었습니다! 재밌게 즐겨주셨으면 좋겠습니다 😍 7/23일 스팀에서 만나요~ 🙌🙌🙌

▸ cartoonsong · Head Artist

Over the past few years with this team, we've been through many things. In every one of those moments, we've always given our all. Now — the final move, we leave to you. — Original (Korean) — 이 팀과 함께한 지난 몇 년 동안 많은 일이 있었습니다. 그 모든 순간마다 저희는 늘 최선을 다했습니다. 이제 마지막 한 수는 여러분께 맡기겠습니다.

▸ Lee Wan · Action Programmer

Thank you for showing such great interest in our world. I hope that one day we may sit at a tavern in Orbis and watch over your adventures with a smile. — Original (Korean) — 저희 세계에 많은 관심을 주셔서 감사합니다. 오르비스 주점에 앉아 여러분들의 모험을 웃으며 바라볼 수 있길 기원하겠습니다.

▸ Equinus · Lead System Designer

Thank you, and thank you again. We'll keep working even harder from here. We love you all. — Original (Korean) — 감사하고 또 감사합니다. 앞으로도 더 노력하겠습니다. 여러분 사랑해요.

▸ SK

Thank you for the 300K wishlists. If everyone on our wishlist ended up buying the game, nothing could make us more grateful (happy-daydream mode: fully engaged!) — but just having this much interest already means the world to us. We ask for your continued interest and support in the updates we have planned, and we'll keep working to make a game that's worth buying. Once again, from the bottom of our hearts — thank you. — Original (Korean) — 위시리스트 30만 감사드립니다. 위시리스트의 모든 사람들이 구매해주신다면 그만큼 감사한 일은 없겠지만(행복회로 풀 가동!) 이미 이만큼 관심 가져주신다는 게 정말 감사할 따름입니다. 계획 예정인 업데이트에도 지속적인 관심과 응원 부탁드리며, 구매할 가치가 있는 게임을 만들 수 있도록 노력하겠습니다. 다시 한번 더 진심으로 감사드립니다.

▸ Environment Team Member 1

Thank you so much for the love you've shown us. I was worried we might not get to show you World 2, which we've been working so hard on — but I'm truly happy and excited that this opportunity has come. We'll do our best so that we can share World 2 with you as well, someday. Please keep loving us in the days ahead! — Original (Korean) — 많이 좋아해주셔서 감사합니다. 열심히 만들던 2월드를 보여드리지 못할까 봐 아쉬웠는데, 이렇게 기회가 생겨 기쁘고 기대됩니다. 언젠가 2월드도 꼭 공개할 수 있도록 열심히 하겠습니다. 앞으로도 많이 사랑해주세요!

Ten voices — some brief, some long — each one carrying the heart of a person who has helped build DragonSword : Awakening over these years. Every message of support you leave us becomes the strength we need to take the next step forward. On July 23, we'll be waiting for you on the Orbis Continent. Truly, thank you. 🎮 Steam — https://store.steampowered.com/app/4570720 💬 Discord — https://discord.gg/CzZ5ddkMVg 🐦 X — https://x.com/DSAwakening 📺 YouTube — @DragonSwordAwakening — Hound13 · The DragonSword : Awakening Dev Team

Hello. This is Hound13. We're giving you a small glimpse of a Hero Quest that will be unveiled at launch. Why have the Johnny Mercenaries joined forces with the Organa Order? What did Theresia resolve to protect? If you want to know the full story and its conclusion, you can find the answers in , launching on July 23 at 07:00 (KST) / July 22 at 15:00 (PT). Thank you for your continued interest and support. Thank you. — Hound13

Hello, Heroes. This is Hound13. The demo period for DragonSword : Awakening, which has been with you since June 5, is coming to a close.

📅 Demo End Time

July 7, 2026 (Tue) 02:00 (KST) / July 6, 2026 (Mon) 10:00 AM (PT) ⚠️ Once the demo closes, it will no longer be playable — even for those who have already added it to their library. ⚠️ Demo save data will not carry over to the full release. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you to every Hero who played the demo and shared their valuable feedback with us over the past month. If you have not yet had a chance to try the demo, this is your last opportunity — please make sure to give it a play before it closes. 👉 Steam Demo Page: https://store.steampowered.com/app/4570720 On July 23, we will meet you again with the full release of DragonSword : Awakening — refined and improved thanks to every voice you have shared with us. We will be waiting for you on the Orbis Continent. Thank you. 🎮 Steam — https://store.steampowered.com/app/4570720 💬 Discord — https://discord.gg/CzZ5ddkMVg 🐦 X — https://x.com/DSAwakening 📺 YouTube — @DragonSwordAwakening — Hound13

