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Dragonkin: The Banished is Out Now on Consoles and PC

by Sri Kandula•

Following a period of Early Access, Dragonkin: The Banished from Parisian studio Eko Software is out now. In this hack-and-slash action RPG, you play as a Hunter, humanity’s ultimate bulwark against those tainted by the dragon.

One of the big updates that came to Dragonkin in Early Access was co-op play. The online cooperation mode (and offline for 2 players) allows groups of 2 to 4 players to unite to face the main story and the endgame content. This includes mutual aid mechanics, such as the ability to revive teammates and a “Catch-Up” system that allows friends to play together regardless of their levels.

Key Features of Dragonkin: The Banished

  • Four Unique Heroes: Play as the Ranger, the Barbarian, the Oracle, or the Knight, each with their own skills and combat archetypes.
  • Specialization via Dragonkin: Tame a baby dragon of Fire, Ice, Poison, or Lightning that will act as a subclass, offering unique powers.
  • Deep Customization: Create endless synergies with the Ancestral Grid, an innovative puzzle system where you insert skill “Fragments,” which advance your character and their abilities.
  • A Vast World to Explore: Journey through various biomes, from frozen lands to underwater ruins, and face over 70 types of monsters and 10 formidable bosses.
  • Co-op for up to 4 Players: Go through the entire adventure with your friends, develop group strategies, and contribute together to the evolution of your shared city.
  • An Evolving City: The city of Montescail is a social hub that evolves with your progress, unlocking new NPCs, services, and customization options.
  • A Rich Endgame: Extend the challenge with a multitude of activities, create your own challenges, purify dungeons, and test your character’s limits to obtain the best rewards.

I am currently about five hours into the game, so my full review is going to take a bit to finish. So far, though, Dragonkin is a fun action RPG with systems that are deep enough for players who like to get in the weeds but also digestible for those who do not. Dragonkin: The Banished is now available in its definitive version on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam.

Sri Kandula is the author of Nightmare from the Deep and The Lesser Evil. He is also the editor-in-chief at Respawn Station. He has been previously published on The Daily Collegian and is a former host of Pop Culture Corner on PSNtv. His post-apocalyptic short film What Remains is currently playing in festivals.