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RPGamer Round-Up: March 15 – March 22 Welcome to the latest edition of RPGamer's round-up column, where we look back at some of the articles that we have posted over the intervening period. This article is designed to give reminders of some interesting content and stories that our readers might have missed. Editorial Content Mewgenics Deep Look At long last Edmund McMillen and Tyler Glaiel’s tactical roguelike Mewgenics has been released. Ryan Costa reports that it is a divisive title that many will nonetheless find endlessly addictive. Shadowrun Retroview The Super Nintendo housed many RPGs, but very few of the cyberpunk-fantasy variety. Ryan Radcliff looks back at Shadowrun , finding a fun game with futuristic themes that also wishes it released on a futuristic console. Video Round-Up (March 21, 2026) Spring is coming, and RPGamers can take a look at a new batch of video content. On the docket this time are reviews for Demonschool , Valkyrie Elysium , Cosmic Star Heroine , and Kingdoms of the Dump , along with an Adventure Corner for Melbourne: Route 96 . Major News Starfield Hitting PS5 in April Alongside New Update, DLC Bethesda revealed that Starfield will be coming to PS5 in April. The PS5 version will be joined by its Free Lanes update and Terran Armada story DLC. Neptunia Unlimited Announced Compile Heart announced a new mainline Neptunia title. Neptunia Unlimited is set to release in Japan this August. Starbites Releasing in May NIS America announced that IKINAGAMES’s Starbites will release in late May. The turn-based mecha RPG will be available on PC and consoles. The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales Provides Age of Reconstruction, System Details Square Enix provided some new images and details for The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales . The update introduces some more characters and systems in the game. Fate/EXTRA Record Delayed Type-Moon announced that Fate/EXTRA Record has been delayed to an unspecified date. The game is still in development, but is also looking for a new publisher. Kena: Bridge of Spirits Arriving on Switch 2 Next Week Ember Lab announced a release date for Kena: Bridge of Spirits ’s Switch 2 version. The game will arrive on the system next week, with pre-orders available now. Dissidia Duellum Final Fantasy Releasing Next Week Square Enix and NHN PlayArt announced that Dissidia Duellum Final Fantasy is arriving on mobile next week. Six additional characters were also revealed for the free-to-play team boss arena battler. River City Saga: Journey to the West Gets First Details Arc System Works provided the first details for River City Saga: Journey to the West , its newest Kunio-kun title. The game will provide its comedic beat-’em-up take on the Chinese novel later this year. Shenmue III Enhanced Gets First Media ININ Games and Ys Net released the first media for Shenmue III Enhanced . The game will be available on PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Switch 2, with pre-orders on special editions available now. Other News Hard West II Coming to Consoles Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness Available on Nintendo Switch Online Absolum Coming to Xbox Series X|S Next Week SoulStream Saga: Chapter 1 Announced Gothic Classic Coming to iOS Free-to-Play Turn-Based RPG Void Hunters Announced Don’t Lose Aggro Releasing on Steam Early Access Next Month Demeo x Dungeons & Dragons: Battlemarked Receives Warlock Update Where Winds Meet’s Hexi Expansion Chapter 2 Arriving April 2 Honkai: Star Rail Version 4.1, Unraveled for Daybreak, Releasing Next Week Realm of Ink Gets Spring Update Sagas of Lumin Coming to Steam Early Access in Summer Palia’s Spring Update Provides Toadstool Tales New Gods, Death & Reapers Playtest Announced Media and New Releases Rockbeasts Showcases Gameplay Exodus Receives Gameplay Trailer Project Shadowglass Receives Gameplay Trailer Latest Aether & Iron Dev Diary Introduces Its Voice Cast Instruments of Power Receives Trailer Dragon Quest Smash/Grow Trailer Released, Pre-Registration Available New Release Round-Up (March 19, 2026) Podcasts RPG Backtrack 357 – Vanillaware Goes to War What happens when you combine Vanillaware’s eye-catching art style with the tactical combat of the Ogre Battle series? You get Unicorn Overlord , the topic of this week’s episode. Here is the real question: where are the unicorns? RPG Cast – Episode 804: “Zelda Is So Underrated” RPG Cast – Episode 805: “It Never Get’s Old” Erik loves the big man on a train. Chris misses the poetry jam and thinks the GameCube can do better than this. Andi discovers wealth extraction opportunities. Kelley takes away Onix’s toy blocks and makes him sad. And Josh thinks Starfield isn’t janky in a fun way. Episode 433: Fallout Fool – Q&A Quest This week in Q&A Quest, we discuss Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection . We also discuss the quality of Nintendo Switch 2 ports such as Fallout 4 . The post RPGamer Round-Up: March 15 – March 22 appeared first on RPGamer .

