Role-Playing
28 storiesThe boundary for Role-Playing is mechanical: neighbouring genres may share themes or progression systems while organising player decisions differently. For Role-Playing, reviews and explainers can examine mechanical conventions without treating one famous game as the model for every release.
Deltarune Chapter 5 Features Pokémon Artist Hitoshi Ariga's Character Design
Toby Fox has revealed that Deltarune Chapter 5 includes a character designed by Pokémon artist Hitoshi Ariga, with Fox making notable adjustments before its inclusion
Baldur's Gate 3 Video Reveals 10 Rare Endings and Hidden Scenes
Larian Studios has published a new video highlighting ten of the rarest scenes and character outcomes in Baldur's Gate 3, including obscure endings and narrative twists that most players will never encounter
Warrior Cats: Clans of the Forest Announced for Consoles and PC in 2026
Warrior Cats: Clans of the Forest, a turn-based RPG based on Erin Hunter's Warriors series, has been officially revealed for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch and Switch 2, with a release set for autumn 2026
Advent of Adventure Solo RPG Calendar Nears End of Kickstarter Campaign
Advent of Adventure, a solo journaling RPG presented as an advent calendar, is approaching the final days of its Kickstarter campaign, offering players a narrative-driven experience ahead of the holiday season
Beaten Path Announced for PC, PlayStation, Xbox and Switch in 2027
Beaten Path, a solo-developed tactical RPG inspired by Fire Emblem and Final Fantasy Tactics, has been officially revealed for PC and current-gen consoles, with a 2027 release window and a fully voice-acted cast
Reverse: 1999 Version 3.7 and 3rd Anniversary Update Arrive 13 August
Bluepoch has confirmed Reverse: 1999's 3rd anniversary update will launch on 13 August, bringing Version 3.7, new characters, expanded gameplay modes and a range of free rewards to PC and mobile platforms
Egg Hunt 2026: The Grand Eggspress launches 29 July on Roblox
GeekOut K.K. has announced Egg Hunt 2026: The Grand Eggspress, a new 3D adventure RPG for Roblox, reviving the classic Egg Hunt event with modern technology and a global development team ahead of its July 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
Hololive Dreams Launches with 150 Songs and 50 VTubers on Mobile and PC
Hololive Dreams has arrived on iOS, Android and PC, blending rhythm gameplay with RPG progression and featuring over 150 tracks and 54 hololive VTubers as playable characters, aiming to broaden the appeal of rhythm games
Vampire: The Masquerade 6th Edition enters open alpha with major system changes
White Wolf has officially announced Vampire: The Masquerade 6th Edition, now in active development with a free open alpha playtest on Demiplane, offering players a chance to influence the next evolution of the iconic tabletop RPG
Dungeons & Dragons: World of Warcraft Expansion Brings Azeroth to Tabletop
Wizards of the Coast has officially revealed Dungeons & Dragons: World of Warcraft, a major crossover expansion that introduces every playable WOW species and class to the tabletop, with early access and full release dates now confirmed
Dungeons & Dragons Reveals Mature-Rated Dark Sun Expansion for 2027
Wizards of the Coast has announced a mature-rated Dark Sun expansion for Dungeons & Dragons, set for 2027, with shrink-wrapped packaging and content warnings for violence, bloodshed, nudity and sexuality. Here's what's confirmed so far
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
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
Cyberpunk 2077's The Hunt Quest Drew Inspiration from True Detective
CD Projekt has revealed new details about the creation of The Hunt, a standout side quest in Cyberpunk 2077, highlighting its psychological approach and the disturbing elements that set it apart from typical action missions
Thousand Hells: The Underworld Heists launches 8 September 2026
A Sharp and Kitfox Games have set a 8 September 2026 release date for Thousand Hells: The Underworld Heists, a tactical narrative RPG with branching encounters and party customisation from the creators of King of Dragon Pass and Six Ages
Snail Games to unveil new titles and updates at Gamescom 2026
Snail Games USA has confirmed its presence at Gamescom 2026, where it will showcase Bellwright, For The Stars, Honeycomb: The World Beyond, and two unannounced projects, offering a closer look at its upcoming line-up
Kill the Shadow detective RPG launches on Steam 5 August 2026
Shadowlight and Phoenix Games have announced Kill the Shadow, an atmospheric detective RPG set in Dark Tide City, will release for PC via Steam on 5 August 2026, featuring crime-scene reconstruction and player-driven narrative choices
Baldur's Gate 3 Third-Person Mod Ignites Debate Over Game's Core Identity
A new third-person camera mod for Baldur's Gate 3 has gone viral, dividing the community over whether such features enhance or undermine the classic cRPG experience. The discussion raises questions about player choice and the future of Larian's design philosophy
Final Fantasy 14 Sets Nintendo Switch 2 Launch for August 2026
Square Enix has officially confirmed that Final Fantasy 14 will arrive on Nintendo Switch 2 on 4 August 2026, with preorders opening soon and a free subscription period planned for the first month
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
Puzzle & Dragons x Detective Conan Event Brings New Dungeons and Rewards
Puzzle & Dragons has launched a Detective Conan collaboration event, introducing exclusive dungeons, characters, and limited-time rewards for mobile players from 23 July to 9 August 2026
Over 100 Unreleased Pokémon Designs Surface from Diamond and Pearl Era
A previously unseen Game Freak documentary has surfaced, revealing more than 100 scrapped Pokémon designs and evolutions from the development of Pokémon Diamond and Pearl, offering a rare look at the franchise's creative process
ESDigital Games reveals Gamescom 2026 line-up with new playable demos
ESDigital Games has announced its Gamescom 2026 showcase, confirming hands-on demos for Go Slimey Go!, REMEDIUM, BattleJuice Alchemist, Sky of Tides and a secret project at the Indie Arena Booth in Cologne
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
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
The Blood of Dawnwalker Reveals Sanzhana Pixie in New Quest Footage
A new gameplay video for The Blood of Dawnwalker showcases the Pearly and Precious quest, introducing a sanzhana pixie and highlighting the game's blend of witchcraft and sword combat
Path of Exile co-creator critiques modern ARPG progression systems
Path of Exile co-creator Chris Wilson has outlined why traditional character progression systems, such as those found in Diablo 2, remain popular with genre veterans despite the rise of more streamlined approaches in modern action RPGs