Dragon is Dead: Everything We Know

Video game developers have all the good things for the gaming fandom in 2024. And Team Suneat is gearing up for a new hack-and-slash title. With the trailer already out, action platformer games fans only have to wait a few months to test the game in an early access launch. 

The game Dragon is Dead lets you enjoy an abundance of customizations in dragon battles. The game is endowed with amazing character skill trees and legendary weapons. However, you need to have the nerves to become the dragon slayer and take on Guernian and his army of demons. For now, here is everything we know about Dragon is Dead.  

What is Dragon is Dead?

Dragon is Dead is a new hack-and-slash roguelike role-playing game by Blade Assault video game developers, Team Suneat. PM Studios will release the side-scrolling action platformer, providing the roguelite action RPG fandom with a fantastic title that combines Castlevania, Dead Cells, and Diablo gameplay. However, you should note that the game simply picks up a few elements from these titles, and is in no way a sequel to any of them. In fact, the developers of these titles are different.

Upon the game’s release, fans will be embroiled in an epic showdown. Players will battle demons, monsters, and giant bosses created by the main antagonist, Guernian, and save the survivors. Interested fans can already wishlist the title on Steam.

Story

Dragon is Dead’s story is about a world of dragons with a dark dragon leader who is corrupting the land after joining the evil side of the gods. All the dragons that attempted to challenge the gods have fallen, leaving Guernian as the lone survivor. Consequently, Guernian turns to the dark side and becomes the leader of the dark dragons, who are now contaminating the land with their rift.

Playing the main protagonist, who is now mad and filled with range for Guernian, you will be tasked with becoming the dragon slayer and ending Gernian’s evil ways. Battle down the scary monsters that Guernian has created and slay Guernian to free the survivors from their anguish. 

Gameplay

Get ready to test your reflexes, creativity, and strategy with Dragon is Dead’s gameplay. The game features intense battles as you take on Guernian and his giant foes, monsters, and demons in a thrilling, fast-paced, customizable combat system. Players who master opponents' patterns can exploit their weaknesses and defeat them with ease. You can choose a character from a variety of options, but each character comes with a unique playstyle and combat abilities.

Each character will have a skill tree that you progress through, along with equipment and dragon tongue-runes. The runes amplify your skills and equipment powers and unlock more possibilities. Some unique characters have different skill builds. 

And if you feel the available armor isn’t serving you right, craft your own using the runes collected from the fallen enemies. You can also equip your character with artifacts that unleash different synergies based on the combinations you gather. The game will follow a permadeath system, but should you die, you will still retain the power of the equipment crafted or unlocked.

In every round of gameplay, you will encounter different events, foes, and levels, giving you a fresh and unpredictable run. The game’s system will always keep you on your toes as you anticipate the next turn. Players will also stumble upon hidden areas, secrets, and phenomenal Easter Eggs, bearing rewards for players’ curiosity and adventure. Just don’t be afraid to die in your quest to save your kind. Arm yourself with powerful equipment, perfect your skills, and master the patterns of the demons of Guernian to defeat them. 

Development

Dragon is Dead is still under development by the indie game development team, Team Suneat, a subsidiary of the game’s publisher, PM Studios. The talented and passionate team of four veterans looks to piece together a rewarding entry for both hardcore and casual gamers. It has amazing pixel art graphics, an immersive and catchy soundtrack, and humorous in-game dialogue. 

The team believes in releasing the game to the public as soon as possible and is working to provide early access later in 2024. Early access will provide the basis for a great game when Dragon is Dead goes live by providing the dev team with players’ feedback. Fans who want to stay up-to-date with the game’s development can check out the roadmap of planned updates. 

Trailer

As fans await Dragon is Dead’s early access version, Team Suneat has released a trailer that gives a sneak peek into what Dragon is Dead’s gameplay will feel like. From the 1:24 trailer, fans can catch the amazing cinematics and immersive soundtrack as the characters hack and slash it out with the monsters and dragons. You can find the announcement trailer on the game’s Steam page to catch every detail. 

Release Date & Platforms

For now, the full release details are still scanty. However, Team Suneat has already revealed the date for the early access version, which will be coming on Steam on June 7, 2024. Dragon is Dead will have eight chapters, two playable characters, and over 180 artifacts on the early access launch.

Additionally, players will enjoy unforgettable moments fighting off the monsters with hundreds of pieces of equipment. Thirty pieces of equipment are legendary pieces, and there are more than 25 synergies. Players will be battling many foes and bosses, including an early-access final boss. The game is set to remain in early access over the course of one year.

In the wrap-up of everything we know about Dragon is Dead, the game will feature multiple chapters. It will also contain powerful characters, playable heroes, and equipment in the full release. However, more content in this final version means the game title will come at a higher price. However, price changes will not affect players who purchase the game during early access.

So, what’s your take on Team Suneat’s new game, Dragon is Dead? Will you be testing the game in early access on June 7th? Let us know your thoughts here on our socials or down in the comment section.