RPG Sep 8, 2026
Elden Ring Update 1.25 Patch Fixes Tarnished Edition DLC Item Trading Exploit
Elden Ring update 1.25 fixes a multiplayer issue where DLC-specific items could be obtained when not normally eligible
FromSoftware Impact: 8/10
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Role-Playing Game Devlogs
Filtered coverage tracking verified updates for RPG titles and hardware targets.
Role-playing coverage follows skill trees, itemization, narrative devlogs, class systems, and launch windows. Tracked titles include Path of Exile 2, Titan Quest II, The Witcher IV, Hades II, Monster Hunter Wilds, and Baldur's Gate 3, alongside cross-franchise how-to-choose buyer's guides. Breakdowns are built from official reveals, developer blogs, and Steam announcements — every mechanic or release date traces to a primary document rather than a second-hand rewrite.
RPG Sep 8, 2026
Nintendo Reveals The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake for Nintendo Switch 2 at 40th Anniversary Direct
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is remade for Nintendo Switch 2 with completely overhauled visuals, fully voiced cutscenes, expanded dialogue, and symphonic orchestral music, launching Nov. 5.
Nintendo Impact: 8/10
RPG Sep 7, 2026
Wartales Launches Massive Free Community Update 7 on PC, Brings The Curse of Rigel Expansion to Xbox
Community Update 7 is a free update adding new Crime and Chaos playstyle options, a new hub location called 'The Lair,' and an expanded prisoner system with dedicated skill trees
Shiro Games Impact: 8/10
RPG Sep 4, 2026
Capcom Revives Onimusha Franchise with Way of the Sword, Releasing September 2026
First mainline Onimusha installment since Onimusha: Dawn of Dreams (2006), developed on Capcom's RE Engine
Capcom Impact: 8/10
RPG Sep 3, 2026
Square Enix Reveals Final Fantasy VII Revelation Release Date and Gameplay at PlayStation State of Play
FINAL FANTASY VII REVELATION launches April 8, 2027, on PS5, Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam, Epic Games Store, and Xbox on PC.
SQUARE ENIX Impact: 8/10
RPG Sep 3, 2026
Konami Reveals New Story and Battle Trailers for RPG Rev. NOiR, Launching 2027
Rev. NOiR is an all-new RPG from KONAMI launching in 2027 for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam.
KONAMI Impact: 8/10
RPG Aug 27, 2026
Squadron 42 delayed again to Q2 2027, dodging GTA 6 buzz after 12 years in development
Squadron 42 delayed from Q4 2026 to Q2 2027 to avoid clashing with GTA 6's launch buzz
Cloud Imperium Games Impact: 8/10
RPG Aug 26, 2026
ARPG Build Crafting Systems Compared: Path of Exile 2 vs Last Epoch vs Grim Dawn
A comprehensive comparison of build crafting systems across three major ARPGs, examining passive trees, skill specialization, and endgame customization depth.
Various Impact: 8/10
RPG Aug 26, 2026
Black Myth: Wukong Patch History and Combat Updates Through 2026
A comprehensive look at all major patches and combat changes for Black Myth: Wukong from launch through 2026.
Game Science Impact: 8/10
RPG Aug 26, 2026
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 — Every Hidden Nevron Location and Lumina Point Pickup in Acts 2 & 3
A complete location guide to all ten White Nevron quests across Acts 1–3, the Lumina Point pickups they grant, and the spare-or-kill decision that gates the best reward.
Sandfall Interactive Impact: 8/10
RPG Aug 26, 2026
Elden Ring Nightreign — The Co-op Boss Raid Structure and Remembrance Drop Roadmap
How Nightreign's three-player Expeditions gate rewards through eight Nightlords, raid events, Shifting Earth zones, and per-character Remembrance quests — and which bosses unlock which upgrades.
FromSoftware Impact: 8/10
RPG Aug 26, 2026
Fable — Release Editions, Platform Exclusivity, and a Performance Buyer Guide
Fable launches 23 February 2027 on Xbox, PC, and — for the first time — PlayStation 5, with three editions, a Premium early-access window, and a confirmed 30/60 fps performance option.
Playground Games Impact: 8/10
RPG Aug 26, 2026
Last Epoch Beginner Primer: From the Campaign to the Monolith of Fate
A beginner's path through Last Epoch's nine-chapter campaign, the quest rewards you cannot skip, and how to arrive at the Monolith of Fate with a character that works.
