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It's September! The fall RPG season starts here. We have a remake of the first Trails game with Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter, a remaster of Final Fantasy Tactics, another entry in the Atelier series, and a lot more: https://www.rpgsite.net/feature/14379-therpgs-2025-every-rpg-their-release-dates
Square Enix has published a standalone version for the Final Fantasy Tactics - The Ivalice Chronicles' Enhanced edition opening movie, which premiered at PAX West: https://www.rpgsite.net/news/18325-final-fantasy-tactics-the-ivalice-chronicles-enhanced-edition-opening-movie-published
Pokemon Legends: Z-A's shift to real-time battles with timed cooldowns allows for unconventional tactics. Hands-on with the Switch 2 version at PAX West. https://www.rpgsite.net/preview/18322-pokemon-legends-z-as-shift-to-fully-real-time-battles-with-timed-cooldowns-allows-for-unconventional-tactics
We checked out several 3rd party RPGs running on the Switch 2 at PAX West 2025 - Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition, FFVII Remake Intergrade, and Borderlands 4. https://www.rpgsite.net/preview/18323-hands-on-with-elden-ring-tarnished-edition-final-fantasy-vii-remake-intergrade-on-switch-2-handheld
Super Robot Wars Y is the first entry in the series to get a worldwide simultaneous multi-platform release and we've taken a look at all three versions across PS5, Steam Deck, ROG Ally, Nintendo Switch, and Switch 2 to compare the features and technical differences: www.rpgsite.net/feature/1832...
It's another episode of the Tetracast, RPG Site's weekly podcast! In this episode, we review Varlet, Lost Soul Aside, and Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar, while recapping the week in RPG news: https://www.rpgsite.net/podcast/18320-tetracast-409-everythings-made-up-likes-dont-matter
Square Enix has announced a Chrono Trigger 30th Anniversary Orchestra Concert set for January 17 and January 18, 2026 in Tokyo: www.rpgsite.net/news/18324-c...
Final Fantasy XIV Producer and Director Naoki Yoshida releases statement regarding mod usage and culture: www.rpgsite.net/news/18291-f...
We checked out several 3rd party RPGs running on the Switch 2 at PAX West 2025 - Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition, FFVII Remake Intergrade, and Borderlands 4. https://www.rpgsite.net/preview/18323-hands-on-with-elden-ring-tarnished-edition-final-fantasy-vii-remake-intergrade-on-switch-2-handheld
Pokemon Legends: Z-A's shift to real-time battles with timed cooldowns allows for unconventional tactics. Hands-on with the Switch 2 version at PAX West. https://www.rpgsite.net/preview/18322-pokemon-legends-z-as-shift-to-fully-real-time-battles-with-timed-cooldowns-allows-for-unconventional-tactics
It's another episode of the Tetracast, RPG Site's weekly podcast! In this episode, we review Varlet, Lost Soul Aside, and Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar, while recapping the week in RPG news: https://www.rpgsite.net/podcast/18320-tetracast-409-everythings-made-up-likes-dont-matter
Super Robot Wars Y is the first entry in the series to get a worldwide simultaneous multi-platform release and we've taken a look at all three versions across PS5, Steam Deck, ROG Ally, Nintendo Switch, and Switch 2 to compare the features and technical differences: www.rpgsite.net/feature/1832...
Cyberpunk: Edgerunners Complete Blu-ray Box Set is now available to pre-order for North America exclusively at the Crunchyroll Store. It will release on October 28: www.rpgsite.net/news/18299-c...
Elden Ring Nightreign will add a new high difficulty mode on September 11 with Deep of Night. This will feature special Depth Relics items and weapons with multiple additional, but also detrimental effects: www.rpgsite.net/news/18298-e...
Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault's soundtrack will be composed by Hollow Knight composer Christopher Larkin: www.rpgsite.net/news/18302-m...
Lost Eidolons: Veil of The Witch launches on October 9 for consoles and PC, demo now available: https://www.rpgsite.net/news/18309-lost-eidolons-veil-the-witch-launches-on-october-9-for-consoles-pc-demo-now-available
In its current state, Lost Soul Aside is unplayable on Steam Deck and barely playable on ROG Ally. Our impressions with the PC version on both handhelds: www.rpgsite.net/feature/1831...
Turn-based RPG The Nameless: Slay Dragon now available for Nintendo Switch: https://www.rpgsite.net/news/18310-turn-based-rpg-the-nameless-slay-dragon-now-available-for-nintendo-switch
Free-to-play RPG Kaiju No. 8 The Game is now available worldwide on iOS and Android. The PC release will follow at a later date: www.rpgsite.net/news/18314-k...
