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Swordhaven: Iron Conspiracy Interview
Couchpotato interviewed Alexander from Atom Team about their latest game, Swordhaven: Iron Conspiracy. A Kickstarter campaign for the game has already reached 2/3 of the funding goal.
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Game of the Year Awards 2023 - Most Promising RPG
What is the most promising RPG of 2024? Like every year, you had your say. Check out the details to find out what games our visitors and editors think are most promising.
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Friday - April 26, 2024
No Rest for the Wicked - Early Access Review @ GamingBolt
GamingBolt checked out No Rest for the Wicked:
No Rest for The Wicked Early Access Review - The Final Verdict
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No Rest for the Wicked
SP/MP: Single + MPSetting: Fantasy
Genre: Action-RPG
Platform: PC
Release: In development
Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes - Review @ IGN
IGN reviewed Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes:
Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes Video Review
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Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes
SP/MP: Single-playerSetting: Fantasy
Genre: J-RPG
Platform: PC
Release: Released
Fallout 4 - Next-Gen Update released
The Next-Gen update for Fallout 4 has been released:
Fallout 4 Next-Gen Update Biggest Changes
The apocalypse is looking brand spanking new thanks to the latest update to Fallout 4. With fixes, improvements, and new adventures to experience, it’s a meaty upgrade. Here are the biggest changes this new patch is bringing to Fallout 4.
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Source: IGN
Free Stars: The Ur-Quan Masters - Kickstarter Success for Sequel
The Kickstarter for the sequel Free Stars: Children of Infinity is already a great success:
Kickstarter for Free Stars: Children of Infinity Surpasses Goals!
The sequel to The Ur-Quan Masters is live on Kickstarter.
Happy Days and Jubilation!On April 16th, we launched our Kickstarter for Free Stars: Children of Infinity, and within just over 3 hours, it was fully funded!
Our Kickstarter still has several stretch goals to go, from adding voice acting all the way up to completely open-sourcing the entire game and engine. Along the way, there are plenty of digital and physical collectors' goodies for fans of The Ur-Quan Masters to enjoy.
If you haven't already, check out our Kickstarter and help us make the sequel to Free Stars: The Ur-Quan Masters the best it can be!
Thank you, and don't forget to *enjoy the sauce*.
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Free Stars: The Ur-Quan Masters
SP/MP: Single + MPSetting: Sci-Fi
Genre: Action-RPG
Platform: PC
Release: Released
Together in Battle - One Year in Early Access
The Strategy RPG Together in Battle is now one year in Early Access - Craig Stern informed us that he needs one more year to finish the game:
Together in Battle hits one year in Early Access! @ Craig Stern
"Well, hello there! I'm here in your inbox to drop you an Official Update about Together in Battle, the solo-developed indie gladiator management SRPG (with rave player reviews) that I've described as "a gladiator management strategy RPG with vibrant characters, emergent relationship-building, and time management mechanics. Uncover a sinister conspiracy; fight deep turn-based tactical battles; watch your characters grow together."
As you may recall, Together In Battle released into early access on April 25th, 2023, making today its one-year Early Access-iversary. To celebrate, I've just dropped the 20th update, adding a quick start option to bypass recruitment at the start of the game and amping up the game's battle variety.
There are now up to 10 different battle conditions for the arena's proc gen scraps; 22 hand-designed battles; more than 60 random events (most of which play out differently based on your choices and the characters involved); and an evolving main plot that plays a bit like a detective mystery.
The current plan is to hit version 1.0 in about a year, finishing up the main plot with thrilling twists and inventive hand-crafted battles. In the meantime, if you care to check out the game in its current version 0.6.20 state, that's always appreciated - I think you'll find that Together in Battle is already a wildly better game than it was at its Early Access launch a year ago. "
Together in Battle
SP/MP: Single-playerSetting: Fantasy
Genre: RPG
Platform: PC
Release: In development
Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord - Release Date: May 23
The Otaku Authority reports that the Wizardry 1 remake Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord will be released on May 23:
Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord remake launches May 23 for consoles and PC
Digital Eclipse has announced that its remake of Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord will leave Early Access and launch for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series, Xbox One, Switch, Steam and GOG on May 23.
