Role-Playing
93 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.
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.
Nightpyre Demo Puts Every Run's Consequences on Steam
Silveil has released a Steam demo for Nightpyre. Players can customise characters, build spells with runes, and make choices that reshape its dark fantasy world after every death.
The Blood of Dawnwalker PC fixes aim for higher frame rates
Rebel Wolves is preparing more PC performance fixes for The Blood of Dawnwalker. Game director Konrad Tomaszkiewicz says the studio is still collecting hardware data, even as he questions whether a single-player RPG needs to reach 120 FPS or more.
Pierce Through Heavens joins Steam China's 2026 multiplayer fest
Purple Yang Studio has confirmed that Pierce Through Heavens will appear at Steam China's Multiplayer Games Fest 2026. The open-world multiplayer RPG centers on cultivation, alchemy, sect warfare and heavenly trials.
Crystal Saga Nova launches on Android today
Crystal Saga Nova is now available on Google Play in nine regions. The Android MMORPG brings back Vidalia with five classes, deep pet progression and launch events.
Phantom Blade Zero sets PS5 launch for October 2026
S-GAME will release Phantom Blade Zero on PS5 and PC on 29 October 2026. The game will feature eight endings, four difficulty modes, weapon switching and the Sha-Chi combat system.
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.
Baldur's Gate 3 mod adds a new region after 18 months
SquallyDaBeanz has released version 0.8 of a beta expansion for Baldur's Gate 3. It takes players beyond the Shadow-Cursed Lands and into a new region built around exploration and combat.
UNDEFEATED Genesis Puts Superhero Freedom in Players' Hands
Chorus Worldwide and Osaka-based Indie-us Games have released a Steam demo for UNDEFEATED: Genesis. A new trailer shows free flight, fast movement and superpowered combat ahead of the game's 2027 launch on Steam and PlayStation 5.
Honkai: Star Rail Version 4.6 arrives on 28 September
HoYoverse will release Honkai: Star Rail Version 4.6 on 28 September 2026 in Asia and Europe. North America will get the update on 27 September because of the time-zone difference, with Pearl, a new Life Sciences Institute storyline and several limited-time events.
Baldur's Gate 3 Mod Adds a New Region After 18 Months
SquallyDaBeanz released the beta of Baldur's Gate 3: Act Two Expansion on September 17, 2026. It adds the Chionthar Wilds, a large combat-focused adventure for level 8-10 parties.
Hellheart Breaker Makes Romance Part of the Fight in 2027
Red Dunes Games will show Hellheart Breaker at Tokyo Game Show 2026 ahead of its planned 2027 release on PC and consoles. In the game, romance choices can unlock combat abilities or turn rejected characters into bosses.
Fire Emblem Fortune's Weave delivers a colossal tactical RPG on Switch 2
Nintendo Switch 2's Fire Emblem Fortune's Weave sets a new scale for tactical RPGs with a sprawling multi-part campaign, intricate party management and a demanding combat system that pushes both strategy and hardware to their limits
Divine Clash EU launches with 240 heroes and full localisation on Android
Divine Clash EU has arrived on Google Play as a fully localised European edition of the idle RPG, offering over 240 heroes, six factions and strategic 6v6 battles with launch rewards for new players
Spirit Valor launches on Nintendo Switch 2 with major launch discount
KEMCO has released Spirit Valor for Nintendo Switch 2 in North America and Europe, offering a 45 percent launch discount and a low-cost upgrade for existing Switch owners
Kingdom of Night sets November release for console apocalypse
Kingdom of Night will launch on Nintendo Switch PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S on 5 November 2026 bringing its 1980s-inspired action RPG blend of teen drama and cosmic horror to consoles after its PC debut
Knights of Frontier Valley launches expanded playtest on Steam
Knights of Frontier Valley returns to Steam with its second public playtest, introducing a major update shaped by player feedback and adding new cities, companions, quests and technical improvements for free
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
The End of History targets PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S for 2027
