JRPG
27 storiesThe boundary for JRPG is mechanical: neighbouring genres may share themes or progression systems while organising player decisions differently. For JRPG, editorial work should clarify recurring principles, meaningful variations and the consequences those choices have for players.
Cassette Beasts 2002 Release Window Set for March 2027 on All Platforms
Raw Fury has announced Cassette Beasts 2002, the next entry in the creature-collecting RPG series, will launch globally in March 2027 for Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC, alongside updates on other upcoming titles
Amphibian Revealed as Story-Driven Frog RPG for PC and Consoles
JARCORP Interactive has announced Amphibian, a narrative-focused Super2D RPG set in a world of talking frogs and toads, coming to Steam, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S in 2028
MADE IN JAPAN Collection to Showcase 12 Indie Games at PAX West 2026
The MADE IN JAPAN Collection, powered by JETRO, will debut at PAX West 2026 with a curated line-up of Japanese indie games, hands-on demos, and exclusive event merchandise for attendees
Terranigma Returns: Classic JRPG Announced for Modern Consoles and PC
Clear River Games has officially announced Terranigma for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox and PC, marking the long-awaited return of the cult Japanese action RPG with new features and updated visuals, targeting an early 2027 release window
Arknights: Endfield Sets 2 September Date for 'Dreamscape of Wind and Snow' Update
GRYPHLINE has announced that Arknights: Endfield's next major update, 'Dreamscape of Wind and Snow', will arrive on 2 September 2026, bringing a new Operator, a time-loop puzzle map, and a free character event across PC, PlayStation 5 and mobile
Shujinkou Adds 16 Steam Achievements for Akuma and Swimsuit DLC
Rice Games has introduced 16 new Steam Achievements for Shujinkou, tied to the Akuma and Swimsuit Quests DLC, with automatic unlocks for eligible saves and further updates including leaderboards in development
Kingdom Hearts 4 targets late 2027 with Coco as first Disney world
Kingdom Hearts 4 has been officially scheduled for a late 2027 release, with Pixar's Coco revealed as the first Disney world. The announcement came during the Disney Entertainment Showcase at D23, alongside a new trailer and platform details
Kingdom Hearts Joins Disney's $1 Billion Club Ahead of D23 Panel
Disney has officially recognised Kingdom Hearts as a $1 billion franchise, with the announcement fuelling anticipation for a potential Kingdom Hearts 4 update at this weekend's D23 event
Horde of the Counterwind English Release Set for October 2026
Alain Damasio's Horde of the Counterwind, a major influence on Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, will be published in English for the first time in October 2026 in the US and November 2026 in the UK
Dirge of Cerberus Remake Rumours Intensify After Gackt's Genesis Post
Speculation around a possible Dirge of Cerberus: Final Fantasy VII remake has surged after Gackt, the original voice of Genesis, appeared in new Genesis cosplay, prompting fans to connect the dots with recent franchise developments
Square Enix operating income jumps as Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth and Final Fantasy 14 drive growth
Square Enix has reported a significant rise in operating income for the quarter ending June 2026, citing strong sales of Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth and increased engagement in Final Fantasy 14 ahead of the Evercold expansion
Lost Final Fantasy 7 Spin-Off Preserved After Two Decades
Dirge of Cerberus - Lost Episode, a rare Final Fantasy 7 mobile spin-off, has been recovered and preserved after years of being unplayable, thanks to a dedicated effort involving significant technical and financial investment
Persona series surpasses one million sales in Sega's latest quarter
Sega has reported that Atlus' Persona series sold over a million copies between April and June 2026, despite no new releases, as anticipation builds for Persona 4 Revival and Persona 6
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
Nintendo Direct to Spotlight Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave Tomorrow
Nintendo has scheduled a dedicated Nintendo Direct broadcast for Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave, promising 20 minutes of new details on the Switch 2 exclusive RPG ahead of its September 2026 release
GODDESS OF VICTORY: NIKKE and Persona Series Collaboration Set for August 2026
Level Infinite has officially announced a crossover event between GODDESS OF VICTORY: NIKKE and the Persona series, bringing content from Persona 3 Reload, Persona 4 Golden, and Persona 5 Royal to NIKKE in celebration of Persona's 30th anniversary this August
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
BLUE REFLECTION Quartet launches on PlayStation, Switch and PC
KOEI TECMO and Gust have released BLUE REFLECTION Quartet, bringing all four series entries together in a single digital collection for PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Switch 2 and Windows PC via Steam
Heroes of Anirea launches first public playtest on Steam
Heroes of Anirea, a tactical JRPG with roguelite elements from Crossbros, is now available for its first open playtest on Steam, offering players a hands-on look at its character-driven strategy and pixel art world ahead of its 2027 release
Square Enix Suggests FF6, FF8 and FF9 Remakes Would Be Multi-Part Projects
Square Enix developers have indicated that remakes of Final Fantasy 6, Final Fantasy 8, or Final Fantasy 9 would likely require four or five separate releases, raising questions about the feasibility of such projects
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
Shujinkou adds Steam Trading Cards, avatars and new community items
Rice Games Inc. has introduced Steam Trading Cards, badges, emoticons and avatars for Shujinkou, with a major leaderboard update planned for version 1.46 and further support confirmed
FINAL FANTASY X | X-2 HD Remaster launches on Nintendo Switch 2
Square Enix has released FINAL FANTASY X | X-2 HD Remaster for Nintendo Switch 2, bringing both classic RPGs to the platform with updated visuals as part of the series' 25th anniversary celebrations
Langrisser: Sea of Sword Gameplay Trailer Reveals Major Tactical Changes
BlackJack Studio has released the first gameplay trailer for Langrisser: Sea of Sword, showcasing a reworked combat system, destructible environments and expanded exploration across PC, Steam and mobile platforms
Silver Blade of Gods' End launches on Steam with 15% off for two weeks
Sword_Guild has released Silver Blade of Gods' End, a territory-conquest simulation RPG developed over seven years, on Steam today. The game is available worldwide with a 15% launch discount for the first two weeks and supports English and Chinese
Kingdom Hearts Missing-Link Intro Footage Surfaces After Cancellation
Footage claiming to show the near-complete introduction to Kingdom Hearts Missing-Link, a cancelled mobile entry in the series, has leaked online, raising questions about the project's development and its connection to Kingdom Hearts 4
Square Enix nearly skipped Final Fantasy 4 to outpace Dragon Quest
Square Enix once considered bypassing Final Fantasy 4 and moving directly to Final Fantasy 5, aiming to overtake Dragon Quest in the JRPG series count. The idea, discussed by senior developers, highlights a unique moment in franchise history