In 1981, SirTech released the first game in what would soon become a legendary RPG series - Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord for the Apple II. As the very first party-based dungeon crawler, it was one of the key games that launched the role-playing genre, directly inspiring enduring series like Final Fantasy, Dragon Quest, and Demon’s Souls.
Now Digital Eclipse, a studio dedicated to the historical preservation of video games, is treating RPG fans worldwide to a full 3D remaster of this genre-defining game.
Following last year’s Early Access release on Steam and GOG, Digital Eclipse’s Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord remaster will be released on May 23 in its fully completed form for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.
REVIEW COPIES: We’ll have keys for all platforms in early May. If you want to review Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord, please write back with your preferred platform. (If you are requesting Switch or PlayStation codes, please include your hardware region.)
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Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord
SP/MP: Single-playerSetting: Fantasy
Genre: Dungeon Crawler
Platform: PC
Release: In development
Thursday - April 25, 2024
Dragon's Dogma 2 - New Patch
Henriquejr spotted a new patch for Dragon's Dogma 2:
We have released an update including the following modifications and fixes:
- Reducing the infection frequency of dragonsplague and adjusting the signs of Pawns infected with dragonsplague to be more noticeable.
- For example, when infected, glowing eyes will be more noticeable.- Adding the option to zoom in on the faces of the Arisen and Pawns in the status screen, shops, etc.
- Fixing some issues and implementing adjustments related to the mini map.
- Treasure chests that have already been acquired won't be displayed on the mini map.- Adjustments to Pawns’ behavior and dialogue.
- Fixing issues where occasionally the player couldn't high five Pawns.
- Fixing issues where Pawns wouldn't start guiding after offering to guide.
- Making Pawns less likely to fall off cliffs.
- Reducing the frequency of some Pawn dialogue lines.
- Improving Pawn lines to better match circumstances.
- Fixing some issues where Pawns stop speaking outside of combat.
- Fixing some issues where the Main Pawn speaks support Pawn’s dialogue.
- Making Pawns more likely to aid the Arisen if the Arisen commands them to help while being held by enemies.
- Reducing the frequency of Pawns offering to be hired by the player while in the field.- Fixing issues where sometimes escort quests are considered failed when accessing Character Edit or other specific situations.
- Fixing issues where the player could be jailed when fighting monsters in town.
- Fixing some crashes and freezes in specific circumstances.
- Miscellaneous bug fixes.
Dragon's Dogma 2
SP/MP: Single-playerSetting: Fantasy
Genre: Action-RPG
Platform: PC
Release: Released
Granblue Fantasy: Relink - Update Trailer
Granblue Fantasy: Relink will get new free content updates:
Granblue Fantasy: Relink - Official Update Trailer
A grand adventure in the skies awaits. Watch the latest Granblue Fantasy Relink trailer for a peek at the free content updates coming to the action RPG.
Source: IGN
Granblue Fantasy: Relink
SP/MP: Single + MPSetting: Fantasy
Genre: Action-RPG
Platform: PC
Release: Released
Where Winds Meet - Gameplay
JorRaptor checked out the Wuxia RPG Where Winds Meet:
Where Winds Meet Gameplay - Brand New Open World RPG
Where Winds Meet
SP/MP: Single-playerSetting: Historical
Genre: Action-RPG
Platform: PC
Release: In development
No Rest for the Wicked - Early Access Review @ IGN
IGN checked out No Rest for the Wicked:
No Rest for the Wicked Early Access Review
No Rest for the Wicked
SP/MP: Single + MPSetting: Fantasy
Genre: Action-RPG
Platform: PC
Release: In development
Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes - Review
JohneAwesome checked out Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes:
A 90s RPG Retro Revival - Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes Review
This year is aboslutely stacked when it comes to JRPGs and yet I was rooting for Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes to make a splash and while I did enjoy my time I couldnt help but feeling this title could have used some polish when it comes to the user experience and sound design hear all my thoughts in today's review!
Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes
SP/MP: Single-playerSetting: Fantasy
Genre: J-RPG
Platform: PC
Release: Released
Remnant 2 - The Forgotten Kingdom DLC Review
Mortismal Gaming checked out Remnant 2 - The Forgotten Kingdom DLC:
Remnant 2: The Forgotten Kingdom - DLC Review
Fallout London - Update screwed us over
PC Gamer reports that Dean Carter was not really amused about Fallout 4's next-gen update:
Fallout London's project lead is not taking the surprise drop of Fallout 4's update well: 'That has, for a lack of a better term, screwed us over'
Crossed wires.
Dean Carter, the project lead on Fallout London, revealed in a short interview with the BBC that Bethesda gave their team of modders no warning before Fallout 4's next-gen update, which he says "has, for a lack of a better term, screwed us over."Originally, the "DLC-sized" mod that promises to transport Fallout 4 players to post-nuke London chose April 23 for its release because it was a "day that would work well for us, it would be after the series had come out, and also, it had related to when the in-game start date is as well being St George's Day," Carter explains.
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SaGa Emerald Beyond - Review @ Noisy Pixel
Noisy Pixel reviewed SaGa Emerald Beyond:
SaGa Emerald Beyond Review - The Most Nuanced JRPG Ever
SaGa Emerald Beyond is a game that pushes the boundaries of player patience with its complex systems and lack of coherent storytelling. While it innovates with its combat mechanics and the breadth of worlds to explore, the game struggles to provide a cohesive and engaging narrative experience. Characters feel underdeveloped, and the story is often confusing, leaving players to piece together the plot without much guidance. Despite these challenges, the game offers a depth of strategy that may appeal to hardcore fans of the series or genre. However, for those looking for a more accessible and narratively satisfying experience, SaGa Emerald Beyond might not meet expectations.
SaGa Emerald Beyond
SP/MP: Single-playerSetting: Fantasy
Genre: RPG
Platform: PC
Release: Released
SaGa Emerald Beyond - Release Day
The J-RPG SaGa Emerald Beyond will launch today:
SaGa Emerald Beyond
The latest standalone entry in the SaGa franchise, SaGa Emerald Beyond, brings together the very best elements of the beloved series to offer each player their own unique gameplay experience.
Make use of glimmers and combos in battle; meet a diverse cast of races, including monsters, mechs, and vampires; and experience your very own story, created through your choices and actions.
Distant Worlds Woven Together:
Travel to 17 unique worlds from the Junction, either led by the hand of destiny or by a path forged by your own choices.Discover the completely different cultures and landscapes, ranging from a densely developed forest of skyscrapers and a green and luscious habitat covered in plant life to a world governed by five witches, or one ruled by vampires - just to name a few of the distinct settings.
An Eclectic Cast of Protagonists:
Six leading characters, all from diverse backgrounds and with vastly different goals, set out on their journey in five unique story arcs. They venture to the myriad of worlds for their very own personal reasons: One, a human on a mission to protect the barrier defending his city; another, a witch trying to regain her lost magic while maintaining her disguise as a schoolgirl; and yet another, a vampire lord out to regain his crown and reclaim the throne as the rightful king of his world. Even selecting the same protagonist for a second--or third or fourth--playthrough will lead to completely new events and stories, a completely fresh path and experience.
A Story of Your Very Own Making:
SaGa Emerald Beyond has the greatest number of branching plots of any game in the SaGa series. The story branches abundantly depending on your choices and actions. Every time you visit a world, the story will evolve, allowing the protagonist and player alike to discover new possibilities. As the story unfolds in this way it becomes a tale all of your own, not only affecting the path you walk but also the multiple potential endings that await each protagonist.
Battles where a Single Choice Can Change Everything:
SaGa Emerald Beyond further refines the highly strategic Timeline Battles the SaGa franchise has been long renowned for. With series mainstays such as the skill to spontaneously acquire abilities through the Glimmer system, tactical ally placement known as Formations, and United Attacks that enable individual skills to connect together to form devastating chain attacks, it offers the best iteration of SaGa's turn-based combat to date.The new combat system adds more drama than ever before, allowing you to support party members, interrupt enemy actions, and use United Attacks by strategically manipulating the order of ally actions.
