DragonSword : Awakening is now live on PC via Steam. Developed by Hound13 Inc., the anime-style open-world action RPG has officially opened its gates on the Orbis Continent after a journey that saw the project rebuilt from an online game into a Steam package title.
Quick Facts
- Game Title: DragonSword : Awakening
- Developer: Hound13 Inc.
- Platform: PC via Steam
- Release Date: July 23, 2026
- Price: $29.99
- Milestone: Reached 450,000 wishlists prior to launch
From Online Project to Steam Package
In a message accompanying the release, Park Jungsic (Ropie), CEO of Hound13 and director of the project, thanked players for their support and patience. The team made the decision to rebuild DragonSword from its original online game format into a standalone Steam package title following community encouragement. On the eve of its release, the title crossed 450,000 wishlists on Valve's storefront.
Alongside the launch, Director Park issued an apology for an unexpected delay that pushed back the scheduled release time, though reviews and schedules were adjusted to get the game live. Producer JYJ and the development team also shared celebration art leading up to the release.
Exploring the Orbis Continent
Set in an anime-inspired open world, DragonSword : Awakening invites players to explore the Continent of Orbis and embark on a campaign against the threat of a dragon reawakened after 60 years. Combat centers around recruiting unique companions and executing Status Ailment tag-team action mechanics.
Players ready to dive in can purchase the game on Steam for $29.99. Hound13 has also established official community hubs, including a Discord server, an X account (@DSAwakening), and a YouTube channel (@DragonSwordAwakening), for players looking to connect following the launch.