When does Dawn of Defense release?
Dawn of Defense is scheduled for November 17, 2026 on Steam for Windows PC. Add the full game to your Steam wishlist or play the free demo now.
Steam PC launch plans
Release & PlatformsA player’s field guide
Dawn of Defense Wiki
Build towers to hold the trenches, then send your warband to capture islands. Start with the free Steam demo or find a guide for your next run.
Steam PC launch ·Start here
All guides Combat
Trenches & Wave 6
Learn what to do on each front and how to recognize the end of wave 6.
ProgressionRunes & Runestones
Tell Runes from Runestones and see which Bovine Cavalry upgrade unlocks the Pikeman permanently.
CombatTowers & the Troll Rider
Find two towers for the Troll Rider fight and learn how to check a Boltskot’s range.
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Frequently asked questions
How many waves are in the Dawn of Defense demo?
Download the free demo on Steam. Forgotten Powers caps each run at 20 waves. Closing the demo ends the current run, but your progress between runs and your unlocks carry over.
Steam PC · Forgotten Powers Demo
Download the DemoWhat is the difference between Runes and Runestones?
Spend Runes in the skill tree between runs. Pick Runestones to improve the run you’re playing. A skill can add a Runestone to the options you may see or unlock something permanently.
Forgotten Powers Demo · Pikeman example from 0.19.4e
Runes & Runestones