Frequently Asked Questions - Dragonkin: The Banished
Hello Dragon Hunters,
As you know, Dragonkin: The Banished will launch in Early Access on March 6th.
No doubt, you’ve got questions. Well, we’ve got answers! We’ll be updating our FAQ before and throughout Early Access in response to any questions you may have.
Don’t forget, you can submit your questions to our development team directly on our Discord or over in the Steam Discussions.
[h2]Frequently Asked Questions[/h2]
[h3]What type of game is Dragonkin: The Banished ?[/h3]
Dragonkin: The Banished is a Hack’N’Slash ARPG, set in a universe where humanity lives under the fear of Dragons. Trying to now escape the place they were banished to, these creatures corrupt minds with their voices or leave permanent scars on the land with their blood shaping the world of Dragonkin: The Banished.
[h3]Will Dragonkin: The Banished release on other platforms? [/h3]
Yes, after the Early Access has ended, we’ll be releasing Dragonkin: The Banished on other platforms (including console) with all the updates, changes, and additions that will have been made throughout the Early Access.
[h3]Is Dragonkin compatible with Steam Deck? [/h3]
We’re working to ensure that the game works on Steam Deck. We’ll be submitting the Early Access build for review to ensure compatibility. Expect to hear more closer to EA launch on March 6th.
[h3]Why is Dragonkin: The Banished coming out in Early Access?[/h3]
Dragonkin: The Banished will launch on Steam Early Access so that players can experience all the game already has to offer, as we work towards the full release, we’ll be using as much as we can player feedback into our updates to make the game the best it can be at full release.
However, the best part of being in Early Access is that it’s a collaborative process. We know how passionate the Hack’N’Slash community is and we want to use that feedback to finetune and improve the game. Lastly, Early Access allows us to invest more into the development of the game, giving us the room to expand beyond what we have planned in our roadmap.
If you want to read our full thoughts on Early Access, check out our DevBlog on the topic!
[h3]When does Early Access start? [/h3]
Dragonkin: The Banished will enter Early Access on March 6th. We’ll share the exact launch time in different regions closer to EA launch.
[h3]Where can I play Dragonkin in Early Access?[/h3]
During Early Access, Dragonkin will only be playable via Steam.
[h3]How much will Dragonkin: The Banished cost in Early Access?[/h3]
Dragonkin: The Banished will be priced at €24.99€/$24.99$/£20.99 at Early Access launch. We’ll also be running a 20% off campaign at launch, so there will be an extra saving for early adopters.
Any potential price increase at the full release will be determined at a later time.
Note: price may vary depending on your region.
[h3]Will there be Microtransactions in Dragonkin: The Banished? [/h3]
Microtransactions and in-game purchases are not part of Dragonkin’s design. Dragonkin will never be a pay-to-win or pay-to-progress-faster.
During early access, we will be giving cosmetics that will be exclusive to early access owners. After the full release, paying cosmetics and/or DLCs may be added if we think they might be of interest to players as well as free updates.
[h3]How long will Dragonkin: The Banished be in Early Access?[/h3]
We expect Dragonkin: The Banished to remain in Early Access for around one year, with regular updates and new content planned along the way. We’ll be sharing our roadmap shortly, so stay tuned for that!
[h3]What is in Dragonkin: The Banished Early Access?[/h3]
We’ve built a solid foundation for the launch of Early Access, this includes a prologue, the chapter one of the story, the city of Montescail, 3 playable heroes, 4 wyrmlings acting as character specialization and endgame content to keep players busy as they build out their Ancestral Grid and while we’re working on the next update.
We also have a roadmap for things we have planned to bring into the game during Early Access, such as a 4th hero, extra character skills, more end game content, multiplayer and more…
[h3]Is Dragonkin: The Banished playable in multiplayer?[/h3]
Multiplayer is planned, and we’ve been working on it for a while. For the development of Dragonkin, we switched to a new engine. We’ve been working on the multiplayer implementation for a while now, and will continue to do so throughout early access. This feature will be rolled out in one of our future updates.
Check our DevBlog dedicated on multiplayer if you want more information.
[h3]Is Dragonkin: the Banished always-online? [/h3]
Dragonkin: the Banished is not always-online. Dragonkin is designed to be fully playable offline whenever and wherever you want. This will be true even after multiplayer co-op is introduced.
We have planned some shared elements, your city state for example. But for those who prefer to hunt alone, you will be able to enjoy Dragonkin: The Banished completely independent and without the influence of any other players if you wish.
You will, of course, still receive all the updates and improvements we will bring to the game throughout its development.
[h3]Can I stream or make content about Dragonkin? [/h3]
You are free to make content or stream the game. We appreciate the thought and look forward to seeing what the community creates.
[h3]Is MyNacon Necessary? [/h3]
MyNacon is not required to play Dragonkin, if you do not wish to make an account, skip the process when opening the game. If you wish to opt-in later, you can sign up on the MyNacon website.
MyNacon offers you special discounts on all of Nacon’s products and games. You can also stay up-to-date with Dragonkin and your favorite games with the latest news.
[h3]How are you planning on involving the Community in the development process?[/h3]
As you may know, we recently invited players to participate in a closed playtest!
In a similar vein, throughout Early Access, we will sometimes conduct surveys on our Discord server. We’ll also have dedicated channels where players can share their feedback directly. You may have also noticed that we’re regularly monitoring the Steam forums.
We’re eager to take as many opportunities to interact and collect feedback from the community. Ensuring that no matter where you leave your feedback, your voices are heard!
[h2]Thank you for supporting Dragonkin: The Banished![/h2]
Your encouragement really motivates us to go forward as we continue to work on Dragonkin.
As always, we invite you to follow us on social media, join our Discord, and check out our Steam page for the latest news and updates.
