Action RPG
34 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.
Blizzard Emerges as Xbox's Top Studio After Overwatch and Diablo 4 Success
Blizzard Entertainment has reportedly become the leading Xbox studio, with Overwatch and Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred driving its strongest financial results in years, even as Microsoft's wider gaming division faces major restructuring and layoffs
Early Demon's Souls Footage Reveals Dropped First-Person Camera Option
Unreleased 2007 prototype footage has surfaced showing that Demon's Souls once featured a first-person camera mode, offering a glimpse at scrapped mechanics and early design decisions from Japan Studio PD#3
Lies of P Sequel Faces Pressure After Difficulty Options Update
Lies of P's developers have revealed the internal debate behind adding easier difficulty settings, and how player feedback is shaping the direction and expectations for the sequel
Crimson Desert patch resolves quick slot food bug after player outcry
Pearl Abyss has released a patch for Crimson Desert that addresses a persistent inventory bug, finally correcting how food items are assigned to the quick slot and responding to weeks of player frustration
Diablo 4 Switch 2 Release Reportedly Set for September with Code-in-Box
Diablo 4 is reportedly launching on Nintendo Switch 2 in mid-September as a code-in-box edition priced at $69.99, but it remains unclear whether the latest DLC will be included in this version
Mistfall Hunter Hits One Million Players as Season 1 Roadmap Unveiled
Mistfall Hunter has surpassed one million players, prompting Bellring Games to publish a detailed season 1 roadmap and tease new content for season 2, including additional modes and gameplay challenges
Moonlighter free on Steam for limited time ahead of Moonlighter 2 release
Digital Run is making Moonlighter available at no cost on Steam from 5 to 9 August, giving players a chance to experience the original action-RPG before Moonlighter 2 leaves early access on 2 September
Game Freak Promises Rapid Patch for Beast of Reincarnation After Mixed Launch
Game Freak has responded to early criticism of Beast of Reincarnation, confirming a patch with camera, text and performance improvements is due within a week for PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S
Monster Hunter Wilds demo launches with new bundles and global event
Capcom has released a playable demo for Monster Hunter Wilds, introduced new bundle options at a reduced price, and confirmed a global championship event for September 2026 across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC
Final Fantasy VII Revelation Will Tie Spin-Offs Into Its Ending
Naoki Hamaguchi has confirmed that Final Fantasy VII Revelation's ending will incorporate elements from multiple FFVII spin-offs, including Advent Children, Dirge of Cerberus and Crisis Core, raising new questions about the trilogy's narrative direction
Final Fantasy 7 Revelation's job system limits each character to four classes
Square Enix has detailed the FITS job system for Final Fantasy 7 Revelation, confirming each party member can equip four distinct classes, as director Naoki Hamaguchi explains the technical and creative constraints behind this design
FromSoftware's Elden Ring Post Sparks Speculation Over Possible New DLC
A cryptic social media post from FromSoftware has reignited speculation about further Elden Ring DLC, with fans dissecting every detail for hints of a second expansion or new content
Square Enix Addresses Kingdom Hearts Collection Art Controversy
Square Enix has clarified that the debated Kingdom Hearts Collection 1-3 key art was not created using generative AI, attributing the unusual details to human error and confirming updates to the artwork
Fractured Worlds Sets August Release for PS5, Steam and Epic Games Store
Laser Guided Games has confirmed that Fractured Worlds, a dark fantasy action RPG led by Matt Oelfke, will exit early access and launch in full on PlayStation 5, Steam and Epic Games Store on 26 August 2026
Black Desert adds Agent class and HYPERBOOST with major roadmap update
Pearl Abyss has released the Agent class for Black Desert, introduced the HYPERBOOST progression system, and detailed a roadmap including new regions, technical upgrades and family-wide features for the MMORPG
Assassin's Creed Odyssey Player Numbers Surge After The Odyssey Film Release
Assassin's Creed Odyssey has seen a sharp rise in active players following the debut of Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey, with Ubisoft leveraging the renewed interest through subscription services and social campaigns
Afterglow launches on iOS and Android as post-apocalyptic mobile MMORPG
Shadow Council has released Afterglow, a post-apocalyptic sandbox MMORPG for mobile, now available free on iOS and Android. The game targets players seeking meaningful progression and social play without traditional MMO time demands
The Ascent Marks Fifth Anniversary With Major Update and Sequel Hints
The Ascent will receive a significant update in November 2026, promising improvements for solo and co-op play. Publisher Krafton and developer Neon Giant have also suggested that a sequel and new platform versions are in development
The Blood of Dawnwalker Rejects Filler for a Connected Open World
Rebel Wolves has detailed how The Blood of Dawnwalker's open world is designed to avoid filler content, focusing on meaningful activities, deep lore and handcrafted experiences that connect gameplay and narrative in new ways
The Relic: First Guardian struggles with technical flaws at launch
The Relic: First Guardian arrives with ambitions of dark fantasy action but faces criticism for technical instability, uneven localisation and design issues that undermine its combat and exploration systems
Wuchang: Fallen Feathers Sequel Announced as Original Creator Returns
A sequel to Wuchang: Fallen Feathers is officially in development, led by original creative director Xia Siyuan at a new studio, following earlier reports of the team's disbandment and a transfer of franchise rights to 505 Games
Duet Night Abyss update adds Ada and new summer content across all platforms
Pan Studio has released the Paradise Prelude update for Duet Night Abyss, introducing the Hydro character Ada, new summer outfits, limited-time events and progression improvements for players on Steam, Epic Games Store, iOS and Android
Dragonkin: The Banished adds cross-play and new mode in free update
NACON has released the Dracomundus Purgatory update for Dragonkin: The Banished, introducing cross-play, a new timed challenge mode, and a weapon reinforcement system across PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S
Final Fantasy 7 Revelation Targets Bigger World Without Losing Direction
Square Enix has confirmed Final Fantasy 7 Revelation will feature a larger world than Rebirth, but the team is focused on avoiding open world fatigue by providing clear player guidance and structure throughout the expanded experience
Arknights: Endfield to Feature at Anime NYC and Expanded Gamescom 2026
GRYPHLINE has confirmed Arknights: Endfield will appear at Anime NYC in August 2026 and return to gamescom with a larger booth, offering hands-on demos, interactive activities and exclusive rewards for attendees
Netmarble launches global teaser site for Shangri-La Frontier: The Seven Colossi
Netmarble has unveiled a global teaser site and official social channels for Shangri-La Frontier: The Seven Colossi, offering new details, videos and event plans for the upcoming mobile adaptation
The Blood of Dawnwalker Reveals Unusual Fantasy Races and Time-Bending Pixies
Rebel Wolves has detailed the unique sentient races in The Blood of Dawnwalker, including time-manipulating pixies and mountain-dwelling giants, offering a distinct take on fantasy worldbuilding ahead of the game's release
Silver Palace beta launches with detective gameplay and revamped combat
Elementa has opened the limited PC beta for Silver Palace, introducing detective mechanics, a reworked combat system and expanded story content in its open-world RPG. The test is available on Windows and resets all progress at the end
Starfield Modder Brings Seamless Take-Offs Closer, Landings Remain Elusive
A new Starfield mod aims to deliver smoother spaceship take-offs, addressing a long-standing player complaint about immersion-breaking loading screens, but technical barriers mean seamless landings are still out of reach
Coven Clash Launches on iOS with Wizard PvP and Territorial Battles
Otto Von Productions has released Coven Clash, a free-to-download mobile RPG for iOS, featuring wizard duels, coven alliances and territory control. The game introduces a progression system built around elemental affinities and social play
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