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Dragonhold: Dragon riding meets base building

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Nov 11, 2025

With Dragonhold, the indie studio Exis Games has released its ambitious fantasy project in Early Access on Steam.

The game combines open-world exploration, action-packed battles and the reconstruction of a destroyed dragon rider citadel - either solo or together with friends in co-op.

A destroyed world, a new beginning

Chaos reigns in the floating world of Azarkeen. After the fall of the mighty Dragon Order, the land lies in ruins. As a survivor, you set out to rebuild the legendary fortress of Dragonhold. At your side are mighty dragons, which are not only a means of transportation, but also battle companions. Whether in the air or on the ground - every encounter requires tactics, timing and the courage to face the shadows of the past.

Action, construction and adventure

Dragonhold combines several game systems into a unified experience:

  • Dragon Riding & Aerial Combat: Fly over ruined realms, lead aerial attacks and use your dragon as an ally in battle.

  • Base building & progress: Build workshops, walls and research facilities to expand your fortress.

  • Exploration & Loot: Find resources, relics and materials in ruins, dungeons and ancient temples.

  • Co-op & PvE action: In multiplayer mode, players can build bases together or compete in dragon battles.

The gameplay is reminiscent of a mixture of Valheim, Ark: Survival Evolved and Dragon's Dogma - with its own focus on vertical movement and teamwork.

Dragon riding in multiplayer

One of the most exciting aspects of Dragonhold is the optional co-op mode. Players can tame dragons, build bases and start expeditions together. This is particularly interesting for server players: Dragonhold offers stable multiplayer instances that are perfect for private servers - ideal for groups, clans or guilds that want to build their own dragon fortress.

Early Access - a look into the future

At launch, Dragonhold already offers several biomes, dragon types and equipment levels. According to developer Exis Games, Early Access will last around a year. Planned features include:

  • new areas and boss battles

  • deeper dragon breeding mechanics

  • an expanded town system

  • and performance optimizations for larger server worlds.

Conclusion

Dragonhold is an ambitious project that combines classic fantasy with modern open-world mechanics. The Early Access launch lays a solid foundation - and anyone who loves dragons will find a fresh mix of combat, construction and exploration here. Whether alone or with friends: The potential is huge - and with every update, the realm of Azarkeen is likely to open up further.