Dragonkin: The Banished – Hunt. Evolve. Conquer. Become the Ultimate Dragonslayer. The realm is on the verge of annihilation, consumed by the corrupting blood of dragons that twists peaceful creatures into horrific monstrosities. Fanged terrors stalk once-prosperous roads, and entire towns lie abandoned, their citizens fled or devoured. In the midst of this cataclysm stands humanity’s last refuge: a hidden city high in the mountains, walled off from the raging chaos below. Here, a desperate coalition of survivors trains a new generation of champions. You are among them—one of the Banished, a legendary warrior-in-the-making condemned to fight and die if it means saving humankind. Dragonkin: The Banished thrusts you into the center of a desperate conflict, tasking you with hunting the greatest threats in existence: the Dragon Lords themselves. As soon as you step beyond the city gates, it becomes clear that nothing is certain in this hostile world. Thick swamplands bubble with noxious fumes, concealing venomous serpents and shambling undead illusions. Ancient islands loom in the distance, dotted with ruins that hint at civilizations lost to draconic wrath. Lush jungles echo with the distant roars of primal beasts, while scorching plains stretch for miles under merciless suns. Across these landscapes, communities hold on by a thread, forging fragile alliances with the Banished in the hopes that one day the dragons’ dark power might be purged for good. Life in these parts revolves around survival, and everyone looks to you—a budding dragonslayer—for salvation. A World on the BrinkEvery region in Dragonkin: The Banished pulses with danger and possibility. Much more than static backdrops, these biomes feature changing weather patterns and a cycle of dynamic events that ensure no two journeys unfold in quite the same way. Torrential rains may flood a valley path, cutting off your approach to a vital outpost, while sudden sandstorms whip the plains into a frenzy, sending local wildlife into violent migrations. Entire species wander in and out of each territory depending on the conditions, leaving behind valuable resources you can gather for crafting. Meanwhile, regional cultures cling stubbornly to life, each with its own customs and defenses against dragonspawn. Alongside villagers, nomads, and traveling merchants, you’ll share stories of the beasts that stalk the night, gaining crucial insights into how best to track and slay them. Of course, forging an efficient war machine against the dragons requires the right champions. Dragonkin: The Banished allows you to choose from a diverse roster of powerful heroes, each with a distinctive approach to combat. The Barbarian channels icy rage to freeze enemies in place, cleaving through hordes of lesser beasts with single-minded fury. The Oracle commands searing electric visions that dance between foes, chain-lightning them into submission. The Knight wields a fiery lance, scorching draconic flesh while spearing targets from a distance. To truly become the ultimate dragonslayer, brute force alone won’t suffice. At the heart of Dragonkin: The Banished lies the groundbreaking Ancestral Grid, a dynamic skill system that grants you unparalleled control over your hero’s growth and abilities. Throughout your adventures, you’ll wrest powerful skills from conquered monsters or unlock them via hidden shrines scattered across the land. Then, you’ll slot those skills into the Ancestral Grid, a mystical nexus that binds your champion’s combat prowess to the spirits of ages past. Each slot in the Grid forms part of an intricate web, allowing you to synergize newly found abilities with potent modifiers. Beyond simply amassing raw power, the Ancestral Grid also underscores the game’s central narrative: humankind’s collective knowledge passed down across generations. Every skill you weave into the Grid represents not just personal strength, but the legacy of those who fought—and often died—before you. As you refine your build, you carry forward the hopes of an entire civilization, letting the resonance of these ancient techniques guide your blade. Mastery of the Grid separates the merely formidable hunters from the Banished who stand poised to challenge the mightiest draconic lords. Unleash the Ultimate DragonslayerNothing defines a Banished warrior’s destiny more than the hunt for the Dragon Lords. These colossal beasts, twisted by the toxic influence of draconic blood, reign over corrupted domains where few dare to tread. Their roars shake the earth, their scales shimmer with unspeakable malevolence, and their minions swarm in countless numbers. Yet each time you defeat a Dragon Lord, the veil of mystery lifts a fraction, hinting that there may be an even darker force behind the corruption plaguing this world. Your victories are stepping stones along a path that may ultimately lead to the deepest secrets behind the dragons’ awakening—and whether the Banished can truly restore balance. As formidable as the Dragon Lords are, the world of Dragonkin: The Banished continues to expand. With each passing update, new heroes, fresh biomes, and late-game challenges emerge to keep even the most seasoned players on their toes. Early Access players will have front-row seats to these ongoing developments, shaping the future of the game through their feedback and experiences. The arrival of fresh content—be it a frosty tundra overrun with ice dragons or a volcanic region teeming with molten fiends—ensures there will always be fresh resources to gather, new skills to master, and ever more imposing foes to conquer. In time, the tapestry of Dragonkin’s world will grow into a rich mosaic, each piece adding depth to the quest that binds all Banished: the mission to end the dragon threat once and for all.