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Dragon Sword Awakening Steam launch

Entities: Steam · Unreal Engine 5 · Dragon Sword: Awakening · DragonSword: Awakening · HOUND13 Inc.

Overview

South Korean studio HOUND13 released the open‑world action RPG Dragon Sword: Awakening on Steam on 23 July 2026. The launch drew over 23,000 concurrent players and earned a “very positive” rating from more than 3,700 reviewers, who highlighted its exploration, combat system and buy‑to‑play model. A mod community quickly formed on Nexus Mods, offering early quality‑of‑life tweaks.

Within the following week, Steam’s sales rankings showed Dragon Sword: Awakening entering the global top‑10, confirming sustained player interest and strong sales performance alongside other major titles.

Timeline

  1. about 9 hours ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Steam sales spotlight: Dragon Sword: Awakening hits top‑10, major titles see deep discounts

    Steam’s latest rankings place Dragon Sword: Awakening in the top‑10, with Halo and Grim Dawn also high, while a weekly sale slashes prices on Borderlands 3, APE OUT and other titles.

  2. 8 days ago

    [CULTURE] 4 sources
    HOUND13 Launches DragonSword: Awakening on Steam to Strong Player Numbers

    DragonSword: Awakening debuted on Steam July 23, 2026, hitting 23k concurrent players and 90% positive reviews; a fast‑growing mod scene follows.

Sources

actualitesjeuxvideo.fr · automaton-media.com · fitgirl-repacks.site · news.denfaminicogamer.jp · s.gamespark.jp · wdlc.jp