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Editions and Availability - Version 7 vs Version 8
Aug 26, 2026, 12:21 AM
Added the release-dating key art to the release window section
Aug 26, 2026, 01:18 AM
Added the announced launch bundle and the yuan and New Taiwan dollar launch-discount prices
11Release Window22Hero's Adventure: Another Tale is now targeted for release around late December 2026 on PC. The date moved twice in quick succession: on August 13, 2026 the studio announced a launch for August 19 with a two-week launch discount priced at $16.19, and on August 14 it delayed the game to around late December, saying the build needed more time and polish, particularly in the density of companion-bond content. The store page itself still lists only the year until a firm day is set; when one is confirmed, this page will note it.55Ahead of launch, the game can be added to a wishlist so you are notified when it becomes available. This is the standard way to keep track of the release.77Release Model99The studio has confirmed that this game will not go through an Early Access rollout. In a developer question-and-answer post published in November 2025, it said the spin-off will arrive in one go as a finished version, in contrast to the studio's earlier title, which spent time in Early Access before its full launch. The team explained that the earlier back-and-forth wore on both developers and players, and that it would rather take the extra planning and polish time needed to present this game in a more complete state.1111The game is a one-time purchase. No subscription, battle pass, or in-game currency has been announced, and the studio has described the spin-off as keeping the same buy-once model as its earlier title. The aborted August 2026 launch announcement priced the game at $16.19 under a two-week launch discount; the studio has not restated pricing for the December window. For the wider development timeline, see Development History.1313Platform1515The game is confirmed for PC (Windows) first. The studio has said it will release on Steam ahead of a planned mobile port, so the mobile version can arrive in a more polished state; no date, storefronts, or device list for that port have been announced, and no console versions have been announced. The game supports keyboard and mouse as well as full controller input, so you can play it in whichever style you prefer. For the hardware breakdown, including minimum and recommended specifications, see System Requirements.1717The Free Demo1919A free demo was available as its own separate listing ahead of the full game. It became playable during Steam Next Fest in February 2026 and offered roughly one and a half to two hours of play. It has since been removed from Steam and can no longer be downloaded. The demo was a slice of the full experience rather than the finished product, and it gave players a way to try the combat, meet the world, and decide whether to wishlist the full release. The Demo Guide covers what it includes and how to make the most of it.2121Availability Facts2323DetailStatusPlatformPC (Windows)Release windowAround late December 2026 (delayed from an announced August 19, 2026 date)Pre-launch wishlistAvailableFree demoNo longer available (offered during Steam Next Fest, February 2026)ModesSingle-playerController supportFullPriceAnnounced at $16.19 with a two-week launch discount for the aborted August 2026 date; not restated sinceSpecial or collector editionsNot yet announcedContent ratingRegional age ratings (DJCTQ 14 Brazil, USK 16 Germany, IGRS 18 Indonesia), violence descriptors; Sexual Content store tagRelease modelFull release at launch, not Early AccessBusiness modelOne-time purchase24+DetailStatusPlatformPC (Windows)Release windowAround late December 2026 (delayed from an announced August 19, 2026 date)Pre-launch wishlistAvailableFree demoNo longer available (offered during Steam Next Fest, February 2026)ModesSingle-playerController supportFullPriceLaunch-discount prices announced for the aborted August 2026 date ($16.19, ¥61.20, NT$308.70); base price never statedSpecial or collector editionsNot yet announcedContent ratingRegional age ratings (DJCTQ 14 Brazil, USK 16 Germany, IGRS 18 Indonesia), violence descriptors; Sexual Content store tagRelease modelFull release at launch, not Early AccessBusiness modelOne-time purchaseLaunch bundleAnnounced with the studio's earlier game for the aborted August 2026 date; not restated since2525Languages2626The game's confirmed supported languages are:2828EnglishSimplified ChineseTraditional ChineseJapaneseThai3030Steam lists these as the supported languages for the full release. In the free demo, however, only Simplified and Traditional Chinese were playable: the demo did not include English, and the studio has said English localization is still in development and planned for the full game. Japanese and Thai joined the supported-language list in 2026; no additional languages have been announced beyond these five.3232Content Rating and Mature Themes3434The game has been rated by regional boards: DJCTQ 14 in Brazil, USK 16 in Germany, and IGRS 18 in Indonesia, each with descriptors that note violence. Its Steam store page also carries a community Sexual Content tag. Beyond those, the studio has not written a custom mature-content description for the listing. As a wuxia story, it deals with the rivalries and conflicts of the martial world. If the ratings or descriptors change, this page will be updated.3636Pricing and Editions3838A standing base price for the full game has not yet been announced, and no special, deluxe, or collector editions have been revealed. The only price signal so far is the $16.19 two-week launch-discount figure attached to the announced-then-delayed August 19, 2026 launch. Anything beyond that, including the standing launch price and whether multiple editions will exist, remains to be confirmed. This page will be updated once that information is available.39+A standing base price for the full game has not yet been announced, and no special, deluxe, or collector editions have been revealed. The price signals so far are all launch-discount figures attached to the announced-then-delayed August 19, 2026 launch: $16.19 in US dollars, ¥61.20 in Chinese yuan, and NT$308.70 in New Taiwan dollars. Each was presented as a two-week launch discount, and none of the announcements stated the undiscounted price or the size of the discount, so the standing base price is still unknown. Anything beyond that, including whether multiple editions will exist, remains to be confirmed. This page will be updated once that information is available.4040A launch bundle pairing this game with the studio's earlier wuxia RPG was announced alongside the August 2026 date, offering an extra discount to players who already owned the earlier title. It was announced against the date that was then pushed back, so whether the bundle returns for the December release has not been restated. For how the two games relate, see Relation to the Original Game.42+For everything else about the game, start from the overview or check the Frequently Asked Questions.