Eleventh Hour Games Impact: 8/10
RPG Aug 26, 2026
Monster Hunter Wilds Weapon Class Tier List and Matchup Guide
A comprehensive weapon tier list for Monster Hunter Wilds post-TU4, covering learning curves, matchup strengths, and endgame recommendations across all 14 weapon types.
Capcom Impact: 8/10
RPG Aug 26, 2026
No Rest for the Wicked Weapon Types and Combat Stance Mechanics Guide
A comprehensive breakdown of weapon classes, stance systems, and combo windows in Moon Studios' soulslike ARPG.
Moon Studios Impact: 8/10
RPG Aug 26, 2026
Titan Quest II Early Access: Mastery Combinations and Class Synergy Guide
How Titan Quest II's dual-mastery system works in Early Access, which pairings compound their damage types, and how to shore up your defenses before the difficulty climbs.
Grimlore Games / THQ Nordic Impact: 8/10
RPG Aug 25, 2026
NetEase's open-world RPG Ananta set for January 15, 2027 launch with pre-registration now open
Ananta (formerly Project Mugen) is a free-to-play open-world action RPG developed by Naked Rain and published by NetEase Games
Naked Rain Impact: 8/10
RPG Aug 23, 2026
ARPG Endgame Loop Comparison: Path of Exile 2 Maps vs Last Epoch Monoliths vs Diablo IV Pit, by Structure, Reward, and Time Cost
A structural comparison of the three dominant ARPG endgame loops in 2026 — PoE2's waystone-mapped Atlas, Last Epoch's Monolith of Fate, and Diablo IV's Pit of the Artificer — by what they ask of the player and what they return.
Various Impact: 8/10
RPG Aug 23, 2026
ARPG League-Start Economy Primers Compared: What to Value, Flip, and Skip in Path of Exile 2, Diablo IV, and Last Epoch
A practical, source-grounded comparison of how a fresh economy opens up across PoE2's Runes of Aldur, Diablo IV's Season 13, and Last Epoch's seasonal cycle — what is worth picking up, what to flip, and what to leave on the ground.
Various Impact: 8/10
RPG Aug 23, 2026
ARPG Primer 2026 — Path of Exile 2, Diablo IV, Last Epoch, and Titan Quest II Compared
A structural comparison of the four major action RPGs active in 2026 — core loop, progression depth, endgame, monetization, and how much theorycrafting each demands.
Various Impact: 8/10
RPG Aug 23, 2026
Baldur’s Gate 3 Companion Approval and Romance Gate Roadmap
A roadmap of how companion approval unlocks romance gates in Baldur’s Gate 3, act by act and companion by companion.
Larian Studios Impact: 8/10
RPG Aug 23, 2026
Baldur's Gate 3 Honour Mode: Party Composition and the Action Economy
Honour Mode turns every Baldur's Gate 3 fight into a one-shot, so winning it is less about builds and more about who acts first and who acts most.
Larian Studios Impact: 8/10
RPG Aug 23, 2026
Baldur’s Gate 3 Mod Support Primer: Installing, Vetting, and Console Limits
A practical guide to Baldur’s Gate 3’s official mod pipeline, from installing through the in-game Mod Manager to understanding console curation and the 100-mod cap.
Larian Studios Impact: 8/10
RPG Aug 23, 2026
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 — New Game+ Unlock and Ending Choice Comparison
A comparison of how New Game+ unlocks and what each final choice in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 resolves for Maelle, Verso, and the painted world.
Sandfall Interactive Impact: 8/10
RPG Aug 23, 2026
Diablo IV: How to Choose Your Class for Season Push in 2026 - Tier List Guide
Choose the right class for your Season of Death Awakening push with this comprehensive tier list covering all eight classes, their archetypes, and endgame potential.
Blizzard Entertainment Impact: 8/10
RPG Aug 23, 2026
Mastering Runewords: Crafting and Targeting Mythic Uniques in Diablo IV
A guide to the Runeword system introduced in Vessel of Hatred and strategies for efficiently crafting Mythic Unique items.
Blizzard Entertainment Impact: 8/10
RPG Aug 23, 2026
Spiritborn Balance Shift: Top Season Builds After Vessel of Hatred
An overview of the Spiritborn class adjustments in patch 3.1.2 and the resulting meta builds for Season 14.
Blizzard Entertainment Impact: 8/10
RPG Aug 23, 2026
Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition on Switch 2 — What's Included and What to Expect From Portable Play
A buyer's guide to ELDEN RING Tarnished Edition for Nintendo Switch 2: the confirmed contents, the new classes and Torrent customization, and what is — and is not — known about portable performance.
