The Best Switch RPGs to Play Using Switch 2 Handheld Boost Mode
Nintendo’s Switch 2 update introduces handheld‑boost mode, allowing legacy Switch 1 games to run at TV‑level resolution while in portable mode. The feature upgrades the visual fidelity of dozens of RPGs, delivering crisper UI, higher‑resolution textures, and in some cases 60 fps performance. However, the boost can introduce frame‑rate drops and disables touchscreen input for titles that rely on it. The article lists 27 titles, noting which benefit most from the new mode.
Social Deduction RPG Gnosia Is Now Available for iOS and Android Worldwide
Playism has released the social deduction RPG Gnosia on iOS and Android, priced at $24.99 with no in‑app purchases. The mobile launch follows earlier releases on PlayStation, Xbox, Switch, and PC, completing the game's presence on all major platforms. The...
13Z: The Zodiac Trials Demo Available Until April 1
Mixed Realms has extended the Steam demo for its upcoming roguelike 13Z: The Zodiac Trials until April 1. The title, which blends hack‑and‑slash combat with Eastern mythology, offers both solo play and 2‑4 player co‑op. It recently earned the IGF x WINGS award...
Zenless Zone Zero Version 2.7 Launches on March 24, PS5 & Xbox Series X Physical Collector's Edition Revealed
HoYoverse announced Zenless Zone Zero Version 2.7, titled “Champions Never Fall to the Past,” will launch on March 24 for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, iOS, and Android. The update adds two new agents, Nangong Yu and Cissia, alongside the Hollow Champion competition, a...
Where Winds Meet Hexi Expansion Chapter 2: Liangzhou Launches on April 2
NetEase Games and Everstone Studio are releasing Chapter 2: Liangzhou of the Hexi expansion for *Where Winds Meet* on April 2. The update transports players from desert sands to snow‑capped mountains, adding a new storyline, the Raging Tides sect, and the highly...
Monster Hunter Stories 3 DLC Guide – What Is Included in Each Edition, DLC Prices, Upgrades, and More
Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection launched globally on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, and PC, with three core editions priced between $69.99 and $99.99. The Premium Deluxe bundle adds a $19.99 DLC pack and a $24.99 Deluxe Kit, while the standard...
Get to Know the Main Characters in Kyoto Xanadu: The Blooming Phantom
Nihon Falcom has refreshed the official Japanese site for Kyoto Xanadu: The Blooming Phantom, adding biographies for four new main characters alongside the original five. The update introduces Ren Amano and his Futen team—Zoya, Chisa, and Rachana—expanding the game's roster...
Solo Indie RPG Monetaria Is Coming to PC via Steam, Demo Available Now
Japanese solo indie developer koppepan announced Monetaria, an upcoming RPG for PC on Steam, with a playable demo already live. The game blends real-time, high‑speed command‑based combat with roguelite node exploration and first‑person 3D dungeons. Influences include Shin Megami Tensei’s...
The Liar Princess and the Blind Prince Is Now Available on PC Steam with a Launch Discount
NIS America has released the indie title *The Liar Princess and the Blind Prince* on PC via Steam, expanding its platform reach beyond the original PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch launch in 2019. The game is offered at a launch price...
Persona 5 Royal Joins the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog From March 17
Sony announced that Persona 5 Royal will join the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog on March 17, available to both Extra and Premium subscribers. The PS5 version and a PS4 Ultimate Edition, which bundles all DLC, will be offered worldwide. This marks the latest high‑profile...
Hono-Gurashi No Niwa Gameplay Flow Will Include Nighttime Explorations
Japanese developer Nippon Ichi Software revealed more details about Hono‑gurashi no Niwa during its March 2026 Untitled// broadcast. After a prologue, players enter a daily‑life loop in Kagatsu village, tending crops, fishing, hunting, and socializing. The game introduces mandatory nighttime...
The Witch and the Hundred Knight Is Getting a New Mobile Smartphone Game in 2026
Nippon Ichi Software announced during its March 2026 Untitled broadcast that a new *The Witch and the Hundred Knight* title will launch on smartphones, developed in partnership with mobile studio Rudel. The move marks the franchise’s first foray onto iOS and...
