Shards of Order Release Date
July 28, 2026 on Steam PC — demo live now with persistent progression card combat.
Shards of Order launches on July 28, 2026 for Steam PC, developed by Fardust and published by Awaken Realms. The game is a dark fantasy card RPG built around persistent progression—not a roguelite reset loop—where Soldier, Scholar, and Exile share one deck in time-counter combat. A free Steam demo is available now for players who want to learn systems before launch.
Watch the embedded release date trailer above, then use this page as a one-stop reference for platforms, languages, specs, and wiki resources that prepare you for day one.
Launch date and platform
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Release date | July 28, 2026 |
| Platform | Steam PC |
| Demo | Available now on Steam |
| Genre | Dark fantasy card RPG |
Full store listing: Steam store page for Shards of Order. Demo download: Steam demo page for Shards of Order. Official hub: Shards of Order official site.
More links with context sit on Official Links.
What launches on day one
Launch content builds on the demo foundation players already tested:
- Three-hero party — Soldier (rage), Scholar (three mana from ally damage), Exile (arrows)
- Shared deck building across persistent campaign progression
- Time-counter combat with queue-based sequencing
- Fracture and related systems refined after demo feedback (Demo Changes, Laws and Fracture)
This wiki’s Getting Started guide orients new players; Combat System and Deckbuilding dive deeper.
Demo versus full game
The demo teaches core loops—guards, mana conversion, arrow finishers, and deck trimming—without replacing the full campaign arc. Progression carries within the demo’s scope as designed by the developers; treat demo saves as practice for mechanics, not the entire product.
If you are deciding whether to wishlist, play the demo first, then explore Character tier list and Deck Calculator to see whether shared-deck planning appeals to you.
Supported languages
Steam lists extensive language support including English, French, German, and Spanish, among others. This fan wiki publishes en, fr, de, and es locales aligned with our site configuration— we do not host simplified Chinese or Russian pages.
UI and card text follow Steam locale packs; wiki guides supplement with mechanics-focused English source content localized separately.
Minimum system requirements
Official minimum specs for PC:
| Component | Requirement |
|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 |
| CPU | Dual-core 2 GHz |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM |
| GPU | GTX 750 or HD 7770 class |
| DirectX | Version 12 |
| Storage | 4 GB available space |
These targets favor accessibility over ray-traced spectacle—consistent with a card RPG focused on UI clarity and queue readability. Low-end hardware runs the demo, but complex fights reward stable frame times when reading telegraphs (Boss Guide).
Key mechanics to learn before launch
Not a roguelite — Defeats may trigger systems like Fracture rather than wiping a run-based save. Plan recovery, not rerolls.
Shared deck — Every card pick affects all heroes. Use Builds and Card tier list before copying net decks blindly.
Scholar mana loop — Ally damage fuels spells; Soldier and Scholar players must coordinate (Scholar, Soldier).
Exile execution — Arrows finish fights setup heroes start (Exile).
Countdown checklist
- Play the Steam demo if you have not
- Read Demo Changes for post-feedback systems
- Sketch a shared deck using Deck Calculator
- Wishlist on Steam for launch notifications
- Follow Updates for last-minute patch notes
Related wiki pages
- Updates hub — all news posts
- Official Links — centralized external resources
- Guides hub — mechanic tutorials
- Tier List hub — meta snapshots heading into launch
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions.
When is Shards of Order releasing?
The full game launches July 28, 2026 on Steam PC.
Is there a demo before launch?
Yes. A free Steam demo is available now with core combat and shared deck systems.
What are the PC minimum requirements?
Windows 10, dual-core 2 GHz CPU, 4 GB RAM, GTX 750 or HD 7770, DirectX 12, and 4 GB storage.
Which languages are supported?
Steam lists many languages including English, French, German, and Spanish; this wiki mirrors en, fr, de, and es.
Is Shards of Order a roguelite?
No. It uses persistent campaign progression with shared deck building and time-counter combat.