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DNF Duel: Release Date, All Characters, Platforms, and Everything We Know

DNF Duel: Release Date, All Characters, Platforms, and Everything We Know

DNF Duel is an action-packed fighting game based on Nexon’s blockbuster Dungeon&Fighter franchise which has registered over 850 million players worldwide. Only in the case of it’s been reimagined into a 2.5D fighter utilizing unique combat mechanics for strategic fighting. It’s another incredible looking game from Arc System Works, a developer best known for their fighting games like the Guilty Gear series and BlazBlue. Keen to know more? Read on for everything you need to know about the latest brawler from Arc System Works.

DNF Duel Release Date

June 28 Updtae - DNF Duel is out now!

DNF Duel has confirmed a worldwide release date of June 28, 2022 on PC (Steam) as well as PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 consoles. Those who purchase a physical copy of the PlayStation version of “DNF Duel” during the pre-order period will receive a “Bonus Gift”.

Is DNF Duel Coming To Xbox?

At the time of writing Nexon has only confirmed a worldwide launch for the game on PC (Steam) and consoles (PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5), but unfortunately not the Xbox family of consoles (which includes Xbox One, Xbox Series S|X). Whether the game will be released on Xbox platforms at a later date isn’t known and there have been no quotes from the devs or publisher to suggest it will.

Confirmed DNF Duel Modes

Below you’ll find a breakdown of the various modes available within DNF Duel,

Story Mode

This includes the game’s core Story, Gallery, and Glossary.

Practice Mode

This includes the game’s main training and tutorial modes you can use to improve your skills.

Single Mode

Single Mode encompasses the various other modes you can enjoy outside of the core story, including Free Battle, Arcade, and Survival.

Online Modes

The DNF Dual Online Modes, include Ranked Match, Ranking, Player Profile, and Replay Library. Take a look on the trailer below:


DNF Duel Characters

DNF Duel introduces several fan favourite characters from the “Dungeon and Fighter” franchise and so far the developers have revealed over 14 charming characters, each with their own distinct skills and personalities. The game will apparently launch with 16 characters.

The following characters have been confirmed for DNF Dual so far:

  1. Berserker
  2. Crusader
  3. Dragon Knight
  4. Ghostblade
  5. Grappler
  6. Hitman
  7. Inquisitor
  8. Kunoichi
  9. Launcher
  10. Ranger
  11. Striker
  12. Swift Master
  13. Troublershooter
  14. Vanguard
  15. Enchantress
  16. The Lost Warrior

If you want a closer look at each character, you can view each of them on the YouTube playlist embedded below.

A leak on the PlayStation store some months back suggested that we should also see the following unique characters at launch: Enchantress, and an unlockable Hidden Character.

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