Curse Warrior Demo Is Now Available for PlayStation 4&5 and Nintendo Switch in Japan
Nippon Ichi Software has released a public demo of the action‑RPG *Curse Warrior* for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch, now downloadable from the Japanese PlayStation Store and Nintendo eShop. A fresh promotion trailer debuted during the company’s March 2026 Untitled// broadcast,...
Octopath Traveler Arrangements Break & Boost Volume 3 Is Now Available Digitally, CD Release Set for April
Square Enix has released Octopath Traveler Arrangements Break & Boost Volume 3 as a digital album worldwide on March 11, with a physical CD already available in Japan and a Western launch scheduled for next month. The collection features ten tracks from...
Chrono Trigger Orchestral Concert North America Dates Revealed
Square Enix announced a North American Chrono Trigger Orchestral Concert series slated for October 2026, with performances in New York (Oct 10), Chicago (Oct 14) and Los Angeles (Oct 18). The event mirrors the 30th‑anniversary concert held in Japan earlier this year and will feature...
Falcom Acoustics 3 Album Is Now Available on Spotify, iTunes, Apple Music, and More to Stream
Falcom has launched its 45th‑anniversary album Falcom Acoustics 3, a 12‑track collection of new arrangements from titles such as Trails in the Sky, Trails of Cold Steel II‑III, and Trails Through Daybreak II. The album is now streaming on major services including Spotify...
Granblue Fantasy Is Now Available on PC Steam
Cygames has launched Granblue Fantasy on PC via Steam, marking the franchise’s first appearance on a major desktop platform. The Steam version operates independently of existing mobile accounts and requires a new Cygames ID. The release coincides with the game’s...
Granblue Fantasy: Relink - Endless Ragnarok Introduces Beatrix in a New Trailer
Cygames released a new trailer introducing Beatrix for the Endless Ragnarok expansion of Granblue Fantasy: Relink. The expansion launches on July 9 across PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC via Steam. Existing owners can purchase an upgrade kit, while Switch 2 receives a...
Owlcat Games Shares a New Trailer for Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy Introducing Epione Spes
Owlcat Games released a new trailer for Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy that spotlights the Chirurgeon Medicae specialist Epione. The video demonstrates her ability to heal allies, inject stimulants, and fight up close with a flamer or scalpel. The title is slated for PlayStation 5,...
Cygnus Cross Shares New Gameplay Video of Emberville Going over Character Customization, Combat, and More
Cygnus Cross released a new Emberville gameplay video showcasing character customization, combat, inventory management, and a new NPC. The trailer also announced voice actress Amelia Tyler joining a cast that already includes Alex Jordan, Doug Cockle, and Abubakar Salim. Emberville, a dark‑fantasy...
Combat Demo Now Available for Tactical RPG Never's End via Steam
Hypersect has launched a combat demo for its upcoming indie tactical RPG Never’s End on Steam. The demo highlights a unique heat‑based magic system that lets players alter temperature to create wind, fire, ice, or weather effects. Never’s End features...
Inti Creates Shares Wizard Class Introduction Trailer for Kingdom's Return: Time-Eating Fruit and the Ancient Monster
Inti Creates unveiled a new trailer showcasing the Wizard class for its upcoming action‑RPG Kingdom's Return: Time‑Eating Fruit and the Ancient Monster. The wizard, the third of four class reveals following Imperial and Alchemist, wields directional spells and a charge...
Paranormasight: The Seven Mysteries of Honjo and The Mermaid's Curse Soundtrack Releases on March 18 in Japan
Square Enix announced a two‑disc soundtrack album for its Paranormasight series, covering both The Seven Mysteries of Honjo and The Mermaid's Curse. The CD set, featuring 39 tracks, will launch in Japan on March 18, 2026, with pre‑orders now open globally....
Shinra Archaeology Cut Is Now Fully Compatible with the New Final Fantasy VII Release on Steam and GOG
The Shinra Archaeology Department announced its Shinra Archaeology Cut mod is now fully compatible with the newly released Final Fantasy VII on Steam and GOG. The updated FFVII version, launched last month, adds 3× speed mode, encounter toggle, autosave, and battle...
