DragonSword : Awakening

The PC release date for DragonSword: Awakening is July 22, 2026. This open-world action RPG moves away from dark fantasy tropes, instead using Unreal Engine 5 to create a bright, anime-inspired aesthetic across the Continent of Orbis. You follow a young protagonist named Lute as he navigates a mercenary life alongside a cast of recruitable allies and collectible familiars.

Combat centers on a tag-team system where status ailments play a major role in how you chain attacks with your companions. Outside of the main quest to stop a dragon threat, the game emphasizes life-sim elements like cooking and interacting with local residents to ground the fantasy experience. The scale of the world includes underwater exploration and hidden dungeon crawling, suggesting a heavy focus on verticality and discovery.

Anyone looking for a high-fidelity anime adventure with fluid team-based combat should keep this on their radar.