Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Impressions – Upgrade Comparisons & More
Nintendo released a Switch 2 Edition upgrade for Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition, a roughly 20 GB download that adds upscaled 4K visuals, extra foliage, and the new Ether Jet ability. In docked mode the graphics look sharper, while handheld mode appears softer than the original Switch version. Performance is uneven, with frame‑rate swings between 60 fps and 30 fps and occasional V‑Sync‑induced jitter, though load times are slightly quicker on the Switch 2. The upgrade is primarily valuable for new content and a modest visual bump rather than a full‑scale overhaul.
Kingdom Hearts Nintendo Switch Cloud Versions Will Be Delisted Today, Discount Available to Switch 2 Versions
Square Enix announced that the cloud‑based Kingdom Hearts titles on the Nintendo Switch eShop are being delisted today, June 9, 2026. The affected games—HD 1.5 + 2.5 ReMIX, HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue, Kingdom Hearts III + Re Mind, and Integrum Masterpiece—will remain playable until June 9, 2027. Existing owners...
RF Online Next Releases Worldwide for PC and Mobile on June 16
Netmarble will launch the sci‑fi MMORPG RF Online Next worldwide on June 16 for both PC and mobile platforms. The release expands language support to 16 additional languages, adding English, French, German, Spanish, Indonesian, Thai and more. The game follows a successful rollout...
Xenoblade Chronicles 2: Torna ~ The Golden Country DLC Gets Free Switch 2 Upgrade as Patch on July 30
Nintendo announced a free patch for owners of the standalone Xenoblade Chronicles 2: Torna ~ The Golden Country, adding 4K 60 fps docked and 1080p 60 fps handheld enhancements. Players who bought the base game or the Expansion Pass must purchase a $9.99 upgrade pack to receive the same improvements. The...
Dinghai: The Ocean Pillar Is Coming to PC via Steam
Justdan announced Dinghai: The Ocean Pillar, a roguelike action‑RPG, will launch on PC via Steam, though a release window remains undisclosed. The title will be localized in Traditional and Simplified Chinese, English, Japanese, and Korean, with generative AI assisting translation...
Vampire Spy RPG Red Kiss Announced for PC
Wispfire and Fellow Traveller unveiled *Red Kiss*, a narrative vampire‑spy RPG for PC during the PC Gaming Show. The game places players in 1980s Berlin as an "Augur," a newly‑turned vampire who directs a network of operatives through blood bonds...
Monster Hunter: World Has Sold 30 Million Copies Worldwide, Capcom's Best-Selling Title of All Time
Capcom announced that Monster Hunter: World has sold over 30 million copies worldwide, eclipsing its previous 25 million milestone reached in 2024. The 2018 launch title, now available on PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC via Steam, has become the company’s best‑selling single game...
Castlevania: Belmont's Curse Launches on October 15 for PS5, Xbox, and PC with Switch Coming Later
Konami announced that Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse will launch on October 15 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, with a new trailer unveiled at the Xbox Games Showcase 2026. The game will later arrive on Nintendo Switch in 2026. Pre‑order buyers receive an...
Clockwork Revolution Gets New Trailer and Launches in 2027
Xbox Games Studios and InXile Entertainment unveiled a fresh trailer for Clockwork Revolution during the Xbox Games Showcase 2026, confirming a 2027 launch on Xbox Series consoles and PC. The title is billed as a first‑person steampunk RPG where players...
Citizen Sleeper and Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector Launch on June 25 for Nintendo Switch 2
Developer Jump Over The Age and publisher Fellow Traveller announced that the dice‑driven RPG Citizen Sleeper and its sequel Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector will arrive on Nintendo Switch 2 on June 25. Owners of the original Switch can upgrade to the Switch 2 editions at no cost,...
Demonschool Is Coming to Switch 2 and Getting DLC This Year
Indie developers Ysbryd Games and Necrosoft Games announced that their tactical RPG Demonschool will launch on Nintendo Switch 2 later this year. The Switch 2 version will be a free upgrade for existing Switch owners and will add mouse controls, a higher...
Slice-of-Life RPG Petal Runner Gets New Trailer During Wholesome Direct 2026
Nano Park Studios and iam8bit unveiled a new trailer for the slice‑of‑life RPG Petal Runner during Wholesome Direct 2026. The game, inspired by Game Boy Color titles, is slated for a 2026 PC launch on Steam, with a playable demo...
