Dragon Hop

Released: May 11, 2026
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Last updated: 14 Sep 2026, 21:10 GMT

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04 Sep 2026Developer post
Dragon Hop 1.1.1
Hello Everyone! In this update I wanted to add a few more ways to make it possible to finish the game faster, if you know where to look. This will likely be the last time where I make major changes of such nature, as I don't want to ruin / "patch out" anyone's speedrun strategy.
Hello Everyone!
In this update I wanted to add a few more ways to make it possible to finish the game faster, if you know where to look. This will likely be the last time where I make major changes of such nature, as I don't want to ruin / "patch out" anyone's speedrun strategy. This of course does not mean that I won't try to fix bugs or add some stuff later, it just means that I'm overall happy with the pace of the game and how fast you can progress if you use everything at your disposal.
Apart from this, I've fixed a few bugs, tokens out of place, and slightly changed the post processing, making some zones less dark and contrast-y (thanks for the feedback DovinArt!).
The full patch notes:
owls are now a bit pecky
added a few more shortcuts
added more dragon fruit
increased the knockback effect on some obstacles
slightly adjusted post processing, for clearer visuals
fixed the position on some unreachable tokens
fixed some of the golems not working properly
fixed some cases where mounting/dismounting rhinos caused the dragon to get stuck
fixed a few colliders and some parts of the map
It's great to see your screenshots, feedback and discussions about the game, Despite how few people were interested in the game, it brings me joy to see some of you have so much fun with it! Thank you! <3
& Happy Hopping! :)
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13 Jul 2026Developer post
New Art for Dragon Hop
Dragon Hop has just received new artwork The amazing new capsule artwork was entirely made by Dovinart who is a big fan of painting dragons. Check out his other great works on Art Station: He has also uploaded the time lapse / work in progress video of the artwork on his YouTube
26 Jun 2026Developer post
Dragon Hop 1.1.0
Hello Everyone! I've been working on a major patch these past few weeks, and it's finally time to share it with you. I've been monitoring your feedback, comments, reviews and livestreams to see what is most crucial to improve upon to make the game better as quickly as I can. Many
Hello Everyone!
I've been working on a major patch these past few weeks, and it's finally time to share it with you. I've been monitoring your feedback, comments, reviews and livestreams to see what is most crucial to improve upon to make the game better as quickly as I can.
Many of you have requested multiple saves to be able to play Exploration and Hardcore mode simultaneously, so now you can have up to 3 separate saves. Another frequent feedback was that the movement felt floaty & a bit weird. Now the movement while jumping should feel much better and you have more control in case you get knocked away by some obstacles (they are still pretty dangerous though). I've also added more ways to ascend the levels quicker these include new items or just plain old changes to the zones. You can probably speedrun the game under 2 hours, if you try hard enough ;)
There are many more changes, these are just the highlights, if you're interested, you can find the full changelog below.
Patch notes:
expanded the save system, now you can have up to 3 saved games, allowing you to switch between different modes without losing your progress
added a slight air control to jumping, previously you could only control yourself once you started falling, but this change should give you a little more control overall while jumping
added more air control in cases where the dragon is knocked away by obstacles
backwards input while fast jumping will initially slow the jump slightly, instead of immediately turning the dragon around to prevent you from overcorrecting jumps by accident
made entering and exiting gliding smoother
fixed an issue where trying to toggle glide on the ground caused you to start gliding the next time you fell by itself
added prompt for save points in hardcore mode reminding you that you can save & exit in these zones
added UI description for coins and feathers to the pause menu
fixed colliders of cliffs in the Labyrinth Temple zone making them properly climbable
added more spots in the Labyrinth Temple zone where you can save your fall
Brox now keeps the last unlocked power's message, allowing you to read the tutorial again if you close the window
stopping ocean pollution now rewards you as intended
improved the moving platforms in the Stairs of Anubis zone
further improved the pipes in Gearworks
moved the Sporefall Glade zone slightly in order to make some falls less punishing
added a new small island to the Sporefall Glade zone
getting disoriented by mushrooms in the Sporefall Glade will now cause bouncy clouds to appear under you in case you fall
added bushes of dragonfruit throughout the game, they are probably good for something
added a short cutscene to end the game on, it will likely only make sense if you've read all the notes
added overall time & 'hops' taken to beat the game :)