In its current state, Lost Soul Aside is unplayable on Steam Deck and barely playable on ROG Ally. Our impressions with the PC version on both handhelds: www.rpgsite.net/feature/1831...
We had a chance to interview Gust's Junzo Hosoi and Yasunori Sakuda about Atelier Resleriana: The Red Alchemist & the White Guardian, player feedback, the possibility of time limits returning for the series, a potential Switch 2 and Xbox release, coffee, and more: www.rpgsite.net/interview/18...
Robots at Midnight now available for PlayStation 5: https://www.rpgsite.net/news/18313-robots-at-midnight-now-available-for-playstation-5
Path of Exile 2's first ever free weekend is now live with exclusive cosmetics for all platforms to celebrate the launch of The Third Edict: https://www.rpgsite.net/news/18306-path-of-exile-2-free-weekend-download-ps5-xbox-steam-pc
Ahead of our full review, we have a feature covering Shuten Order on Steam Deck, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, and ROG Ally going over visuals, performance, recommended settings, and more: www.rpgsite.net/feature/1829...
Koei Tecmo releases Atelier Resleriana: The Red Alchemist & the White Guardian story trailer with digital pre-orders now live for PS5, Nintendo Switch, and PC Steam: www.rpgsite.net/news/18312-a...
During the Gearbox Main Theater Show at PAX West, 2K and Gearbox showcased some of the post-launch content planned for Borderlands 4 alongside a detailed look at the endgame including new boss battles, the Ultimate Vault Hunter Mode returning, Bounty Packs, and more: www.rpgsite.net/news/18311-b...
Turn-based RPG The Nameless: Slay Dragon now available for Nintendo Switch: https://www.rpgsite.net/news/18310-turn-based-rpg-the-nameless-slay-dragon-now-available-for-nintendo-switch
Lost Eidolons: Veil of The Witch launches on October 9 for consoles and PC, demo now available: https://www.rpgsite.net/news/18309-lost-eidolons-veil-the-witch-launches-on-october-9-for-consoles-pc-demo-now-available
Sega showcases Yakuza Kiwami and Yakuza Kiwami 2 Nintendo Switch 2 gameplay in new video. Sega has also announced a new RGG Summit 2025 for next month: www.rpgsite.net/news/18305-y...
Path of Exile 2's first ever free weekend is now live with exclusive cosmetics for all platforms to celebrate the launch of The Third Edict: https://www.rpgsite.net/news/18306-path-of-exile-2-free-weekend-download-ps5-xbox-steam-pc
Square Enix has announced a Final Fantasy IX 25th Anniversary exhibition set to be held in Tokyo between November 22 and December 7: www.rpgsite.net/news/18304-f...
'Storytime with Naoki Yoshida' panel at PAX West will begin in 30 minutes. Yoshida will talk about his experience in the industry including developing FFXIV and FFXVI. You can catch it here: twitch.tv/finalfantasy...
Ahead of our full review, we have a feature covering Shuten Order on Steam Deck, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, and ROG Ally going over visuals, performance, recommended settings, and more: www.rpgsite.net/feature/1829...
G-Mode will port the Japanese retro feature phone version of Atlus' PS2 game Stella Deus to Nintendo Switch on September 4 and PC via Steam on September 18: https://www.rpgsite.net/news/18308-g-mode-will-port-stella-deus-the-spirit-darkness-to-nintendo-switch-pc-steam-this-september
Genshin Impact Version Luna I: "Song of the Welkin Moon: Segue" launches on September 10: www.rpgsite.net/news/18307-g...
We had a chance to interview Gust's Junzo Hosoi and Yasunori Sakuda about Atelier Resleriana: The Red Alchemist & the White Guardian, player feedback, the possibility of time limits returning for the series, a potential Switch 2 and Xbox release, coffee, and more: www.rpgsite.net/interview/18...
Sega showcases Yakuza Kiwami and Yakuza Kiwami 2 Nintendo Switch 2 gameplay in new video. Sega has also announced a new RGG Summit 2025 for next month: www.rpgsite.net/news/18305-y...
Square Enix has announced a Final Fantasy IX 25th Anniversary exhibition set to be held in Tokyo between November 22 and December 7: www.rpgsite.net/news/18304-f...
A free Lost Soul Aside demo is now available on PS5 and PC Steam worldwide: www.rpgsite.net/news/18303-l...
