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Zero Parades: For Dead Spies Introduces the Crew ZA/UM released a new trailer and details for its upcoming narrative espionage RPG Zero Parades: For Dead Spies . The new update introduces the former Whole Sick Crew of protagonist Hershel Wilk, aka CASCADE, which was split apart by a failed mission that took place five years ago. After Hershel is recalled to undertake a mysterious mission and prove herself once again in the city-state of Portofiro, she my need to win back her former allies. At 21, Karolina Hayato, aka Kindred, is the youngest member of the former crew. She was taught espionage skills by Herschel, who last saw her undercover inside a highly experimental Dream Study. Ramses Molloy, aka Radian, is a technology expert, specialising in audio surveillance and forensics. He was the closest that Herschel had to a friend in the crew. Tempo del Sur, aka Taxman, is a larger-than-life presence and a major player in the Portofiran underworld. An expert smuggler, he is able to obtain anything through legal and non-legal means. [foogallery id="189944"] Vespar Sondo, aka Virtue, is part of Portofiro's elite investigative police. His connections to both the authorities and underworld give him great access to information, though he is a strong alcoholic. Eszti Newitz, aka Estoc, is undercover in the Portofiran government as a liaison with a global development bank and rival intelligence service. She warned Hershel about their network being compromised before Herschel left the crew out to dry. Finally Holocene, who's real name is unknown, was the crew's second-in-command and master cryptographer. Zero Parades: For Dead Spies sees players seek out secrets through various methods such as collaborating or clashing with informants and other characters, passing skill checks, and getting out of dangerous situations. Player choices can impact other characters’ loyalty, available paths, and the state of Hershel’s mind. The story is stated to be built to encourage players to continue even if they fail at their current task. The game will release for PC on May 21, 2026, through Steam , GOG.com , and the Epic Games Store , priced at $39.99. A PlayStation 5 release is planned to follow later in the year. The post Zero Parades: For Dead Spies Introduces the Crew appeared first on RPGamer .

RPGamerApr 23

Deep Dish Dungeon Xbox Series X|S Version Added Publisher Raw Fury and developer Behold Studios announced that dungeon-crawler Deep Dish Dungeon will release this fall. In addition to its previously-announced Steam PC and Mac release, the game will also be available for Xbox Series X|S and on Xbox for PC, including being part of the Xbox Game Pass subscription service. The announcement comes with a two-minute gameplay trailer, viewable below. Deep Dish Dungeon sees up to three players adventure through a dungeon filled with puzzles and dangers. Players gather resources with which they can craft tools and cook meals to bolster their strength at their camping site. As players progress, they will unlock new secrets and recipes. The game is playable solo or with up two other players. The post Deep Dish Dungeon Xbox Series X|S Version Added appeared first on RPGamer .

RPGamerApr 23

Second Celestial Return Devlog Talks Inspirations and Comparisons Developer Metaphor Games and publisher Shoreline Games released a second devlog video series for dice-based cyberpunk narrative RPG Celestial Return ahead of the game’s release for PC via Steam on May 7, 2026. The five-minute video talks about some of the game's major inspirations and comparisons, particularly Disco Elysium , Citizen Sleeper , and Blade Runner . Celestial Return is set in the cyberpunk noir Netherveil City. It follows detective Howard, who is aided by a sentient rose in the investigation of a string of suicides. Player choices determine Howard’s personality, which in turn influences how he interacts with other characters and the environment. The game features a branching storyline, with available choices determined by dice collected and Howard’s personality. The post Second Celestial Return Devlog Talks Inspirations and Comparisons appeared first on RPGamer .

RPGamerApr 23

Brigandine: Abyss Launching in August Happinet and NIS America announced a release date for strategy RPG Brigandine: Abyss . The game will release worldwide on PC via Steam on August 26 (August 27 in Japan), 2026, and for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2 on August 27, 2026. A physical Deluxe Edition will be available in North America and Europe for PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch 2 that includes a mini art book and digital soundtrack. Brigandine: Abyss follows the 2020 revival of the series through Brigandine: The Legend of Runersia . The game is set in a brand-new world where hundreds of years prior, the Abyssloa Empire was stopped by the power of the arcane Brigandine. However, a new empire rises, seeking to conquer the world. The game offers six different story campaigns as they attempt to stand against the empire while managing their resources. In addition to the story campaigns, the game also features a Missions Mode, which lets players control one of twenty-four factions, each with their own win conditions. Gameplay is divided into two phases and retains the series’ traditional hex-grid maps. The Organization Phase lets players organize troops and resources, while the Attack Phase sees units take to the field. The post Brigandine: Abyss Launching in August appeared first on RPGamer .

