One of Steam's Biggest New RPGs Is Officially Getting a PS5 Version
The popular open-world RPG DragonSword: Awakening is expanding to consoles following a strong initial performance on Steam.
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The story so far
A PlayStation 5 version of the role-playing game DragonSword: Awakening is officially in development. This announcement follows the title's recent launch on Steam, where it achieved an "Overwhelmingly Positive" rating and surpassed 200,000 units sold. The game has reached these sales milestones shortly after its debut, landing on the Steam charts alongside established titles like Palworld.
Coverage from Gematsu and Push Square confirms the transition to home consoles is underway, with Nintendo platforms also listed as part of the expansion plans. Outlets including ScreenRant have characterized the gameplay as drawing comparisons to titles such as Crimson Desert and The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, noting a 9/10 reception in initial reviews. While Gematsu identifies both PlayStation and Nintendo platforms as development targets, the specific release window for these versions has not been established.
Official details regarding technical adjustments for the console ports or potential cross-platform features are not yet specified in the current reporting.
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Coverage (5)
- Dragon Sword Hits 'Overwhelmingly Positive' Steam Rating, Surpasses 200k Units Sold Inven Global · 13h ago
- New 9/10 Open-World RPG Is Like Crimson Desert Meets Zelda: Breath Of The Wild ScreenRant · 13h ago
- DragonSword Awakening Debuts on the Steam Charts, Palworld Takes 1st VGChartz · 13h ago
- DragonSword: Awakening sales top 200,000; PlayStation and Nintendo versions underway Gematsu · 13h ago
- One of Steam's Biggest New RPGs Is Officially Getting a PS5 Version Push Square · 13h ago
The obvious questions
What is DragonSword: Awakening?
It is an open-world RPG that recently debuted on Steam, receiving an "Overwhelmingly Positive" rating and selling over 200,000 units.
Will the game be available on consoles?
Yes, development is officially underway for PlayStation 5 and Nintendo hardware.
When will the console versions launch?
The provided coverage does not yet specify a release date or window for the console ports.
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