Hello, this is Hound13. We are unveiling the Hero Trailer for Dana — one of the Heroes you will meet in the full game at launch. Today's introduction features Dana — the youngest of the Red Fox Mercenary Crew and a genius alchemist. Dana wields the power of ice through her magitech gun — the culmination of the arcane engineering she designed herself. Her signature combat style summons Chako, the ice golem she transmuted with her own hands, into battle at her side. Once a researcher of Spirit Alchemy in Silvarantia, Dana lost the colors of the world in an unforeseen accident. Yet ever since, her colorless gaze has come to see things far more sparkling and precious than others do. That unique perspective often makes her seem otherworldly — and has earned her the nickname "little bomb" from those who can never predict what she will do next. Come witness Dana's adventure as she bounces across the Orbis Continent alongside her companion Chako. launches on Steam on July 23, 2026 at 07:00 (KST) / July 22, 15:00 (PT). Thank you for your continued interest and support. Thank you. — Hound13

Hello, this is DragonSword : Awakening. Here are the Demo 0.1.4 update notes.

Fixed an issue where crashes would intermittently occur when returning to the game after navigating to the title screen.

If you encounter any bugs or have suggestions during the demo, please leave them in the DEMO Feedback subforum. Thank you.

Hello, Heroes. This is Hound13. We are honored to share that DragonSword : Awakening has been selected as one of the "Most Played" demos in the Steam Next Fest June 2026 Edition. Coming so soon after our 200K wishlist milestone, this achievement means the world to us. Thank you, Heroes, for the incredible support and enthusiasm you continue to send our way. Our dev team will keep working hard to deliver an even more enjoyable DragonSword : Awakening — one worthy of every cheer you've given us.

🎮 Demo Period Extension

Inspired by this "Most Played" selection, we are extending the demo period so that more Heroes can experience DragonSword : Awakening firsthand. Original Jun 5, 02:00 (KST) / Jun 4, 10:00 AM (PT) ~ Jun 24, 02:00 (KST) / Jun 23, 10:00 AM (PT) Extended Jun 5, 02:00 (KST) / Jun 4, 10:00 AM (PT) ~ Jul 7, 02:00 (KST) / Jul 6, 10:00 AM (PT) We look forward to meeting you again on the Orbis Continent — July 23. Thank you. 🎮 Steam — https://store.steampowered.com/app/4570720 💬 Discord — https://discord.gg/CzZ5ddkMVg 🐦 X — https://x.com/DSAwakening 📺 YouTube — @DragonSwordAwakening — Hound13

Hello, Heroes. This is Park Jungsic, CEO of Hound13. 72 days after our store page launched, DragonSword : Awakening has crossed 200,000 wishlists. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for every show of support you have given us. To everyone who experienced DragonSword : Awakening through Steam Next Fest — thank you. Every piece of feedback you shared during the demo has been carefully noted, and we are using your voices to refine the full release build to an even higher level of completion. This July 23, we will be waiting for you on the Orbis Continent — having taken one more step forward.

— Park Jungsic CEO, Hound13

🐉 Post-Launch Roadmap & Q&A — Stream #4 Recap

Greetings, Mercenaries! A heartfelt thank you to everyone who played our Steam Next Fest demo and shared their feedback. We are reading every comment carefully and actively checking what we can incorporate. To express our gratitude, today we're sharing our post-launch content plans for the second half of the year, along with answers to the questions you sent during the live stream.

📺 Stream #4 VOD

For those who couldn't join us live, the Stream #4 VOD will be uploaded shortly.

You'll be able to review the roadmap and Q&A in video form, so keep an eye on our channel!

⚔️ New Hero Lineup (4 Heroes in H2)

We plan to roll out 4 new heroes over the second half of this year. (These 4 are included in the full version — not paid DLC — and will be developed regardless of sales.) 🔹 Ryza — The First to Arrive A shock-specialized character. She throws her spear, then teleports to its location to continue the assault, delivering fast, stylish combat. The following three heroes will be released sequentially, with the order to be decided through internal discussion. 🔹 Jerome — Knockdown Specialist A small-statured character wielding a massive greatsword. Since the current lineup lacks a dedicated knockdown specialist, he's prioritized right after Ryza. He can unleash various skills upon Super Armor Destruction, and uniquely uses Grab up to three stages. 🔹 Veronica — Bare-Handed Combat + Gun Inspired by the many forum posts wishing for "a character who fights with fists." Stun is her primary attribute — she fires a gun at range and engages in martial arts up close, offering a fresh combat style. 🔹 Logan — Tank Specialist A tank-type character who attacks with a massive shield and protects allies. We plan to develop him into a more versatile character before his debut.

