AFK Journey
AFK Journey launched on March 27, 2024 and is available across mobile and PC. The current service includes the Crown of Ashes season and the July 2 Version 1.7.2 cycle, while its core gameplay combines team formations, terrain, hero ultimates, faction bonuses, and AFK resource progression. The playable focus includes strategic card battles, formations and terrain, hero ultimates and faction buffs, AFK progression, and seasonal story updates. Its setting is Esperia. The latest tracked official activity is version: 1.7.2. The listed access model is Free-to-play with in-app purchases.
Latest update
Version 1.7.2 entered its July 2, 2026 patch cycle, with official patch material highlighting new content and Guild Duel. The current Crown of Ashes season is available only after a server has been active for at least 21 days, Hands of Resonance reaches Level 240, and the New Journey quest is complete. After those requirements, players complete the season tutorial quests to begin the King's Sword storyline.
Current update: version 1.7.2; maintenance July 2, 2026 07:00–08:00 UTC; player facing highlight Guild Duel.
Release date and status
| Global release date | March 27, 2024 |
| Original launch platforms | |
| Current status | Released |
| Update model | Ongoing title updates, events, balance changes, and system updates |
Platforms and availability
Current verified availability covers iOS, Android and PC. Google Play lists Android and Windows availability.
Gameplay overview
Players build teams from multiple hero factions and use formations, terrain, hero ultimates and faction bonuses in strategic battles. AFK progression continues to generate resources outside active play, supporting hero growth between story and seasonal sessions. Confirmed gameplay information includes strategic card battles, formations and terrain, hero ultimates and faction buffs, AFK progression, and seasonal story updates.
Story, setting, or main mode
The player takes the role of Merlin in Esperia. Seasonal storylines add new progression paths on top of the base journey. The confirmed setting is Esperia. That premise sits within the game’s Role-Playing, Strategy Card RPG, Idle RPG, and Fantasy structure, so story context is kept separate from the mechanics and mode details covered in the gameplay section.
Player role: Merlin.
Trailer, screenshots, and media
An official trailer and current storefront screenshots show the game's illustrated world, hero teams, combat presentation, and environments.
The gallery gives visual context for Esperia, strategic card battles, and formations and terrain.
Developer and publisher
AFK Journey is developed by Lilith Games and published globally by Farlight Games.
| Developer | Lilith Games |
| Publisher | Farlight Games |
| Official website | AFK Journey |
Download and availability
The game is free-to-play with in-app purchases across its supported mobile and PC channels.
Crown of Ashes access: server age At least 21 days; hands of resonance level 240; quest requirement Complete New Journey; story start Complete the season tutorial quests to begin King's Sword.
System / Device Requirements
The current Steam client listing publishes both minimum and recommended Windows configurations. The minimum tier is comparatively light, but the recommended tier doubles memory to 16 GB and moves to GTX 970 / Radeon R9-class graphics.
Because AFK Journey also runs on mobile, these Windows specifications should not be misread as phone requirements; iOS and Android compatibility is still governed by the live app-store listing for each device.
| Spec | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 7 SP1 64-bit+ | Windows 10 64-bit+ |
| CPU | Intel Core i3 / Ryzen 3 or better | Intel Core i5 / Ryzen 5 or better |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| GPU | GeForce GT 730 / Radeon R7 or better | GeForce GTX 970 / Radeon R9 or better |
| DirectX | 11 | 11 |
| Storage | 8 GB | 8 GB |