Action RPG
168 storiesThe boundary for Action RPG is mechanical: neighbouring genres may share themes or progression systems while organising player decisions differently. For Action RPG, editorial work should clarify recurring principles, meaningful variations and the consequences those choices have for players.
Ravenswatch Adds Kintaro as Passtech Reworks Every Hero
Kintaro arrives in Ravenswatch on 12 October 2026 as Passtech Games revises Talents across the roster. The $7.99 DLC includes seven outfits for Kintaro and Kuma, plus a voiced story told through seven memories.
The Witcher 3 Mod Makes Seasons Change by Region
The Living Continent changes The Witcher 3 Remastered with region-specific seasons and accumulating snow. It also requires DirectX 12, ReShade add-on support and both story expansions.
Hearthvale Brings a Family Saga to the Browser
Gina Makes LLC says The Hero of Hearthvale is free to play in a modern browser on phones and tablets. Computers are supported too, and the story follows a hero's children into the next generation.
Path of Exile 2 Targets December 11, 2026 Launch
Grinding Gear Games is reported to end early access on December 11, 2026. The full campaign and endgame would become free on PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.
Where Winds Meet Opens Qingzhou On 15 October
Where Winds Meet opens its first Theme Region on 15 October. Qingzhou adds new landscapes and combat systems, followed by academy activities and three world bosses before Penglai arrives on 29 October.
Torchlight: Infinite Turns Tartarus Into a Prison Strategy
XD Games has detailed SS14 Tartarus for Torchlight: Infinite, with a prison mode and a new Youga trait. Recruitable followers arrive on 15 October 2026.
Crimson Desert Sales Leave Its 77 Score Behind
Crimson Desert passed 6 million sales after launching with a 77 Metacritic score. Pearl Abyss says short review windows and pre-release builds obscured the game's broader appeal.
XYAA Joins Dragon's Dogma 2 as an Official Pawn
Revenant XSpark creator Shagufta "XYAA" Iqbal is presented as a recruitable Official Pawn in Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen, with four versions tied to game progression.
Phantom Blade Zero's Hardest Mode Runs for 66 Days
The final preview reveals a 66-day challenge mode, flexible weapons and boss fights built around learning instead of grinding.
Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen Finds Its Best Idea in Loot
Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen brings a huge northern region and an appraisal-based loot loop for $29.99, but the sequel's chaotic combat remains largely unchanged.
PlayAsia Pulls Phantom Blade Zero PS5 Listing as Physical Edition Fades
A PlayAsia customer-service reply says the Phantom Blade Zero PS5 listing was removed because no physical edition is available. S-Game and PlayStation have yet to confirm whether the game will launch digitally only.
Clearing Blade Brings Rescue-Driven Roguelite Combat to Nintendo Switch
GaniTani has released MANDEUM's roguelite action RPG Clearing Blade worldwide on Nintendo Switch, adding console controls and portable play alongside the existing Steam version.
ArcheAge Chronicles Sets Its Early Access Plan
XLGAMES has outlined ArcheAge Chronicles' buy-to-play model and current gameplay plans. A public Steam Next Fest demo will add a new dungeon and PvP, while PC Early Access is set for Steam in the fourth quarter of 2026.
Soulstonia Brings a Persistent Demo to Steam Ahead of October Next Fest
Gabriel's Games has released the Soulstonia Demo on Steam for Windows and macOS. It covers five regions, removes playtime and progression caps, and carries saves into Early Access on 10 December 2026.
Crimson Desert Pushes Past $426.7 Million After Fast Post-Launch Fixes
Crimson Desert has reportedly earned $426.7 million since its March launch, putting Pearl Abyss's new action-adventure IP ahead of several established franchises. Weekly updates and quick responses to player feedback helped shape the game's commercial run.
Bloodborne gets an unofficial native PC port after 11 years
An unofficial Linux port now runs Bloodborne without a general emulator and adds graphics controls and modern upscaling options. bbport 0.3 supports Linux and Steam Deck, but it is not an official or finished PC release.
A Crimson Desert Modder Builds Co-Op Before Pearl Abyss
A community mod has brought two-player co-op to Crimson Desert before Pearl Abyss has released an official multiplayer mode. Movement, combat effects and shared enemy damage already work, but the two players still occupy different world states.
Legend of Edda: Pegasus ends Alpha with final wipe
Legend of Edda: Pegasus held its final Alpha wipe on October 2 before the Beta phase. Players could test any +10 weapon and use unlimited Platinum Coins until the reset.
Carbon Will Shrink Gear Footprints and Add Inventory Rows
Carbon plans to reduce every 2×4 item to 2×3 and add two inventory rows. Players will unlock the extra space through progression and specific items.
Crimson Desert Mod Brings Four Live Seasons to Pywel
A new PC mod gives Pywel four seasons that change as players move through the game. Seasons of Pywel adds snow, temperature effects and seasonal weather while Pearl Abyss prepares the Charting the Unknown expansion for October 29, 2026.
Last Epoch Season 5 Brings Frostborn Combat to Steam
Last Epoch Season 5 is now live on Steam. It adds the Rage of Morditas activity, new bosses, skills and gear, while a 30% discount on the base game runs until 02:00 JST on 9 October 2026.
