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Nyou · Published by Nyou
Mostly Positive — 76% positive (221 reviews) · 100 achievements
Last updated 28 Sept 2026
Dragon Chronicles: Black Tears is a strategic RPG where you use combinations of various heroes to clear dungeons. Train and utilize heroes to fight off those corrupted by the Black Tears and overcome difficult trials.
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RPG, Strategy · 2024 · More £5 - £15 games
Embark on a strategic journey where your hero choices shape your success. In Dragon Chronicles: Black Tears, craft powerful combinations to clear dungeons and overcome challenges in this rich RPG experience.
About this game
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About the Game
The Black Tears of those filled with anger and sorrow sweep across the world at an unstoppable pace. The only hope for this cursed world is this expedition I lead.
Will we survive to see the end of this story?
■ Character Advancement
This is a strategic RPG with unique skills, attributes, different hero combinations, and more.
Build an expedition that suits your playstyle and make use of various items to seize victory.
20 Heroes, 72 Artifacts, and 180 Imprint Stones await you on your adventure.
■ Town Reconstruction
Welcome! It may look a little rundown and dark, but this place is your home.
Repair the facilities to unlock abilities that will help you on your expedition.
Make clever use of the scarce resources you have, and you may just survive to see the next day.
Reconstructing the Town and advancing your Heroes will aid in your fight against the Black Tears.
■ Adventures and Decisions
A shady merchant, an immortal being clad in burning armor, a floating dragon...
They await you in places you have yet to tread.
Pay attention to the random events and quests that pop up during your journey.
Your choices may lead to your success. Or downfall.
Choose wisely. Who knows what they may grant you...
■ Immersive Visuals
The high-quality graphics of the game will push you into lava pits and fields of ice.
Powerful attacks may be intimidating, but their stunning visuals make them even more terrifying.
Do you have the courage to face these dangers?
■ Unending Challenge
Your enemies will come at you with a slew of skills and abilities.
Their roars may put an unexpected end to your adventure.
But each boss you face will be an experience that will make you stronger.
Don't be afraid of failure. Put your life on the line to excavate Artifacts, regroup, and then embark once more.
The challenge never ends!
Nothing ever goes as planned.
You must answer the call of the desperate and face otherworldly beings.
Steel yourself as you lead your expedition, battle after battle, to the summit of the Ordain Mountains.
Reach the peak and silence their cries!
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- OS: Windows 10 version 64-bit
- Processor: Intel Core 2 duo E8500, AMD Phenom II X3 720
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GT 440, AMD Radeon HD 5670, Intel HD
- DirectX: Version 12
- Storage: 5 GB available space
Recommended
- OS: Windows 10 version 64-bit
- Processor: Intel Core i5-3330, AMD FX-6300
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 Ti, AMD Radeon R7 260X
- DirectX: Version 12
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 10 GB available space
Supported Languages
*languages with full audio support
Latest news
Patch NotesOfficial
v1.1.0.2 Hot Fixes - 07/18/2024
Ⅰ. Summary ◈ Improvements and bug fixes have been implemented. Ⅱ. Improvements ◌ Hero skill can now be targeted first when opening the hero card details window with the gamepad. III. Bug Fixes ◌ A spelling error in the official intro video's English language settings has been corrected. ◌ An incorrect translation issue in the English language settings has been addressed. ("Extinct"→"Apocalypse" Imprint Stone) ◌ An issue preventing certain monster cards from being registered in the Encyclopedia has been fixed. ◌ A visual glitch has been resolved where the effect appeared disconnected upon removal of barrier. ◌ An audio volume adjustment issue has been fixed. Audio volumes will now increment/decrement by 5 as intended. ◌ A bug causing unexpected game client crashes during gameplay with gamepads has been resolved. ◌ A bug causing loss of focus or control while playing with gamepads has been fixed.Read full article on Community Announcements (Nyou_Official)AnnouncementsOfficial
Dragon Chronicles: Black Tears Official Release
Greetings, Adventurers! Four months have quickly flown by since we launched Early Access on March 21st. We extend our deepest gratitude to all who participated in the Early Access and provided invaluable feedback. Your unwavering support has been instrumental in polishing the game and crafting a more enjoyable experience for everyone. And Ta-da! Today, we are thrilled to officially announce that Dragon Chronicles: Black Tears has been released! The released version features not just a new difficulty mode and event missions, but also introduces unique and exciting content exclusive to the Apocalypse difficulty. 【New Difficulty Modes】 ◌ 2 new difficulty modes have been added: Easy (Salvation) and Hard (Apocalypse). ◌ The default difficulty is set to Normal (Adversity). ◌ Hard (Apocalypse) difficulty unlocks upon clearing either Easy (Salvation) or Normal (Adversity) mode. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44892406/0eaf738cc899b94d65200f156d536b446d2e3a8c.png 【New Event Missions】 ◌ 3 new request missions have been added. ◌ A new Escort mission has been added to the Hard difficulty mode. (Please note that this mission is not available on Easy or Normal difficulty.) {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44892406/a9ef11ccddbec9c9e0842e9b68a9ec34989ba2cb.png {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44892406/7c32c7f39cc471a062c96d5de41b1df9e6cbdcb0.png 【Apocalypse Mode: 4 New Heroes Unlocked】 : 4 new heroes boasting unique and potent skills will be available in your battle against the apocalypse. ◌ Astarot: capable of instantaneous healing and dealing massive damage by managing his HP. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44892406/e5583d82f2cce0dfb4736f492fe21d2b9ff0e8a3.png ◌ Astraea: capable of dealing massive damage by utilizing the accumulated contamination level. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44892406/bedcca609610999b65ba4c992e4a276111b48699.png ◌ Tears: specializes in prolonged combat by continuously buffing allies. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44892406/fb09aa5770d1c283e58e4f03c42027cad3cf0521.png ◌ Fenrir: Can rapidly recover from damage through high healing a...Read full article on Community Announcements (GM Hellkite)Patch NotesOfficial