🛠️ H2 System Update Plans

Hero Quests (Story Content) Quests exploring the untold stories of heroes not covered in the main story. We're preparing Othello's quest first, followed by one related to Ryza. Rift System Rifts appear across the world, letting you travel to other dimensions for combat. We'll share more details as the system takes shape. (Contains slight spoilers!) Quality-of-Life Improvements (Top Priority) This is what you requested most.

Combat feel · gamepad support · hit-feedback improvements
Reduced "floaty" jump feel, instant sprint / auto-run
Camera adjustments (free view, view distance, vertical/horizontal sensitivity, lock-on)
UI hide / Photo Mode
Help system

We're working to include these in the launch build wherever possible, and will continue reinforcing them after release. Balance Adjustments In keeping with a premium package title, if any element consumes excessive time or causes inconvenience, we'll prioritize ongoing adjustments to economy and combat balance.

🎁 Editions & DLC

Standard Edition The Standard Edition alone is more than enough to fully enjoy regular gameplay. Deluxe Edition In addition to the Standard content, it includes:

A Digital Artbook of game concept art (approx. 80 pages — regions, monsters, character art)
A Soundtrack collecting the game's music
The Deluxe-exclusive Familiar 「Brave Baby Dragon」

Beyond 「Brave Baby Dragon」, a wide variety of Familiars can be obtained in-game, so feel free to choose based on your taste. Costume DLC (5 Costumes) We've prepared costumes for Ornette, Cerese, Theresia, Dana, and Kalsion.

Each costume comes with a dedicated weapon costume.
Toggle options for accessories such as eyepatches and headpieces are also included.
(Kalien's costume is hidden away in a secret in-game region — go find it after launch!)

Coming in Post-Launch Updates Additional costumes — including two swimsuit costumes for Reina and Astria — are in production and will be provided via post-launch updates. Familiars There are roughly 30 Familiars in-game; about two-thirds are obtainable directly through play. The remaining third will be sold as DLC, but in-game acquisition alone is plenty to enjoy the game.

💬 Live Stream Q&A

For those who couldn't join the stream, we'll also be holding an additional AMA soon — feel free to drop any new questions! Q. Are there plans for a console release? Yes, we plan to prepare console versions after the Steam launch. However, which platform comes first has not yet been decided. Q. How long is the story playtime? It varies by playstyle, but the main story runs roughly 10–15 hours. Adding Hero Quests and regional Bond Quests gives you a substantial amount of story content to enjoy. Q. Will Japanese voice-over be added? We'd love to, but due to cost and time constraints we couldn't include it at launch. If results allow after release, we'd like to prepare it — though we can't make a firm commitment at this point. Q. Are there difficulty options? A separate easy/core mode couldn't make it into this launch due to priorities. Instead, adventure difficulty rises automatically as you rank up, and you can manually lower it to play. Q. Are there microtransactions? Aside from the Costume and Familiar DLC mentioned above, there are no separate in-game microtransactions. Q. What are the prices for the Standard and Deluxe Editions? The Standard Edition is priced at $29.99 (full price). The Deluxe Edition has a base price of $49.99, and we are considering a launch discount for the Deluxe Edition only. Prices in other regions follow exchange rates and Steam's regional purchasing-power weighting, as previously announced. Q. Will costume DLC be added for every character? Nothing is finalized yet, but we have quite a few costumes prepared. After launch, we'll set up a separate costume roadmap and share progress following internal discussion. Q. Are there collaboration plans? There are no collaborations planned at this time. We'd actively consider good opportunities, but since these can't be decided by us alone, they require careful review. Q. Can players talk, trade, or use shops with others in town? Letting small groups explore towns and the world together is under long-term R&D consideration. However, player-to-player trading and shops are not currently planned. Q. Will there be an iaido (quick-draw) character? A katana-wielding character is planned, but as far as we know, a true long-blade iaido playable character isn't currently scheduled. Ropie appears as an NPC who uses iaido, but there are no plans to make them playable yet. (We may provide a corrected answer at the additional AMA after checking internally.) Q. Are merchandise or comic books planned? If the game does well and players grow fond of our characters, we'd certainly like to make merch. But we can't give a firm answer at this point. Q. Does the story conclude in the base game, or is a purchase needed later? In the base game (Part 1), the mercenary crew's coming-of-age story reaches a conclusion. The untold story of Lute and the kingdom will be provided through future updates, though the format is still undecided. Q. How long does it take to develop a new character? A completely new character takes at least about 8 months — concept art, combat concept, action design, polishing, modeling, sound, and voice work. That said, the 4 revealed heroes already have completed graphics work, and will be delivered after polishing tailored to the current version. Q. Why was the intro changed to hint at Lute's awakening? We were concerned the slow early pacing around Lute could cause players to drop off, so we added staging that subtly hints at his later awakening. The opening was actually revised some 20–30 times — enough to fill a book! 😄 Q. What's the difference between free and paid (DLC) Familiars? There is no functional difference. Collecting more Familiars of the same species unlocks and strengthens abilities (e.g., jumping while climbing, reduced stamina cost), independent of whether they're free or paid. The main difference is appearance.