As you know, Dragonkin: The Banished will launch in Early Access on March 6th.
No doubt, you’ve got questions. Well, we’ve got answers! We’ll be updating our FAQ before and throughout Early Access in response to any questions you may have.
Don’t forget, you can submit your questions to our development team directly on our Discord or over in the Steam Discussions.
[h2]Frequently Asked Questions[/h2]
[h3]What type of game is Dragonkin: The Banished ?[/h3]
Dragonkin: The Banished is a Hack’N’Slash ARPG, set in a universe where humanity lives under the fear of Dragons. Trying to now escape the place they were banished to, these creatures corrupt minds with their voices or leave permanent scars on the land with their blood shaping the world of Dragonkin: The Banished.
[h3]Will Dragonkin: The Banished release on other platforms? [/h3]
Yes, after the Early Access has ended, we’ll be releasing Dragonkin: The Banished on other platforms (including console) with all the updates, changes, and additions that will have been made throughout the Early Access.
[h3]Is Dragonkin compatible with Steam Deck? [/h3]
We’re working to ensure that the game works on Steam Deck. We’ll be submitting the Early Access build for review to ensure compatibility. Expect to hear more closer to EA launch on March 6th.
[h3]Why is Dragonkin: The Banished coming out in Early Access?[/h3]
Dragonkin: The Banished will launch on Steam Early Access so that players can experience all the game already has to offer, as we work towards the full release, we’ll be using as much as we can player feedback into our updates to make the game the best it can be at full release.
However, the best part of being in Early Access is that it’s a collaborative process. We know how passionate the Hack’N’Slash community is and we want to use that feedback to finetune and improve the game. Lastly, Early Access allows us to invest more into the development of the game, giving us the room to expand beyond what we have planned in our roadmap.
If you want to read our full thoughts on Early Access, check out our DevBlog on the topic!
[h3]When does Early Access start? [/h3]
Dragonkin: The Banished will enter Early Access on March 6th. We’ll share the exact launch time in different regions closer to EA launch.
[h3]Where can I play Dragonkin in Early Access?[/h3]
During Early Access, Dragonkin will only be playable via Steam.
[h3]How much will Dragonkin: The Banished cost in Early Access?[/h3]
Dragonkin: The Banished will be priced at €24.99€/$24.99$/£20.99 at Early Access launch. We’ll also be running a 20% off campaign at launch, so there will be an extra saving for early adopters.
Any potential price increase at the full release will be determined at a later time.
Note: price may vary depending on your region.
[h3]Will there be Microtransactions in Dragonkin: The Banished? [/h3]
Microtransactions and in-game purchases are not part of Dragonkin’s design. Dragonkin will never be a pay-to-win or pay-to-progress-faster.
During early access, we will be giving cosmetics that will be exclusive to early access owners. After the full release, paying cosmetics and/or DLCs may be added if we think they might be of interest to players as well as free updates.
[h3]How long will Dragonkin: The Banished be in Early Access?[/h3]
We expect Dragonkin: The Banished to remain in Early Access for around one year, with regular updates and new content planned along the way. We’ll be sharing our roadmap shortly, so stay tuned for that!
[h3]What is in Dragonkin: The Banished Early Access?[/h3]
We’ve built a solid foundation for the launch of Early Access, this includes a prologue, the chapter one of the story, the city of Montescail, 3 playable heroes, 4 wyrmlings acting as character specialization and endgame content to keep players busy as they build out their Ancestral Grid and while we’re working on the next update.
We also have a roadmap for things we have planned to bring into the game during Early Access, such as a 4th hero, extra character skills, more end game content, multiplayer and more…
[h3]Is Dragonkin: The Banished playable in multiplayer?[/h3]
Multiplayer is planned, and we’ve been working on it for a while. For the development of Dragonkin, we switched to a new engine. We’ve been working on the multiplayer implementation for a while now, and will continue to do so throughout early access. This feature will be rolled out in one of our future updates.
Check our DevBlog dedicated on multiplayer if you want more information.
[h3]Is Dragonkin: the Banished always-online? [/h3]
Dragonkin: the Banished is not always-online. Dragonkin is designed to be fully playable offline whenever and wherever you want. This will be true even after multiplayer co-op is introduced.
We have planned some shared elements, your city state for example. But for those who prefer to hunt alone, you will be able to enjoy Dragonkin: The Banished completely independent and without the influence of any other players if you wish.
You will, of course, still receive all the updates and improvements we will bring to the game throughout its development.
[h3]Can I stream or make content about Dragonkin? [/h3]
You are free to make content or stream the game. We appreciate the thought and look forward to seeing what the community creates.
[h3]Is MyNacon Necessary? [/h3]
MyNacon is not required to play Dragonkin, if you do not wish to make an account, skip the process when opening the game. If you wish to opt-in later, you can sign up on the MyNacon website.
MyNacon offers you special discounts on all of Nacon’s products and games. You can also stay up-to-date with Dragonkin and your favorite games with the latest news.
[h3]How are you planning on involving the Community in the development process?[/h3]
As you may know, we recently invited players to participate in a closed playtest!
In a similar vein, throughout Early Access, we will sometimes conduct surveys on our Discord server. We’ll also have dedicated channels where players can share their feedback directly. You may have also noticed that we’re regularly monitoring the Steam forums.
We’re eager to take as many opportunities to interact and collect feedback from the community. Ensuring that no matter where you leave your feedback, your voices are heard!
[h2]Thank you for supporting Dragonkin: The Banished![/h2]
Your encouragement really motivates us to go forward as we continue to work on Dragonkin.
As always, we invite you to follow us on social media, join our Discord, and check out our Steam page for the latest news and updates.