FromSoftware / Bandai Namco Entertainment Impact: 8/10
RPG Aug 23, 2026
Hades II 1.0: Nocturnal Arms, Hidden Aspects, and Hex Boon Pairings
Hades II's 1.0 launch rebalanced several Nocturnal Arms and carried forward Godsent Hexes, so the endgame now runs on matching the right aspect to the right Olympian boon line.
Supergiant Games Impact: 8/10
RPG Aug 23, 2026
Last Epoch Monolith Corruption Scaling: How It Changes Loot Rarity and How to Target the Drops You Want
A practical breakdown of how Corruption stacks raise loot rarity, experience, and monster pressure in Last Epoch's Monolith of Fate, plus how to target the rewards you actually need.
Eleventh Hour Games Impact: 8/10
RPG Aug 23, 2026
Monster Hunter Wilds: How the Decoration, Set Bonus, and Armor Sphere Economy Actually Works
A systems guide to Monster Hunter Wilds' endgame economy — weapon and armor decorations, two- and four-piece set bonus skills, and the Armor Sphere upgrade track — and how to farm each on purpose.
Capcom Impact: 8/10
RPG Aug 23, 2026
Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance — What Capcom Has Confirmed About the Master Rank Expansion
Capcom has officially announced Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance, a paid expansion arriving in 2027 with Master Rank, Elder Dragons, a sky-island locale, and new weapon actions — here is the confirmed list versus what remains unannounced.
Capcom Impact: 8/10
RPG Aug 23, 2026
Persona in 2026: Should You Start With Persona 3 Reload, Persona 4 Golden, or Persona 5 Royal?
A practical 2026 primer on choosing between Atlus's three modern Persona flagships on PC, compared by tone, time commitment, and system depth.
Atlus Impact: 8/10
RPG Aug 23, 2026
Path of Exile 2 0.3 The Third Edict: Ascendancy Reworks, Economy Shifts, and League-Start Planning
A breakdown of Path of Exile 2's 0.3.0 The Third Edict patch, covering the Ascendancy rebalance, support gem rework, new currency and Essence tiers, and what the reset means for planning your Rise of the Abyssals league start.
Grinding Gear Games Impact: 8/10
RPG Aug 23, 2026
Path of Exile 2: Breach and Delirium Mirror Mapping Strategy Guide
Master the art of chaining Breach and Delirium mechanics on a single map for maximum loot efficiency and Simulacrum progression.
Grinding Gear Games Impact: 8/10
RPG Aug 23, 2026
Path of Exile 2 Currency Exchange Rates: A Week-One Flipping Priority List
How Path of Exile 2 values early-league currency against Chaos and Exalted, with a practical flipping priority order for the opening week.
Grinding Gear Games Impact: 8/10
RPG Aug 23, 2026
How to Choose Your First Path of Exile 2 Class After Patch 0.3, Ranked for New Players
A newcomer's class-selection guide for Path of Exile 2 after the 0.3.0 The Third Edict patch, ranking the classes by ease of learning, gear dependence, and endgame ceiling using only documented patch changes.
Grinding Gear Games Impact: 7/10
RPG Aug 23, 2026
Path of Exile 2 Huntress Bleed and Rupture Stacking: How High Hit-Rate Out-DPSes Crit on Bosses
A Spear Huntress build that stacks Bleeding and uses the Rupture support to Aggravate it on stationary bosses, turning a movement-conditional ailment into consistent top-tier single-target damage.
Grinding Gear Games Impact: 8/10
RPG Aug 23, 2026
Path of Exile 2 Monk Guide: Turning Combo Finishers into Permanent Power Charge Uptime
A practical guide to building and spending Power Charges on a Storm-and-Chaos hybrid Monk in Path of Exile 2, covering charge generation, combo finishers, and the Acolyte of Chayula ascendancy.
Grinding Gear Games Impact: 8/10
RPG Aug 23, 2026
Path of Exile 2: Tornado Shot vs Lightning Arrow Ranger Comparison
A detailed comparison of two premier Ranger bow skills, analyzing clear speed, single-target damage, gear requirements, and optimal use cases.
Grinding Gear Games Impact: 8/10
RPG Aug 23, 2026
Path of Exile 2: Spirit, Support Gem Stacking, and the Uncut Gem Economy
In Path of Exile 2 your support-gem count is gated by Spirit and by your attributes, so optimising a build is really optimising a reservation budget against an uncut-gem supply.