Zenless Zone Zero 3.0 "A Sleepwalker's Confession" Launches on June 17, Steam Release Arrives Same Day
HoYoverse announced Zenless Zone Zero Version 3.0, titled “A Sleepwalker’s Confession,” launching June 17 2026 across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, iOS, Android and its first PC release on Steam. The update adds the sky island Roscaelifer, two new S‑Rank agents—Wind‑type Velina and Fire‑type Norma—and...
Gothic 1 Remake Is Now Available on Consoles and PC
THQ Nordic and Alkimia Interactive released Gothic 1 Remake today on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam and GOG. The title has been rebuilt from the ground up in Unreal Engine 5 while retaining the original’s gritty atmosphere and story. GOG buyers...
Final Fantasy VII Revelation Save Data Bonus Revealed for Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade and Rebirth
Square Enix announced Final Fantasy VII Revelation, slated for a 2027 launch across PS5, Xbox Series, PC and Nintendo Switch 2, with a save‑data bonus for owners of Remake Intergrade and Rebirth. Players who retain save files for either title on...
Demon Kill Demon ~Yomi 1984~ Gets an Update Patch Adding Post-Game Mode on June 11
An update patch for the Nintendo Switch version of *Demon Kill Demon ~Yomi 1984~* will drop on June 11. The patch unlocks a post‑game mode for the Revenge Arc DLC, adding a fresh set of labyrinths with tougher enemy line‑ups. It also brings...
Gothic 1 Remake Is Not Good on Steam Deck, but What About ROG Ally?
THQ Nordic and Alkimia Interactive released Gothic 1 Remake across PS5, Xbox Series, and PC. Early testing on Valve’s Steam Deck shows the game stalls below 30 fps even on the lowest graphics preset, with noticeable shadow glitches. The ROG Ally Z1 Extreme performs...
Granblue Fantasy: Relink Endless Ragnarok Showcases Fediel in a New Character Trailer
Cygames unveiled a new "Meet the Crew" trailer for Granblue Fantasy: Relink – Endless Ragnarok, introducing Fediel as a playable character for the upcoming expansion. Fediel is voiced by Savy Des‑Etages in English and Asami Tano in Japanese. The Endless...
Drecom Opens Wizardry 45th Anniversary Website and YouTube Channel
Drecom has launched an official bilingual website and a new YouTube channel to mark the 45th anniversary of the Wizardry series. The site, available in Japanese and English, features a merchandise page that links to Japanese retailers with Buyee support...
1986 PC-9801 Release of Marchen Veil II Ported to Nintendo Switch via EGG Console
D4 Enterprise is rolling out a new EGG Console port of the 1986 PC‑9801 action RPG *Marchen Veil II* for the Nintendo Switch, priced at $7.16 on the global eShop. The sequel follows the earlier Switch port of the first *Marchen...
Culdcept The First Steam Demo Now Available
City Connection and Clear River Games have released a Steam demo for the retro‑deck‑building title Culdcept The First, previewing one story stage and one versus map ahead of its full launch on July 30. The demo lets players earn cards that...
Artis Impact Nintendo Switch Port Release Date Confirmed on September 17
Happinet announced the Nintendo Switch version of indie RPG Artis Impact will ship on September 17 in both physical and digital editions. The port, originally released on PC via Steam, adds support for eight languages, including English, Japanese, Korean, and...
No Rest for the Wicked 1.0 Launches in October for PS5 and PC, Coming to Xbox and Switch 2 Later
Moon Studios announced that its dark action‑RPG No Rest for the Wicked will leave Early Access and launch as a full 1.0 version on PC and PlayStation 5 this October, with Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch 2 slated for a later release. The title has already...
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Streamlined Progression Update Now Available on PS5 and Steam, FSR Added on PC
Square Enix released the June 2026 patch for Final Fantasy VII Rebirth on PS5 and Steam, introducing the Streamlined Progression system and a New Game – Head Start option. The update, version 1.090.000 on PS5 and 1.005 on Steam, adds unlimited HP/MP, 9,999 damage caps, and max‑level...
Phantom Blade Zero Gets a New Special Teaser Trailer and a Delay to October 29
Phantom Blade Zero, S‑Game’s action‑RPG, received a new Special Teaser trailer at the June 2025 State of Play, showcasing the hero battling enemies while holding a baby. The studio announced a release delay, moving the launch from September 9, 2026 to October 29, 2026. Full...
