Love Diablo? Dragonkin: The Banished 1.0 adds Couch Co-Op [New Release]

By Ryan Messina New Game Releases
18 March 2026 no comments

Key Takeaways: The Quick Answer

• Dragonkin: The Banished has officially left Early Access, launching version 1.0 with a complete four-act story and local co-op.

• A limited-time 10% launch discount drops the official storefront price from 24,99€ to 22,49€.

• Players can claim a free “Light of the First Praise” cosmetic DLC via Discord and earn exclusive items through Twitch Drops.

The Full Experience and Couch Co-Op Arrival

After a full year in Early Access, Dragonkin: The Banished is finally complete. Developer Eko Software and publisher Nacon just rolled out the massive 1.0 update across PC and consoles.

Players can now experience the entire storyline. The prologue and first act were just a taste—all four acts are now live, complete with new cinematics and improved narrative pacing.

The biggest structural change is the highly anticipated Couch Co-Op mode. Up to two players can now team up locally on the same screen to hunt down the Banished Lords together.

Blood Scales Edition & Launch Pricing

If you want everything the game has to offer, the newly released Blood Scales Edition bundles the base game with a massive cosmetic haul. It packs 40 pieces of armor, visual effects, and familiars from previous Founder and Lord packs.

To celebrate the 1.0 milestone, Steam is running a launch promotion. The premium retail price of 24,99€ has been temporarily cut to 22,49€—a solid 10% reduction.

Players who already bought the base game during Early Access can use Steam’s “complete the collection” feature. Your final cost will adjust automatically based on any previously owned Founder Packs.

Free DLC and Exclusive Twitch Drops

Nacon is rewarding the community with a completely free cosmetic DLC called “Light of the First Praise“. Grabbing it requires a quick trip to their official Discord server.

Simply type /claim in any channel, grab the key from the bot, and activate it directly on Steam. The developers briefly ran out of codes due to demand, but restocks are rolling out constantly.

You can also score exclusive Twitch Drops from March 16 through March 31. Linking your MyNacon account and watching live streams will net you custom portals, wing trails, and unique death animations.

We've got a @Twitch drops campaign running for Dragonkin: The Banished.

Watch a streamer playing Dragonkin to unlock exclusive cosmetics:
• Death Animation (1h)
• Portal (2h)
• Wing and Wyrmling Tail (3h) pic.twitter.com/1oQ8jcVkwr

— Dragonkin: The Banished (@DragonkinGame) March 16, 2026

A Massive Wave of Fixes and New Talents

The 1.0 patch notes are absolutely massive, bringing eight entirely new talents across the Oracle, Tracker, Knight, and Barbarian classes. Eko Software heavily utilized community feedback to fine-tune the endgame.

Balancing adjustments are everywhere. The primordial dust reroll cost dropped by 60%, and material caps skyrocketed to 99,999. Minor champions like Jaka Lingung and Nidhogg also received fresh sound effects.

Dozens of online desynchronization issues, AI bugs, and crash triggers were squashed. With enhanced performance optimization, the game is now in its most stable and content-rich state to date.

Ryan Messina

A video game enthusiast ever since I first got my hands on a Game Boy. Over the years, I've played many different games across various genres, discovering hidden gems and niche titles along the way. I'm also passionate about technology, always up-to-date with the latest news and insight in the PC and Console market. Ready to share and bring you the latest news !

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