- The Harrower's innate skill - 17 September 2026
Hello Hunters!We're back this week with new gameplay information on the Harrower! After a first showcase of some of his skills last week, it's time to talk about his innate ability.An innate ability is a special skill that can be either passive or active, which helps define a bit more the play style of a character. The Knight has the Fuel, the Oracle has the Vision, the Barbarian has the Rage and the Tracker has the Targeting.With the Harrower, we're introducing Instability.Innate skill: InstabilityYou may remember from the previous Devblog that the Harrower himself is not tied to any elemental type - well, that's because his skills only deal Physical damage.You may also remember that he developed a special relation with the Wyrmlings - in fact, they are a full part of his innate skill.Instability allows the Harrower to equip up to 10 Wyrmlings skills, instead of 5 for the other classes…
- The Harrower's skills - Showcase #1 - 10 September 2026
Greetings Hunters,We know you've been waiting for news about the Harrower (we could hardly wait either!) and it's finally time to introduce you to some of his gameplay abilities!For those who missed it, the Harrower is a new playable character that will release this Fall!Like any other class, the Harrower will launch with 17 active skills, 8 passives and 8 talents. Today, we're showcasing 3 active skills.Without further ado, let's dig in!The first thing to point out is that the Harrower himself is not tied to any elemental type. We'll talk in a future devblog about what that means...The Harrower calls for two rotating chains dealing damage per second and slowing enemies down momentarily.This ability is compatible with the Bonus Beams modifier, one of the latest modifier added to the game which in this case adds more chains to strike more often!The Harrower fires dark projectiles across…
- New Ravenous Weapons have been discovered! - 3 September 2026
Greetings Hunters,Introduced in our Crossplay update, Ravenous Weapons are a new type of unique items that bring a new twist to your build creation. And if you thought you got them all, you couldn't be more wrong... Coming with the next major update, the ravenous collection will have new weapons!As crude as it can be, you'll have to dive back in the Purgatory if you want to get your hands on theses newly discovered weapons!But our most vigilant and persevering Hunters have braved the challenge to give you an exclusive look at some on these new additions (they might have lost a finger or two on the way though...).A quick reminder that Ravenous Weapons follow a strict set of rules and only one can be equipped at a time! Now, let's see what's in store...Discovery #1 Hunters note: deprives the other weapon to boost itself. Guess being selfish can have benefits too.Discovery #2 Hunters note:…
- Revealing a new playable character: meet the Harrower! - 13 August 2026
Greetings Dragons Hunters!A few weeks ago, we released our first brand new free update since 1.0, adding crossplay, the Purgatory, uniques items - the Ravenous Weapons and more to the game.You can learn more about it on the link below, or by jumping back in the game if you haven't got the chance yet! Full patch notes: We also dropped a little teaser... introducing: the Harrower!Joining the Dragon Hunters squad, the Harrower will be the next playable character. It will come in a new update scheduled to release later this Fall.Kept hidden in the jail, the Harrower was turned into one of the experiments lead by the Order of the Eternal. Instable for a long time, he was imprisoned along the Wyrmlings which he developed a special relation with...We can't wait to tell you more about the Harrower, but that will be all for now!While this new class will be the main focus of the next update, we d…
- Hotfix Now Live! (Crossplay Update) - 5 August 2026
Hello Hunters!We have just deployed a hotfix addressing some issues thanks to your reports, as well as various other bugs that have made their way into the game.Please report any issues in the #bug-report channel on Discord.Thanks for your patience, and we appreciate your continued support.🐛Bug FixesFixed an issue with Ravenous Weapons that could be lost on a configuration change in the ArsenalFixed a synchronization issue online that could affect servers running for a long timeFixed an issue where some Eternal Gift customization options could affect Draconic GiftFixed an issue with the Ice Elemental pseudopod enemy whose HP regeneration was too high in higher difficulties (30% life over 3s > 6% life + flat over 3s)Fixed an issue that could make players go out of bounds in specific places when playing in local coop on PS5Fixed an issue with 'A fog descends...' curse in the Purgatory no…
