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RPGamer Round-Up: September 14 – September 21

by Alex Fuller · September 21, 2025

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

Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion Review

The sequel to 2019’s Daemon X Machina has some big ideas. Unfortunately, Ezra Kinnell finds that Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion often fails to execute on them properly.

Elohim Eternal II: Son of Man Review

It is often tough for the middle entry of a franchise to stand out. Ryan Costa reports that Elohim Eternal II: Son of Man aims to make its mark, but gets stuck in a fairly dull routine.

Major News

Dragon Quest VII Reimagined Gets New Screenshots, Details

Square Enix revealed new details and screenshots for its upcoming turn-based RPG Dragon Quest VII Reimagined. The details include the main cast introduction and gameplay elements.

Nippon Ichi Software Announces Kyouran Makaism

Nippon Ichi Software announced action RPG Kyouran Makaism. The game, which features plenty of connections to Disgaea, is planned to launch in Japan in January.

Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 Brings Lasombra, Toreador Clans Into Base Game

Paradox Interactive, White Wolf, and The Chinese Room provided more release details for Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2. The game will now include the two additional clan options at launch, with story pack DLC coming next year.

Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade Reveals New Streamlined Progression Options

Square Enix released new screenshots for the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 and Xbox Series X|S releases of Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade. The images include a reveal of the new Streamline Progression options available to players.

R-Type Tactics I • II Cosmos Gets March Date in Japan

Granzella announced that strategy RPG remake bundle R-Type Tactics I・II Cosmos will launch in Japan in March. Given the game’s publishing plans with NIS America, the western release is anticipated to follow suit.

Mobile Title Dragon Quest Smash/Grow Announced

Square Enix unveiled a new Dragon Quest mobile title. Roguelite Dragon Quest Smash/Grow will release in 2026, with a closed beta test running in October.

Spiderweb Software’s Avernum 4: Greed and Glory Releasing in October

Spiderweb Software announced an October release date for Avernum 4: Greed and Glory. The remake of the 2005 title will be available on PC and Mac, with an iPad release to follow.

VIractal: World of Viractalia Released on Steam Early Access

Sting released its board game-style RPG VIractal: World of Viractalia on Steam Early Access. The game will spend around six months in Early Access, with the developer also revealing its update roadmap.