added an option to manually select controller scheme for UI prompts
improved the loading of zones, entering a new zone should feel much smoother now
added periodically refilling fountains which grant you a fly charge, providing you with a renewable resource of these charges
added persistence for jetpacks, you will now retain unused jetpacks on your back when saving/loading, allowing you to carry them wherever your heart desires
fixed golems falling off their platforms on certain occasions
made golems more aggressive
windmill hitboxes adjusted
improved performance inside the pyramid
fixed multiple colliders
fixed/adjusted several parts of the map
I hope these changes make for a better gameplay experience, I will continue to listen to your feedback and update the game, but keep in mind that these changes take time as a solo developer, and I likely won't be able to work on the game full time given the low sales numbers.
Still, I very much appreciate your support and I will continue to update & work on the game whenever I can. If you'd like to give additional support for my and André's work you can do so by buying the Original Soundtrack of the game. Many Thanks if you do! :)
Happy Hopping!
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06 Jun 2026Developer post
Dragon Hop 1.0.6
Hello everyone! This new patch aims to extend controller support, including the Steam Deck with proper glyphs that change dynamically based on input type. If you still encounter any errors or improper glyphs showing up, please send me a screenshot at [email protected] an
Hello everyone!
This new patch aims to extend controller support, including the Steam Deck with proper glyphs that change dynamically based on input type.
If you still encounter any errors or improper glyphs showing up, please send me a screenshot at [email protected] and any additional information (what controller do you use, which button is the correct one for the action, etc). Sadly I'm unable to test for the Steam Deck and PlayStation controllers myself, so any help is very appreciated! Thank you!
Patch notes:
added dynamically changing input glyphs for multiple controller types
fixed being unable to use a few features while using the controller
added indicators for Brox's locations (your dragon trainer) to the pause menu
fixed the dragon becoming slower in certain situations until you jumped
Twitch Integration now no longer keeps trying to connect after a few unsuccessful tries (this was causing some lag spikes)
other small adjustments & fixes
Happy Hopping!
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29 May 2026Developer post
Dragon Hop 1.0.5
Hello everyone! New patch is here with a new sound track for the Gearworks zone (by André Meneses), smoother movement for the dragon, some controller issues fixed and proper resolution for the Steam Deck. Patch notes: added music for Gearworks by André Meneses fixed the occasiona
Hello everyone!
New patch is here with a new sound track for the Gearworks zone (by André Meneses), smoother movement for the dragon, some controller issues fixed and proper resolution for the Steam Deck.
Patch notes:
added music for Gearworks by André Meneses
fixed the occasional delay while the dragon tried to grab onto objects while jumping/falling
added landing animations for jumping at higher speeds
fixed the dragon inching forward while jumping in place
running jump & sprint jump are now 8% faster
made swapping between keyboard + mouse and controller input types more smooth
added 1280x800 resolution for Steam Deck support
reduced size of certain tutorial area triggers
other small adjustments & fixes
Hope these changes can make for a better experience.
Happy Hopping!
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22 May 2026Developer post
Dragon Hop 1.0.4
Hello Everyone! In this patch we are adding hints for the locations of notes that tell the game's story to the pause menu, as well as an overview of the amount of collected tokens and the maximum amount obtainable in the game. Patch notes: added an approximate hint to where uncol
Hello Everyone!
In this patch we are adding hints for the locations of notes that tell the game's story to the pause menu, as well as an overview of the amount of collected tokens and the maximum amount obtainable in the game.
Patch notes:
added an approximate hint to where uncollected notes are located to the pause menu
added the amount of tokens collected to the pause menu, showing you how many you've collected out of the maximum amount of each token
fixed unlocked shortcuts (such as the elevator) not saving properly
fixed Brox (your dragon trainer) being a smug PC elitist since the last patch and not even talking to you if you used a controller
Gearworks pipes should now be more forgiving when walked on
fixed some colliders and the dragon trying to vault over walls in some instances
added an option to "loop music". When this is set, music will keep playing continuously
fixed some additional UI and visual bugs
Happy Hopping!
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18 May 2026Developer post
Dragon Hop 1.0.3
Hello everyone! This patch is mainly aimed at improving the flying ability, so it feels more impactful and easier to use in better scenarios. Flying Updates Blue crystals now grant you new additional flight charges when your stamina is full. If you keep flying while your stamina
Hello everyone!