Tetracast 432: Large Rock Plus
RPG Site’s Tetracast episode 432 covered a wave of upcoming releases and industry shifts. Hosts highlighted the early‑access launch of Slay the Spire 2 and previewed Pokémon Pokopia, while announcing the July 10 release of the Sword Art Online action RPG Echoes of Aincrad....
Dragonkin: The Banished Details Online Co-Op Mode in New Trailer
Dragonkin: The Banished, an isometric action RPG by Eko Software and Nacon, entered Early Access in March 2025 and is set to leave Early Access with a full 1.0 launch on March 16, 2026 for PC and March 19 for...
Slice-of-Life RPG Petal Runner Has a New Demo Available Now on PC Steam
Nano Park Studios and iam8bit have launched a free demo of Petal Runner on Steam. The slice‑of‑life RPG, inspired by Game Boy Color titles, lets players explore the second district of North Valley, a coastal, solarpunk city. Players can meet...
GreedFall: The Dying World Showcases a Deadly Continental Conflict in a New Story Trailer
GreedFall: The Dying World, a prequel to the original RPG, drops its story trailer revealing a continent‑wide conflict and a deadly Malichor plague. Players assume the role of a Teer Fradee native forced into war, with choices shaping diplomatic or...
Onimusha: Way of the Sword Gets a New Trailer at the Capcom Spotlight
Capcom released a three‑minute overview trailer for Onimusha: Way of the Sword during its March 5, 2026 Spotlight event. The footage showcases an early Edo‑period Kyoto setting, fast‑paced sword combat, and hints at environmental interaction. The game is slated for a 2026...
Meg's Monster Launches This May for iOS and Android
Odencat announced that its retro‑styled turn‑based RPG Meg’s Monster will launch on iOS and Android on May 7. The mobile version will be free‑to‑play, supported by ads, with optional in‑app purchases to remove ads and unlock exclusive perks. It includes the...
Free-to-Play Online Steampunk Action RPG Crystalfall Will Be Available on March 20 via Steam Early Access
CRG Studio announced that its free‑to‑play online steampunk action RPG Crystalfall will enter Steam Early Access on March 20, 2026. The title, which previously secured a spot among the Top 50 most‑played demos at Steam Next Fest, will launch with three playable classes,...
Back to the Dawn Is Now Available for Nintendo Switch 1 and 2
Clouded Leopard Entertainment and Metal Head Games have launched *Back to the Dawn* for Nintendo Switch 1 and Switch 2, pricing each version at $34.99 on the eShop. The prison‑escape RPG, originally released on PC via Steam in early access (Nov 2023) and...
Suikoden: The Anime Gets Its First Trailer, Will Begin Airing From October 2026
Konami unveiled the first trailer for Suikoden: The Anime, an adaptation of the beloved RPG Suikoden II. The series is slated to debut in October 2026, accompanied by a full Japanese voice cast announcement. A new name for the anime’s...
Crimson Desert PS5 Pro Support and DualSense Features Revealed
Crimson Desert will launch on March 19 for PS5, PS5 Pro, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, featuring PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR) on the PS5 Pro to deliver 4K visuals at higher frame rates and ray‑tracing. The game leverages the PS5’s SSD and the...
Labyrinth of Aetheria PC Version Demo Appears via Steam
Japanese indie studio Jimineko Games has released a Steam demo for the PC version of Labyrinth of Aetheria, announcing an Early Access launch. The title, originally a mobile dungeon crawler on iOS and Android since January 2024, now adds a...
Cyberpunk 2077 Is Coming to Xbox Game Pass on March 10
CD Projekt Red announced that Cyberpunk 2077 will join Xbox Game Pass on March 10, accessible to Premium and Ultimate subscribers on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S. The title will arrive with all post‑launch updates, including the Edgerunners content, and supports...
Moonlighter 2 Is Also Coming to Switch 2 for Its 1.0 Launch Later This Year Alongside PC, PS5, and Xbox...
Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault will launch on Switch 2 alongside PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S at its 1.0 release later this year. The title is currently in Steam Early Access and Xbox Game Preview, with day‑one Game Pass availability on Xbox....
The Best Xbox Game Pass RPGs
The article curates a list of the top role‑playing games currently available on Xbox Game Pass across its Premium, PC, Ultimate and Console tiers, highlighting recent additions such as Avowed, Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden, and Metaphor: ReFantazio. It also...
