Granser – Act 1 is a story-driven RPG inspired by classic JRPGs, combining rich narrative with a unique take on turn-based combat.
Currently in development by Steve Gal and published by Pugware, the game follows Saragat and a group of morally ambiguous allies as they attempt to unravel a conspiracy known only as The Core. But as their investigation deepens, a far older and more dangerous threat begins to stir.
Combat in Granser is built around a fast-paced, timing-based system where players manage Focus instead of relying on healing. Status effects, openings, and precise inputs are critical to survival. Players can block or parry with perfect timing, roll the dice for risk-based outcomes, and unleash devastating combos and Burst finishers when the moment is right.
The setting blends magic and machinery. In a world fueled by Mana, humanity dominates the land and skies, while gods and dragons have nearly vanished. Behind the scenes, The Core conducts brutal experiments to cheat death and eliminate the divine once and for all.
Act 1 will include 15-20 hours of the story, meaningful side quests, and a living overworld filled with dynamic events, shifting weather, air traffic, and trade. Players can engage in real-time airship battles, hunt unique monsters, and take on a variety of minigames, including duels, hover racing, cooking, and sky fishing.
Granser – Act 1 is set for release on March 25, 2026, on PC via Steam, with a demo available now. Below are more details and the new release date trailer.
More details
Story
Follow Saragat and his dubious allies as they untangle the web of lies and attempt to dismantle the shadowy conspiracy of “The Core”, as a far greater threat will reawaken from the distant past.
Gameplay
Featuring a unique turn based battle system centred around Focus management. A quick and responsive system without healing, where status effects and exploiting openings is the key to victory. Use the active timing system to both increase your offensive power as well as block or even parry incoming attacks, or allow the dice to take control of these outcomes. Build your combo increasing the damage of the entire party with good timing, and gather Burst to allow one of your party members to unleash a chain of directional attacks to release their devastating finishers.
Setting
The world of Granser is ruled by magical technology, and infinite energy in the form of Mana. Humanity dominates the world and its skies in an age where both Gods and Dragons are reduced in numbers to near extinction. Not is all as it seems though as the shadowy conspiracy The Core pulls the strings behind the scenes and conduct inhumane experiments in an attempt to extend their life and eradicate the few remaining Gods.
Features
-13 chapters of story content, and meaningful side-quests.
-A unique turn based battle system with active timing elements.
-A real time airship battle system for aerial battles against other airships and flying creatures.
-An overworld map alive with weather, trade, air traffic, and dynamic events.
-Unique special monster Hunts.
-Mini games like duels, sky fishing, hover racing, cooking etc
