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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

New Gods, Death & Reapers Playtest Announced Wolcen Studio announced a new closed alpha playtest for its upcoming free-to-play action RPG Gods, Death & Reapers . The latest test will run from 1am PT on April 30 to 9am PT on May 4, 2026. Those interested in participating can sign up here . Gods, Death & Reapers is set in an afterlife where gods have perished but where mythology is real. The player takes on the role of an individual chosen by Death to restore balance to various mythological realms, starting with Norse Mythology. The game features an Extraction mode where players enter maps with different objectives and treasures and face off against enemies and other players to claim loot. Only successful extractions grant rewards that can be exchanged with other players. The game is planned to release on Steam Early Access later this year. The post New Gods, Death & Reapers Playtest Announced appeared first on RPGamer .

RPGamerMar 20

Shenmue III Enhanced Gets First Media ININ Games and Ys Net released the first media for Shenmue III Enhanced , an upgraded version of action adventure title Shenmue III . New screenshots and a new trailer can be viewed below, with the companies confirming that the game will release for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2. Physical editions are available to pre-order from ININ Games's online store , including limited Special and Collector’s Editions: Special Edition (£54.99) Special Edition box Standard edition of Shenmue III Enhanced for PC (Steam code), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, or Nintendo Switch 2 with exclusive cover and manual Art book A Gamer's Journey: The Definitive History of Shenmue documentary Collector's Edition (£179.99) Collector's Edition box Standard edition of Shenmue III Enhanced for PC (Steam code), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, or Nintendo Switch 2 with exclusive cover and manual 15cm-high figure Wooden scroll and keychain Art book A Gamer's Journey: The Definitive History of Shenmue documentary Art print bundle including A2-size poster, sticker sheet, kung fu cards, and shikishi The Enhanced version of Shenmue III will include enhanced graphics and textures, increased NPC density, a classic camera mode, gameplay tweaks, quality-of-life improvements, and UI enhancements. There will also be options to turn off various major changes. Those who already own Shenmue III on PC or PlayStation 4 will have an upgrade path to the new version. Shenmue III picks up immediately after the events of Shenmue II and originally released for PC and PlayStation 4 in 2019. It continues protagonist Ryo Hazuki’s journey through China as he searches for his father’s killer while developing his martial arts skills. Those interested in reading more about Shenmue III can check out Elmon Dean Todd’s review of its PlayStation 4 release. [foogallery id="187256"] The post Shenmue III Enhanced Gets First Media appeared first on RPGamer .

RPGamerMar 19

New Release Round-Up (March 19, 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. Crimson Desert Platform: PC, Mac, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S Publisher: Pearl Abyss Developer: Pearl Abyss Available: Steam , Epic Games Store , Apple App Store , PlayStation Store , Xbox Store Price: $69.99 Crimson Desert is an open-world action adventure RPG set on the war-torn continent of Pywel. The game follows Kliff, leader of the Greymanes mercenaries, who must fight to save the continent from an impending catastrophe. Crimson Desert features an open world, where players can explore on foot or while mounted, which includes commanding, riding, and controlling wyverns. Players can also participate in rock climbing, gliding, fishing, cooking, and more. Dragonkin: The Banished Platform: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S Publisher: NACON Developer: Eko Software Available: Steam , PlayStation Store , Xbox Store Price: $24.99 (10% launch discount) on PC, $39.99 on consoles Hack-and-slash action RPG Dragonkin: The Banished is set in a world corrupted by the blood of dragons. Players control a legendary hero who hunts down evil creatures that rise from the earth, eventually aiming to eliminate the Dragon Lords at the centre of things. As players progress, their character, equipment, and wyrmling companion will evolve. The Ancestral Grid allows players to obtain skills and place them in the grid to gain modifiers. Dread Delusion Platform: PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2 (previously released on PC) Publisher: DreadXP Developer: Lovely Hellplace Available: PlayStation Store , Xbox Store , Nintendo eShop Price: $19.99 Open-world RPG Dread Delusion is set in a broken world afflicted by an undead curse, where humans survive by hanging on to continents in the sky. Players have the choice of either healing the world and restoring normality or pursuing personal gain. While exploring numerous fantasy towns and completing quests, players will have the opportunity to learn more about the mysterious world by interacting with its inhabitants. Those looking to read more about the game can check out Zack Webster’s review of its PC release. Elemental: Reforged Platform: PC Publisher: Stardock Entertainment Developer: Stardock Entertainment Available: Steam Price: $24.99 (20% launch discount) Fantasy 4X strategy RPG hybrid Elemental: Reforged looks to combine the previous three Elemental games — 2010’s Elemental: War of Magic , 2012’s Elemental: Fallen Enchantress , and 2016 spin-off Sorcerer King: Rivals — with a 3D engine as well as remastered visuals, features, and content. Players create their own character and build up their own civilisation while facing off against opponents and seeking to control shards of magic that grant new powers and abilities. Valor of Man Platform: PC Publisher: Numskull Games Developer: Legacy Forge Available: Steam Price: $18.99 (15% launch discount) Tactical roguelite cRPG Valor of Man features a high fantasy setting with players building a party of four champions from twelve hero classes. Players make their way through procedurally-generated chapters, balancing risk and reward while advancing through ten difficult levels. The game features tabletop-inspired turn-based tactical combat that gives players a limited number of action points each turn and has a unique reaction mechanic. Whispers of the Eyeless Platform: PC Publisher: Anshar Publishing Developer: Evil Gingerbread Studio Available: Steam , GOG.com Price: $19.99 (20% launch discount) Dark fantasy strategy RPG Whispers of the Eyeless sees players leading a cult looking to awaken the Dead Gods — Wrath, Desire, and Madness — in the medieval city of Aranthor. The game is billed as taking inspirations from Polish folklore as well as Darkest Dungeon , Loop Hero , and Children of Morta , using a dark comic art style. It features turn-based combat with players able to build customised characters from the nine classes available using hundreds of skills, powers, and upgrades. The game also features base-building elements that see the player improving the core sanctum of the cult. 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 (March 19, 2026) appeared first on RPGamer .