WorldMap has announced that The End of History will arrive on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S in Q1 2027 with the Steam 1.0 launch. The emergent sandbox RPG from Tatamibeya will be playable at Tokyo Game Show 2026
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
Cyberpunk 2077 and Phantom Liberty set for Battle net launch in 2026
Cyberpunk 2077 and its expansion Phantom Liberty will arrive on Battle net later this year, with CD PROJEKT RED also revealing Witcher and Edgerunners collaborations for Blizzard titles through 2027
The Expanse Osiris Reborn demo reveals high-stakes monster hunt mission
Owlcat Games has unveiled a full mission from The Expanse Osiris Reborn at gamescom 2026 highlighting RPG-driven choices and a tense hybrid monster encounter as the studio targets a Spring 2027 release
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
Sonucido Dreams of the Gray God brings horror RPG tension to PC in 2027
Sonucido Dreams of the Gray God has been officially announced for PC with a 2027 release window. The horror RPG from Daniel da Silva and Luca Marie da Silva promises high-stakes dungeon crawling and unforgiving combat in a nightmare-fuelled setting
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
Frontier Path of Shadows launches on PC with tactical sci-fi combat
Oduvan Games has released Frontier Path of Shadows on PC via Steam, introducing a hard sci-fi tactical RPG with open-sector exploration, nonlinear narrative and a sentient alien Symbiont shaping player choices
NO LAW demo reveals true player freedom in handcrafted cyberpunk city
NO LAW from Neon Giant stunned at Gamescom 2026 with a live demo showing a seamless open world, persistent NPCs and multiple approaches to every objective in a city with no laws and no AI-generated assets
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
Chronicles Medieval demo shows 900 unit battles and mounted poleaxe combat
Raw Power Games presented a full-scale live demo of Chronicles Medieval at Gamescom 2026, revealing real-time battles with hundreds of troops and a hybrid action-strategy RPG system ahead of its Early Access launch in early 2027
Exodus Ending Changes Based on Player Choices and Companion Loyalty
Archetype Entertainment's Exodus will launch in April 2027 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC, with its ending and companion fates shaped by the choices you make throughout the game's branching narrative
The Blood of Dawnwalker Sells One Million in Two Days After Launch
The Blood of Dawnwalker has surpassed one million copies sold within 48 hours of release on PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S, marking a significant debut for Rebel Wolves and publisher Bandai Namco
Guns and Gargoyles demo brings retro RPG survival to Steam players
Team Ruphi has launched a playable demo for Guns and Gargoyles on Steam, offering a pixel-art RPG with survival mechanics set in Germany's Schwarzwald. The solo developer aims to capture classic RPG immersion while introducing new challenges
AereA relaunches on Switch, PS5 and Xbox Series X|S with gameplay overhaul
SOEDESCO has released a rebuilt version of AereA for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, promising rebalanced progression, tougher bosses and local co-op for up to four players
Nighthawks Sets Autumn 2026 Release for PC and Mac Vampire RPG
Wadjet Eye Games has confirmed Nighthawks, the narrative-driven vampire RPG from Richard Cobbett, will launch on PC and Mac in autumn 2026, with a press demo and new trailer now available for preview
CD Projekt Red Expands Team for Secret Project Hadar as Witcher 4 Takes Priority
CD Projekt Red is actively recruiting for its unannounced Project Hadar, aiming to grow the team to 50 developers by year-end, while The Witcher 4 and a new Witcher 3 expansion remain the studio's main focus
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
Rockstar Reveals Official GTA Online Roleplay Server nopixel V Ahead of GTA 6
Rockstar Games has announced nopixel V, its first officially supported GTA Online roleplaying server, launching soon with new features and direct integration ahead of GTA 6's release
The Blood of Dawnwalker Delivers a Standout Open-World Vampire RPG
The Blood of Dawnwalker brings a fresh approach to open-world RPGs with its inventive day and night mechanics, branching narrative, and a time-limited quest structure that challenges player decisions throughout the campaign
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