Shards of Order Release Date
Launch day — July 28, 2026 at 6 PM CET on Steam PC with persistent progression card combat.
Shards of Order launches today, July 28, 2026 at 6 PM CET for Steam PC only at launch, 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 remains available for players who want to learn systems before or after unlock.
Watch the embedded release date trailer above, then use this page as a one-stop reference for platforms, languages, specs, and wiki resources. For day-one checklist items, see Launch Day.
Launch date and platform
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Release date | Today — July 28, 2026 |
| Unlock time | 6 PM CET |
| Platform | Steam PC only at launch |
| Demo | Still available 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 with launch reworks documented in Demo Changes and Launch Day:
- Three-hero permanent party — Soldier (rage), Scholar (three mana from ally damage), Exile (arrows); Warlock and Bladedancer story-only
- Shared deck building across persistent campaign progression in three regions (Regions)
- Time-counter combat with combat queue sequencing (Redraw and Queue)
- Fracture stacks — 6 damage per hero per stack on redraw, max 3 (Laws and Fracture)
- Redraw timer 4 with time-linked reduction
Start with How to Play for the core loop; Getting Started 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 buy today, play the demo first or read How to Play, then explore Character tier list and Deck Calculator.
Supported languages
Official Steam language support at launch:
| Language | Support level |
|---|---|
| English | Full audio + interface + subtitles |
| French | Interface + subtitles |
| German | Interface + subtitles |
| Simplified Chinese | Interface + subtitles |
| Polish | Interface + subtitles |
This fan wiki publishes English, French, German, and Spanish locales. Spanish is wiki-only — Steam does not list Spanish at launch. We do not host Simplified Chinese or Polish wiki pages.
UI and card text follow Steam locale packs; wiki guides supplement with mechanics-focused content localized separately.
System requirements
Official specs from the Steam listing. Full tables with recommended tier and controller notes: System Requirements.
Minimum: Windows 10 64-bit, dual-core 2.0 GHz, 4 GB RAM, GTX 750 or Radeon HD 7770, DirectX 12, 4 GB storage.
Recommended: Windows 11 64-bit, quad-core 3.0 GHz, 8 GB RAM, GTX 1060, DirectX 12, 4 GB storage.
Steam also lists Full controller support (DualShock/DualSense), Achievements, Cloud saves, and Family Sharing.
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 on launch day
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).
Launch-day checklist
- Confirm System Requirements and install at 6 PM CET unlock
- Read Launch Day for install and mechanic diffs
- Read How to Play and Redraw and Queue for launch systems
- Sketch a shared deck using Deck Calculator
- Optional: keep the Steam demo for side-by-side practice
- Follow Updates for day-one patch notes
Related wiki pages
- Launch Day — day-one checklist
- System Requirements — full min/rec tables
- How to Play — core loop
- Updates hub — all news posts
- Official Links — centralized external resources
- Guides hub — mechanic tutorials
- Tier List hub — meta snapshots at launch
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions.
When is Shards of Order releasing?
Today — the full game launches July 28, 2026 at 6 PM CET on Steam PC.
Is there a demo after launch?
Yes. The free Steam demo remains available alongside the full game.
What are the PC minimum requirements?
Windows 10 64-bit, dual-core 2.0 GHz, 4 GB RAM, GTX 750 or Radeon HD 7770, DirectX 12, and 4 GB storage. See System Requirements for recommended specs.
Which languages does Steam support?
English with full audio, plus French, German, Simplified Chinese, and Polish. This wiki also offers Spanish fan translations not on Steam.
Is Shards of Order a roguelite?
No. It uses persistent campaign progression with shared deck building and time-counter combat.