RPGamerMar 19

Latest Aether & Iron Dev Diary Introduces Its Voice Cast Developer Seismic Squirrel released its latest developer diary video for Aether & Iron . The fourth video in the series introduces members of the game's voice cast -- Rhiannon Moushall as Gia, Cat Protano as Nellie, Dominica Ivey as Cress, and Daniel Caouette as Needles -- who discuss their characters and how their performances work across branching story paths and player choices. Aether & Iron will release for PC and Mac via Steam on March 31, 2026. The game puts players in the role of Gia, a smuggler in an alternate 1930s New York. The city has been transformed after the discovery of an anti-gravitational technology called aether. As they become drawn into a deep conspiracy, players must build a crew while upgrading their car to be outfitted to survive turn-based vehicular battles. The post Latest Aether & Iron Dev Diary Introduces Its Voice Cast appeared first on RPGamer .

RPGamerMar 19

Neptunia Unlimited Announced Compile Heart has announced a new mainline entry in its long-running Neptunia series. Neptunia Unlimited is planned to release in Japan on August 27, 2026, for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and Nintendo Switch 2. Neptunia Unlimited is the first new mainline entry since Megadimension Neptunia VII . Goddesses Neptunia (Purple Heart), Noire (Black Heart), Blanc (White Heart), Vert (Green Heart) will return, joined by new characters Rouge (Red Heart), Ciel (Blue Heart), and Anna and Lot (Eclipse Heart). The game's story revolves around a meteorite heralding the end of the world and Neptunia's "Retry" ability. The game will see characters able to fly and participate in aerial battles, and also include battles against a colossal boss where all of the goddesses participate. Source: Gematsu [foogallery id="187232"] The post Neptunia Unlimited Announced appeared first on RPGamer .

RPGamerMar 19

Starbites Releasing in May NIS America announced that it will release IKINAGAMES’s turn-based mecha RPG Starbites on May 21, 2026. The game -- which released in Japan in October 2025 -- will be available on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and Nintendo Switch 2. A physical Limited Edition is available to pre-order from NIS America’s online store for $89.99. Starbites is set on the war-torn planet of Bitter and follows rookie scavenger Lukida, whose life changes after encountering a being called the Oracle. She is based in Delight City, a tower-shaped city that is free-spirited despite being slowly swallowed by the sand. Players advance the story and unlock new parts of the city by interacting with NPCs and finding special objects. The game will feature turn-based combat, with players forming a party of Lukina’s allies. Combat makes use of a Drivers High mechanic, where a gauge increased by attacking or taking damage allows players to interrupt the usual turn order. The post Starbites Releasing in May appeared first on RPGamer .

RPGamerMar 19