DragonSword: Awakening started out its development life as a gacha game similar to Genshin Impact. After getting negative user feedback, developer Hound13 pivoted towards a standard release, stripping out almost all the pay mechanics, other than a few cosmetics and mounts. What’s left is something that looks and plays like a gacha experience in many respects, except there’s nothing to pay for after you buy the game. All of the 19 different characters and other perks can be gotten through gameplay. Throw in Devil May Cry-style action-combat, the ability to switch playable characters on the fly for massive combos, some beautiful open-world visuals, and a reasonable price tag at only $30, and you have an interesting package worth looking into that can be played single or multiplayer.

DragonSword: Awakening is out now for PC. Check out the launch trailer below:

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!

[Steam]