This patch is mainly aimed at improving the flying ability, so it feels more impactful and easier to use in better scenarios.
Flying Updates
Blue crystals now grant you new additional flight charges when your stamina is full. If you keep flying while your stamina runs out, a charge is consumed to refill your stamina and extend your flight. You can store up to 4 charges on top of a full stamina bar (which is equal to collecting 5 blue crystals).
Additionally, to let you practice flying without spending valuable crystals, Brox (your dragon trainer) now has a magical aura, that gives you infinite stamina while inside it, so you can fly freely as much as you'd like, as long as you stay close to him. This should also make him easier to find in zones.
I hope that this can solve the main issues with flying for the time being, let me know if you find it better this way! Your feedback is important!

Additional changes in this patch:
tutorial and control settings now correctly show teleport to be the *Right* Stick Button on controller
fixed entering and exiting the Inferno zone
fixed loss of audio in some instances when pausing the game
fixed loss of control over the UI on character creation
fixed underwater camera effects not disappearing when teleporting from underwater
other small bug fixes & zone updates
I've got reports of some players getting an error (code: 0x11c7) on starting up the game. This error is apparently caused by Windows 11 Smart App Control. You should be able to solve it by disabling this feature for the time being or adding your Steam games folder to exclusions. Read more about it here: https://steamcommunity.com/discussions/forum/1/797842431111465533/

Happy Hopping!
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16 May 2026Developer post
Dragon Hop 1.0.2
Hello everyone! This is a quick patch to address some issues. I'll try to get more things fixed over the weekend. Patch notes: fixed the game also pausing on loading screens and menus when the window is not focused (can you imagine pausing loading screens?) added resolution scale
Hello everyone!
This is a quick patch to address some issues. I'll try to get more things fixed over the weekend.
Patch notes:
fixed the game also pausing on loading screens and menus when the window is not focused (can you imagine pausing loading screens?)
added resolution scale slider
added new secrets and a few shortcuts
added Ultra graphics mode (this is not fully tested yet, it could cause some artefacts)
added some additional barks for your follower buddy (who's now loyal)
game should now detect your native resolution and set it accordingly on first start up
made selecting buttons and toggles more clear
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13 May 2026Developer post
Dragon Hop patch 1.0.1
Thank You everyone for playing! I hope you have enjoyed the game so far. I feel really happy to have finally released my first indie game and hearing all your feedback! There were several important items I wanted to update as quickly as possible and some of you have also found a
Thank You everyone for playing! I hope you have enjoyed the game so far. I feel really happy to have finally released my first indie game and hearing all your feedback!
There were several important items I wanted to update as quickly as possible and some of you have also found a couple of bugs. I greatly appreciate your bug reports, please keep them coming, so I can find them, fix them and make the game better for you all!
With that, here's the patch notes for Dragon Hop 1.0.1:
rehauled the UI, changed fonts, cleared up menus, sliders, everything should look much better now
made difficulty selection more clear (and more cheeky)
made checkpoints on Exploration mode actually cost 1 feather for unlocking them, NO MORE FREEBIES!
added the ability to convert your Hardcore save file to Exploration mode at safe points
fixed swimming and added a dive prompt to the UI, also added bubble sounds for underwater swimming
fixed many instances where the dragon could fall through the map
added more clear tutorials for unlocking and using checkpoints
opening the pause menu now properly hides overlay UI and tutorials
fixed an issue where your little dragon companion would rudely abandon you when reloading the game
fixed several issues while navigating menus with a controller
fixed the hidden volcano going dormant for 10000 years after a single eruption
reworked a few spots to make jumping more interesting (it's not that harder, you can do it)
fixed colliders in certain zones
added persistence for unlockable shortcuts (cube, orbs, portal)
Hope I didn't miss anything. There were still some suggestions that didn't make it for this one, but I'll get back to working, so they can arrive soon. Thanks you all so much for playing!