- Crossplay Update is OUT - 27 July 2026
1.5.74.56713 versionHello Dragon Hunters, It's been a little while since the launch of Dragonkin: The Banished. After our post-launch patches, we sat down to think about what could be next for our ARPG. The fact that we're able to even write this, is a testament to the support we received during our release into 1.0. We're not the biggest studio, but we have one of the best communities. Thank you so much for your support.There are things we want to add, but there are also things you talked to us about, wishes you had for the game. This first major update is designed to take that into account, with Crossplay, New Unique Weapons, and an new event alongside some Quality of Life updates and other fixes.\🔥 Crossplay has been added to Dragonkin: The Banished allowing for play with users on ConsoleThis is one of the features that we were eager to include and one that was also hotly requested…
- Crossplay Update dropping on July 27th - 24 July 2026
Salutations Hunters! We're happy to announce that the free post-launch major update is coming pretty soon!Crossplay update is dropping on July 27th!Yes, in just 3 days!Here's a reminder of what's on the menu:Dracomondus Purgatory: be up for the challenge in this new event!Voracious Weapons: get your hands on this precious new type of loot!City Transfer: offline to online or vice-versa, it's up to you!Crossplay: group up with any player on any platform!With, of course, plenty of tweaks, QoL and bug fixes based on your feedback.DLC - War Ancestors PackAdditionally, a new paid DLC will be available if you want to support Dragonkin. It's composed of four new cosmetic sets, one for each character.See you on Monday!Thank you for being part of this journey with us and supporting Dragonkin, as well as sharing your invaluable feedback! If you’d like to join your fellow Dragon Hunters, or speak d…
- A new challenge awaits, step into the Dracomundus Purgatory - 16 July 2026
Hello Dragon Hunters,Now you know a bit more on Ravenous Weapons, it's time to talk about how and where to get one.For that, we'll need to venture into Dracomondus once more... Welcome to Purgatory.Settled half-way between the surface and the depths of Dracomondus, the Purgatory is a chaotic, unstable and shifting space where no one should linger, even less dare to stop.It is only meant to be passed through, but now we've set one foot in, there is no turning back.How to get to the Purgatory?The Purgatory's entrance is symbolized by a green ominous portal which opens at key moments of the story. During endgame, a portal may open at the end of a hunt - chances of portal opening will increase each time a hunt is completed.Once opened though, you only have one shot to pass through it - better be prepared!But pass through what exactly? Well, hordes of enemies scattered around serpentine isla…
- Ravenous weapons showcase - 19 June 2026
Hey Dragon Hunters,If you're curious about the Uniques weapons we teased a couple weeks back, then you're in the right place!Without further ado, let's introducing Ravenous Weapons.Coming with the next free update, we'll add a new type of weapon that will help you define your build more accurately, while also giving you new opportunities to experiment with the game.On the surface, Ravenous weapons can come in any rarity, which defines the number and values of its affixes like regular weapons.The usual you would say, but there are several rules that are specific to them.What are Ravenous Weapons?First, they are defined by a name, a visual effect, a list of affixes and a passive effect.Yes, not random this time. Whether you pick a Rare or Mythical one, the affixes come from the same predefined pool.You can only equip one Ravenous item at a time and it can only be a weapon.Ravenous Weapons…
- A look at the Horizon - Answering your Questions - 28 May 2026
