DragonSword: Awakening Standard vs Deluxe Edition compared — what the Deluxe Pack includes, every Familiar and Costume DLC, and whether Deluxe is worth it.
DragonSword Awakening Deluxe Edition Guide — Standard vs Deluxe & Every DLC
DragonSword: Awakening ships as a Standard Edition ($29.99) and a Deluxe Edition ($44.98), with a growing lineup of cosmetic DLC on top. The core game is identical in both — the Deluxe adds the artbook, soundtrack, and one exclusive Familiar. Here's exactly what each purchase gets you and whether the extras are worth it.
Here's what you'll learn:
- Standard vs Deluxe: the exact contents
- The Deluxe Pack standalone price and the bundle discount
- Every Familiar and Costume DLC currently on the store
- The honest "is it worth it" verdict
Standard vs Deluxe: The Exact Difference
| Standard ($29.99) | Deluxe Edition ($44.98) | |
|---|---|---|
| Full game | ✅ | ✅ |
| Digital Artbook | — | ✅ |
| Original Soundtrack | — | ✅ |
| Brave Baby Dragon Familiar | — | ✅ |
That's the whole difference. The Deluxe Edition on Steam is technically a bundle — the base game plus the Deluxe Pack DLC at a 10% discount (the bundle lists at $44.98, which is 10% off the combined $49.98). Every hero, every system, and the entire campaign are in the Standard Edition; the Deluxe only adds the artbook, OST, and the exclusive Familiar.
The Deluxe Pack as Standalone DLC
You can also buy the Deluxe Pack separately on the Steam store for $19.99 — useful if you grabbed Standard at launch and decide later that you want the OST. Note that buying the pack separately doesn't get you the bundle discount.
Hound13 has emphasized that the Deluxe Familiar is a collectible, and that other Familiars are earnable through regular gameplay — the exclusive is about collection, not power. See the Familiars guide.
Every DLC on the Store (as of August 2026)
The store currently lists 19 DLC items total:
Free:
- Familiar: Abyssal Direwolf (free until end of August)
Deluxe Pack ($19.99): artbook + OST + Brave Baby Dragon
Familiar DLCs (~$3.99 each): Viola Flying Squirrel, Cotton Flying Squirrel, Orchid Wing Cat, Timid Hummingbird, Gale Sky Wolf, Frost Sky Wolf, Exploration Squad Griffon, Holy Knightage Griffon, Flame Spirit Fox, War Direwolf
Costume DLCs (~$3.99, newer ones $7.99): Ophelia's Oath, Roderick Royal Uniform, Phantom Thief of Dawn, Black-Dyed Vestment, Wild Strawberry Waitress, Coral Summer Mischief, White Flower of the Blue Waves
All Familiar and Costume DLCs are cosmetic only — Hound13 confirmed paid Familiars don't affect gameplay (the full Familiar lineup is in our Familiars guide). Costume DLC matters more than it might seem because gear doesn't change your character's appearance in the base game — cosmetics are the only way to look different (the upgrade systems they sit next to are covered in our gear guide).
Is the Deluxe Edition Worth It?
The honest breakdown:
- If you want the OST: yes — Hound13's soundtrack work is a genuine highlight, and $15 over Standard for artbook + OST + a collectible Familiar is a fair ask.
- If you only want gameplay: no — the Deluxe adds zero mechanical content. Every hero and system is in Standard.
- If you're a collector: yes — the Brave Baby Dragon is the only Familiar you can't get another way.
The community consensus tracks those lines: most players who bought Deluxe are happy, most who skipped it don't miss it — the same split you'll see across the Steam community hub. Our review covers the value question from the gameplay side.
It's a free add-on available to everyone until the end of August — grab it on the store page whether you own Standard or Deluxe.
Official source: Steam store — Deluxe Pack — "The 'Deluxe Pack' is content that includes the in-game usable 'Familiar: Brave Baby Dragon,' a Digital Artbook, and the Original Soundtrack."
Frequently Asked Questions
What's in the Deluxe Edition? The game, digital artbook, original soundtrack, and the Brave Baby Dragon Familiar.
Is Deluxe worth it? For the OST and collection, yes; for gameplay, no — it adds zero mechanical content.
How much is the Deluxe Pack separately? $19.99 standalone, or $44.98 bundled with the base game at 10% off.
What DLC exists? The Deluxe Pack, a free Abyssal Direwolf Familiar, 10 cosmetic Familiars, and 7 costume packs — all cosmetic.
Related Guides
- DragonSword: Awakening Guide — Everything You Need to Know
- Review — Is It Worth It?
- Familiars Guide — Mounts, Gliding and Free DLC
- Gear Guide — Karma Weapons, Runes and Awakening
- PS5 & Console Version Guide
- How Long to Beat Guide — Hours and Completion Times
Official resources: Steam store page · Deluxe Pack store page · CBR — editions coverage
Last updated August 12, 2026. Prices and DLC lineup verified against the Steam store page; the Deluxe bundle price ($44.98) reflects the 10% bundle discount.
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