Ishikara – Stones of the Eastern Realm

A free-to-play, old-school co-op MMORPG in an East Asian–inspired fantasy world.

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  • Freeto play
  • 4classes
  • 8players per party
  • Jan 2027first demo

Demo planned for 14 January 2027

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A realm of spirit stones

Strange stones have fallen across the Eastern Realm, and the animals around them have become possessed. Gather your friends, grow stronger together and break the stones – the classic way: hunt, loot, upgrade, repeat.

Torii gate on the high plateau
The hunt

Break the spirit stones

Open hunting grounds full of monster packs, roaming bosses and cursed stones. Shatter them, claim their loot and push deeper into the realm.

  • Wide meadows, mountain passes and hidden valleys
  • Monster packs and roaming bosses
  • Upgrade your gear at the smithy
A town across the river
Together

Made for a party

Ishikara is made to be played with friends. Team up, share the hunt and take on bosses no one could beat alone.

  • Groups of up to eight players
  • Shared hunts and boss fights
  • Chat, friends and guilds
Cherry blossom grove
Glory

Duel, ride, conquer

Challenge other players to a duel and prove whose build is stronger. Then saddle up and cross the realm on horseback – or on a tiger.

  • PvP duels
  • Raise your own horse
  • Ride a tiger
A rocky crater with a hidden camp
Danger

Dungeons & cursed places

Descend into crypts and ice caves, face their masters and come back with treasure – if you come back at all.

  • Crypts and ice caves
  • Dungeon bosses
  • Rare loot

What awaits you

Everything you loved about the classics – the grind, the loot, the friends you made along the way.

  • Smithy & upgrades

    Upgrade your weapons, add bonuses and set stones. Every success makes your gear shine.

  • Spirit stones & bosses

    Break cursed stones, fight the beasts they possess and take down mighty bosses.

  • Dungeons

    The Ember Forge from level 15, the Crystal Mine under Kuroike from level 30.

  • Horse & tiger

    Raise your horse at the stable, pass its trials – or ride into battle on a frost tiger.

  • Duels & PvP

    Challenge any player to a duel and find out whose build is stronger.

  • Guilds & guild war

    Found a guild with your friends and fight other guilds on the Senjō battlefield.

  • Bazaar & trading

    Open your own shop in the bazaar and trade directly with other players.

  • Fishing & crafting

    Take a break at the water, or craft new gear at the smith.

Explore the Eastern Realm

From a quiet town to an island of ice and fire – the demo takes you from level 1 to 50.

  1. Level 1–20

    The home town

    Town, fields and forests. Learn the ropes, meet the masters, visit the bazaar and the shrine garden.

    Dungeon: Ember Forge · from level 15

  2. Level 20–35

    Shizuka Valley

    The Buddha swamp, Shizuka Lake, the Great Buddha and the village of Kuroike.

    Dungeon: Crystal Mine under Kuroike · from level 30

  3. Level 35–50

    Kakera Island

    Ice in the north, fire in the south – and at its heart the crater of the First Stone.

    Reached by boat from Kuroike

And for guilds: the Senjō battlefield.

Choose your path

Start as a wanderer and choose your class at level 5. Four ways to fight – find the friends who complete your party.

01

Warrior

Front line

Lots of health, crushing blows and stuns. Where a warrior stands, no one falls back.

02

Assassin

Speed & poison

Fast and deadly with poison and throwing daggers. Strikes before anyone hears a sound.

03

Shaman

Healer & support

Heals and strengthens the party – and calls down lightning from afar.

04

Demon Knight

Blade & dark magic

Fights with the very power of the stones and steals life from every foe.

Questions & answers

What is Ishikara?

Ishikara – Stones of the Eastern Realm is an old-school co-op MMORPG set in an East Asian–inspired fantasy world. Team up with friends, hunt monsters, break the cursed spirit stones and grow stronger together.

Is Ishikara free to play?

Yes. Ishikara is free-to-play.

When can I play?

A first public demo is planned for January 2027, from level 1 to 50. Join the Discord to get the news first.

Which classes are there?

Four: Warrior, Assassin, Shaman and Demon Knight.

Can I play with friends?

Yes – Ishikara is made for it. Form parties of up to eight players, hunt together, fight bosses and join a guild.

How old do I have to be?

Ishikara is for players aged 16 and over. See the rules and the privacy policy.

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