Western RPG
15 storiesThis page brings together updates, expansions, technical analysis, build guidance and the way choices alter outcomes. It also distinguishes western rpg design from adjacent genres so that secondary modes or borrowed mechanics do not determine classification.
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
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
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
The Witcher 3's Early NPC AI Led to Unintended Behaviours
CD Projekt Red has revealed that early in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt's development, the team's focus on realistic NPC schedules resulted in unexpected in-game behaviours, highlighting the challenges of simulating convincing open-world populations
Next Kingdom Come Game Targets Release Before April 2028
Warhorse Studios' next Kingdom Come RPG is now officially expected to launch before April 2028, with publisher Embracer Group confirming a shorter gap between entries and ongoing development alongside other major projects
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
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
Bethesda Veteran Criticises Starfield's 1,000 Planets Design Approach
A former Bethesda developer has outlined how he would have structured Starfield's planetary exploration, arguing that the game's focus on quantity over handcrafted content limited its impact compared to The Elder Scrolls and Fallout
Bethesda veteran critiques Starfield's 1,000 planets approach
Former Bethesda developer Nate Purkeypile has questioned Starfield's use of 1,000 explorable planets, suggesting the RPG would have benefited from fewer, more distinctive worlds rather than repeated procedural content
Mark Darrah explains why Baldur's Gate 3 succeeds as a sequel
Mark Darrah, who worked on the original Baldur's Gate games, has highlighted why Baldur's Gate 3 stands out as a sequel, crediting its willingness to evolve beyond the series' classic formula and embrace new influences
Elder Scrolls Online Delays Major Content to 2027 After Xbox Restructuring
ZeniMax Online Studios has postponed key Elder Scrolls Online updates to 2027 following significant Xbox layoffs and internal changes, but confirms ongoing support and new content for 2026
The Blood of Dawnwalker Rejects Filler for a Connected Open World
Rebel Wolves has detailed how The Blood of Dawnwalker's open world is designed to avoid filler content, focusing on meaningful activities, deep lore and handcrafted experiences that connect gameplay and narrative in new ways
BioWare Veteran Explains Why a Dragon Age Trilogy Remaster Is Unlikely
A former Dragon Age lead has revealed why a Mass Effect-style remaster of the original trilogy is highly improbable, citing technical and organisational barriers at BioWare that make such a project far more complex than fans might expect
Starfield Modder Brings Seamless Take-Offs Closer, Landings Remain Elusive
A new Starfield mod aims to deliver smoother spaceship take-offs, addressing a long-standing player complaint about immersion-breaking loading screens, but technical barriers mean seamless landings are still out of reach
Todd Howard says retirement is off the table as Bethesda plans ahead
Bethesda Game Studios director Todd Howard has stated he is no longer considering retirement, emphasising his ongoing passion for developing games like Skyrim and future projects including The Elder Scrolls 6