Happy Hopping! 🐲
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11 May 2026Developer post
Dragon Hop is OUT NOW! 🐲
Hello Everyone! The long wait is now over, Dragon Hop is OUT! We hope you all have a wonderful time with the game! Happy hopping!
11 May 2026Developer post
Before You Buy
Hello everyone! This is Balázs, the developer behind Dragon Hop . With my game's release being just around the corner I just wanted to put out a little disclaimer about what you can expect from this game. I know many of you have been waiting for it, but this is definitely not the
15 Jul 2025Developer post
Patch notes v0.6
Version 0.6 is out now for the demo of Dragon Hop! Changes: Added option to save game at Checkpoints (also for hardcore mode) Added a climbable fort as an option to skip the tutorial route Few more visual changes around the map Reduced the cost of unlocking Checkpoints to 1 in Ex
Version 0.6 is out now for the demo of Dragon Hop!
Changes:
Added option to save game at Checkpoints (also for hardcore mode)
Added a climbable fort as an option to skip the tutorial route
Few more visual changes around the map
Reduced the cost of unlocking Checkpoints to 1 in Exploration Mode
Added borderless windowed mode
Added a few more adjustable settings in the menu
Added ambience sounds
Added camera effects for sprinting and bouncing
Fixed a few issues with navigating windows with a controller
Fixed a bug where the dragon's head would get stuck on edges
This new update adds the option to save the game at certain places. The Checkpoints for Exploration mode are now also visible in Hardcore mode and you can use them in both modes to Save & Quit the game. Once you started a new game, you can continue where you left off by clicking the Continue button in the menu. Collected tokens & unlocked Checkpoints are also loaded in. Coins and Red Feathers are permantently unlocked & can be shown in new games (but they only give rewards once).
Added a huge fort on the map that you can climb as an alternative route. This route doesn't offer tutorials and has many paths to the top. This can be used as a faster way to climb, once you're already familiar with the game.
The Checkpoints in their first iteration would prove too costly. Many players didn't find enough Feathers to unlock multiple Checkpoints in a single playthrough, so now all Checkpoints have their cost reduced to 1 Feather in Exploration Mode.

The game now also has a separate store page, so you can leave reviews, if you wish to do so. I'd be very happy to receive them!
Thank you, and as always:
Happy Hopping!
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22 Dec 2024Developer post
Christmas Update
Changes: Added Christmas trees Dragon now has a Santa hat Happy Holidays! :)
Changes:

Added Christmas trees
Dragon now has a Santa hat
Happy Holidays! :)
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26 Nov 2024Developer post
Patch notes v0.5
Version 0.5 is out now for the demo of Dragon Hop! Changes: Introducing two different difficulties: Hardcore & Exploration Added unlockable skins Added 2 new token types you can collect Added new teleport mechanic available in Exploration mode Massively improved climbing onto
Version 0.5 is out now for the demo of Dragon Hop!
Changes:

Introducing two different difficulties: Hardcore & Exploration
Added unlockable skins
Added 2 new token types you can collect
Added new teleport mechanic available in Exploration mode
Massively improved climbing onto platforms
Improved controls
New tutorials to explain updated content
This new update aims to tackle the problem of game difficulty and accessibility for players of different skillsets and interests. Through speaking with many of you it became apparent that different players often enjoyed Dragon Hop for completely different aspects. Some players are really keen to test their jumping skills and constantly looking for a stimulating challenge while others like to sit back, take it slow, and enjoy exploring the game and it's many secret treasures.
To solve this divide in interests we made a very simple but fun addition to the game: 2 difficulties. The new Exploration difficulty introduces checkpoints in many parts of the game that can be unlocked. But unlocking them is not free. You'll have to seek out Feathers to unlock them and they can sometimes be... hard to find. Those who like exploration should have no problem though as many times it only takes a bit of sniffing around to discover them. Also, you probably won't find enough Feathers to unlock every single checkpoint, so choose wisely and aim to get the ones where you struggled the most!
In the meantime, the intended game difficulty is still Hardcore and as the name suggests, it's where there can be quite a bit of struggle before the reward. But there IS a reward, for those who choose to play on Hardcore difficulty the Feathers you find are different: they serve as a special type of currency used to unlock Hardcore specific rewards. The current reward for those who venture into Hardcore mode is a special appearance for your dragon, but there may be different types of rewards in the future.
In both difficulties we are also adding another new collectible: Coins. These Coins serve the same general purpose as Feathers in Hardcore mode, only this type of collectible is accessible in both modes.
With this update you'll be able to unlock 2 new appearances for your dragon (inside the demo!), one for Coins and one for Hardcore-mode Feathers.
A new jumping challenge has also be added at the end to make it a bit more interesting for those who have already played.
And if you DID play before, and had little success, you may want to give it another shot, as the movement has improved in all aspects so you might find it much easier to perform the "Hopping" part than you did previously.
I hope you all enjoy this update, and I'm always open to your feedback about the game!
Happy Hopping!
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31 Aug 2024Developer post
Platformer Challenge
Hello everyone! A limited-time challenge has been added to the demo. It features a difficult Ancient Egyptian style jumping puzzle. All you have to do to access it, is enter the green portal near the starting zone. It will be part of the full game, but for the next week, feel fre
12 Jun 2024Developer post
Dragon Hop Hotfix
A recent effort to improve performance introduced a bunch of glitches into the demo. Most of them should be gone with this new update. If you encounter any further bugs or glitches, please let me know! Happy Hopping!
08 Jun 2024Developer post
Dragon Hop is now on Kickstarter!
Greetings Hoppers, Dragon Hop is getting closer and closer to being finished and Dustrider Studios is asking for your help to make it a little bit better. If you wish to support the game, head over to our Kickstarter page. In exchange we aslo give out many exciting rewards for ba
16 Mar 2024Developer post
Patch notes v0.4
Version 0.4 for Dragon Hop demo is live with HUGE changes! Changes: Added new zones: volcano, magic bubble, dark labyrinth! Conrtoller support! Bouncing clouds Added a boat & crabs & turtles Cool new grass & vegetation New unlockable shortcuts Added Height meter New l
Version 0.4 for Dragon Hop demo is live with HUGE changes!
Changes:

