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Echo Generation 2
Echo Generation 2 is a prequel to the original Echo Generation, released in 2024. The original led with heart and humor beautifully matched by its charming voxel visuals. Echo Generation 2 attempts to further develop the world and vibe as we primarily follow Jack, the missing father from the first g… Read More »- Article
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RPGs Coming This Week, June 21–27, 2026 – Fox, Get These Games [on My Switch 2]!
This week is a somewhat light list of RPGs Coming This Week. Whether most publishers don’t want to launch alongside Star Fox, or they’re just too damned tired after all the gaming news in June, we have two new releases this week. We also have a trio of games coming to new platforms, including the co… Read More »- Article
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Granblue Fantasy: Relink – Endless Ragnarok at Summer Game Fest 2026: Building on an Engaging Action RPG
Action RPG Granblue Fantasy: Relink is about to get even bigger with its Endless Ragnarok expansion! Thanks to the team at Cygames, I was able to hear from Creative Director Tetsuya Fukuhara and Director Sanshiro Hidaka about the new features of the expansion, their vision for the title, and more. I… Read More »- Article
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Steam Next Fest June 2026: Demos to Check Out This Weekend [UPDATED]
Steam Next Fest is here, and running through Monday, June 22nd. You probably already know that. Just like you probably know there are hundreds of games featured on Steam across all genres, many with newly released demos for you to try. We can’t hope to list everything notable in the RPG and adventur… Read More »- Review
Myst
“The Surrealistic Adventure That Will Become Your World.” That was the promise of the original Myst in 1993. I’ve long been enamoured with the zeitgeist-piercing mystique of Myst, and its legacy of slow-paced, first-person adventure-puzzlers includes some of my favourite games. Still, Cyan Worlds’ P… Read More »- Article
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The Legend of Heroes: Trails from Zero and Trails to Azure Lands On PS5 & Switch 2 on September 10th
NIS America and Nihon Falcom have announced that The Legend of Heroes: Trails from Zero and The Legend of Heroes: Trails to Azure will launch on September 10th for PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch 2. A short trailer accompanied the announcement, showcasing a sizzle reel of what awaits Lloyd Banning… Read More »- Review
Town of Zoz
The success of indie farming sims like Stardew Valley and the resurgence in popularity of long-running series like Story of Seasons and Rune Factory have ushered in a new era of farming sim/RPG hybrids seeking to capture the ever-growing community of Cozy Gamers. While most of these titles stick to… Read More »- Article
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Summer Game Fest 2026 Round-Up: A Strong Showing for RPGs with Aniimo, Grave Seasons, and Crimson Moon
This year’s Summer Game Fest had plenty of titles in our coverage here at RPGFan, and you may have read some of our hands-on impressions — If you haven’t yet, make sure to check out Sea of Remnants, Stranger Than Heaven, and Petal Runner. There was a trio of games I played a bit less than some of th… Read More »- Article
- Retro Encounter
- Podcast
Retro Encounter 488 – Xanadu Next Part I
Still…An ancient castle that only appears in the mist, and a holy sword that rests therein…It’s like a fairy tale! Just hearing about it makes my heart beat faster! This week on Retro Encounter, a panel of Falcom afficianados (and one relative newcomer) explores the ruins of Xanadu Next’s Harlec… Read More »- Article
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Girl Power Thrives in Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World, Releasing December 3rd, 2026 on Consoles and PC
Although Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World was announced a couple weeks ago during the Dragon Quest series presentation, a full trailer showing off gameplay revealed the release date of December 3rd, 2026, and debuted during last week’s Nintendo Direct: This iteration of the long-running Dra… Read More »- Article
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Signet City by Jump Over the Age Showcases Mushrooms & Monochrome in Reveal Trailer
Fellow Traveller and solo developer Jump Over The Age have revealed fungalpunk RPG Signet City, which is currently in development for PC via Steam. The announcement came via the PC Gaming Show 2026, alongside a brief trailer showcasing monochrome cityscapes amidst mushrooms mutating. Check it out be… Read More »- Review
The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales
Square Enix created a minor revolution back in 2018 with the release of Octopath Traveler and the consequent introduction of the graphical style they dubbed “HD-2D,” the distinctive blending of pixel art onto 3D backgrounds. The Adventures of Elliot is the latest in a long line of projects that foll… Read More »- Review
LumenTale: Memories of Trey
Pokémon’s pull on the monster-collecting genre is absolute. With every successive generation, a new wave of youth falls under its slick spell, constantly expanding the ranks of Pokémaniacs. Yet, as the years march on, some of us elder Pokémaniacs have begun to question the dogma, wondering if the fo… Read More »- Article
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Strategy RPG Dark Deity 3 Announced as Series’ Final Chapter
As part of the recent IGN Live presentations, developer Sword & Axe announced the newest title in their Dark Deity series, Dark Deity 3, with a short but robust trailer. They are also quick to share that this latest title will serve as a “dramatic conclusion” to the three-game series. Dark Deity… Read More »- Article
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Petal Runner Impressions at Summer Game Fest 2026 – A Charming Cyberpunk Adventure with Heart
Last year, I had the chance to play an early demo of slice-of-life RPG Petal Runner at Summer Game Fest 2025, and it was a highlight of the show for me! From iam8bit and developer Nano Park Studios, this gorgeously pixelated adventure follows Cali and their foxy sidekick Kira as they explore the fou… Read More »- Review
R-Type Tactics I • II Cosmos
For decades, Irem’s R-Type series has stood the test of time thanks to its well-established shoot-’em-up credentials, complex bosses, and diverse weapon upgrades. In 2007’s R-Type Tactics, the franchise flipped this legacy on its head, swapping fast-paced action for a turn-based strategy RPG packed… Read More »- Article
- Random Encounter
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Random Encounter 349 – Not-E3 2026 Extravaganza!
