JRPG
17 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.
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