DragonSword: Awakening Patch 1.0.4 — Balance, QoL & Localization

Last updated: August 2026

Official July 30, 2026 update with localization fixes, combat improvements, World Boss reward buffs, quest softlock resolutions, and graphics refinements.

Patch 1.0.4 Overview — July 30, 2026

Hound13 deployed Update Notes 1.0.4 on July 30 via Steam news, marking the first substantial post-launch quality and balance update. The patch addresses feedback gathered during the first week of retail operation alongside continued localization refinement for all supported languages.

Localization Improvements

Fixed items where translations were unnatural across multiple languages
Improved multilingual UI display consistency
Refined item descriptions and quest dialogue for clarity

Combat System Improvements

Adjusted skill balance for several heroes based on player feedback
Fine-tuned Signal Skill damage scaling
Improved Status Ailment application consistency

World Boss Reward Buffs

Increased Karma duplicate drop rates from World Bosses
Buffed material rewards for Sudden Missions
Adjusted World Boss rotation scheduling for better daily variety

Quest Softlock Fixes

Resolved multiple quest progression blockers reported since launch
Fixed interaction issues with several NPC dialogue triggers
Corrected checkpoint respawn locations for specific story missions

Graphics & UI

Refined lighting in several Orbis Kingdom areas
Adjusted HDR calibration settings
Fixed occasional texture pop-in during fast travel

Pair this update with the Patch 1.0.5 notes for the Ornette AQ15–18 interaction fix, and see Summer Sea Set for the July 31 cosmetic wave that followed.