On this week’s Random Encounter, the 2026 Summer Game Fest season is officially upon us! For video game fans, mid-June is still basically early Christmas. Even though E3 is firmly in the history books, the nonstop gaming announcements haven’t slowed down and, this year, there are a lot of presents u… Read More »- Article
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RPGs Coming This Week, June 14–20, 2026 – Elliot’s Spacefaring Adventures
don’t make any E.T. jokes about Elliot, nobody is going to get it, just carry on and— Oh, hello! Here we are with a new edition of RPGs Coming This Week because while we just spent the last week reveling in approximately 100 new game announcements (an exaggeration, but it sure felt like a lot!), you… Read More »- Article
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Threads of Time Provides Gorgeous Pixel Visuals & Legacy In New Trailer
Riyo Games has released a new trailer for their upcoming time-travel RPG Threads of Time during the Day of the Devs 2026 presentation. It showcases co-founders Robbie Lennon and Nick Knight giving a brief overview of Threads of Time alongside their legacy as both developers and longtime friends, jux… Read More »- Article
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Stranger Than Heaven Impressions at Summer Game Fest 2026 – Fast-Paced Combat Soars with Potential in Historic Japan
Thanks to the teams at SEGA and Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio, I got the chance to play Stranger Than Heaven at Summer Game Fest! This upcoming action RPG follows protagonist Makoto Daito through five different Japanese cities in five different eras, promising an epic journey through the criminal underworld … Read More »- Review
Birushana: Winds of Fate
Birushana: Winds of Fate follows the otome visual novel Birushana: Rising Flower of Genpei, a title highly regarded by our very own Niki Fakhoori. Winds of Fate begins by delivering epilogues for the original’s five character routes and introducing four new story routes set in the same period. Does… Read More »- Article
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Deltarune Chapter 5 Brings Bloom To Consoles & PC on June 24th
Developer Toby Fox has revealed that Chapter 5 of Deltarune will release as a free update for players who have purchased the game. It will release on June 24th for Nintendo Switch 1 & 2, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and PC via Steam. The reveal came as part of the latest Nintendo Direct present… Read More »- Article
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The Memories Trilogy Continues with Atelier Karia: The Night Kingdom & the Guide of Memories, Coming to Consoles and PC in Early 2027
Publisher Koei Tecmo revealed the next Atelier series title, Atelier Karia: The Night Kingdom & the Guide of Memories, in the most recent Nintendo Direct presentation. The game was announced for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC via Steam with a release window of early 20… Read More »- Review
Paper Perjury Case 6: Regrets & Perjury
Return to Azure City following a terrible fire as paper clerk and part-time rookie sleuth Justina Smith gets caught up in a mystery that’s far more than it seems. Justina is aided by jovial yet jaded and experienced robbery detective Ernest Hunt, cheerful speed-addicted rookie homicide detective (as… Read More »- Article
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Cassette Beasts 2002 Brings Music & Pixellated Monster Battling Galore For Consoles & PC
Raw Fury and developer Bytten Studio have revealed Cassette Beasts 2002, which is currently in development for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC via Steam. The announcement came via the PC Gaming Show 2026 alongside a brief trailer showcasing pixellated battling juxtaposed wi… Read More »- Article
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Sea of Remnants Impressions at Summer Game Fest 2026 – A Puppet-Punk, Seafaring Adventure with Promise
From publisher NetEase Games and developer Joker Studio, upcoming seafaring RPG Sea of Remnants looks to offer a distinct maritime adventure combining turn-based, explorative, survival, simulation, choice-based narrative, and more… Read More »- Review
Mina the Hollower
Mina the Hollower probably coulda come out years ago if Yacht Club Games wasn’t so busy earnestly releasing free extended content for Shovel Knight. Considering they’re a rare example of a studio that not only follows through on its promises, but does so with unprecedented quality, I desperately wan… Read More »- Feature
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Director Naoki Hamaguchi Q&A
We recently had the privilege to do interviews with both Naoki Hamaguchi, the Director of Final Fantasy VII Remake and Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, and Teruki Endo, the Battle Director for both titles. When you’re done with this article, don’t forget to also check out our Teruki Endo interview. RPGFan… Read More »- Feature
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Battle Director Teruki Endo Interview
