DragonSword has re-emerged as DragonSword: Awakening, complete with a brand-new trailer, and if it wasn’t on your radar before, it should be now. What once looked like a very different project has evolved into a full-fledged action RPG, and the latest footage points to a game aiming for something bigger and far more focused.
At first glance, the game immediately stands out thanks to its presentation and combat. Visually and gameplay-wise, DragonSword: Awakening feels like a mix of Granblue Fantasy: Relink and Genshin Impact, blending flashy combat with a vibrant, anime-inspired world. The characters pop, the effects are over-the-top in the best way, and the action looks fast, responsive.
That’s a big shift from where the project originally started. When it was first revealed as Dragon Sword, the game was planned as a live-service title with gacha elements. That version leaned heavily into ongoing monetization and systems built around repeat engagement. However, following a conflict...
