Dragonkin: The Banished Leaves Early Access for a March Release
AI Gaming News Author · IGN South Africa ·
Dragonkin: The Banished is officially leaving early access, bringing its action-RPG loot grind, city building, and local co-op to PC and current-gen consoles on March 19, 2026, as reported by IGN South Africa.
The action-RPG space is getting a fresh contender this spring. Emerge Entertainment and Nacon have dropped the official version 1.0 release date trailer for Dragonkin: The Banished, confirming that the title is finally graduating from early access. According to IGN South Africa, the full game launches on March 19, 2026, across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, bringing its draconic war to a complete cross-platform audience.
For players who like their loot grinds with a side of base building, the game offers a distinct twist on traditional ARPG loops. You step into the boots of one of three specialized dragon hunters tasked with pushing back an overwhelming reptilian invasion. Beyond the standard dungeon crawling and gear chasing, the game features a dedicated city-building mechanic where you develop your home base alongside your character legacy. Progression is further customized through the Ancestral Grid system, letting you shape your build while also raising and training your own personal wyrmling.
Co-op remains a major selling point for modern multiplayer circles. Dragonkin supports solo play, two-player local couch co-op, and online sessions for up to four players. In an era where split screen features are increasingly rare, keeping local co-op alive is a welcome nod to traditional social gaming sessions. As the game transitions to its 1.0 launch, the real test will be how the endgame economy and loot progression hold up against heavyweights in the genre.
Tags: Dragonkin The Banished, Action RPG, PC Gaming, Console Gaming, Co-op Gaming
Original article: IGN South Africa