RPGamerMar 22

Digimon Story Time Stranger Expansion in Development, Free-to-Play Digimon UP Announced During the Digimon Con 2026 livestream, Bandai Namco and Media.Vision revealed that an expansion for Digimon Story Time Stranger is in development. No details about the expansion have been revealed that this stage, other than it is planned to release in 2027. Digimon Story Time Stranger is currently available for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, with Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 versions set to release on July 10, 2026. The game begins in a version of Tokyo, where the protagonist is an agent of ADAMAS, which investigates various phenomena. Entering a sealed-off Shinjuku, they encounter a Digimon before being caught up in an explosion. They find themself awakening eight years in the past and must prevent the upcoming collapse. Those looking to read more about Digimon Story Time Stranger can check out Ezra Kinnell’s review of its PC version. In addition, Bandai Namco announced free-to-play mobile RPG Digimon UP . The game is a monster-raising RPG where players raise and Digivolve their Digimon and participate in battles. It features pixel graphics and includes regular series elements such as Digimon Cards and Digivices. Digimon UP is planned to release for iOS and Android in fall 2026. Digimon UP Trailer Full Digimon Con 2026 Livestream The post Digimon Story Time Stranger Expansion in Development, Free-to-Play Digimon UP Announced appeared first on RPGamer .

RPGamerMar 22

Minecraft Dungeons II Announced Xbox Game Studios, Mojang Studios, and Double Eleven have announced Minecraft Dungeons II . A sequel to 2020 action RPG Minecraft Dungeons , the game is planned for release in fall 2026 on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and Nintendo Switch 2. A spin-off to Minecraft , Minecraft Dungeons sees up to four players set out on an isometric adventure to stop the nefarious Illager, who is using an artifact of incredible power to wreak havoc across the Overworld. Players level up, find and craft new equipment, and summon allies to aid them in battle. No other details about the sequel have been revealed at this time. The post Minecraft Dungeons II Announced appeared first on RPGamer .

RPGamerMar 22

RPG Backtrack 357 – Vanillaware Goes to War What happens when you combine Vanillaware's eye-catching art style with the tactical combat of the Ogre Battle series? You get Unicorn Overlord, the topic of this week's episode. Here is the real question: where are the unicorns? Featuring Guests: Ryan C., Ryan M., Cassandra, and Elena The post RPG Backtrack 357 – Vanillaware Goes to War appeared first on RPGamer .

RPGamerMar 21

Video Round-Up (March 21, 2026) Welcome to RPGamer's video release round-up. In this column, we look to provide our readers with details on all of the video reviews, impressions, features, and other content recently uploaded to our YouTube channel . Demonschool Review Platform: PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch (Video captured on PC) Publisher: Ysbyrd Games Developer: Necrosoft Games Release Date: November 19, 2025 Written by: Ryan Costa (Dalandar) Narrated by: Christian Dextraze (Spare_Ombres) Edited by: Erik Van Asselt (HerrFrog) Written Review Demonschool follows Faye, a university freshman who is the last living heir to a long-forgotten family of demon hunters. Faye and her friends find themselves investigating supernatural mysteries that bring them towards a large-scale conspiracy. This turn-based tactical RPG takes place across a school semester, with players deciding what to study and whom to befriend. Valkyrie Elysium Review Platform: PC, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4 (Video captured on PS5) Publisher: Square Enix Developer: Soleil Ltd. Release Date: September 29, 2022 (PS4, PS5), November 11, 2022 (PC) Written by: Paul Shkreli (Paul) Narrated by: Christian Dextraze (Spare_Ombres) Edited by: Erik Van Asselt (HerrFrog) Written Review Valkyrie Elysium is an action RPG that follows a young Valkyrie entrusted with the fate of the world. She is tasked by the All-Father, ruler of the gods, with stopping Ragnarok and the destruction of the world. Melbourne: Route 96 Adventure Corner Platform: PC Publisher: Lindsay Mansfield Developer: Lindsay Mansfield Release Date: May 5, 2025 Written by: Sam Wachter (Nyx) Narrated by: Christian Dextraze (Spare_Ombres) Edited by: Erik Van Asselt (HerrFrog) Written Review Melbourne: Route 96 is a visual novel with a psychological horror slant. Players control a photographer who hops on a tram and soon finds they are heading in the wrong direction. Overhear snippets of conversation from others on the tram as the photographer completes a travel journal journey through parts of Melbourne they didn't expect to experience. Cosmic Star Heroine Review Platform: PC, PS4, Nintendo Switch, PS Vita (Video captured on PC) Publisher: Zeboyd Games Developer: Zeboyd Games Release Date: April 11, 2017 (PS4 and PC), April 24, 2018 (Vita), August 14, 2018 (Switch) Written by: Michael Baker (maikelyarimizu) Narrated by: Christian Dextraze (Spare_Ombres) Edited by: Erik Van Asselt (HerrFrog) Written Review As a throwback to Super Nintendo-era JRPGs, Cosmic Star Heroine follows the adventures of Alyssa L’Salle, a secret agent whose identity has been made public by a shadowy government organization. Kingdoms of the Dump Review Platform: PC Publisher: Roach Games Developer: Roach Games Release Date: November 18, 2025 Written by: Ryan Costa (Dalandar) Narrated by: Christian Dextraze (Spare_Ombres) Edited by: Erik Van Asselt (HerrFrog) Written Review Kingdoms of the Dump is set in the Lands of Fil and stars Dustin Binsley, a sentient trash can and aspiring knight. Falsely accused of “trashpicking” the king of Garbagia, Dustin must clear his name while evading trash assassins and exposing an evil organization that threatens the world. The game takes inspiration from Super Nintendo RPGs and features six playable characters, each with unique field abilities and fighting styles. The post Video Round-Up (March 21, 2026) appeared first on RPGamer .