Kena: Scars of Kosmora Delayed to 2027
Ember Lab has moved Kena: Scars of Kosmora from its planned 2026 window to 2027. The studio also revealed more about Kosmora's elemental cultures, temples and crystalline canine companion.
The Witcher 3 Remastered Looks New Until You Fight
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Remastered is now available as a free upgrade with path tracing, revised systems and cross-platform mods. The lighting looks better, but dated character models and soft combat are still easy to spot.
Crimson Desert Delay Puts It on Phantom Blade Zero's October 29 Date
Pearl Abyss has moved Crimson Desert Enhanced: Charting the Unknown from October 15 to October 29, 2026. The delay gives the team more time to improve stability and polish, but it also puts the expansion on the same date as Phantom Blade Zero.
The Witcher 3 Remastered mod cuts path tracing costs
A free Nexus Mods release targets The Witcher 3 Remastered's most expensive lighting features, with measured gains of up to 30% indoors on one RTX 5070 system.
ArcheAge S Rebuilds Its Economy Around Freedom and Conflict
Kakao Games has revealed ArcheAge S: Strait of Freedom, an MMORPG with classless progression, personal housing and a rebuilt economy. The changes aim to avoid the scarcity and pay-to-win problems that damaged the original ArcheAge.
God of War Laufey Pre-Orders Open With Faye's Serpent Bow Reveal
Santa Monica Studio has revealed Faye's Serpent Bow and confirmed that God of War Laufey pre-orders will open on September 29 at 10:00 AM local time. The game launches on PlayStation 5 on February 16, 2027.
Luminous Nights brings Kingdom Hearts-style action RPG combat to Steam
Yahya Danboos has released the first official teaser trailer for Luminous Nights. The upcoming Steam action RPG pairs PS2-era platforming and combat ideas with an original Arabian fantasy story.
Lexicon Odyssey turns Japanese study into a Steam RPG
KonaGames has released Lexicon Odyssey on Steam for Windows. The RPG covers Japanese study from hiragana and katakana to JLPT N1, with thousands of vocabulary entries, grammar points and example sentences.
Good Smile Company reveals IGNISPHERE and 2028 action RPG
Monochrome Corp. and Good Smile Company have announced IGNISPHERE, a new cross-media universe led by Takafumi Noma. Its first game, the action RPG DAWNGAZER, is planned for 2028.
Titan Quest II sets January 2027 launch ahead of ARPG rush
Grimlore Games and THQ Nordic will launch Titan Quest II on PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S on 19 January 2027. The price will rise after early access ends.
Fallen Tear: The Ascension leaves Early Access with its full Steam release
Winter Crew Studios has launched Fallen Tear: The Ascension version 1.0 on Steam with a completed story and nearly twice the Early Access content. The game is available with a 10% launch discount, while PlayStation 5, Xbox Series and Nintendo Switch versions are planned for 2027.
Stellar Blade may change when its sequel arrives
Stellar Blade director Kim Hyung-tae says Shift Up may still have plans for the 2024 action RPG. More changes could arrive with the sequel, while the Complete Edition is set for Nintendo Switch 2 on November 6, 2026.
PRINCESS VANGUARD demo brings Chapter 1 to Steam
Kinakoboo has released a free Steam demo for PRINCESS VANGUARD. Chapter 1 introduces four princesses and puts its top-down combat, enemy hordes, and boss fights on display.
The Blood of Dawnwalker PC fixes aim for higher frame rates
Rebel Wolves is preparing more PC performance fixes for The Blood of Dawnwalker. Game director Konrad Tomaszkiewicz says the studio is still collecting hardware data, even as he questions whether a single-player RPG needs to reach 120 FPS or more.
Pierce Through Heavens joins Steam China's 2026 multiplayer fest
Purple Yang Studio has confirmed that Pierce Through Heavens will appear at Steam China's Multiplayer Games Fest 2026. The open-world multiplayer RPG centers on cultivation, alchemy, sect warfare and heavenly trials.
CONTROL Resonant Farming Trick Resets Enemies Without Resonant Cycles
CONTROL Resonant usually limits Source and upgrade materials because defeated enemies do not return outside Resonant Cycles. Hold the Line and Firebreak offer a workaround: fail these World Events to bring their enemy waves back.
How to Get Living Shards for Dylan's Weapon in CONTROL Resonant
Living Shards improve Dylan's main weapon in CONTROL Resonant, but they do not come from a simple repeatable farm. Here is where to find them and how to save enough Source for Vendor purchases.
CONTROL Resonant's Dodge Offset Keeps Every Combo Alive
CONTROL Resonant has a hidden dodge offset technique that lets players avoid attacks without resetting their combo strings. Moving dodge to L1 or LB makes the timing much easier to manage.
Final Fantasy VII Revelation Targets 4K at 60 FPS on PS5 Pro
Naoki Hamaguchi says Final Fantasy VII Revelation will offer a PS5 Pro mode targeting 4K image quality and 60 FPS through PSSR. A gamescom demo looked strong, though it occasionally fell below 60 FPS.
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