Salutations, Dragon Hunters,Last week, we announced that cross-play will be arriving with our next content update. And as you might expect, we’ve been cooking up some exciting features that we think you’re going to love.Today, we’d like to give you a small glimpse at what we’re currently tinkering with behind the scenes. Without further delay, let’s share what we have in store… and take A look at the Horizon!Soooo... 🟡Unique WeaponsOne of the biggest requests from the community has been the addition of unique items, and we’re happy to finally share with you that we’re actively working on these coveted items !That’s right! UNIQUES are coming.But wait... what do we exactly mean by Uniques?Our design philosophy is still to keep encouraging players to experiment and express themselves!Unique items in other ARPGs are usually designed to do something “special” that no other piece of item can…
- Full Cross-Platform Multiplayer Is Coming! - 21 May 2026
Greetings, Dragon Hunters!We know you’ve been waiting for this feature, and we’re excited to finally share that full cross-platform multiplayer is currently in development and will be coming to the game in a future update.This means you’ll be able to meet and play with other players across all platforms! (There will also be an option to disable cross-play if you prefer.)Dragonkin will be cross-play compatible with all game versions!Alongside cross-platform multiplayer...We’re introducing a new invite code systemUntil now, the only way to join an Online City was through Steam invitations.With the new system, players in an Online City will be able to generate a unique invite code and share it through any platform or messaging service they prefer.Anyone with the code will be able to join the City directly, no Steam invite required.Updating role permissions accordinglyAny member of the City…
- Thanks, Hunters! - 7 May 2026
Hello, dragon hunters!We took the opportunity during Nacon Connect 2026 to say a huge thank you. Dragonkin wouldn’t be what it is today without your feedback, your passion, and your support, so thank you for being part of this journey!Watch the full Nacon Connect show again:Watch the Community Accolade Trailer again:
- Introducing City Transfer Between Offline and Online Play - 30 April 2026
Hey there folks,Last week, we shared that Dragonkin: The Banished will continue to receive free updates and DLCs.Our inevitable march towards our next content update continues. We’ll be getting there in a few months, just you wait! In the meantime, let’s reveal what we've in store shall we?Today, we’re focusing on a QoL feature that many of you have asked for.City TransferPlayers will be able to transfer your City between Offline and Online modes.The system works in a similar way to character transfers. As such, you can move your City freely, whenever you want, without restrictions.Who can transfer a City?Only the owner of the City can transfer it.What happens if I’m in an Online City when it gets transferred?As you might expect, if you’re in an Online City and the owner transfers it, you’ll lose access to that City. The City will appear as ‘City closed’ in the Online tab. From there, y…
- We're not done yet! - 23 April 2026
Hey everyone,It’s been a while, hasn’t it?We’re almost exactly one month after the full release of Dragonkin: The Banished (!!!), and while we’ve been a bit quiet lately, we’re excited to share some fantastic news today.This isn’t the end of development. We’re still working on Dragonkin.In today’s DevBlog, we just want to take a moment to talk about where the game is right now, and share a bit more about how we’re approaching what is still a very important and ongoing journey for us.Early Access Learnings & Dragonkin 1.0Before anything else, thank you so much for your support, truly.We wouldn’t have come this far without your feedback, your time, and your care for the game.We’ve learned a lot from this Early AccessFrom how to gather feedback, to how to identify what’s most relevant for us to focus on, and most importantly, how to better understand you, players.As many of you know, launc…
- Post-Launch Stability Patch + New Modifier - 1 April 2026
Hello, dragon hunters!Patch notes will feature a \ emoji whenever the change is based on community feedback!🎮 GameplayNew modifier: Bonus BeamsThe skill generates more beams. Increases skill energy cost by 5 per bonus beam. 3 Power Beams: +1 │7 Power Beams: +2 │15 Power Beams: +3 Compatible skills:Flame Thrower, Shattering Shield, Compressed Air, Ice Breath, Voices of the Dragon, Lightning Beam, Fire Breath, Ice Breath, Frozen Assault, Lightning Breath Tributes wall now unlocks only at the end of Act 2, alongside the Ancestor menuAncestors are now unlocked for all characters on the account if any of their Ancestors have ever gained XPAdded a “Wait for All Players” step to The Hunt for Jailanung before leaving the arena. This prevents one player from skipping the cinematic for everyone while others are still looting the boss.Portals in the Test of Will leading to the new stage can now b…