Grinding Gear Games Impact: 8/10
RPG Aug 23, 2026
Path of Exile 2: Armor Stacking Warrior Build Guide - Tanky Slam Titan
A comprehensive guide to building an armor-stacking Warrior Titan that uses Facebreaker gloves and slam skills to dominate endgame content.
Grinding Gear Games Impact: 8/10
RPG Aug 22, 2026
Avowed Companion Synergy Guide: The Strongest Party Builds for the Endgame
Avowed only lets you field two companions at a time, so pairing their ability kits with your Envoy's build is the single biggest lever you have in the endgame — here is how every combination works.
Obsidian Entertainment Impact: 8/10
RPG Aug 22, 2026
Baldur's Gate 3: The Best Multiclass Builds to Run After Patch 8
Larian's final major update added 12 new subclasses, and the post-Patch-8 multiclass meta has shifted accordingly — here are the strongest mod-safe combinations to build around.
Larian Studios Impact: 8/10
RPG Aug 22, 2026
Black Myth: Wukong – Expansion Hints, Studio Growth, and Patch Evolution
Game Science teases future content for Black Myth: Wukong with a Gamescom Opening Night Live appearance, opens new positions for its expanding universe, and continues to refine the game through a series of performance and stability patches on PC and consoles.
Game Science Impact: 8/10
RPG Aug 22, 2026
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 — Lumina & Attribute Optimization Guide for Act 3
How to spend Lumina points and attributes across the five Expeditioners for the strongest Act-3 build.
Sandfall Interactive Impact: 8/10
RPG Aug 22, 2026
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 One Year Later: Sales, Patches, and What Is Next for Sandfall Interactive
One year after launch, Expedition 33 has sold 8 million copies and received consistent patches—but Sandfall Interactive has clarified that no major DLC or expansions are coming as the studio focuses on its next project.
Sandfall Interactive Impact: 8/10
RPG Aug 22, 2026
Cyberpunk 2 (Orion) Sits in Pre-Production at CDPR as Headcount Climbs to 163
CDPR confirms Cyberpunk 2 is in pre-production on Unreal Engine 5, with 163 developers as of April 2026 and a separate Chicago-inspired city teased.
CD Projekt Red Impact: 7/10
RPG Aug 22, 2026
The Blood of Dawnwalker Locks September 3 Release, 10 Minutes of New Gameplay
Rebel Wolves and Bandai Namco confirmed September 3, 2026 for The Blood of Dawnwalker alongside 10+ minutes of fresh PC gameplay and a story trailer.
Rebel Wolves (Bandai Namco Entertainment) Impact: 8/10
RPG Aug 22, 2026
Dragon Age: The Veilguard Companion Combo and Team Build Guide
A team-composition guide to Dragon Age: The Veilguard's companion combos, primer-detonator system, and build synergies based on official BioWare details.
BioWare Impact: 8/10
RPG Aug 22, 2026
Elden Ring Nightreign Co-op Guide: Boss Builds, Relic Optimization, and Team Roles
Nightreign's three-player expeditions are won or lost before the Nightlord fight ever starts — here is how Nightfarer roles, Relic Rites, and the two-day farming loop fit together.
FromSoftware Impact: 8/10
RPG Aug 22, 2026
Fable Reboot: What Is Confirmed About Combat, Magic, and Albion
A fact-grounded primer on the Fable reboot's confirmed combat, magic, open-world structure, and February 2027 release window from official Xbox, Playground Games, and Xbox Wire sources.
Playground Games Impact: 8/10
RPG Aug 22, 2026
Hades II Version 1.0: New Regions, Story Closure, and What Comes Next
Supergiant Games launches Hades II v1.0, adding the true ending, new regions across Oceanus and the Summit, expanded character events, and a range of gameplay refinements that close the narrative arc while laying groundwork for future content.
Supergiant Games Impact: 8/10
RPG Aug 22, 2026
How to Choose an ARPG in 2026: POE2, Diablo 4, Last Epoch, and Titan Quest 2 Compared
A practical guide to picking the right action RPG based on your tolerance for complexity, monetization preferences, endgame appetite, and how much theorycrafting you want before the game becomes fun.