We recently had the privilege to do two different interviews: an in-person interview with Teruki Endo, the battle director of Final Fantasy VII Remake and Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, and a Q&A with Naoki Hamaguchi, the Director on those projects. Be sure to read our companion Q&A article with… Read More »- Article
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Vanillaware to Bring Muramasa: Revenant Blades to Consoles, and Yes, PC, in Early 2027
This week’s Nintendo Direct presentation revealed an updated re-release of one of Vanillaware’s most beloved classics, Muramasa: The Demon Blade. Based on the 2013 PlayStation Vita version, Muramasa Rebirth, the upcoming Muramasa: Revenant Blades includes the entirety of the Genroku Legends DLC cont… Read More »- Article
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Echoes of Aincrad Hands-on Preview: Beneath a Floating Castle
Thanks to the wonderful team at Bandai Namco, I recently had the opportunity to go hands-on with Echoes of Aincrad, the upcoming action RPG set within the world of Sword Art Online. I wasn’t exactly the target audience going into the preview, and I was admittedly a bit skeptical. I watched the first… Read More »- Article
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Tales of Eternia Remastered Brings Destiny To Consoles & PC on October 16th
As part of the latest Nintendo Direct presentation, Bandai Namco Entertainment and developer Tose have announced that Tales of Eternia Remastered will be coming on October 16th to Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. The announcement ca… Read More »- Article
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Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave Commences the Heroic Games on September 17th, 2026
Today’s Nintendo Direct presentation provided an in-depth look at the newest entry in the genre-defining tactical RPG series, Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave, releasing exclusively for the Nintendo Switch 2 on September 17th, 2026. The Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave trailer kicks off with the first look… Read More »- Article
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New Kingdom Hearts IV Trailer Teases New Characters, Expands Game to All Major Platforms
Square Enix has confirmed that the long-awaited Kingdom Hearts IV will have a multi-platform launch upon its eventual release. This will include Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam, Epic Games Store, and Microsoft Store. The confirmation was accompanied by a brief tra… Read More »- Article
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Final Fantasy Embraces HD-2D with Final Fantasy Resonance on October 22nd, 2026
Square Enix surprised everyone when they announced Final Fantasy Resonance at today’s Nintendo Direct presentation. Final Fantasy Resonance is the first original Final Fantasy game utilizing the HD-2D visual style popularized by the Octopath Traveler series and the recent Dragon Quest HD remakes. It… Read More »- Article
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School is in Session for the Next Entry in the Xenoblade Franchise, Xenoblade Genesis, in 2027
In today’s robust Nintendo Direct presentation, Nintendo revealed the next entry in the Xenoblade franchise, Xenoblade Genesis, with a detailed trailer and a release window of 2027 after revealing the 2026 releases of Nintendo Switch 2 Editions of all three mainline Xenoblade Chronicles games. Xenob… Read More »- Article
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The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake Returns Fans to Hyrule on Nintendo Switch 2 in 2026
Nintendo closed out today’s jam-packed Nintendo Direct presentation with a teaser trailer for a new remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time exclusively for the Nintendo Switch 2, set to release sometime this year. While the trailer was light on details, a narrator explains the history of Hyru… Read More »- Article
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Persona 4 Revival Brings Shadows, Social Links, & More on February 18th, 2027
SEGA and developer Atlus has announced that Persona 4 Revival will launch on February 18th, 2027, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, and PC via Steam. It will also be available for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and the PC Game Pass. We got a new trailer for the title during the Xbox Games Sho… Read More »- Article
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Fable Brings Villainy & Heroism on February 23rd, 2027 for Xbox Series, PlayStation 5 and PC
Xbox Game Studios and developer Playground Games have announced that the long-awaited evolution of the Fable franchise will release on February 23rd, 2027, for Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC via Steam. The information came as part of the Xbox Games Showcase 2026, alongside a new in-engine tr… Read More »- Article
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