- Dragonkin: The Banished (Xbox Series X) Review - 26 March 2026
Action RPG fans have been fed extraordinarily well over the past decade. Diablo fans have gotten a remake and a new mainline title, Path of Exile 2 has made waves, and other titles like Grim Dawn have developed a religious following. With such a growing selection, Dragonkin: The Banished is developer Eko Software’s second attempt at the genre, and it is a title that fits neatly into that gameplay niche. Dragonkin: The Banished is a dungeon-crawling power trip that serves deep, dynamic systems and class building to fans and newcomers of the genre alike. Dragonkin: The Banished throws you into the deep end right away as souped-up, final-build versions of each of the classes available on the character-select screen. Unlike other ARPGs, this is a novel way to approach class selection. After having a turn at playing the final form of the four builds, I came away most impressed by the Barbari…
- Hotfix is OUT! - 23 March 2026
Hello dragon hunters,The hotfix for Patch 1.3.66.54113 is now available for you to download.🐛 Bug FixesQuestsFixed an issues where the teleporter to the plains from the city would not appear on the mini-map after completing “Talk to the Grand Tracker Yula”Fixed a blocker that could prevent the progression in "The Battle of Pont-Noir"Fixed a blocker in the “Blood Sorcery” quest where the laser could be stuck at certain angleFixed a blocker in the last act of the story involving Champions, which could either spawn multiple champions or none at allStability & Technical FixesFixed several crashesImproved multiplayer stabilityFixed an issue where multiple monitors of the same model did not appear in the options, preventing switching between them
- We're giving away a free DLC! (cosmetic) - 16 March 2026
Note: We're temporarily out of codes and are currently in the process of restocking them. We'll update everyone on our Discord when these are available. Hey everyone!As you already know, Dragonkin: The Banished is now in 1.0, and we couldn’t have done it without YOU!To celebrate this incredible milestone we're giving everyone a ✨free✨ DLC to claim!Light of the First Praise"What herald can tell a legend without light? The white Dragons understood this well, let them light your way to greatness."How to claim your ✨free✨ DLC?Join our DiscordType /claim in any channelGrab your key from the bot messageGo to Steam > Games > Activate a Product on Steam and enter your codeEquip your new cosmetic in the Cosmetic tab in your inventory Have a great week y'all!
- Dragonkin: The Banished 1.0 is OUT NOW! - 16 March 2026
Hello everyone,It’s the moment we’ve all been waiting for!After one year in Early Access, three major content updates, we’re out now in 1.0! We’re thrilled to welcome you into Dragonkin, whether you're a brand-new player or a veteran ready to discover what the full release has to offer.But before that… Check out our brand new Trailer for (almost) all the info:So, let’s take a look at what to expect from today’s 1.0 release! The Full Game (full story)During Early Access, players could only experience the prologue and the first act of the story, concluding with the defeat of Kaaralang, Banished Lord of the Jungle.With the addition of three more acts, Dragonkin’s story arc is now complete and available to play through in its entirety. So, if the game has been on your wishlist while you waited for it to leave Early Access, now’s the perfect time to embark on your adventure.For our veterans,…
- Get ready for 1.0! - 13 March 2026
Hello Dragon Hunters,We've something very important to share with you, please take a look.A Message to ALL our Players after a year!Early Access has been a wild ride, and we’re less than 1 week away from the 1.0 release of Dragonkin: The Banished.We’ve just come off the back of the multiplayer update, and the response so far has been amazing. But we can’t take all the credit; it was the culmination of our vision from the game, the feedback from you, our community in Early Access, and the hard work of the developers to make it happen.These changes seem to be landing well, especially the rework of the skill system to a spender-only system, the Hunting Board changes and the multiplayer for those who’ve checked it out. Thank you all for supporting Dragonkin to this point.It feels like we’re starting to build some momentum with new players joining and our recent reviews shifting the positive…