Various Impact: 9/10
RPG Aug 22, 2026
Kingdom Come: Deliverance II Build Guide: Combat, Alchemy, and Stat Progression for the Strongest Henry
KCD2's learning-by-doing progression rewards a focused plan — here is how to level Henry's combat stats, exploit the alchemy economy, and pick perks that carry through the endgame.
Warhorse Studios Impact: 8/10
RPG Aug 22, 2026
Last Epoch Cycle 2 (Tombs of the Erased) Reworks Sentinel, Rebalances Monolith Builds
Eleventh Hour Games' Tombs of the Erased patch overhauls Sentinel masteries, adds 36 Woven Echoes, and reworks endgame crafting — here is what survived.
Eleventh Hour Games Impact: 7/10
RPG Aug 22, 2026
Metaphor: ReFantazio Archetype Synthesis and Royal Build Guide
A build-path guide to Metaphor: ReFantazio's Archetype synthesis, Royal Virtues, and endgame Royal Archetypes based on official release details.
Atlus Impact: 8/10
RPG Aug 22, 2026
Path of Exile 2's 1.0 Full Release Window Laid Out: What's Still Gated, and the Road After Return of the Ancients
Grinding Gear Games has earmarked Return of the Ancients as Path of Exile 2's final major Early Access update and is targeting a full 1.0 launch after ExileCon 2026, with the campaign's final two acts and several classes still on the way.
Grinding Gear Games Impact: 8/10
RPG Aug 22, 2026
Path of Exile 2 Atlas Passive Tree & Waystone Tier Progression Roadmap
A phase-by-phase Atlas mapping roadmap from Tier 1 to Tier 16, covering boss-kill gating, tablet placement, and Atlas passive specialization.
Grinding Gear Games Impact: 8/10
RPG Aug 22, 2026
Path of Exile 2 Beginner Primer: Beach to Act 3 Cruelty
A new-player primer covering resistances, attribute requirements, and the acts-to-endgame transition through Act 3 Cruelty.
Grinding Gear Games Impact: 8/10
RPG Aug 22, 2026
Path of Exile 2 Druid Guide: How Bear, Werewolf, and Wyvern Forms Juggle Rage, Charges, Mana, and Spirit
A mechanics-led breakdown of Path of Exile 2's Druid class — how each of its three animal forms feeds a different resource, how those resources cross-pollinate, and which Ascendancy picks turn the hybrid into a specialist.
Grinding Gear Games Impact: 8/10
RPG Aug 22, 2026
Path of Exile 2 Sorceress Cold Build Guide: Freeze Stacking, Frostbite Curse Synergy, and Screen-Clear Mapping
How to build a freeze-driven Sorceress in Path of Exile 2: the Freeze Buildup math, the Frostbite curse's role, the Ice Nova / Frostbolt engine, and what Herald of Ice actually does for (and doesn't do for) a pure caster.
Grinding Gear Games Impact: 7/10
RPG Aug 22, 2026
Titan Quest 2 Early Access Roadmap: Full Release Window and What Buyers Need to Know
Grimlore Games has outlined its Early Access content cadence through 2026, with major updates every three months and a target 1.0 release in late 2026—here is what early buyers are getting and what they are waiting for.
Grimlore Games / THQ Nordic Impact: 7/10
RPG Aug 22, 2026
The Witcher IV: What CD Projekt Red Has Actually Shown About Ciri, Combat, and the New Region
CD Projekt Red's reveal and Unreal Engine 5 tech demo confirm Ciri as protagonist, a new Kovir region, chain-and-magic combat, and a deeper open world — with no release date yet.
CD Projekt Red Impact: 8/10
RPG Aug 21, 2026
Diablo IV Loot Filter and the Pit Tier Ladder: An Endgame Setup and Progression Guide
A practical guide to Diablo IV's in-game loot filter and to climbing the Pit of Artificers tier ladder, with progression targets and build checks per tier.
Blizzard Entertainment Impact: 7/10
RPG Aug 21, 2026
Diablo IV Season of Death Awakening: The Pandemonium Ruptures Economy and the Loot-Tuning Patch That Reshaped Drops
A patch explainer for Diablo IV's Season of Death Awakening: how Pandemonium Ruptures, the Deathtoll Chamber, and the Corrupted Reaper drive a new Mythic-crafting economy, and what the 3.1.x loot-tuning notes changed about drop rates and itemization.
Blizzard Entertainment Impact: 8/10
RPG Aug 21, 2026
Grim Dawn Masteries, Devotion Constellations, and an Ultimate Build Framework
A build framework for Grim Dawn's Ultimate difficulty: how mastery combinations, the devotion constellation affinity system, and resistance reduction pathing fit together.
