Luminary — Release Date, Trailer & What We Know

"Very Positive" Demo, Luminary is a solo or co-op OpenZone Action RPG that creates a balanced experience for everyone. Releasing Aug 2026.

Aug 2026+160 followers/wkRpgby Refractive EntertainmentPrice: N/A
Quick verdict Luminary is one of the most anticipated upcoming Rpg games on Steam, set for Aug 2026. It's drawing steady follower growth ahead of launch — a strong early signal. If you like Rpg games such as SoulQuest, Console Kingdom, The Witch's Bakery, it's worth a wishlist.

About Luminary

Welcome to Luminary, a balanced ARPG-lite that can be played Solo, or with friends . Scope could grow if the Early Access does well and the community grows, but for Day 1 expect : - Forgiving Combat and straight forward game mechanics to bring newbies to the genre - No Fuss Drop In Drop Out Co-op Multiplayer, simple for friends and family - Character Creator with 6 Races, Hair Styles, Beards, Make Up, etc. - Continued Character progression across your solo game OR friend's games and back - Half of 2km sq OpenZone Map to explore with multiple modes of traversal (Larger Map Planned) - Quick Swap Different weapon types for dynamic combat, Sword/Shield, Bow, Magic Glove to start - Enemies to fight and camps / bases to destroy, Large towers to liberate - Mini Bosses, Main Boss fight to "Beat the Game" will come later when we release the map's back half - Experience can be replayed at harder difficulties to continue fun and progression (There is only two of us making this game, so while I know everyone is enthusiastic about the possibilities, please allow us some time to cook. Content is going to take us a little longer than a big team, but we have a plan for success) A dense hand crafted world to explore, with a robust fun locomotion system that allows you to go anywhere. Climb the tallest mountains, brave the deepest waters, glide to distant lands, with many hidden treasure to uncover A real time skill based combat system, where you can switch between fighting styles at the press of a button. Melee, Ranged, Magic, Blocking, Dodging, Enjoy! and swap to different weapons during fights to keep it dynamic Drop in Drop out, 3 players online, with a planned 2 player local couch co-op option. No Hassle and No Problems. The Character you’ve been progressing in your Solo game, is the same one you will use and progress further in Co-op Use a simplified Character Creator to make your unique character from multiple fantasy races to truly stand out Your progression stays with you, from solo, to co-op and back through multiple playthroughs. And even your town upgrades go with you into New Game +. You will Unlock new Tier levels of difficulty every time you beat the maps end boss, and those higher Tiers are where the enemies are tougher but the rewards and XP are even greater. There will be mining, fishing, animal catching, and other things to enjoy. And in Multiplayer you are not tied to your Host’s location, you are free to play your way, even in their game. You can be the team’s miner, searching for the best ores, and trade them to your friends for their precious GOLD! Save the towns people and use gathered resources to help them rebuild to their former glory. The Blacksmith, Armorer, Arcanist and Chef can level up as well, granting the ability to sell and craft better equipment Centuries ago, a primal magic surged from the earth's depths, fueling empires but twisting it's inhabitant and the world into corruption's grasp. Forests blackened, skies bled shadow, and rivers turned to poison. But a less prevalent radiant energy was also born, and hidden within pure warriors, the Luminaries. Armed with the light, their goal is to reclaim the land, hurling back the blight. Yet the Luminary's gift is double-edged, immortality that tempts the soul. Every 80 years, Luminaries must yield their light to a successor, or risk eternal decay. Defiant ones hoard it, swelling into godlike tyrants of darkness, the Ebonarchs As a new Luminary, rise in power. Shatter the Ebonarch's abyssal power source to strip their immortality, and strike them down. Together with your fellow Luminaries, push back the Darkness with Light.

Description via Steam.

Key Stats

Followers
5,708
Followers / week
+160
Genre
Rpg
Developer
Refractive Entertainment
Release
Aug 2026
Price
N/A

Should You Play Luminary?

Who it's for: fans of Rpg games like SoulQuest, Console Kingdom, The Witch's Bakery.

Welcome to Luminary, a balanced ARPG-lite that can be played Solo, or with friends . Scope could grow if the Early Access does well and the community grows, but for Day 1 expect : - Forgiving Combat and straight forward game mechanics to bring newbies to the genre - No Fuss Drop In Drop Out Co-op Multiplayer, simple for friends and family - Character Creator with 6 Races, Hair Styles, Beards, Make Up, etc. - Continued Character progression across your solo game OR friend's games and back - Half of 2km sq OpenZone Map to explore with multiple modes o…

Luminary is co-op and multiplayer on Steam and runs on Windows. It's drawing steady follower growth ahead of its Aug 2026 release.

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System Requirements & Platforms

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Platforms: Windows

Minimum

OS: Windows 10/11 · Processor: Intel i7 8700k · Memory: 16 GB RAM · Graphics: Geforce GTX 1080 · DirectX: Version 12 · Network: Broadband Internet connection · Storage: 20 GB available space · Additional Notes: 720p 60fps / 1080p - 30 fps - "Medium" Graphics Settings

Recommended

OS: Windows 11 · Processor: AMD Ryzen 9 3900X · Memory: 16 GB RAM · Graphics: Geforce RTX 2080 · DirectX: Version 12 · Network: Broadband Internet connection · Storage: 20 GB available space · Additional Notes: 1080p - 60 fps - "High" Graphics Settings

Luminary — Frequently Asked Questions

When does Luminary release?
Luminary is set to launch on Aug 2026 (Coming Soon on Steam).
What kind of game is Luminary?
Luminary is a Rpg game. "Very Positive" Demo, Luminary is a solo or co-op OpenZone Action RPG that creates a balanced experience for everyone.
Is Luminary multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — Luminary supports co-op and multiplayer on Steam.
Is Luminary on Steam Deck or consoles?
Luminary runs on Windows via Steam; Steam Deck compatibility has not been confirmed. No console release has been confirmed.
How much does Luminary cost?
Pricing has not been announced yet (N/A). Wishlist it on Steam to be notified at launch.
What are Luminary's system requirements?
The developer has not published detailed system requirements yet.
Is Luminary worth wishlisting?
If you enjoy Rpg games like SoulQuest, Console Kingdom, The Witch's Bakery, yes. It's drawing steady follower growth.
Who made Luminary?
Luminary is developed by Refractive Entertainment.
What games is Luminary similar to?
Luminary sits alongside Rpg games such as SoulQuest, Console Kingdom, The Witch's Bakery.
What platforms is Luminary on?
Luminary is available on Windows.

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