Added new zones: volcano, magic bubble, dark labyrinth!
Conrtoller support!
Bouncing clouds
Added a boat & crabs & turtles
Cool new grass & vegetation
New unlockable shortcuts
Added Height meter
New loading screen & settings
Fixed several issues with jumping & movement
Fixed many colliders & other bugs
In this massive update we are focused on bringing a more comprehensive experience with brand new content & better accessibility. You can finally play the game with a controller!
Explore the new zones added: the ancient volcano, the mysterious magic bubble, and the spooky dark labyrinth. Can you find all of them?
The Kickstarter launch is coming really soon. Follow the link below to get notified, and get unique rewards:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/dragonhop/dragon-hop-a-3d-platformer
Follow me on Twitter(/X) for updates: https://twitter.com/DustriderStudio
Happy Hopping!
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25 Jan 2024Developer post
Patch notes v0.3
Version 0.3 for Dragon Hop demo is live! Changes: Many areas in the demo redesigned to make it more fun Additional obstacles Added 3 shortcuts that you can unlock by reaching them for the first time, keep an eye out for them! Made jumping slightly more responsive Fixed several co
Version 0.3 for Dragon Hop demo is live!
Changes:

Many areas in the demo redesigned to make it more fun
Additional obstacles
Added 3 shortcuts that you can unlock by reaching them for the first time, keep an eye out for them!
Made jumping slightly more responsive
Fixed several colliders
Changed lighting at nighttime
Other minor bugfixes
These changes are aimed to make the game more accessible and fun. Even though I'd like to stick to the hardcore element of precision platformers, some unlockable shortcuts should make progress a little bit faster and falling repeatedly not so agonizingly punishing! More updates of this nature to come soon.
In other news, after tons of work the trailer is finally out, and we're slowly gearing up towards a Kickstarter launch. Follow the link below to get notified, and potentially pick up some early bird rewards:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/dragonhop/dragon-hop-a-3d-platformer
Follow me on Twitter(/X) for updates: https://twitter.com/DustriderStudio
Happy Hopping!
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04 Dec 2023Developer post
Patch notes v0.2
The first major patch (v0.2) for Dragon Hop demo is here! Changes: Revamp of the starting zone Working controls menu to change keybinds to your own preferences Mouse sensitivity slider Field of View slider Dragon nest and egg added New WATER!!! New environmental visual effects Un
The first major patch (v0.2) for Dragon Hop demo is here!
Changes:

Revamp of the starting zone
Working controls menu to change keybinds to your own preferences
Mouse sensitivity slider
Field of View slider
Dragon nest and egg added
New WATER!!!
New environmental visual effects
Unstuck button - to help you out from sticky situations
Smoother jumping and landing
Option to disable tutorials
...And dozens of bugfixes!
While these are just some changes for the current demo, the complete game is slowly shaping up as well with many new and unique zones already complete along with gameplay mechanics such as digging for treasures, traps & obstacles, smashing doors, riding carts & other animals ...and shooting your dragon out from a cannon!
For a sneak peek, take a look at the "underwater" coral zone which you will get to explore in the game's full release!
Wanna see more? There might be a game trailer creeping around the corner... :)
Follow me on Twitter(/X) for updates: https://twitter.com/DustriderStudio
Happy Hopping!
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