DragonSword : Awakening

DragonSword : Awakening — Keymailer Campaign Information

■ About the Game

• DragonSword : Awakening is an anime-style open-world tag-action RPG built on Unreal Engine 5. Freely combine 19 distinctive heroes in combat and explore a vast open world. As a non-gacha, buy-to-play title, a single purchase unlocks all content.

■ Genre / Key Tags

• Anime · Open-World · Tag-Action · RPG · Co-op · Buy-to-Play (Non-Gacha)

■ Release Information

• Release Date: July 23, 2026, 7:00 AM (KST) / July 22, 3:00 PM (PDT)
• Platform: Steam (PC) exclusive / Steam App ID: 4570720

■ Embargo Guidelines

• Lift Time: July 22, 2026, 7:00 AM (KST) / July 21, 3:00 PM (PDT)
• Before lift: Release announcements and brief impressions based on the full game are permitted (scores/ratings are to be published in line with the embargo lift).
• After lift: Full reviews and streaming are permitted (after 7:00 AM KST on July 22, 2026).

■ Pricing & Editions

• Standard Edition — $29.99 USD : Base game
• Deluxe Edition — $44.99 USD : Base game + OST + Digital Artbook + Familiar "Brave Baby Dragon"

■ Key Provided

• This campaign provides a Standard Edition key.

■ Playtime

• Main Story: approx. 10–15 hours
• Including open-world content and side stories: approx. 30–40 hours (estimated)

■ Supported Languages

• Voice: Korean
• Subtitles / UI: English, Korean, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Thai, Spanish, German, Russian, French, Portuguese (Brazil)

■ Game Features (Strengths Praised in the Demo)

1. An Innovative Business Model (No Gacha)
   Originally conceived as a mobile collectible (gacha) game, the project pivoted to a packaged title—adopting a one-time-purchase format with no monetization pressure, no stamina/energy limits, and no server dependency, which earned strong praise from players. All heroes are playable and can be recruited through the in-game story or in-game currency.
2. High-Quality Cartoon Graphics & Visuals
   Powered by Unreal Engine 5, the game delivers a warm, vibrant open world and appealing, polished subculture-style character models for a visually satisfying experience.
3. A Well-Crafted Tag-Action & Combo System
   Switch (swap) between multiple characters in real time during combat. Accumulate each character's "status ailment" effects on enemies, then chain powerful "Signal Skills" at the right moment—delivering excellent combat feel and party-composition depth.
4. Single-Player & Multiplayer (Co-op) Support
   Enjoy single-player offline without an internet connection, plus the convenience of online co-op multiplayer to explore the open world together with friends.

■ Links

• Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/4570720/
• Press Kit: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1vLcXs8a5pMeBmqMXOWdjED4dSm9bEl5r?hl=ko
• Discord: https://discord.gg/CzZ5ddkMVg
• X: https://x.com/DSAwakening
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DragonSwordAwakening

■ Contact

• Kim Donghun / [email protected]

[ 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!