The characters that join you, the weapons you wield, your party formation, and your tactics in battle - everything is up to you!
SaGa Emerald Beyond
SP/MP: Single-playerSetting: Fantasy
Genre: RPG
Platform: PC
Release: Released
Timothy Cain - It's a terrible Time for Games
Is now a terrible time for games?
"It's A Terrible Time For Games"
Timothy Cain
Wednesday - April 24, 2024
RPG General News - Assassin's Creed: Hexe
Insider-Gaming collected some info about the next Assassin's Creed game ('Hexe' German = 'Witch'):
EXCLUSIVE – EARLY DETAILS ON ASSASSIN’S CREED HEXE
Details on Assassin’s Creed Hexe are few and far between. Officially, the series’ Vice President and Executive Producer, Marc-Alexis Cote, alluded that the game will be different from past entries and developed by Ubisoft Montreal. From the game’s official tease, we know that it will lean heavily into witchcraft, with the game rumored to be set in Central Europe during the 16th-century Holy Roman Empire (via Bloomberg).
Insider Gaming understands that the game is still in a relatively early stage of development and is expected to be released in 2026 on the Infinity platform. Hexe is understood to be a more linear experience compared to its predecessors with some elements of open-world exploration, somewhat akin to some of the earlier Assassin’s Creed games. As already reported by Insider Gaming, Hexe is poised to have a single female protagonist, currently named Elsa, who has some supernatural abilities.
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RPG General News
SP/MP: UnknownSetting: Unknown
Genre: RPG
Platform: Unknown
Release: In development
Broken Roads - Interview @ RPGFan
RPGFan has interviewed Drop Bear Bytes about Broken Roads:
Broken Roads Interview with Drop Bear Bytes
Broken Roads Interview with Drop Bear Bytes text over two characters in a wasteland with a bomb blast in the far distance.
I love a sunburnt country,
A land of sweeping plains,
Of ragged mountain ranges,
Of drought and flooding rains.An excerpt from Dorothea Mackellar’s famous poem “My Country” 1906
The excerpt above is to many within Australia (of which I am one) as perfect a verse as exists to encapsulate the beautiful and unforgiving nature of the Great Southern Land. Of course, Australia is much more than this, both now and for the estimated 65,000 years of its human history, and to those ancient inhabitants, it is a land of many nations with distinct cultures and identities. What does the future look like in such a land? And what would that future bring if some apocalyptic reset event occurred? Many stories and films have pondered this, the most prominent and influential example being George Miller’s 1979 film Mad Max. The world of Mad Max is chaotic and amoral, where death is king and mercy is myth.
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Answers were provided by Craig Ritchie (Game Director), Anniemay Parker (Narrative Designer), and Tim Sunderland (Composer and Audio Lead).
RPGFan: I’ll start by asking you to introduce Broken Roads and share some insight into its original conception.
Craig Ritchie: In its earliest form, Broken Roads was going to be a road-trip SRPG with tactical combat. Far more focus on the encounters and the combat, but we couldn’t help ourselves in adding more to the world and the characters’ backstories and so on. It wasn’t even Australia at first — just some generic post-apocalyptic location.
As we dug further in, well, we realised we were designing something closer to Baldur’s Gate 2 (both my and my co-founder’s favourite game) or the early Fallouts, and we dropped the “S” part and focused on a traditional isometric RPG in the style that we love.
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Remnant 2 - The Forgotten Kingdom Reviews
Couchpotato spotted some reviews for the DLC Remnant 2: The Forgotten Kingdom:
Remnant II: The Forgotten Kingdom Review (PC) @ The Outerhaven
Remnant II: The Forgotten Kingdom DLC (PC) Review @ CGM
Remnant II: The Forgotten Kingdom DLC Review @ Fextralife
Remnant 2: The Forgotten Kingdom DLC - Official Launch Trailer @ IGN
Songs of Conquest - Release Date: May 20
Couchpotato spotted the Strategy RPG Songs of Conquest will launch on May 20:
1.0 goes live on May 20th!
The game will be released in less than a month!
