Funktronic Labs has announced that the action RPG Brawl Knights will launch in Early Access on PC and Xbox Series X|S on October 27, 2026. The PC version will be released on Steam and the Microsoft Store, with Game Pass support; a free demo is currently available on Steam.
When first announced in 2025, the game featured a 32-player battle royale mode, but its development direction was significantly overhauled and it was renamed, shifting to a lightweight online adventure focused on cooperative PvE. The development team stated that the game is inspired by The Legend of Zelda, with players taking on the role of apprentice knights exploring the Kingdom of Terracot.
Adventure zones include islands and dungeons, where players must solve puzzles, defeat monsters, and find rare loot before returning to their base to craft gear and take on new quests. The online world can be shared by up to 32 players, but specific adventures can be completed solo or with a team of up to four.
The town square offers features such as fishing, gear enhancement, and recruiting companions. During your journey, you may also engage in PvP conflicts with other knight teams over resources. The game has plans for online split-screen co-op, but this feature is not available in the beta version; upon death, characters turn into chickens and continue to spectate their teammates' actions.