Smileboom has formally launched RPG Developer Bakin with a Ver2.0 update, a free demo, and several paid add-ons that include a Localization Toolkit: https://www.rpgsite.net/news/18294-rpg-developer-bakin-full-version-releases-today-with-separate-free-demo-paid-localization-toolkit
Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault's soundtrack will be composed by Hollow Knight composer Christopher Larkin: www.rpgsite.net/news/18302-m...
Elden Ring Nightreign will add a new high difficulty mode on September 11 with Deep of Night. This will feature special Depth Relics items and weapons with multiple additional, but also detrimental effects: www.rpgsite.net/news/18298-e...
Cyberpunk: Edgerunners Complete Blu-ray Box Set is now available to pre-order for North America exclusively at the Crunchyroll Store. It will release on October 28: www.rpgsite.net/news/18299-c...
Happinet will return to Tokyo Game Show 2025 to host a large booth featuring numerous game demos, including one for the Korean mecha RPG Starbites: https://www.rpgsite.net/news/18295-happinet-tokyo-game-show-2025-booth-will-include-starbites-playable-demo-build
Super Robot Wars Y improves a lot of SRW 30's narrative shortcomings and its story is its strongest aspect. Our initial thoughts and impressions after 40 hours: https://www.rpgsite.net/feature/18273-super-robot-wars-y-improves-lot-srw-30s-narrative-shortcomings-its-story-its-strongest-aspect
The Lonesome Guild blends puzzles and bonding in an action RPG package that feels right at home on handhelds. Our preview: www.rpgsite.net/preview/1829...
The Lonesome Guild from Don't Nod and Tiny Bull Studios launches on October 23 for PS5, Xbox Series, and Steam. A new story trailer is now available: www.rpgsite.net/news/18290-t...
Happinet will return to Tokyo Game Show 2025 to host a large booth featuring numerous game demos, including one for the Korean mecha RPG Starbites: https://www.rpgsite.net/news/18295-happinet-tokyo-game-show-2025-booth-will-include-starbites-playable-demo-build
Smileboom has formally launched RPG Developer Bakin with a Ver2.0 update, a free demo, and several paid add-ons that include a Localization Toolkit: https://www.rpgsite.net/news/18294-rpg-developer-bakin-full-version-releases-today-with-separate-free-demo-paid-localization-toolkit
Ys Memoire: Revelations in Celceta launches in early 2026 for Nintendo Switch in North America and Europe: https://www.rpgsite.net/news/18269-ys-memoire-revelations-in-celceta-launches-in-early-2026-for-nintendo-switch-in-north-america-europe
Super Robot Wars Y is now available and this entry makes some changes to how custom music is imported and used. We've put together a step-by-step guide to cover how you can use custom BGM in Super Robot Wars Y on PS5 and PC Steam and the differences from prior titles: www.rpgsite.net/guide/18279-...
Final Fantasy XIV Producer and Director Naoki Yoshida releases statement regarding mod usage and culture: www.rpgsite.net/news/18291-f...
Square Enix reveals that Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade runs at a stable 30fps on Nintendo Switch 2: www.rpgsite.net/news/18284-f...
Square Enix has revealed the cast list of English voice actors for Final Fantasy Tactics - The Ivalice Chronicles ahead of its launch next month: www.rpgsite.net/news/18289-f...
Fantasy action RPG Nicktoons & The Dice of Destiny adds Jenny from My Life as a Teenage Robot: www.rpgsite.net/news/18288-n...
At best, Varlet is a stale command-based RPG with social sim elements. At worst, Varlet is a fundamentally broken game. Our review: https://www.rpgsite.net/review/18176-varlet-review
Retro-style 3D RPG Entropy announced by Lovely Hellsplace, the developers of Dread Delusion: https://www.rpgsite.net/news/18287-retro-style-rpg-entropy-announced-by-lovely-hellsplace-developers-dread-delusion
Solo Leveling: Arise Overdrive launches on November 17 for PC: https://www.rpgsite.net/news/18286-solo-leveling-arise-overdrive-launches-on-november-17-for-pc
For today's launch, we have a feature covering Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar with its day one patch across Nintendo Switch 2, Steam Deck, Nintendo Switch, and ROG Ally going over performance, visuals, load times, and what we think is the best version right now: www.rpgsite.net/feature/1826...
