Every DragonSword: Awakening update so far — 1.0.3, 1.0.5, 1.0.7 patch notes, the matchmaking additions, quest fixes, and where to follow future patches.
DragonSword Awakening Patch Notes — Full Version History and Updates
Hound13 shipped its first patch the day after launch and hasn't stopped — the update cadence is weekly, and the notes show a team actively responding to community feedback. Here's every update so far, what changed, and where to follow future patches.
Here's what you'll learn:
- The full patch history: 1.0.3, 1.0.5, and 1.0.7
- What each patch fixed and added
- The update cadence and what it says about the roadmap
- Where to read official patch notes
The Patch History
Update 1.0.3 (July 23, 2026) — Day-One Fixes
The first patch, out the day after launch:
- Fixed an issue where World Bosses and Sudden Missions were not resetting (core to the daily economy — see the farming guide)
- Fixed the Intermediate Promotion Quest where the prison door wouldn't open
Official notes on the Steam News hub.
Update 1.0.5 (July 2026) — Continued Stabilization
The 1.0.5 notes are published on the same Steam News hub — the release focused on continuing stability and quest fixes in the launch window.
Update 1.0.7 (August 2026) — The Big One
The major post-launch update, adding headline features and a large bugfix list:
- Matchmaking — multiplayer matchmaking added, with configurable search range for sessions; guests now return to their own world after a match
- Retry feature — retry in content was prepared alongside, but hit implementation issues and was delayed to the following week's patch
- Multiplayer achievements fixed — previously only the host earned them; guests now get credit too
- Map pins doubled — 100 to 200 custom pins
- Rune cap raised — 200 to 500 runes, with duplicate counts now shown in inventory
- Quest fixes — progression blocks in Calleon and Dana's Hero Quests, bond quests for Marwei King Hog and Ninyan, Adventure Quest 45 (blocked progression + non-responding monsters), AQ47 (missing NPC), and AQ56 (blocking door)
- Combat-feel improvements — the first wave of the QoL roadmap's responsiveness work
The matchmaking, retry, and quest-fix details come from community patch breakdowns of the 1.0.7 notes; the official Steam News posts remain the authoritative source for exact wording.
The Update Cadence
Hound13's pattern so far: patch on day one, then weekly through the launch window. That's an unusually aggressive cadence for an independent studio — and it matches the roadmap promise of "ongoing balance updates" and the QoL list announced in Stream #4 (see the roadmap guide). The announced-but-delayed retry feature shows the team will publicly defer half-done work rather than ship it broken, which is a healthy sign.
What This Means for Players
- Patch before farming — the World Boss reset fix (1.0.3) and quest fixes (1.0.7) changed what's actually farmable; our farming guide reflects the current state.
- Co-op achievements work now — the guest-credit fix makes group achievement hunting viable (see the achievements guide).
- Combat changes are live — the feel improvements affect the combat guide advice; re-test your muscle memory after each patch.
All official patch notes post to the Steam News hub for DragonSword: Awakening — that, plus the official Discord, is where updates break first.
Official source: Steam News — Update Notes 1.0.3 — "Hello, this is the DragonSword: Awakening team. Update 1.0.3 has been applied... Fixed an issue where World Bosses and Sudden Missions were not being reset."
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the latest update? 1.0.7 — matchmaking, retry (delayed), 200 pins, 500 rune cap, multiplayer achievement fixes, and a large quest-fix list.
What did 1.0.7 add? Matchmaking with search range, quest fixes across Adventure/Hero/Bond quests, doubled map pins, raised rune cap, and the first combat-feel improvements.
How often does the game update? Weekly through the launch window, starting day one.
Where are the patch notes? The official Steam News hub, plus the official Discord announcements.
Related Guides
- DragonSword: Awakening Guide — Everything You Need to Know
- Roadmap Guide — New Heroes and Free Updates
- Combat Guide — Status Ailments and Signal Skills
- Achievements Guide — All 59 and How to Earn Them
- Side Quests Guide — Hero Quests, Bond Quests and Rewards
- Reddit & Community Guide
Official resources: Steam News — 1.0.3 patch notes · Steam News — 1.0.5 patch notes · Steam News hub
Last updated August 12, 2026. 1.0.3 and 1.0.5 details from the official Steam News posts; 1.0.7 details aggregate official notes and community patch breakdowns (marked where community-sourced).
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