Greetings Wielders,
We're thrilled to share some exciting news with you all: The official release date for Songs of Conquest, along with the fourth and final campaign, is set for May 20th! Get ready to step into the shoes of Bhigli, a Wielder with grand ambitions. Discover the pivotal role played by the mercenary tinkerers of Barya as the final part of the story unfolds.
The development journey leading up to this moment has been nothing short of incredible, and we owe it all to you, our amazing Community! Your feedback and support have been invaluable, shaping Songs of Conquest into the game it is today. Sharing this news with you guys feels long overdue, but we’ve always had high ambitions for the game, and we didn’t want to release 1.0 until we felt the game was in really good shape! But finally, that time has come!
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Songs of Conquest
SP/MP: Single-playerSetting: Fantasy
Genre: Strategy-RPG
Platform: PC
Release: In development
7 Days to Die - Leaving Early Access
7 Days to Die will leave Early Access in June:
7 Days is leaving Early Access
The Fun Pimps are happy to announce 7 Days is leaving Early Access!
Join us with TFP Co-Founder Richard Huenink in this Video with details on ‘7 Days to Die’ plans to leave early access, the launch dates for PC and Console Alpha 22 (Now 1.0), the roadmap of planned future updates and features ahead for all platforms, and the games new pricing.
7 Days to Die
SP/MP: Single + MPSetting: Modern
Genre: Shooter-RPG
Platform: PC
Release: In development
Shadow of the Depth - Early Access Release
The roguelike Shadow of the Depth has been released into Early Access:
Shadow of the Depth | NOW Available on Steam Early Access!
Shadow of the Depth is a top-down action Roguelite game. Delve into a dungeon world of light and shadow to eradicate the monsters that ravage your home. Be prepared to step into the abyss before you!
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Shadow of the Depth
SP/MP: Single-playerSetting: Fantasy
Genre: Roguelike
Platform: PC
Release: In development
Lords of the Fallen - Major Update 1.5
The action RPG Lords of the Fallen got a major update:
Lords of the Fallen - Official Master of Fate Overview Trailer
Join Saul Gascon, Head of Studio at HEXWORKS, for an update on Lords of the Fallen, and get a deep dive into the Version 1.5: Master of Fate update, which brings an advanced game modifier system to the dark fantasy action RPG. The modifier system features seven different modifiers available to players. We get a breakdown of the different modifiers, including how enabling the randomized enemy spawns and loot drops, and the Ironman mode modifiers makes Lords of the Fallen effectively become a roguelite game. Watch the full video for a deeper explanation regarding the modifiers available in Version 1.5: Master of Fate update for Lords of the Fallen.
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Source: IGN
Lords of the Fallen
SP/MP: Single + MPSetting: Fantasy
Genre: Action-RPG
Platform: PC
Release: Released
SAND LAND - Review @ IGN
IGN checked out the upcoming SAND LAND:
Sand Land Review
"I'm happy to see Sand Land get a second wind with an open-world action game, and it can sometimes adapt the series in impressive ways. But while there is the potential of an interesting expansion of the manga here, it doesn’t manage to replicate what Toriyama's panels were able to illustrate so effectively. Beneath some ho-hum dialogue and stilted cutscenes is a fun story with its heart in the right place, and Beelzebub and friends at least have the charisma to carry you through to the end alongside a quirky set of supporting characters and villains. Dialing in on vehicular combat and exploration pays off to both maintain the spirit of the original work and deliver some high points, but the quests themselves fall into repetition. Thus, Sand Land suffers the same fate we’ve seen in many other game adaptations of anime and manga – competent in several respects with a few moments of brilliance, but for the most part, a simply okay adventure that can only occasionally capture what makes the source material special."
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SAND LAND
SP/MP: Single-playerSetting: Fantasy
Genre: Action-RPG
Platform: PC
Release: Released
Non-RPG General News - Lost Legions announced for 2025
The survival game Lost Legions has been announced for 2025:
Lost Legions - Official Announcement Trailer
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Source: IGN
Non-RPG General News
SP/MP: UnknownSetting: Unknown
Genre: Unknown
Platform: Unknown
Release: In development
Tuesday - April 23, 2024
The Wayward Realms - Kickstarter in May
The Kickstarter for The Wayward Realms will start in May:
A Vision Becoming Reality
A spirtual successor to the Elder Scrolls II: Daggerfall, The Wayward Realms, a medieval fantasy roleplaying game led by industry veterans Ted Peterson & Julian Lefay, that aims to bring the "old-school" design philosophies of Classic RPGs together with the latest technology and quality of life improvements, courtesy of Unreal Engine 5.