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Echo Generation 2 Releasing in May Developer Cococucumber announced that Echo Generation 2 will release on May 27, 2026. The sci-fi deckbuilding RPG -- a sequel to 2021 title Echo Generation -- will be available on PC, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S. It will be included on the Xbox Game Pass subscription service. Echo Generation 2 takes place after the events of the first game, with players controlling ordinary dad Jack. He explores a dimension beyond his home of Maple Town, taking on extra-terrestrial enemies with quirky allies while trying to return home. Other chapters focus on characters such as Annata Z, a mother searching for her child in an industrial wasteland; Noliva and Strix, a bounty hunting duo in a neon cyberpunk city; Bulder, a mischievous creature from another world; and Sister M, a psychic kid escaping from scientific experimentation who appears in the game's demo. Echo Generation 2 revamps the previous title’s turn-based combat with deckbuilding elements, letting players use over 100 different cards to craft combos, unleash attacks, and summon allies. [foogallery id="189915"] The post Echo Generation 2 Releasing in May appeared first on RPGamer .

RPGamerApr 23

Four SaGa Titles Released on GOG.com Four titles in Square Enix's SaGa series are now available on GOG.com: Romancing SaGa 2 , Romancing SaGa 3 , SaGa Frontier Remastered , and SaGa Scarlet Grace: Ambitions . The games all form part of the GOG Preservation Program that provides support for modern systems. Romancing SaGa 2 is available for $24.99 with a 70% launch discount, Romancing SaGa 3 is priced at $28.99 with a 70% launch discount, SaGa Frontier Remastered is available for $24.99 with a 50% launch discount, and SaGa: Scarlet Grace Ambitions is priced at $29.99 with a 70% launch discount. Romancing SaGa 2 was originally released in Japan for the Super Famicom in 1993. It was later released for mobile phones in 2011; for iOS, Android, and PlayStation Vita in 2016; and for PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox One in 2017. The game is the fifth title in the SaGa series and puts players in control of multiple generations of rulers of the Varennes Empire. It received a full 3D remake, Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven , in 2024. Romancing SaGa 3 was originally released for Super Famicom in Japan in 1995 before getting an international release for PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, iOS, and Android in 2019. The game sees players select one of eight protagonists in a fantasy world where the Rise of Morastrum blocks out the sun and threats its existence every 300 years. SaGa Frontier is the seventh game in the SaGa series and released for PlayStation in Japan in 1997 and North America in 1998. Players choose one of the eight protagonists to play as, all of whom exist within the game’s setting, a planetary system called The Regions. The remaster released internationally for PC, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, iOS, and Android in 2021. SaGa Scarlet Grace: Ambitions is an enhanced version of the 2016 Japan-only PlayStation Vita title SaGa Scarlet Grace and released for PC, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, Android, and iOS in 2019. The game allows players to pick between four protagonists who all have unique origin storylines. After years of torment, the Firebringer has finally been vanquished, and now adventurers must find new purpose in a world full of possibilities. The post Four SaGa Titles Released on GOG.com appeared first on RPGamer .

