Punishing: Gray Raven
Punishing: Gray Raven is a free-to-play science-fiction action RPG developed and published by KURO GAMES. Players serve as the Commandant of Gray Raven, assembling Construct squads to fight the Corrupted across a post-apocalyptic Earth. Progression focuses on developing Constructs and their combat equipment while advancing the story and completing recurring battle content. Its defining gameplay centers on fast real-time 3D combat built around squad switching and the 3-Ping skill system.
Game summary
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Latest update
Version 4.7, Steering By Light, became the current global update on August 19, 2026. It adds Karenina: Effulgence, the Star of Niflheim weapon, the Santiago Memory set, and the new Steering By Light story, alongside a new event lineup.
Release date and status
Punishing: Gray Raven is released. The global mobile service launched on July 16, 2021, the standalone Windows PC client launched on May 15, 2023, and the Steam version launched on February 2, 2026.
| Global release date | July 16, 2021 |
| Original launch platforms | |
| Current status | Released |
| Pricing model | Free-to-play·In-app purchases |
| Availability | Official PC clientSteamGoogle PlayApp Store |
Platforms and availability
The global version is playable on Android, iPhone and iPad, and Windows PC. PC players can use the official client or Steam, while mobile distribution is available through Google Play and the App Store.
Gameplay and setting
Combat uses real-time 3D movement, quick squad switching, dodges, parries, combo attacks, Signature Moves, and the 3-Ping skill system. Players lead Construct squads as the Commandant of Gray Raven against the Corrupted while humanity operates from Babylonia and attempts to reclaim Earth from the Punishing Virus. Progression includes character development, weapons, Memories, CUBs, and recurring combat activities.
Trailer, screenshots, and media
The selected media shows high-resolution character art, combat in a frozen ruin, and the Steering By Light promotional video.
Developer and publisher
KURO GAMES develops and publishes Punishing: Gray Raven. The global mobile storefront listings identify KURO TECHNOLOGY (HONG KONG) CO., LIMITED as the storefront provider.
| Developer | Kuro Games |
| Publisher | Kuro Games |
| Official website | Punishing: Gray Raven |
Download and availability
Punishing: Gray Raven can be obtained through the official PC client, Steam, Google Play, and the App Store. The Steam release requires a Kuro Games account and supports linking that account with Steam.
System / Device Requirements
Punishing: Gray Raven has published PC hardware tiers, an Android compatibility baseline, and Apple operating-system requirements for iPhone and iPad.
Note: The minimum PC tier supports HDD storage but recommends an SSD. The recommended tier requires an SSD. Steam states that both published tiers were tested with DLSS, FSR, or Xess enabled.
| PC specification | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows10 64-bit | Windows10 64-bit |
| Processor | Intel i5-8400 / AMD Ryzen 5-1600 | Intel Core i5 8400 / AMD Ryzen R5-1600 |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 / AMD Radeon HD 7870 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 1060/AMD Radeon RX 480 |
| DirectX | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Network | Broadband Internet connection | Broadband Internet connection |
| Storage | 50 GB available space | 50 GB available space |
| Sound card | Windows Compatible Audio Device | Windows Compatible Audio Device |
| Android specification | Published baseline |
|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 8.1.0 or later |
| Processor / SoC | Snapdragon 665 / Kirin 960 / Exynos 9810 / Helio G70 or above |
| Memory | 3 GB RAM or more |
| ROM | 4 GB or more |
- Published baseline
- Android 8.1.0 or later
- Published baseline
- Snapdragon 665 / Kirin 960 / Exynos 9810 / Helio G70 or above
- Published baseline
- 3 GB RAM or more
- Published baseline
- 4 GB or more
| iOS / iPadOS specification | Minimum |
|---|---|
| Operating system | iOS 13.0 or later / iPadOS 13.0 or later |
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