Devil Summoner: Raidou Kuzunoha Vs. The Soulless Army Reaches Its 20th Anniversary
Atlus commemorated the 20th anniversary of its 2006 PlayStation 2 title Devil Summoner: Raidou Kuzunoha vs. The Soulless Army on March 2, 2026. The publisher released new artwork and an English‑language message from Kazuyuki Yamai, and announced several tie‑ins including a restaurant collaboration,...
Dynasty Warriors: Origins + Visions of Four Heroes Original Soundtrack Releases March 9
Koei Tecmo announced that the Dynasty Warriors: Origins + Visions of Four Heroes Original Soundtrack will launch on March 9 across streaming and digital music services. The compilation features 108 tracks – 97 from the base game, including bonus pieces, and 11 new...
Cygnus Cross Reveals New Trailer and Behind-the-Scenes Cast Video for Farming Action-Adventure RPG Emberville
Cygnus Cross released a new Emberville trailer that pairs action‑RPG combat with town‑building gameplay, accompanied by behind‑the‑scenes footage of its voice talent. The farming adventure RPG is slated for Early Access on Steam this summer after three years of development....
Narrative RPG Celestial Return Launches on May 7 for PC
Shoreline Games and Metaphor Games announced that the dice‑driven narrative RPG *Celestial Return* will launch on PC via Steam on May 7, 2026. The game blends choice‑based storytelling with a tabletop‑style dice system, letting players use dice as "bullets, bribes, and last...
Sandbox Survival RPG Everwind Launches on March 17 via Steam Early Access
Bohemia Interactive and Enjoy Studio announced Everwind will enter Steam Early Access on March 17, 2026. The sandbox survival RPG, previously called Skyverse, lets players explore a procedurally generated sky‑world with fully destructible floating islands. It supports solo play or co‑op for...
Owlcat Games Shares Trailers for Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader 'The Infinite Museion' DLC and Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy Gameplay
Owlcat Games released new video teasers for the upcoming Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader DLC "The Infinite Museion" and the alpha gameplay of Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy. The Infinite Museion DLC introduces Necron Overlord Trazyn, new locations, quests, artifacts, and a...
Skyward Entertainment Shares a New Look at Action-Adventure RPG Second Stone
Skyward Entertainment unveiled a new developer overview trailer for its upcoming action‑adventure RPG *Second Stone*. Creative Director Miko Kiuru and Game Designer Anton Söderberg highlighted the game’s blend of fast‑paced combat, platforming, and a story‑driven dual‑world premise. The title draws...
Nine Dots Studio Releases Narrated Gameplay Overview Video for Outward 2
Nine Dot Studios unveiled a narrated gameplay overview for Outward 2 at IGN Fan Fest 2026, highlighting combat, survival, magic, and equipment systems. Creative director Guillaume Boucher‑Vidal explains the game’s emphasis on weighty player choices and a ritual‑based magic system. The video...
Mado Monogatari: Fia and the Wondrous Academy Releases on March 25 for PC Steam
Idea Factory International announced that the dungeon‑crawling RPG Mado Monogatri: Fia and the Wondrous Academy will launch on Steam on March 25 2026. The title, already available on PS5, PS4 and Nintendo Switch, will arrive on PC with full subtitle support in...
World of Horror Update 1.2 Revealed Announced, World of Horror The Board Game Available to Pre-Order
Ysbryd Games and Panstasz announced World of Horror version 1.2, expanding the game by roughly 20% with new characters, Old Gods, allies, events, and a first scenario. The update introduces two new Old Gods, three unlockable characters, 60 additional events—including...
No Sleep For Kaname Date - From AI: The Somnium Files Is Now Available on PS5, PS4, and Xbox Series
Spike Chunsoft unveiled the launch trailer for *No Sleep For Kaname Date – From AI: The Somnium Files* and confirmed its release on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and Xbox Series X|S. The title originally launched on Nintendo Switch 2, Switch, and PC last year,...
Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection Is Now Steam Deck Verified
Capcom’s Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection has earned Steam Deck Verified status just before its March 13 launch across PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC. Valve’s rating confirms the game runs smoothly on the handheld, with legible UI and full controller...