Crate Entertainment Impact: 8/10
RPG Aug 21, 2026
Last Epoch Crafting: Glyphs, Runes, and Forging Potential Explained
A grounded guide to Last Epoch's Forging Potential crafting system, the runes and glyphs that shape it, and how to push gear without losing an item to a sealed affix.
Eleventh Hour Games Impact: 8/10
RPG Aug 21, 2026
Last Epoch Cycles and the Monolith of Fate: Build Archetypes and an Endgame Progression Guide
A build and progression guide for Last Epoch's cycle-driven endgame, covering reliable build archetypes and how to push the Monolith of Fate through Corruption and the Shade of Orobyss.
Eleventh Hour Games Impact: 8/10
RPG Aug 21, 2026
No Rest for the Wicked Build and Weapon Skills Guide
How weapon Runes, Focus, enchantments, and upgrade levels shape build archetypes in No Rest for the Wicked's early-access combat.
Moon Studios Impact: 7/10
RPG Aug 21, 2026
Persona 3 Reload Social Link Priority and Compendium Fusion Guide
A calendar-efficient plan for maxing Social Links and filling the Persona Compendium on the way to the endgame in Persona 3 Reload.
Atlus Impact: 8/10
RPG Aug 21, 2026
Persona 5 Royal Confidant Priority and Fusion Guide
Confidant priority order, deadlines, and persona-fusion builds for an efficient New Game+ and the endgame boss gauntlet.
Atlus Impact: 8/10
RPG Aug 21, 2026
Persona 6 Confirmed vs Rumor: An Evidence Check
A sober audit of what Atlus has actually confirmed about Persona 6 versus years of community speculation.
Atlus Impact: 10/10
RPG Aug 21, 2026
Torchlight II SynergiesMOD: Builds and the Endgame Layer Progression
A guide to SynergiesMOD's tiered endgame dungeons, its custom classes, and the build archetypes that carry into the Darknessfalls raid layer.
Runic Games Impact: 7/10
RPG Aug 21, 2026
Torchlight Infinite Hero Traits, Build Archetypes, and the Endgame Mapping Loop
A guide to Torchlight Infinite's hero trait trees, the build archetypes each trait enables, and the gear and talent plan that carries into the endgame mapping loop.
XD Impact: 8/10
RPG Aug 21, 2026
Undecember Rune Linking and Gear Crafting Build Guide
How Undecember's classless Skill and Link Rune system, gear essences, and endgame modes shape build archetypes.
Needs Games Impact: 7/10
RPG Aug 15, 2026
Baldur's Gate 3 — Honour Mode Party Composition & Action-Economy Guide
A mechanics-driven party build and action-economy guide for surviving Baldur's Gate 3's single-save Honour Mode difficulty.
Larian Studios Impact: 8/10
RPG Aug 15, 2026
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 — Pictos, Lumina Skills & The Turn-Order Mechanics Explained
A mechanics guide to Clair Obscur's Pictos-to-Lumina skill progression, AP economy, stance swapping, and the turn-order manipulation that defines high-level combat.
Sandfall Interactive Impact: 8/10
RPG Aug 15, 2026
Hades II (1.0) — Weapon Aspect Tier List & Hex/Boon Build Guide
A 1.0 tier ranking of every Nocturnal Arm in Hades II, paired with Selene Hex picks and Olympian Boon builds for consistent clears on high Fear.
Supergiant Games Impact: 8/10
RPG Aug 15, 2026
Monster Hunter Wilds — Master Rank Expansion: What Capcom Has and Hasn't Said
A clear-eyed rundown of what Capcom has confirmed versus what remains rumored for Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance, the Master Rank expansion due in 2027.
Capcom Impact: 8/10
RPG Aug 15, 2026
Path of Exile 2 — 0.3 Patch Notes Analysis: Ascendancy Reworks & Economy Shifts
The 0.3 patch reworks several Path of Exile 2 ascendancy subclasses and tightens the early-access economy, reshaping how players plan their first week of a new league.
Grinding Gear Games Impact: 9/10
RPG Aug 15, 2026
Path of Exile 2 — How to Choose Your First Class (0.3 Patch Tier List)
A beginner-oriented class selection guide grouping Path of Exile 2's six base classes by playstyle, with viability notes tied to the 0.3 patch balance state.