The Wayward Realms
SP/MP: Single-playerSetting: Fantasy
Genre: RPG
Platform: PC
Release: In development
SKALD: Against the Black Priory - Versions Overview
Daveyd spotted a versions overview for the retro RPG SKALD: Against the Black Priory:
Project Update: Versions and Pricing Overview
Greetings one and all!
Below is a short summary of pricing and versions for Skald once it launches on May 30th. Note that changes may occur before launch.
Also, see the end of the devlog for some info about the incredible people who made our live-action trailer for us!
PRICING AND PLATFORMS
Skald: Against the Black Priory will launch on Steam and GOG (be sure to wishlist today on your store of choice).The game will be available for PC and Mac upon launch.
The Standard version of the game will be priced around 15 USD and the Deluxe version will be priced at around 25 USD.
DELUXE EDITION CONTENT
We intend to offer a Deluxe edition of the game that will provide you with a bundle of extra content giving you the option of having a slightly different game experience mechanically speaking. It also comes with the OST and a good handful of cosmetic items.The Deluxe edition will contain the following items (amongst others):
- The Base Game
- A pack of extra character portraits
- Unique Dice animations
- 3 extra character backgrounds to choose from during character creation.
Malachai, the Magical items merchant: A vendor that is available from the mid game and onward that sells a handful of unique magical items.- Two wallpapers from the game
- The OST with 38 (!) tracks
We’re constantly looking into more cool stuff to add into the Deluxe edition whilst still making sure it does not detract from the main game. The idea is that it should be a value-packed way of supporting the developer (which buying the deluxe edition greatly does).
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SKALD: Against the Black Priory
SP/MP: Single-playerSetting: Fantasy
Genre: RPG
Platform: PC
Release: In development
Valheim - Ashlands Public Test
You can check out the Ashlands update for Valheim now here's the trailer:
Valheim: Ashlands Gameplay Trailer
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Valheim
SP/MP: Single-playerSetting: Fantasy
Genre: Survival-RPG
Platform: PC
Release: In development
RPG General News - Astropulse: Reincarnation
Couchpotato spotted a trailer for Astropulse: Reincarnation:
Astropulse: Reincarnation Official Reveal Cinematic Trailer | Extended Version
RPG General News
SP/MP: UnknownSetting: Unknown
Genre: RPG
Platform: Unknown
Release: In development
Kingdom Come: Deliverance II - Evolution
Gamepressure reports that Kingdom Come: Deliverance II will be similar to its predecessor:
Kingdom Come 2 Set to Be More 'Dark and Serious.' However, Devs Assure Style Continuity from Original
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 will be better, more serious, and darker than the first installment of the series, but the Warhorse Studio is talking about evolution rather than revolution.
Despite a slight spoiler, fans of Kingdom Come: Deliverance still enthusiastically embraced the official announcement of the sequel to this medieval RPG. Especially since the devs of KCD 2 shared lots of information about the project.
Tobias Stolz-Zwilling of Warhorse Studios spoke with us twice: the first time before the game was officially revealed, and the second time, just after the presentation. During both interviews, the Czech revealed a little more about the second Kingdom Come: Deliverance.
Better and more, but without revolution
As is typical for a sequel, the second installment is meant to be "larger and superior to its predecessor," but the devs don't want to change anything by force.When it comes to a "twice as big" game world (which will consist of two maps), the matter is simple. However, when it comes to other elements, the developers prefer evolution over revolution. The combat will be made somewhat easier and will include new weapons such as firearms and throwing weapons. However, this won't turn KCD into a shooter, especially since this first category of weapons will be quite primitive and - if handled improperly - dangerous to use. The system will continue to offer a significant level of complexity for those who wish to fully understand it.