RPGamerMar 21

RPG Cast – Episode 805: “It Never Get’s Old” Chris thinks the GameCube can do better than this. Kelley only knows Gothic from it being in the bargain bin at CompUSA. And Josh thinks Starfield isn't janky in a fun way. Question of the Week What is your comfort game if you're sick or not feeling great? Check out the show notes here! The post RPG Cast – Episode 805: “It Never Get’s Old” appeared first on RPGamer .

RPGamerMar 21

Hard West II Coming to Consoles Klabater, Good Shepherd Entertainment, and Ice Code Games have announced a console release for Hard West II . The turn-based tactical RPG, which released for PC in 2022, will release for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, though a date has not yet been announced. Hard West II is a follow-up to 2015 title Hard West and is set in a dark, occult vision of the Wild West. The game follows Gin Carter, a legendary outlaw who sets out on a mission to rob the mysterious “Ghost Train”. Players build up their crew of supernatural warriors while engaging in turn-based battles in dynamic stages. [foogallery id="187312"] The post Hard West II Coming to Consoles appeared first on RPGamer .

RPGamerMar 20

Realm of Ink Gets Spring Update Publisher 4Divinity and developer Leap Studio have released a new Steam Early Access update for action roguelite Realm of Ink . The new update adds the game's Affinity System, which lets players build connections with major characters through events, as well as its Endless Mode, which is available after obtaining the game's true ending. It also contains various gameplay improvements. Having been in Early Access since 2024, Realm of Ink will fully release on May 26, 2026, for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch. The game follows swordswoman Red, who chases after a Fox Demon while trapped inside a world painted in ink. Runs let players unlock new combat forms and supernatural abilities as well as evolve Story Relics. The game features nine combat forms and weapons, with players able to equip 40+ elemental Ink Gems to create combos as well as 200+ unlockable perks, and fight alongside Ink Pets that take on forms based on their equipped Ink Gems. The post Realm of Ink Gets Spring Update appeared first on RPGamer .

RPGamerMar 20

SoulStream Saga: Chapter 1 Announced After1mage 1nteractive announced its debut title SoulStream Saga: Chapter 1 . The game is inspired by classic JRPGs and utilises an ATB-style battle system. The game is in development for PC and planned to be released through Steam , with a prologue demo set to be released at the end of this month. SoulStream Saga: Chapter 1 is set in the kingdom of Alestria. A century prior to the game, the kingdom was in the midst of a brutal war as factions, mages, and alchemists vied for control. Former mage Astarius Valcrest left to study alchemy and returnedwielding Alchaeon, a blade infused with both magic and alchemy, that he used to unite the lands. While the kingdom stands in the present time, its king descends into madness, so Princess Victoria Lockewell casts a forbidden incantation to revive Astarius and save the kingdom. The game uses a shared Active Time Battle system that is said to focus on timing, pressure, and smart decision making. Cast time and interrupts play important roles in combat alongside elemental weaknesses and resistances. The full game will include seven party members, with up to three active at once, and around forty hours of content. [foogallery id="187292"] The post SoulStream Saga: Chapter 1 Announced appeared first on RPGamer .

RPGamerMar 20

River City Saga: Journey to the West Gets First Details Arc System Works provided the first details and opened the official website for River City Saga: Journey to the West . The latest game in the Kunio-kun series, River City Saga: Journey to the West sees the series offer its own comedic beat-'em-up take on Chinese novel Journey to the West . The game is in development for PC, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch, and is planned to release later this year. River City Saga: Journey to the West sees Kunio as all four of the main characters -- Sun Wukong, Zhu Baije, Sha Wujing, and Tank Sansang -- with other characters in the series appearing in various roles. Players will utilise three different fighting styles through Sun Wukong's focus on speed, Zhu Baije's emphasis on power, and Sha Wuijing's long-range attacks. The game will feature roguelite elements, with players obtaining 80 different Secret Skills from gods who randomly appear as players progress through stages. The post River City Saga: Journey to the West Gets First Details appeared first on RPGamer .

RPGamerMar 20