Grinding Gear Games Impact: 9/10
RPG Aug 15, 2026
The Witcher IV — Gameplay Reveal Breakdown: What the Demo Actually Showed
A systems-level breakdown of The Witcher IV's gameplay demo — combat flow, open-world structure, and the Unreal Engine 5 transition that underpins it.
CD Projekt Red Impact: 8/10
RPG Aug 6, 2026
Grand Theft Auto VI Sets November 19 Launch and an August 27 "Extended Look" on Netflix
Rockstar locks Grand Theft Auto VI to November 19, 2026 on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, prices it at $79.99, and premieres an "Extended Look" on Netflix on August 27 before a YouTube release the same night.
Rockstar Games Impact: 10/10
RPG Aug 2, 2026
Capcom Details Monster Hunter Wilds RE Engine Weather & Herd Mechanics
Capcom outlines RE Engine weather transitions, dynamic monster herd AI, and Focus Mode aiming mechanics for Monster Hunter Wilds.
Capcom Impact: 10/10
RPG Aug 1, 2026
Playground Games Details Fable Engine Tech & Albion World Systems
Playground Games outlines custom open-world engine rendering, character reputation reactivity, and melee-magic combat integration for Fable.
Playground Games / Xbox Game Studios Impact: 10/10
RPG Aug 1, 2026
Rockstar Games Outlines RAGE Engine Physics & AI Water Simulation
Rockstar Games details RAGE 9 engine advancements, real-time procedural ocean water physics, NPC crowd memory, and Vice City weather physics.
Rockstar Games / Take-Two Interactive Impact: 10/10
RPG Jul 31, 2026
BioWare Details Dragon Age: The Veilguard Frostbite Hair Strand Tech & Ability Wheels
BioWare outlines Frostbite engine strand hair simulation, tactical pause-and-play ability wheels, and PC ultrawide ray tracing support.
BioWare / Electronic Arts Impact: 9/10
RPG Jul 31, 2026
Halo Studios Details Campaign Project Infrastructure & Unreal Engine 5 Transition
Halo Studios transitions from the Slipspace engine to Unreal Engine 5, detailing Project Foundry tech demos and multi-campaign scaling.
Halo Studios / Xbox Game Studios Impact: 9/10
RPG Jul 28, 2026
Grinding Gear Games Details Path of Exile 2 Skill Gem Socket Overhaul & Boss Design Systems
Grinding Gear Games breaks down the decoupled skill gem socketing engine, WASD movement integration, and 100+ unique boss encounter animations.
Grinding Gear Games Impact: 10/10
RPG Jul 27, 2026
Rebel Wolves Outlines Dawnwalker Dark Fantasy RPG Engine & Narrative Tech
Former Witcher 3 developers at Rebel Wolves reveal Unreal Engine 5 narrative architecture and dark fantasy world systems for Dawnwalker.
Rebel Wolves / Bandai Namco Impact: 9/10
RPG Jul 25, 2026
inXile Entertainment Outlines Clockwork Revolution Time-Bending Steam Engine
inXile Entertainment details time-travel Chronometer mechanics, steampunk city reactivity in Avalon, and Unreal Engine 5 rendering.
inXile Entertainment / Xbox Game Studios Impact: 9/10
RPG Jul 23, 2026
Grimlore Games Details Titan Quest II Dual-Mastery Systems & Unreal Engine 5 World
Grimlore Games breaks down mythological Greek settings, dual-mastery class creation, and loot itemization for Titan Quest II.
Grimlore Games / THQ Nordic Impact: 8/10
RPG Jul 22, 2026
Obsidian Entertainment Outlines Avowed Dual-Wield Spellcasting & Narrative Choices
Obsidian details first-person dual-wielding combinations, wand magic, companion combat commands, and Living Lands faction reactivity.
Obsidian Entertainment / Xbox Game Studios Impact: 9/10
RPG Jul 21, 2026
Warhorse Studios Details Kingdom Come: Deliverance II CryEngine Physics & Combat
Warhorse Studios outlines expanded 15th-century Bohemia map size, crossbow mechanics, gunpowder weaponry, and CryEngine physics improvements.
Warhorse Studios / Deep Silver Impact: 9/10
RPG Jul 1, 2026
Cyberpunk 2077 surpasses 40 million copies sold with Nintendo Switch 2 and macOS releases expanding platforms
Cyberpunk 2077 is an action role-playing game developed by CD Projekt Red and published by CD Projekt, based on Mike Pondsmith's Cyberpunk tabletop game series.