Super Robot Wars Y improves a lot of SRW 30's narrative shortcomings and its story is its strongest aspect. Our initial thoughts and impressions after 40 hours: https://www.rpgsite.net/feature/18273-super-robot-wars-y-improves-lot-srw-30s-narrative-shortcomings-its-story-its-strongest-aspect
Obsidian looks to bookend 2025 with two strong RPG offerings. RPG Site had a chance to play a demo for The Outer Worlds 2, and here's our hands-on preview: https://www.rpgsite.net/preview/18259-the-outer-worlds-2-has-quickly-jumped-from-passing-interest-to-one-my-most-anticipated-games-left-in-2025
Marvelous USA has shared the launch trailer for Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar which is now available worldwide on Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, and PC Steam: www.rpgsite.net/news/18285-s...
Square Enix reveals that Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade runs at a stable 30fps on Nintendo Switch 2: www.rpgsite.net/news/18284-f...
Death end re;Quest: Code Z from Idea Factory International is now available on PC Steam following its debut on PS5 and PS4. The Steam version is available at 30% off until September 10 with a Deluxe Pack DLC also available on Steam: www.rpgsite.net/news/18283-d...
Bandai Namco has uploaded the global Launch Trailer for Super Robot Wars Y. This trailer is also used in Japan as a commercial video for television channels: https://www.rpgsite.net/news/18282-super-robot-wars-y-launch-trailer-marks-games-release
Titan Quest II's promising Early Access launch has us eager for more. Here are our thoughts so far on the classic mythology-inspired action RPG: https://www.rpgsite.net/preview/18243-titan-quest-iis-early-access-launch-compact-but-promising
Bandai Namco published a new Story Trailer for Digimon Story: Time Stranger, which gives a sneak peek of the game's story synopsis: https://www.rpgsite.net/news/18281-digimon-story-time-stranger-story-trailer-reveals-games-key-plot-points
High-school RPG Varlet from FuRyu is now available on PS5, Nintendo Switch, and PC: https://www.rpgsite.net/news/18275-high-school-rpg-varlet-from-furyu-now-available-ps5-nintendo-switch-pc-steam-dlc
At best, Varlet is a stale command-based RPG with social sim elements. At worst, Varlet is a fundamentally broken game. Our review: https://www.rpgsite.net/review/18176-varlet-review
Netmarble will set up a booth at Tokyo Game Show 2025 that will have playable demos of The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin and Mongil: Star Dive: https://www.rpgsite.net/news/18280-netmarble-tokyo-game-show-2025-booth-will-feature-the-seven-deadly-sins-origin-mongil-star-dive
For today's launch, we have a feature covering Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar with its day one patch across Nintendo Switch 2, Steam Deck, Nintendo Switch, and ROG Ally going over performance, visuals, load times, and what we think is the best version right now: www.rpgsite.net/feature/1826...
Obsidian looks to bookend 2025 with two strong RPG offerings. RPG Site had a chance to play a demo for The Outer Worlds 2, and here's our hands-on preview: https://www.rpgsite.net/preview/18259-the-outer-worlds-2-has-quickly-jumped-from-passing-interest-to-one-my-most-anticipated-games-left-in-2025
Grinding Gear Games showcases the new asynchronous trade system's in-game market coming with Path of Exile 2: The Third Edict this Friday in a new video with stash tab details: www.rpgsite.net/news/18278-p...
Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land's newest DLC is now available with the Idus Training Grounds Map: www.rpgsite.net/news/18277-a...
Warframe's next Prime Warframe, Caliban, is now available on all platforms alongside new community-designed cosmetics as part of the TennoGen Factions collection: www.rpgsite.net/news/18276-w...
dotMake Studios will release the full launch of Splintered on PC via Steam this October. The game also has a discount right now, but its base price will be raised in September: https://www.rpgsite.net/news/18266-splintered-will-leave-early-access-on-pc-steam-with-ver10-release-this-october
Plaion announces partnership with Pearl Abyss for worldwide distribution of Crimson Desert: https://www.rpgsite.net/news/18274-plaion-announces-partnership-with-pearl-abyss-for-worldwide-distribution-crimson-desert
Neptunia Game Maker R:Evolution now available for PC: https://www.rpgsite.net/news/18272-neptunia-game-maker-revolution-now-available-for-pc
Bandai Namco releases soundtrack trailers for Towa and the Guardians of the Sacred Tree: https://www.rpgsite.net/news/18271-bandai-namco-releases-soundtrack-trailers-for-towa-guardians-sacred-tree-s
Owlcat Games has posted a developer diary video for Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy, called 'Dark Heresy in a Nutshell', describing how the studio's second Warhammer 40K game differs from Rogue Trader: https://www.rpgsite.net/news/18270-warhammer-40000-dark-heresy-in-a-nutshell-dev-diary
Duet Night Abyss launches on October 28 for mobile devices and PC, gacha-style banners for characters & weapons removed: https://www.rpgsite.net/news/18268-duet-night-abyss-launches-on-october-28-for-mobile-devices-pc-gacha-style-banners-for-characters-weapons-remove
We've updated our Monster Hunter Wilds Event Quest Guide with today's new quests including "Hungry for Ore?", "A Vile Visage", and the Fender collaboration "The Melodic Monarch". You can keep track of all the current and upcoming quests with our guide: www.rpgsite.net/guide/16923-...
The Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter Prologue Demo is now available on Nintendo Switch in the West: www.rpgsite.net/news/18264-t...
The Corpse Party Tetralogy Pack featuring Corpse Party, Book of Shadows, Sweet Sachiko’s Hysteric Birthday Bash, and Blood Drive is set to launch this year for Nintendo Switch from XSEED Games: www.rpgsite.net/news/18261-c...
dotMake Studios will release the full launch of Splintered on PC via Steam this October. The game also has a discount right now, but its base price will be raised in September: https://www.rpgsite.net/news/18266-splintered-will-leave-early-access-on-pc-steam-with-ver10-release-this-october
Square Enix will shut down the Japanese version of Final Fantasy: Brave Exvius shortly after its 10th anniversary on October 31 at noon JST: https://www.rpgsite.net/news/18256-final-fantasy-brave-exvius-japanese-version-will-shut-down-on-october-31
D4 Enterprise is taking down the EGG Console Switch ports for the PC-9801 releases of Fray and Brandish Renewal: https://www.rpgsite.net/news/18265-d4-enterprise-takes-down-egg-console-switch-ports-fray-brandish-renewal
Corpse Party II: Darkness Distortion will now launch in 2026 for PS4, PC, Nintendo Switch, and newly-announced for PS5 from publisher XSEED Games: www.rpgsite.net/news/18263-c...
The Japanese website for Final Fantasy Tactics - The Ivalice Chronicles confirms that Sound Novels are now available in all language versions including English: https://www.rpgsite.net/news/18258-final-fantasy-tactics-the-ivalice-chronicles-will-have-sound-novels-available-in-all-language-versions
The Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter Prologue Demo is now available on Nintendo Switch in the West: www.rpgsite.net/news/18264-t...
The Corpse Party Tetralogy Pack featuring Corpse Party, Book of Shadows, Sweet Sachiko’s Hysteric Birthday Bash, and Blood Drive is set to launch this year for Nintendo Switch from XSEED Games: www.rpgsite.net/news/18261-c...
FuRyu introduces the students of Kousei Academy in a new character video series for Varlet: www.rpgsite.net/news/18260-v...
A Plus launched Blue Protocol: Star Resonance closed beta test while announcing full version release this October for the West in Europe and the Americas: https://www.rpgsite.net/news/18239-blue-protocol-star-resonance-western-closed-beta-test-launches-today-with-full-release-slated-this-october
Idea Factory delays PlayStation 4 release of Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth trilogy to October 28: www.rpgsite.net/news/18230-i...
Ysbryd Games and Necrosoft Games have delayed their turn-based tactics RPG Demonschool to November 19 from its initial September 3 release date. Additional endings and mini-games that were planned for post-launch updates will now be included from the start: www.rpgsite.net/news/18255-d...
The Japanese website for Final Fantasy Tactics - The Ivalice Chronicles confirms that Sound Novels are now available in all language versions including English: https://www.rpgsite.net/news/18258-final-fantasy-tactics-the-ivalice-chronicles-will-have-sound-novels-available-in-all-language-versions
2K releases new Borderlands 4 character short and abilities breakdown video for Harlowe the Gravitar: www.rpgsite.net/news/18257-b...
Square Enix will shut down the Japanese version of Final Fantasy: Brave Exvius shortly after its 10th anniversary on October 31 at noon JST: https://www.rpgsite.net/news/18256-final-fantasy-brave-exvius-japanese-version-will-shut-down-on-october-31
Capcom also revealed their TGS 2025 lineup, which will range from new games like Monster Hunter Stories 3 & Pragmata to content updates for Monster Hunter Wilds: https://www.rpgsite.net/news/18254-capcom-tokyo-game-show-2025-booth-will-feature-monster-hunter-stories-3-outlanders-pragmata-onimusha
Koei Tecmo will also feature new playable demos of Nioh 3 and Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment (as well as Ninja Gaiden 4) at their booth in Tokyo Game Show 2025: https://www.rpgsite.net/news/18252-koei-tecmo-tokyo-game-show-2025-booth-will-feature-nioh-3-hyrule-warriors-age-imprisonment
