HOUND13 Launches DragonSword: Awakening on Steam to Strong Player Numbers

South Korean studio HOUND13 released its open‑world action RPG DragonSword: Awakening worldwide on Steam on July 23, 2026. The game, built with Unreal Engine 5 and presented in an anime‑style, offers a single‑purchase model without gacha mechanics and supports solo or online co‑op play.

Steam data shows a solid launch: by July 26 the title reached a peak of over 23,000 concurrent players and amassed more than 3,700 user reviews, with roughly 90 % rating it as "very positive." Reviewers praised the game’s exploration, combat system featuring 19 heroes and tag‑action combos, and its buy‑to‑play model.

Following the launch, a MOD community quickly formed on Nexus Mods. Early mods include stamina removal, camera‑distance unlocks, HUD toggles and quality‑of‑life tweaks, all offered as user‑generated content that players can install at their own risk.