v1.1.0.1 Update Patch Note - 07/15/2024
Ⅰ. Summary ◈ 2 new difficulty modes have been added. ◈ In an effort to improve overall game balance, adjustments have been made to hero cards, artifacts, and other elements. ◈ Improvements and bug fixes have been implemented. Ⅱ. Content 【Difficulty Modes】 ◌ 2 new difficulty modes have been added, offering players a total of three distinct difficulty levels. ◌ The default difficulty is set to Normal (Adversity). ◌ Hard (Apocalypse) difficulty unlocks upon clearing either Easy (Salvation) or Normal (Adversity) mode. ◎ Mode Descriptions ◇ Easy (Salvation) ◌ The power of all enemies is decreased. ◌ There will be no reward and EXP penalties when heroes enter an expedition region with a lower level. ◌ Contamination level does not increase upon abandoning an expedition. ◇ Normal (Adversity) ◌ The recommended difficulty for the game. ◌ There will be reward and EXP penalties when heroes enter an expedition region with a lower level. ◌ Contamination level increases by 15 upon abandoning an expedition. ◇ Hard (Apocalypse) ◌ The power of all enemies is increased. ◌ There will be reward and EXP penalties when heroes enter an expedition region with a lower level. ◌ Contamination level increases by 15 upon abandoning an expedition. ◌ 4 new heroes have been unlocked. ◌ New artifacts and Imprint Stones have been unlocked. ◌ Equipping specific combinations of artifacts unlocks set effects. 【Event Missions】 ◌ 3 new request missions have been added. ◌ A new Escort mission has been added to the Hard difficulty mode. (Please note that this mission is not available on Easy or Normal difficulty.) 【Expedition】 ◌ 12 new random events have been introduced to "?" nodes during expeditions. ◌ 16 new monsters have been introduced across four distinct regions. III. Balance Adjustment 【Hero Cards】 ◌ Several hero cards have received balance adjustments. ◇ Dante ◌ has been reworked to reduce the DEF of all enemies and gain an immediate turn as it increases its ATK after 1s. ◇ Vena ◌ has been revised ...Read full article on Community Announcements (Nyou_Official)AnnouncementsOfficial
Dev Letter
Greetings, Adventurers! We are excited to reconnect with you as we gear up for June! Our development team is working tirelessly behind the scenes, enriching the game with new content and features designed to elevate the experience to new heights. We're also actively incorporating your valuable feedback alongside our own plans to create an even more engaging and entertaining adventure. We will provide a brief overview of the upcoming updates that will be implemented in the official version of the game. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44892406/21acb5972e6fa36b2d536832fff28f60a6640a71.jpg ◆ A new difficulty mode will be added. ◌ Calling all elite adventurers! Brace yourself for the ultimate test of survival: A brand-new difficulty mode ravaged by severe contamination, brimming with devastating environments, relentless enemies, and breathtaking challenges. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44892406/586ecf5cd4b9063b289e36108c0724936554b837.jpg ◆ New heroes will be added. ◌ New heroes with unique and distinctive skills and abilities will join the expedition to fight against the impending doom. Try crafting your own winning strategies by combining these new heroes with others! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44892406/7924158bb1825c4c49729edb49e0c97b240c93a9.jpg ◆ New enemy monsters will be added. ◌ A diverse and formidable legion of enemy monsters descends upon the battlefield. Develop innovative strategies to conquer the encroaching forces of evil. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44892406/fb5f080ca5813c8cd6fb84a10c584dd0122f3db5.jpg {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44892406/887094c32dd04a19a037a57e663e10b69798bc91.jpg ◆ New artifacts and Imprint Stones will be added. ◌ The new difficulty mode unlocks a collection of new artifacts and Imprint Stones. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44892406/567f1eb8d08ed6d6e8fd877e858dd3779f65f689.png ◆ Artifact Sets will be newly introduced to the game. ◌ Combine artifacts to unlock additional set effects to dominate the battlefield! It will truly be a big help for your expedition team. The update doesn't stop there! ...Read full article on Community Announcements (GM Hellkite)Patch NotesOfficial
v1.0.0.7 Hot Fixes - 05/10/2024
Ⅰ. Summary ◆ Improvements and bug fixes have been implemented. Ⅱ. Improvements ◌ The German localization for the game has been updated to distinguish between the terms "heal" and "revival." Previously, both concepts were translated as "regeneration". Now, "Erholung" is used to specifically denote "revival." III. Bug Fixes ◌ An issue preventing players from completing "Talisman Collector" achievement even after collecting all artifacts, including Heart of Kassertof and Liberated Heart of Kassertof in the final stage, has been resolved. ◌ Incorrect reward values displayed during several expedition nodes have been addressed in Portuguese localization. ◌ A bug causing the escort card's current HP information to be displayed incorrectly when Luminus joins the expedition deck has been fixed. ◌ The "Grim Scythe" artifact effect will now function correctly in all regions of the game. ◌ The skill cooldown information of Exclusive Imprint Skills no longer appears on the top of the skill UI when scrolling through hero card's detail window.Read full article on Community Announcements (Nyou_Official)






