Developer Hound13 Inc. has announced a limited-time giveaway for DragonSword: Awakening. Players can currently claim the Abyssal Direwolf familiar for free on Steam, a digital item that usually carries a price tag of $7.99 USD / €7.99 EUR.
How to Claim the Abyssal Direwolf
To acquire the familiar, players must navigate to the specific store page for the item on Steam and select the “Add to Library” button. Once added, the familiar is permanently tied to your account and remains available for use in-game indefinitely. The promotion is currently live and will continue until August 31, 2026, at 07:00 KST (August 30, 2026, at 15:00 PT).
Player Impact
For those currently playing or interested in the open-world RPG, this distribution provides an immediate, zero-cost addition to their companion roster. Because the item transitions back to its standard paid price once the event concludes, players are encouraged to claim the familiar before the cutoff date to avoid missing out on the current savings.
Quick Facts
- Item: Abyssal Direwolf familiar for DragonSword: Awakening
- Cost: Free (regular price $7.99 USD / €7.99 EUR)
- Deadline: August 31, 2026, 07:00 KST
- Platform: PC (via Steam)
- Requirement: Must be added to the library during the promotion window to retain permanent access.
The studio has confirmed that after the distribution period expires, the Abyssal Direwolf will return to the Steam store as a paid item. This update follows a series of recent patches, including versions 1.0.2 and 1.0.3, as the team continues to support the title following its July 2026 release.