📌 Additional Notes / Corrections

Access — The game runs only through Steam. As long as you're logged into Steam, you can play offline. (Correcting a point that was communicated differently before.)
No Pre-Purchase — As our first release, pre-purchase functionality is restricted, so we're unable to offer it. Sales begin on the July 23 launch date.
Free Abyssal Direwolf — The 「Abyssal Direwolf」 Familiar, originally planned as a pre-purchase reward, can be obtained by everyone at a 100% discount (free) from launch through August 31. (Switching to paid from September.)
Character Acquisition Change — All 19 characters can be obtained through quests. (Either granted directly, or assembled using the 「Nameless Souls」 material.)
Multiplayer for Hunt & Raid coming.

We'll see you again soon at the additional AMA. Thank you for being with us. July 23, 2026 — See you on the continent of Orbis! ⚔️🐉

Hello Heroes. This is Hound13. As revealed in today's Roadmap Livestream, we are officially announcing the launch date for DragonSword : Awakening.

📅 Launch Date

July 23, 2026 (Thu) 07:00 KST — 🌍 Worldwide Simultaneous Release

🛍 Editions

Standard Edition

Includes the full base game of DragonSword : Awakening.

Deluxe Edition

Includes the following:

Base Game (Standard Edition)
Digital Artbook
Original Soundtrack
Limited Familiar 「Brave Baby Dragon」

Additional DLC (Released Post-Launch)

Costume sets and additional familiars will be available as separate DLC. Full lineup and pricing will be announced at launch.

🎁 Launch Celebration — 「Abyssal Direwolf」 Free for All Players

Period: July 23 ~ August 31, 2026 During this launch window, the 「Abyssal Direwolf」 familiar DLC will be available at a 100% discount — completely free. A token of our gratitude to every Hero joining us at launch. ⚠️ After August 31, this DLC will return to its standard price. Be sure to claim it to your library before the event ends.

🔔 Set Your Launch Reminder

Since we are not offering pre-purchase, we recommend adding the game to your Steam Wishlist to receive an automatic launch notification.

🎮 Wishlist + Follow on Steam — automatic launch notification
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🐦 X (Twitter):https://x.com/DSAwakening

Our sincere thanks to every Hero who has supported us this far. See you on the Orbis Continent — July 23, 2026. — The DragonSword : Awakening Team

DragonSword : Awakening news & patch notes

■ Workaround

🔧 Fix Schedule

DragonSword : Awakening news & patch notes

■ Workaround

🔧 Fix Schedule

■ Price & Purchase

■ Platforms

■ How to Obtain DLC Items

■ Gameplay

■ Relation to Previous Versions

■ Future Plans

■ Current Support Scope

■ Regarding Inquiries

■ Save File Backup Recommendation

■ Free Distribution Period

■ How to Claim

■ Included Item

■ Content

■ Quests

■ Graphics Options

■ Quests

■ Miscellaneous

■ Workaround

■ Bug Fixes

■ The Issue

⚠️ How to Avoid This Issue Until the Fix Is Live

🔧 Fix Schedule

■ Affected DLC

■ Cooking Recipes

■ Mini-Games

■ Titles / Achievements

■ Karma Codex

■ Sudden Missions

📅 Stream Schedule

📺 Streaming Platforms

🎬 Stream Content

📼 VOD Notice

▸ hohehe

▸ Gwanguk Han

▸ EomDoyun · Programmer

▸ Dev Team Member 8

▸ MJ · Designer

▸ cartoonsong · Head Artist

▸ Lee Wan · Action Programmer

▸ Equinus · Lead System Designer

▸ SK

▸ Environment Team Member 1

📅 Demo End Time

🎮 Demo Period Extension

🐉 Post-Launch Roadmap & Q&A — Stream #4 Recap

📺 Stream #4 VOD

⚔️ New Hero Lineup (4 Heroes in H2)

🛠️ H2 System Update Plans

🎁 Editions & DLC

💬 Live Stream Q&A

📌 Additional Notes / Corrections

📅 Launch Date

🛍 Editions

Standard Edition

Deluxe Edition

Additional DLC (Released Post-Launch)

🎁 Launch Celebration — 「Abyssal Direwolf」 Free for All Players

🔔 Set Your Launch Reminder

Steam news for DragonSword : Awakening