Role-Playing

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Games belong under Role-Playing when character growth through statistics and abilities, equipment-led builds and quest structures and narrative choice are central rather than occasional side features. Individual releases can differ sharply in party or companion management and exploration and combat systems while retaining the same underlying identity.
The 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.

Fable Main Story Will Take Around 20 Hours on PC, PS5 and Xbox

Playground Games has confirmed that the main quest in Fable will take approximately 20 hours to complete, with additional side content available for those seeking a longer experience. The game is set for release on PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S in February 2027

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Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen Expansion Adds Chilling New Region

Capcom has announced Dark Arisen, a major expansion for Dragon's Dogma 2, introducing a wintry region, new enemies, and a loot-driven relic system. The update was revealed ahead of gamescom 2026 and targets players seeking fresh challenges

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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

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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

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Showa American Story Preview: Bizarre RPG Mixes Parody with Rough Combat

Showa American Story has resurfaced with a hands-on preview, revealing a retro-inspired RPG world packed with cultural parodies and eccentric humour, but also highlighting concerns about combat depth and mechanical polish ahead of release

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Sea of Remnants Shows 10 Minutes of Gameplay and Reveals New Details

Joker Studios has released over 10 minutes of new Sea of Remnants gameplay, highlighting its roguelike structure, dice-based combat, and world-building ahead of its 2027 launch on PC, consoles, and mobile

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Baldur's Gate 3: Astarion Prequel Novel Excerpt and Audiobook Details

A new prequel novel, Baldur's Gate 3: Astarion, has been announced with an exclusive excerpt and audiobook narration by Neil Newbon, the actor behind Astarion in the game. The book explores Astarion's past before the events of Baldur's Gate 3

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The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion's Xbox 360 Review Marathon Remembered

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion marked a milestone for the Xbox 360 and HD gaming, with its review process involving an intensive four-day session at Bethesda. We revisit how this RPG set new standards and what it meant for early adopters

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The Witcher 4 Targets 2028 Release as CD Projekt Details Trilogy Plans

CD Projekt has officially set a 2028 release window for The Witcher 4, confirming the next mainline entry is in active development and outlining a roadmap for the new trilogy, with Songs of the Past expansion arriving in 2027

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GamingUp Showcase 2026 Unveils Over 35 DACH Region Games

The inaugural GamingUp Showcase highlighted more than 35 upcoming and recent games from Germany, Austria and Switzerland, offering new trailers, gameplay reveals and developer insights across a wide range of genres

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PachiPals Announced for Game Boy Color with October 2026 Release Date

Incube8 Games has revealed PachiPals, a new monster-catching RPG with pinball mechanics for Game Boy Color, launching on 18 October 2026. Physical pre-orders are open, while the digital edition is available immediately

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Every Pokémon Game on Switch and Switch 2 by 2026: Full List and Updates

Nintendo has detailed the complete line-up of Pokémon games available on Switch and Switch 2, including new releases, remakes, and upcoming titles, with key updates for players planning their next adventure in the series

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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

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Tides of Annihilation Faces Player Debate After Gwendolyn Model Update

Eclipse Glow Games has responded to player concerns after new gameplay footage for Tides of Annihilation revealed a revised facial model for main character Gwendolyn, prompting discussion about the game's evolving art direction and technical choices

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The Relic: First Guardian heads to Xbox and Switch 2 with major update

Project Cloud Games has set September and October release dates for The Relic: First Guardian on Xbox Series X/S, Xbox Play Anywhere and Nintendo Switch 2, alongside a significant update and a new lower price across all platforms

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Why Mass Effect's Original Story Still Defines the Trilogy

BioWare's Mass Effect trilogy is often praised as a whole, but the original game's narrative, world-building and player agency remain unmatched by its sequels. We examine what set the first entry apart and why its legacy endures

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Songs of Glimmerwick Sets PC Release for September 2026

Eastshade Studios has confirmed Songs of Glimmerwick will launch on PC via Steam on 30 September 2026, with console versions planned for a later date. The story-driven witch academy RPG blends adventure and life simulation elements

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Footage Reveals Cancelled Star Wars: Magellan Action RPG for PC and Consoles

Gameplay footage and artwork have surfaced from Star Wars: Magellan, an ambitious action RPG once in development at Echtra Games, showing Jedi and Mandalorian classes before the project was cancelled following the studio's closure

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Nopixel V Closed Beta Set for September as Rockstar Collaboration Deepens

Nopixel has announced that its major GTA Online roleplay server overhaul, nopixel V, will enter closed beta on 8 September, with access rolling out in phases and Rockstar now officially involved in development

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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

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Oblivion Remastered AI Exploit Surfaces in Bethesda Developer Anecdote

A Bethesda Game Studios veteran has revealed how a playtest of The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered led to an unexpected quest completion by manipulating the game's AI hunger system, highlighting the depth of its emergent gameplay

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The Witcher 3's Geralt Nearly Lost His Humanity, Actor Reveals

Doug Cockle, the voice of Geralt in The Witcher 3, has shared how he challenged CD Projekt Red's original direction to portray Geralt as emotionless, insisting on a more nuanced and relatable character

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Deltarune Chapter 5 Features Pokémon Artist Hitoshi Ariga's Character Design Next-Gen Gaming Blog

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Reverse: 1999 Version 3.7 and 3rd Anniversary Update Arrive 13 August Next-Gen Gaming Blog

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

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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

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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

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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

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Vampire: The Masquerade 6th Edition enters open alpha with major system changes Next-Gen Gaming Blog

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

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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

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Dungeons & Dragons Reveals Mature-Rated Dark Sun Expansion for 2027 Next-Gen Gaming Blog

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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