CD Projekt Red Impact: 8/10
RPG Jun 4, 2026
Elden Ring Announced for Nintendo Switch 2 with August 2026 Release Date
Elden Ring is a 2022 action role-playing game directed by Hidetaka Miyazaki with worldbuilding by George R. R. Martin, developed by FromSoftware and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment.
FromSoftware Impact: 8/10
RPG Jun 4, 2026
Metaphor: ReFantazio — Studio Zero's Acclaimed RPG Releasing on Nintendo Switch 2 in November 2026
Developed by Studio Zero and published by Sega internationally (Atlus in Japan), released October 11, 2024 for PS4, PS5, Windows, and Xbox Series X/S.
Studio Zero Impact: 8/10
RPG Jun 3, 2026
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Expands to Nintendo Switch 2 and Xbox Series X/S in June 2026
It is the sequel to Final Fantasy VII Remake (2020) and the second in a planned trilogy of games remaking the 1997 PlayStation game Final Fantasy VII.
Square Enix Creative Business Unit I Impact: 8/10
RPG Apr 14, 2026
Hades II
Hades II is a roguelike action role-playing game developed and published by Supergiant Games, serving as the studio's first sequel to Hades (2020).
Supergiant Games Impact: 8/10
RPG Mar 19, 2026
Pearl Abyss' Crimson Desert Launches March 2026 with DLC Expansion 'Charting the Unknown' Announced
Crimson Desert is a single-player action-adventure game developed and published by Pearl Abyss using the proprietary BlackSpace Engine.
Pearl Abyss Impact: 8/10
RPG Nov 14, 2025
Where Winds Meet — Wuxia Action-Adventure RPG by Everstone Studio Launches on Multiple Platforms Through 2025–2026
Where Winds Meet is a wuxia action-adventure role-playing game developed by Everstone Studio and published by NetEase Games.
Everstone Studio Impact: 8/10
RPG Oct 29, 2025
The Outer Worlds 2 Releases October 29, 2025 from Obsidian Entertainment
Standalone sequel to The Outer Worlds (2019), set in the Arcadia planetary system invaded by a megacorporation
Obsidian Entertainment Impact: 8/10
RPG Oct 21, 2025
Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 Released October 2025 as Action RPG by The Chinese Room
Action RPG set in World of Darkness following Elder vampire Phyre in early 21st-century Seattle across five open-world districts.
The Chinese Room Impact: 8/10
RPG Sep 12, 2025
Borderlands 4 launches on PS5, PC, and Xbox Series X/S with seamless world and new Vault Hunters
Borderlands 4 is an action role-playing first-person looter shooter developed by Gearbox Software and published by 2K
Gearbox Software Impact: 8/10
RPG Aug 20, 2025
Black Myth: Wukong
Developed and published by Chinese studio Game Science using Unreal Engine 5
Game Science Impact: 8/10
RPG Jul 24, 2025
Wuchang: Fallen Feathers — Leenzee's Soulslike RPG Reaches 5 Million Players After July 2025 Launch
Soulslike action role-playing game developed by Leenzee and published by 505 Games
Leenzee Impact: 8/10
RPG Jun 3, 2025
The Witcher IV Announced: Ciri Takes Lead Role in New CD Projekt Red Trilogy Built on Unreal Engine 5
The Witcher IV features Ciri as the protagonist, replacing Geralt of Rivia from the original trilogy.
CD Projekt Red Impact: 8/10
RPG Apr 15, 2025
Baldur's Gate 3: Final Patch Details and Larian's Next Steps
Larian Studios releases the final major update for Baldur's Gate 3, adds photo mode, cross‑play, and twelve new subclasses, while confirming work on a new Divinity RPG that will be its largest title yet.
Larian Studios Impact: 9/10
RPG Nov 14, 2024
Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake Launches Worldwide on November 14, 2024 for Switch, PS5, PC, and Xbox Series
Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake uses the HD-2D graphical style introduced with Octopath Traveler (2018)
Chunsoft (original); Square Enix (remake) Impact: 8/10
RPG Mar 22, 2024
Dragon's Dogma 2
Action role-playing game developed and published by Capcom, released for PS5, Windows, and Xbox Series X/S on March 22, 2024
Capcom Impact: 8/10
RPG Aug 3, 2023
Baldur's Gate 3
Role-playing video game adapted from Dungeons & Dragons 5th edition, set in the Forgotten Realms
Larian Studios Impact: 8/10