Dragonkin: The Banished Launches Open Beta for Online Co-op Mode Alongside Major Update
Posted: Fri Feb 27, 2026 7:49 pm
DRAGONKIN: THE BANISHED LAUNCHES ITS NEW MAJOR UPDATE
The open beta for the highly anticipated online co-op mode is also available
Lesquin, France, February 25, 2026 – Eko Software and NACON are proud to announce the launch of the third major update for Dragonkin: The Banished. This crucial step in the game's evolution introduces several improvements that have been requested by the community throughout its Early Access period. Players can enjoy it starting today on Steam. Additionally, the studio is offering a chance to preview the new online co-op mode, currently in development, through an open beta.
Join the game's online co-op mode now via the pop-up window in your game session
While awaiting the game's final release, scheduled for PC on March 16 and on consoles on March 19, the new update brings significant improvements based on community feedback:
A new, clearer, and simpler progression system for the City of Montescail.
A complete overhaul of skills and their energy costs, moving away from the Generator/Spender system.
The unique skill system, named the Ancestral Grid, has been revised to optimize its functionality, offering players the ability to create more effective builds.
Furthermore, the open beta for the online co-op mode provides a glimpse of all the new possibilities the game will offer in its 1.0 release:
Players can now go through the main story and endgame content in groups of 2 to 4 players, with shared progression for the entire team.
As the nerve center of this experience, the City of Montescail serves as a dynamic social hub that can host multiple players per city. The city improves through the actions carried out by all players.
Cooperation is at the heart of the gameplay with mutual assistance mechanics, such as the ability to revive a teammate, instantly teleport to their side, or trade items between players.
About Dragonkin: The Banished
In Dragonkin: The Banished, players embody one of four available dragon hunters with the objective of freeing humanity from the invading draconic forces. To meet this challenge, the game offers deep theorycrafting through various character enhancement mechanics, giving enthusiasts endless build possibilities. Players develop their hero's abilities through a unique skill system called the Ancestral Grid by associating fragments obtained during their adventure. They also benefit from the City of Montescail, a true hub that allows them to implement their strategy thanks to numerous services. Accompanied by their faithful dragonets, they discover an intriguing story as well as an endgame rich in activities and especially epic battles.
Dragonkin: The Banished is already available in Early Access on Steam and will launch on PC March 16 and on PlayStation®5 and Xbox Series X|S on the March 19, 2026.
Explore all NACON games and accessories: nacongaming.com
About NACON:
NACON is a company of the BIGBEN Group founded in 2019 to optimize its know-how through strong synergies in the video game market. By bringing together its 16 development studios, the publishing of AA video games, the design and distribution of premium gaming devices, NACON focuses 40 years of expertise at the service of players. This new unified business unit strengthens NACON's position in the market and enables it to innovate by creating new unique competitive advantages. https://corporate.nacongaming.com
About Eko Software:
Founded in 1999, Eko Software develops video games for consoles and PC. The company creates its own intellectual property and currently distributes its games throughout the world. Eko Software also develops high-quality video games based on franchises that clients license to the studio. Eko Software has joined the NACON family and currently develops games, technologies and proprietary tools for consoles (Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PS4™, PS5™) and PC. 2022 EKO Software. All rights reserved. http://www.ekosystem.com
The open beta for the highly anticipated online co-op mode is also available
Lesquin, France, February 25, 2026 – Eko Software and NACON are proud to announce the launch of the third major update for Dragonkin: The Banished. This crucial step in the game's evolution introduces several improvements that have been requested by the community throughout its Early Access period. Players can enjoy it starting today on Steam. Additionally, the studio is offering a chance to preview the new online co-op mode, currently in development, through an open beta.
Join the game's online co-op mode now via the pop-up window in your game session
While awaiting the game's final release, scheduled for PC on March 16 and on consoles on March 19, the new update brings significant improvements based on community feedback:
A new, clearer, and simpler progression system for the City of Montescail.
A complete overhaul of skills and their energy costs, moving away from the Generator/Spender system.
The unique skill system, named the Ancestral Grid, has been revised to optimize its functionality, offering players the ability to create more effective builds.
Furthermore, the open beta for the online co-op mode provides a glimpse of all the new possibilities the game will offer in its 1.0 release:
Players can now go through the main story and endgame content in groups of 2 to 4 players, with shared progression for the entire team.
As the nerve center of this experience, the City of Montescail serves as a dynamic social hub that can host multiple players per city. The city improves through the actions carried out by all players.
Cooperation is at the heart of the gameplay with mutual assistance mechanics, such as the ability to revive a teammate, instantly teleport to their side, or trade items between players.
About Dragonkin: The Banished
In Dragonkin: The Banished, players embody one of four available dragon hunters with the objective of freeing humanity from the invading draconic forces. To meet this challenge, the game offers deep theorycrafting through various character enhancement mechanics, giving enthusiasts endless build possibilities. Players develop their hero's abilities through a unique skill system called the Ancestral Grid by associating fragments obtained during their adventure. They also benefit from the City of Montescail, a true hub that allows them to implement their strategy thanks to numerous services. Accompanied by their faithful dragonets, they discover an intriguing story as well as an endgame rich in activities and especially epic battles.
Dragonkin: The Banished is already available in Early Access on Steam and will launch on PC March 16 and on PlayStation®5 and Xbox Series X|S on the March 19, 2026.
Explore all NACON games and accessories: nacongaming.com
About NACON:
NACON is a company of the BIGBEN Group founded in 2019 to optimize its know-how through strong synergies in the video game market. By bringing together its 16 development studios, the publishing of AA video games, the design and distribution of premium gaming devices, NACON focuses 40 years of expertise at the service of players. This new unified business unit strengthens NACON's position in the market and enables it to innovate by creating new unique competitive advantages. https://corporate.nacongaming.com
About Eko Software:
Founded in 1999, Eko Software develops video games for consoles and PC. The company creates its own intellectual property and currently distributes its games throughout the world. Eko Software also develops high-quality video games based on franchises that clients license to the studio. Eko Software has joined the NACON family and currently develops games, technologies and proprietary tools for consoles (Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PS4™, PS5™) and PC. 2022 EKO Software. All rights reserved. http://www.ekosystem.com