The same applies to the story, which is to be more "deep, dark, and more serious," but still not without the humor known from the first part. As the civil war in Bohemia escalates, Henry will once again find himself caught in the midst of the conflict, attempting to balance good intentions with the need to use ethically questionable methods.
However, all of this will be interspersed with funny or less serious situations. Suffice it to say that Henry's allies will include some truly "peculiar" individuals. The well-known and beloved Hans Capon returns in the sequel, just as rebellious as in the first installment.
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Kingdom Come: Deliverance II
SP/MP: Single-playerSetting: Historical
Genre: Action-RPG
Platform: PC
Release: In development
No Rest for the Wicked - Previews
Couchpotato spotted two previews for the Early Access title No Rest for the Wicked:
NO REST FOR THE WICKED IS AN ARTFUL AND ARDUOUS ACTION RPG @ COG
Thoughts on ‘No Rest for the Wicked’ Early Access @ Twodashstash
No Rest for the Wicked
SP/MP: Single + MPSetting: Fantasy
Genre: Action-RPG
Platform: PC
Release: In development
Tenebris: Terra Incognita - Release: September 30
The tactical RPG Tenebris: Terra Incognita will be released on September 30:
Release date and progress report
Friends, we have finally decided on the exact date of the game's early access release.
It is September 30, 2024, and there will be no more postponements!
It took us longer than we originally planned to add a lot of improvements and innovations to the game.It's been a few months and we want to share an update on the game's development.
- New demo this summer
- Work continues on high level third rank heroes
- Expanded on ship bays upgrade system
- New weapons and equipment are introduced
- Implemented game mechanics - wave attack
- Support drones
- New special effects have been implemented
- Questionnaire
New demo this summer
This summer we will offer you to play the new demo version of the game, so you can evaluate for yourself the work we have done and the improvements we have implemented in the game.In the demo you will be able to see:
- Improved character animation
- New Combat Effects
- Completely redesigned talent trees
- New skill description and hint system
- Improved loot system
- New types of weapons and armor
- Ship Bay upgrade system
In addition, the demo will be wider, and you will be able to advance your heroes to level 10 if you wish.
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Tenebris: Terra Incognita
SP/MP: Single-playerSetting: Sci-Fi
Genre: Tactical RPG
Platform: PC
Release: In development
Sword of Convallaria - Preview @ TBL
The Turn Based Lovers checked out the upcoming tactical RPG Sword of Convallaria:
SWORD OF CONVALLARIA – A WORTHY RELATIVE OF FINAL FANTASY TACTICS? – PREVIEW
Sword of Convallaria is a tactical RPG and mercenary company manager with a self-described NeoPixel art style. Its combat is reminiscent of games such as Final Fantasy Tactics and Fire Emblem and aims to have a multi-pathed path story with a wide roster of heroes able to be recruited and summoned on the battlefield, alongside engaging squad-based skirmishes. But how well does the Sword of Convallaria achieve this?
So Sword of Convallaria is what’s called a gacha summoner. You get units by pulling summons using in-game and, often, real-world currency and a gacha summoner; one of the big points is how the game pushes you into spending money on rolls for your units, heroes, or waifus, or whatever it is you would like to call them. Since this is just a demo build, I will not be going into the market or costs except for a bit later in the campaign portion of this preview later on.
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Overall, I had a great time with Sword of Convallaria, and I’m interested to see where the story goes from here, as well as the alternate timelines the game advertises with its branching story paths. It seems many of the summoning mechanics are for the Fates Journey and leave the story mode Spirals of Destiny alone for the most part, meaning a decent story with engaging management mechanics in a fantastic art style for free, perhaps. It’s hard to say how monetization will go at launch, but I have high hopes that Sword of Convallaria will be the next free-to-play game you try out.
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Sword of Convallaria
SP/MP: Single-playerSetting: Fantasy
Genre: Tactical RPG
Platform: PC
Release: In development
Passageway of the Ancients - Polishing Phase
The tactical RPG Passageway of the Ancients is in the last phase of development:
Passageway of the Ancients: Behind the Curtain #2
We are pleased to report significant progress on major enhancements to Passageway of the Ancients as we ready it for launch. In our previous post, we were at the five-yard line in terms of putting finishing touches on the game. Now we feel we are at the two-yard line, with strong forward momentum!