RPGamerApr 23

New Release Round-Up (April 23, 2026) Welcome to RPGamer's new release round-up. In this column, we look to provide our readers with details on the major RPGs released since our last update. Please note we do not currently include Early Access releases where the game is still in development. Pricing is shown in US dollars before application of any discounts, local pricing may vary. AVILION forever Platform: Nintendo Switch, iOS, Android Publisher: Studio Frontier Developer: Studio Frontier Available: Nintendo eShop , Apple App Store , Google Play Store Price: $7.99 (10% on launch discount) on Switch, $5.99 on mobile Originally released as Japan-only feature phone title Maho Gakuen Avillion , AVILION forever is a turn-based RPG where players control heroes trained at the Avilion Academy to stand against the threat of demon forces. Players create their own avatar character, who is joined by selected companions from the hundred of students at the academy. Bylina Platform: PC Publisher: Far Far Games Developer: Digital Vortex Entertainment Available: Steam Price: $24.99 (30% launch discount) Isometric action adventure title Bylina is based on Slavic myths and folklore. It follows Falconet, a young bogatyr (effectively a wandering knight) who is born without heroic powers and shunned by those around him. He finds himself in the Far Far Kingdom, where a mysterious spirit ends up sharing his body. The game sees players exploring various locations, from sunlit forests to gloomy dungeons and castles, that have their own strange inhabitants, challenges, treasures, and puzzles. Cralon Platform: PC Publisher: Pithead Studio Developer: Pithead Studio Available: Steam Price: $19.99 First-person action adventure dungeon-crawling RPG Cralon puts players in the role of the eponymous Cralon the Brave, who is hunting a demon preying on a nearby village. However, he is surprised and ends up falling down an old mine shaft. Looking to escape, he ventures its maze of corridors, soon learning there is more to mine than there initially seems, using the assistance of the creatures living there to uncover its secrets. An Epic Games Store release is planned to follow at a later date as well as PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S versions. Dragon Is Dead Platform: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch (previously released on PC) Publisher: PM Studios Developer: TeamSuneat Available: PlayStation Store , Xbox Store , Nintendo eShop Price: $19.99 (10% launch discount on PS Plus, Switch) 2D roguelite Dragon Is Dead is set in a fantasy world where the world’s dragons have challenged the gods, and all have fallen, except for Guernian. Leader of the dark dragons, Guernian has fully embraced evil and is corrupting the world through a rift. Players are tasked with slaying Guernian and defeating his creations using skills, equipment, and runes to create their own character builds. Those looking to read more can check out Ezra Kinnell’s review of the PC version. Dragon Quest Smash/Grow Platform: iOS, Android Publisher: Square Enix Developer: Square Enix Available: Apple App Store , Google Play Store Price: Free-to-play with in-app transactions Dragon Quest Smash/Grow is billed as a roguelite RPG that sees players fight through hordes of monsters, finishing them off with Coup de Grâce abilities. As players progress through a run, they choose from random Blessings skills to enhance their character. It will include co-op for up to four players. Drova: Forsaken Kin Platform: iOS, Android (previously released on PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch) Publisher: Deck13 Developer: Just2D Available: Apple App Store , Google Play Store Price: Free-to-download with $9.99 in-app unlock fee Grimdark pixel RPG Drova: Forsaken Kin is inspired by Celtic mythology and set in a world where the power to capture the spirits that govern nature and rule over them has been rediscovered. Players join one of two factions — each with different values and goals — and explore an open world, studying the environment and various mysteries to increase their strength. Foreign Sun Platform: PC, Nintendo Switch Publisher: Final Scene Dev Developer: Final Scene Dev Available: Steam , Nintendo eShop Price: $19.99 (10% launch discount on Steam) 2D choice-driven action RPG Foreign Sun sees players explore a sprawling sinking metropolis while uncovering the secrets of the Eternal Lighthouse. Players traverse its interconnected world and deal with various factions. Combat is built around dealing with enemies with melee or ranged attacks, deciding which is best to counter each enemy’s particular attacks, including being able to deflect and reverse projectiles for extra stamina and health. Kingdom’s Return: Time-Eating Fruit and the Ancient Monster Platform: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2 Publisher: Inti Creates Developer: Inti Creates Available: Steam , PlayStation Store , Xbox Store , Nintendo eShop Price: $14.99 (10% launch discount on Switch) kingdom-building action RPG Kingdom’s Return: Time-Eating Fruit and the Ancient Monster sees players controlling one of four characters -- joined by the Fairy of Time, Chronos -- as they seek to rebuild the kingdom of Almacia. Each character has their own combat style, skills, and attributes, with players able to switch between them during the game. The castle players choose impacts how they build the city, with new buildings providing bonuses to the characters. Kristala Platform: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S Publisher: Astral Clocktower Studios Developer: Astral Clocktower Studios Available: Steam , Epic Games Store , PlayStation Store , Xbox Store Price: $39.99 Action RPG Kristala follows an anthropomorphic feline warrior on the planet Ailur, who is looking to master the six magic specialities to become a member of the famed Raksaka warriors. On their quest, however, a curse mutates the previously peaceful creatures of the land into bloodthirsty beasts. The game had been in Early Access since June 2024. Reptilian Rising Platform: PC, Nintendo Switch Publisher: Numskull Games Developer: Gregarious Games, Robot Circus Available: Steam , Nintendo eShop Price: $29.99 (20% launch discount on Steam) Turn-based roguelite tactical RPG Reptilian Rising is inspired by ’80s tabletop adventures and features claymation-style visuals. The game sees the timeline under siege by the Reptilian menace, with players commanding a team of legendary historical figures as they aim to stop them. Players take on foes such as Manborgs, Lazer Raptors, Tri-Cannon, and Dictatorsaur in turn-based combat where attacks provoke reactions from enemies. Smash It Wild Platform: PC Publisher: Goblinz Publishing, Maple Whispering Limited Developer: Goblinz Studio, Ernestine Available: Steam , Nintendo eShop Price: $11.99 (20% launch discount) Smash It Wild is billed as a tactical volleyball roguelike. The game is set in a world where animal champions face off in contests that combine volleyball and dodgeball. Players need to put together a string of unbroken victories by training, using skills and items, upgrading players, and dealing with unexpected events. Traysia Platform: PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch (originally released on Sega Genesis) Publisher: Ratalaika Games, Shinyuden Developer: Ratalaika Games, Shinyuden, Telenet Japan Available: Steam , PlayStation Store , Xbox Store , Nintendo eShop Price: $5.99 A follow-up to Regions of Ruin , Regions of Ruin: Runegate is a 2D hack-and-slash adventure RPG set long after the glory days of the dwarven civilisation. Players control a lone dwarf looking to attempting to establish a new haven for their kin. They venture into the diverse former dwarven lands, finding resources and monsters while assisting fellow dwarves and recruiting them for their rebuilding efforts. Players can use different fighting styles, with various weapons, gear, and skill trees available. Wild Arms 4 Platform: PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5 (originally released on PlayStation 2) Publisher: Sony Developer: Media.Vision Available: PlayStation Store Price: $9.99 (included on PS Plus Premium subscription service) Wild Arms 4 follows Jude Maverick, who has grown up in the isolated town of Ciel that floats above the surface of the world of Filgaia. After mysterious ships and forces invade, he discovers a girl held captive by the intruders, with subsequent events leading to Ciel crashing down to the planet and Jude bonding with a forbidden weapon called an ARM. He and various new allies join forces to learn of various secrets at play and find a place within Filgaia. Wild Arms 4 introduces additional platforming elements to the turn-based series, while its battle system makes use of a hexagonal grid where attacks are targeted at parts of the grid rather than combatants. Sales Links Xbox Store PlayStation Store (North America) PlayStation Store (Europe) Nintendo eShop (North America) Nintendo eShop (Europe) Steam GOG.com Epic Games Store The Humble Store The post New Release Round-Up (April 23, 2026) appeared first on RPGamer .

