JRPG
47 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.
Tales of Symphonia Definitive Edition Beta Starts on 11 October
A fan-made Steam mod will enter public testing on 11 October 2026. It restores 60 frames per second, missing content, GameCube-based textures and combat changes aimed at fixing the dated PC port.
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.
Final Fantasy VII Revelation Is Built for More Than One Playthrough
Naoki Hamaguchi says Final Fantasy VII Revelation will change quests and endings based on the character chosen for each experience, giving players a reason to return after finishing the game.
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.
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.
Xenogears Atlas Is Rebuilding the Classic for Modern PCs
The unofficial Xenogears Atlas project is going beyond a basic PC port. It has a rebuilt battle engine, locally upscaled HD textures and enhanced FMV, but it is still an early fan project with no official Square Enix status or release date.
Square Enix leaves future of Final Fantasy VII open after Revelation
Square Enix has confirmed Final Fantasy VII Revelation as the intended conclusion to the remake series but has not ruled out further entries if player demand is strong while Final Fantasy XVII remains unannounced and shrouded in uncertainty
Modder Overhauls Final Fantasy Resonance Skill Descriptions Before Launch
A player-created mod for Final Fantasy Resonance delivers detailed skill and item descriptions weeks before Square Enix's official launch, addressing a key complaint from the public demo and raising questions about player-driven improvements
Terranigma returns with new Arranged Mode and collector editions for 2027 launch
Terranigma is officially set for release on Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox and PC in January 2027, with a new Arranged Mode, quality-of-life features and multiple collector editions revealed at Tokyo Game Show
Trails In the Sky 2nd Chapter remake modernises Falcom's JRPG classic
Falcom's Trails In the Sky 2nd Chapter returns as a modern remake with overhauled combat, seamless world design and quality-of-life upgrades. The result is a slow-burning but rewarding JRPG that stands out for its character depth and technical polish
Another Eden 3.17.0 update brings new story content and major character upgrades
Wright Flyer Studios has released the 3.17.0 update for Another Eden on PC and mobile, adding new main story content, character upgrades and a limited-time Chronos Stones login campaign
ONE FENIX DOWN Steam launch moves to November for final polish
Regalcraft Games has shifted the Steam release of ONE FENIX DOWN to 9 November 2026, extending development to refine combat, visuals and narrative for its retro-inspired RPG debut
Final Fantasy VII Revelation introduces three-slot linked Materia armours
Naoki Hamaguchi has confirmed that Final Fantasy VII Revelation will feature armours with three linked Materia slots, a first for the series and a detail not previously disclosed by any other outlet
Final Fantasy VII Revelation release date set with open world overhaul
Square Enix has officially scheduled Final Fantasy VII Revelation for 8 April 2027, promising the largest open world in the series and a major focus on player-driven decisions across PlayStation 5
Final Fantasy VII Revelation PC version targets smoother performance than Rebirth
Square Enix has stated that Final Fantasy VII Revelation will run more smoothly on PC than Rebirth did but has not confirmed support for NVIDIA DLSS 5 upscaling technology
Xenogears Fan Project Rebuilds PlayStation Classic for Modern PC Play
A dedicated fan team is reconstructing Square Enix's Xenogears for PC using the Godot engine, promising a faithful rebuild from PlayStation data and opening the door to long-awaited enhancements
Shujinkou launches on Mac and Epic Games Store with Switch performance boost
Rice Games has released Shujinkou on the Mac App Store and Epic Games Store while delivering a major performance update for Nintendo Switch players. The update targets frame rate, stability and player-requested improvements
Dragon Quest Monsters The Withered World Release Date and Platforms Confirmed
Square Enix has officially scheduled Dragon Quest Monsters The Withered World for a global launch on 3 December 2026, bringing its traditional turn-based JRPG gameplay and monster fusion mechanics to PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and S, Nintendo Switch and Switch 2
Final Fantasy 7 Remake targets Advent Children visuals for trilogy
Square Enix has confirmed that the Final Fantasy 7 Remake trilogy is being built to match the visual standard of the 2005 film Advent Children, aiming to deliver the film's character fidelity and atmosphere in playable form
Toada Brava Demo Brings Hand-Drawn JRPG Action to Steam on PC
Asteristic Game Studio has unveiled Toada Brava, a 2D turn-based RPG inspired by JRPG classics, with a playable demo now live on Steam. Set in a Latin American-inspired world, the game promises instant battles and music-driven magic
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
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