When we last posted, our primary focus was creating the game’s real-time special/particle effects. For example, we were creating a visual cue that indicates when weapons, armor, and shields receive a stat enhancement or elemental magic bonuses. We have successfully achieved these special effects goals and believe they will significantly enhance the game.
We have also upgraded the comparative inventory feature. You can now compare weapons and armor across all party members at the same time, allowing for a more streamlined approach when equipping your characters. New keyboard shortcuts, an updated right-click menu, and quicker methods to sell items in shops also make overall inventory interaction even easier.
The UI has also been significantly improved. We adjusted several aspects for balance and clarity, such as optimizing and consolidating the character window and redesigning travel menus. We also overhauled the combat options window to give players more detail and granular control over spell casting. The quest log has been revised to make it easier for players to track their progress and view helpful quest information.
The new real-time special/particle effects, inventory feature, and UI upgrades have been added to the current Steam demo. Please check it out and tell us what you think!
Sure, this polishing phase has slightly delayed the release of Passageway of the Ancients, but we felt it was a worthwhile endeavor. As stated in our previous post, we are committed to quality in all aspects of the game – from the storyline and graphics to (of course!) the gameplay.
Thank you for your interest in the world of Aieryon. We greatly appreciate it and will continue to update you on our progress towards launch.
– The Team at Passageway Games
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Passageway of the Ancients
SP/MP: Single-playerSetting: Fantasy
Genre: RPG
Platform: PC
Release: In development
Metaphor: ReFantazio - Announced
The Anime RPG Metaphor: ReFantazio will be released on October 11:
Metaphor: ReFantazio - "ATLUS Exclusive" Showcase
From the creative minds behind Persona 3, 4, and 5 comes Metaphor: ReFantazio, a unique fantasy world, where your protagonist will journey alongside his fairy companion, Gallica, to lift the curse from the kingdom's lost prince. Control your destiny, face your fears and awaken magical "Archetype" powers that lie dormant in your heart. By awakening to an "Archetype," you will unlock the power to channel and combine the abilities of unique job classes. Strengthen your bonds and build your party to take down powerful foes and discover the kingdom's true nature.
Key Features:
-Go on quests, dungeon dive, & hunt for treasures by day. Strengthen relationships, build bonds, & increase virtues by night. Choose your actions wisely, time management is key to achieving your goal.
-Ride your "gauntlet runner" to faraway dungeons & towns across an expansive world. Discover beautiful landscapes accompanied by captivating music, immersive UI, & anime cutscenes.
-A unique battle system combining turn based & real time action grants strategy & exhilaration at every turn. Party customization through "Archetypes" provides freedom to personalize your adventure.
-A mysterious & exciting story unfolds in a world where people must fight their own anxiety. Join the high-stakes Royal Tournament that promises hours of captivating exploration and discovery.
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Metaphor: ReFantazio
SP/MP: Single-playerSetting: Fantasy
Genre: RPG
Platform: PC
Release: In development
Archmage Rises - Player Experience
Choices with consequences will be important in Archmages Rises:
Player Experience Driven Development for Archmage Rises
Last week veteran game designer Mark (GoW:Ragnarök, God of War 2018, Guitar Hero, Skylanders) laid out for the team how and why we are tackling development in a new play experience way.
Archmage Rises
SP/MP: Single-playerSetting: Fantasy
Genre: RPG
Platform: PC
Release: In development
Dead Island 2 - Now available on Steam
Dead Island 2 is now available on Steam:
Dead Island 2 - Official Steam Launch Trailer
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Source: IGN
Dead Island 2
SP/MP: Single + MPSetting: Modern
Genre: Action-RPG
Platform: PC
Release: Released
Genshin Impact - Character Demo - Arlecchino
Arlecchino is an upcoming playable character for Genshin Impact:
Character Demo - "Arlecchino: Lullaby"
Genshin Impact
SP/MP: Single-playerSetting: Fantasy
Genre: Action-RPG
Platform: PC
Release: Released