RPGamerApr 23

The Player Who Can’t Level Up Demo Released Developer Tripearl Games and publisher Smilegate have released a demo for The Player Who Can't Level Up , an action roguelite based on the Korean web novel and webtoon title of the same name. The demo is available on Steam and comes ahead of the game's planned Steam Early Access release in summer 2026. Its full launch is planned for next year on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2. The Player Who Can't Level Up is set in a world where mysterious towers and dimensional gates have appeared, and certain people awaken with as "Players" with infinite potential. It follows Kim Kigyu, who awakens as a Player but remains permanently stuck at level 1. However, he is able to grow powerful by continuously upgrading his weapons and is the only one able to access a special gate. The game features fast-paced combat with randomised skill combinations and progression paths as players permanently unlock new perks and enhancements from their runs. The post The Player Who Can’t Level Up Demo Released appeared first on RPGamer .

RPGamerApr 23

Where Winds Meet Hexi Finale Update Arriving Next Week Everstone Studio announced that the third and final part of its free Hexi expansion to Where Winds Meet will arrive on April 30, 2026. The "Finale: Qinchuan" chapter adds the eponymous grassland region of Qinchuan, which features a season-switching map that dynamically shifts between the four seasons, with players obtaining a new Mystic Skill, Idle Wind, that helps them navigate it. In addition to new main story content, the update will feature three new side stories following the expansion's homecoming theme, as well as three new stronghold challenges. It also includes a new dual world boss, the Snowplum Requiem, plus a new team-based PvP mode and the start of its Season 3: Seek Within content. Where Winds Meet is currently available on PC, PlayStation 5, iOS, and Android. The game is set in the years leading to the start of the Northern Song Dynasty in China (second half of the 9th century CE). Players take on the role of a wandering swordsman, who must choose whether to uphold their moral code or live for themselves in a time ravaged by fighting. The game features fast-paced, Wuxia -style combat and implements many aspects of Chinese martial arts. Those interested in reading more about Where Winds Meet can check out RPGamer’s pre-release impression of its PlayStation 5 version. The post Where Winds Meet Hexi Finale Update Arriving Next Week appeared first on RPGamer .

RPGamerApr 23

Nexon Announces MMORPG Embers of the Uncrowned Nexon has announced new MMORPG Embers of the Uncrowned . The game features a dark fantasy setting and is noted to feature brutal and gory visuals. It is in development for PC and available to wishlist on Steam , though users are required to login to view the Steam page. The game will support English, Simplified Chinese, Russian, German, Spanish, Portuguese languages, though a release date has not been announced. Embers of the Uncrowned is set on a continent ravaged by an elven invasion. Players play as the rightful heir to House Harborwell, looking to reclaim their lost land while fighting back against the invaders. Players choose one of three classes: the sword-wielding Spectral Blade, the giant axe-using Executioner, or the magic-wielding Stormbringer. Different skill trees let players build their own combat style, and they will need to join other players to take on threats including Domain and Raid Bosses. [foogallery id="189882"] The post Nexon Announces MMORPG Embers of the Uncrowned appeared first on RPGamer .

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