Fallout 76 for PS5 and Xbox Series Launches This Summer
Bethesda announced that Fallout 76 will receive a dedicated launch on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series consoles this summer, following a public testing phase in June. The Infestations update targets 60 fps performance, 4K resolution on compatible hardware, and adds visual enhancements such...
New Neptunia Unlimited Footage Showcases Boss Fight Against Cyber Spider
Compile Heart celebrated its 20th anniversary by streaming the inaugural Shinchoku Doude SHOW, a progress update that featured new footage from its upcoming title Choushinjikuu Game Neptune Unlimited. The broadcast highlighted a fresh Doomsday Boss battle against the Severing Cyber...
GBA-Styled Japanese Pixel Art Indie RPG Wiz Brochure Is Coming to PC via Steam
Japanese doujin circle Pixelepus announced its upcoming indie RPG Wiz Brochure on Steam, targeting PC gamers with a Game Boy Advance‑style 240×160 pixel art aesthetic. The title follows a turn‑based combat system that emphasizes action order, a unique HP‑cost ability‑equipping mechanic, and fixed‑event...
Open-World Sandbox RPG The Scroll of Taiwu Exits Early Access on June 17
The Scroll of Taiwu: Beyond the Dome, an open‑world sandbox RPG from Chinese indie studio ConchShip Games, exits early access on June 17, 2026 with its 1.0 release. The update adds an English translation, fifteen regional storylines, a revamped tutorial, and visual...
Ironwing Valiant: Record of Astera New Trailer Published Ahead of the 2nd Closed Alpha Playtest
Indie studio Tiger Team released a fresh trailer for *Ironwing Valiant: Record of Astera*, highlighting revamped combat and a cutscene system inspired by *Valkyria Chronicles*. The video precedes the launch of the second closed‑alpha playtest, inviting players to test new...
Zero Parades: For Dead Spies Patch Restores Missing Voiced Lines, Enables a New Fast Travel Point, and More
Zero Parades: For Dead Spies received its first post‑launch patch on PC, adding missing voice‑over lines and fixing Bagman's dialogue inconsistencies. The update also introduces a fast‑travel point in Eszti’s apartment and displays discovered locations with opening hours on the...
Viractal Is Coming to Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch on September 30
Sting announced that its board‑game‑style RPG Viractal will launch on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 on September 30, following a Steam debut. The game will be sold as a physical cartridge for $19.99, with a $4.99 upgrade to the Switch 2 edition. Viractal...
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Has Sold More than 65 Million Copies
CD Projekt Red announced that The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt has now sold over 65 million copies, topping the 60 million milestone reached in May 2025. The figure was disclosed in the company’s first‑quarter 2026 wrap‑up, underscoring the title’s enduring popularity across multiple...
Embers of the Uncrowned Showcases New Class Trailers, Demo Launching on Steam as a Part of Steam Next Fest
Nexon announced that its dark‑fantasy MMORPG Embers of the Uncrowned will launch a playable demo on Steam during the June Steam Next Fest. The demo, available from June 15, includes main quests, side quests, and three story chapters delivering up...
Story-Rich Vampire RPG Nighthawks Launches This Fall for PC via Steam and GOG
Wadjet Eye Games announced that its story‑driven vampire RPG Nighthawks will finally launch this fall on Windows, macOS and Linux via Steam and GOG. The game, delayed since a planned 2021 release, was funded on Kickstarter in 2018, raising roughly...
What Is Going on with Square Enix's Switch 1 and Switch 2 Game Upgrades for Dragon Quest, Octopath, and More?
Square Enix’s rollout of Switch 2 cross‑generation titles is uneven, with some games offering free or paid upgrade packs while others launch as separate Switch 2‑only releases. Notably, the Dragon Quest I & II HD‑2D Remake and several other remakes lack any upgrade path...
Mina the Hollower Is Excellent on Steam Deck and Switch, but Amazing on Switch 2 and PS5
Yacht Club Games’ Mina the Hollower launches worldwide on May 29 across PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, Nintendo Switch and the new Switch 2. The pixel‑art title runs smoothly on every tested device, but performance, visual fidelity and load times differ markedly. Switch 2...
Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age - Definitive Edition Launches for Switch 2 on September 24
Square Enix announced that Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age – Definitive Edition will arrive on Nintendo Switch 2 on September 24. The new version lets players choose between a graphics‑focused mode (1440p at 30 fps) or a performance‑focused mode (1080p at 60 fps)....
Veritas Tales: Witch of the Dark Castle Releases on July 9 for PC via Steam
Industry and Digitalis Publishing have set the official launch for Veritas Tales: Witch of the Dark Castle on July 9, 2026. The fantasy‑driven, reading‑style adventure will debut on PC through Steam. It is helmed by veteran designer Yoshio Nishimura, known for...
Blue Archive Has Been Updated on Steam to Add Full Steam Deck Support, New Steam Startup Movie Released
South Korean publisher Nexon rolled out a major update for Blue Archive on Steam, adding full controller and Steam Deck support. Previously, Deck users had to rely on a virtual cursor; the new patch enables native gamepad input. The update...
"It’s My Life’s Work" - Suga Munemitsu on Utawarerumono, Storytelling, Project Kizuna, and More
Aquaplus is wrapping up the 24‑year‑old Utawarerumono franchise with the release of Utawarerumono: Past and Present Rediscovered on May 28 via Steam. In an extensive RPG Site interview, series writer Suga Munemitsu reflects on the series’ evolution from a 2002 visual novel to a...
Blizzard Shares New Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred Behind-the-Scenes 'Making the Music Score' Video
Blizzard released a behind‑the‑scenes video detailing the creation of the Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred soundtrack. The expansion’s Original Soundtrack features 32 tracks totaling over 2.5 hours, composed by senior composer Ted Reedy and Ryan Amon. Recording took place at Ocean Way Studios in Nashville...
Neverness to Everness Version 1.1 "Dreamwalk Corridor" Launches on June 3
Neverness to Everness is rolling out version 1.1 “Dreamwalk Corridor” on June 3, adding limited S‑Class characters Lacrimosa and Chaos, a new main‑story episode, a fresh location, and a Porsche collaboration. The update also introduces new timed events and quality‑of‑life tweaks to...
Exstetra's HD Remaster Launches on July 30 for Steam with English Support, PS5 and Switch 1/2 Ports Revealed
Japanese developer FuRyu announced an HD remaster of its 2013 RPG EXSTETRA will launch worldwide on Steam on July 30, 2026. The new version adds English and Chinese subtitles, bringing the previously Japan‑only title to a global audience. FuRyu also...
The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales Details the Age of Budding, Shrines of the Mystic, and Faie's Magic
Square Enix unveiled new screenshots and details for *The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales*, highlighting the Age of Budding era and Faie’s magic system. The action‑adventure title launches on June 18 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC via...
Zero Parades: For Dead Spies Is Now Available on PC via Steam and GOG
Zero Parades: For Dead Spies, ZA/UM’s newest narrative‑driven game, launched on PC today for $39.99 across Steam, GOG and the Epic Games Store. The release is accompanied by a soundtrack and art‑book DLC, plus a Disco Elysium‑themed bundle. The title...
Mina the Hollower Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Physical Release Planned
Yacht Club Games confirmed that Mina the Hollower will receive a Nintendo Switch 2 Edition physical release, as announced on the company’s official Twitter. The Switch 2 version supports cross‑save with the original Switch, and owners of the first‑generation console can obtain...
Zero Parades: For Dead Spies Original Game Soundtrack Is Available to Stream and Buy Digitally
Zero Parades: For Dead Spies released its 33‑track original soundtrack across major streaming services and digital storefronts. The album, featuring contributions from Fernando Cabrera, Nuclear Dudes, Black Fox Leash and Ella Norte, is priced at $14.99 on platforms like Steam. The soundtrack launch coincides...
Persona 5: The Phantom X - Persona 3 Reload Crossover Story Launches with Makoto Yuki's Addition
Sega and Atlus are adding Persona 3 Reload content to Persona 5: The Phantom X, debuting protagonist Makoto Yuki as a recruitable 5★ fire‑attribute assassin via a time‑limited contract banner. The crossover story "Met by Moonlight" launches after May 21 maintenance, with additional P3R party members...
Neptunia Unlimited Opening Movie Released
Compile Heart released the opening movie for Neptunia Unlimited, showcasing the new title ahead of its Japanese launch on August 27. The video features the theme song “Yuusei no Singularity,” performed by vocalist nao and composed by YOFFY. The game will...