New Release Round-Up (October 30, 2025)

Welcome to RPGamer’s new release round-up. In this column, we look to provide our readers with details on the major RPGs released this week. 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.

Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake

Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake features full remakes of the first two Dragon Quest games using the HD-2D graphical style introduced with Octopath Traveler. Dragon Quest I sees players controlling a hero who is led by a voice in a dream to Tantegel Castel, where the king advises them to investigate the legend of the hero Erdrick. Dragon Quest II follows the prince of Midenhall as he seeks out other companions who share the bloodline of Erdrick to discover what is behind a disturbance in Moonbrooke. Those looking to read more about Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake can check out Matt Masem’s review of its Nintendo Switch 2 version.

Harvest Moon: Home Sweet Home Special Edition

Harvest Moon: Home Sweet Home Special Edition is an enhanced release of mobile farming sim Harvest Moon: Home Sweet Home. The game sees players leave city life to return to their rural childhood home of Alba. The town’s aging population and the departure of younger residents have seen it fall into decline, with players tasked to help revive it and attract tourists and new residents. Players harvest crops, mine, care for animals, fish, and participate in contests and festivals to help grow the village. They can also find love with the game’s eligible bachelors and bachelorettes.

Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth Trilogy

The Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth trilogy contains remakes of the first three games in the series: Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth, Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth2: Sisters Generation, and Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth3: V Generation. The PlayStation 4 releases include all DLC from the remakes, which feature new characters, enhanced gameplay, visuals, and audio compared to the original titles.

Sea Fantasy

Fishing adventure RPG Sea Fantasy is set in a pixel-art open world and follows two young men who set out to fish for the SeaAZ, the marine life of their world. However, the destruction of the world is imminent and the men’s fishing abilities may turn out to be what saves it. The game features a fishing combat system where players need to reduce their catch’s HP to zero by performing timed Gauge Actions. The game’s story is said to be between ten to twenty hours long, depending on how much side content players engage with.

Splintered

Turn-based RPG Splintered starts with a classic RPG story where enemy forces attack, killing the king and stealing the kingdom’s sacred artifact, with the descendant of a legendary knight sent out to avenge the king and retrieve the artifact. However, upon the villain’s defeat, he is able to splinter the world and roll back time. This causes items, towns, and equipment to be misplaced while enemies share traits and abilities. As players work through these splintered worlds and get closer to a final showdown, they unlock new challenges, classes, and game modes.

Stray Children

The latest title from the developer behind Moon: Remix RPG Adventure and Dandy Dungeon: Legend of Brave Yamada, Stray Children follows a young boy who is sucked through a television set into a strange and dangerous land populated by children and haunted by adults. Its combat sees the protagonist and his foes alternating turns, with a quick-time reaction wheel used to land critical hits or avoid certain attacks. Those looking to read more about the game can check out Michael Baker’s Deep Look of its Japanese Nintendo Switch release.

Tales of Xillia Remastered

Action RPG Tales of Xillia is set in the world of Rieze Maxia, where spirits and humans coexist. The game sees medical student Jude encounter a woman named Milla, who claims to be Maxwell, the Lord of Spirits. After the two witness a secret weapon that threatens the balance of the world, they are put on a wanted list and team up on a quest to destroy the device. Players are able to select which of Jude and Milla acts as the main viewpoint character, which impacts some sequences in the game. Those looking to read more about Tales of Xillia can read RPGamer’s review of its PlayStation 3 release as well as RPGamer’s Where to Start? guide for the series.

The Outer Worlds 2

First-person sci-fi RPG The Outer Worlds 2 is set in the same universe as The Outer Worlds. The game features a new player-created protagonist and crew of allies in a new star system. It takes place in the colony of Arcadia, with players controlling an Earth Directorate agent tasked with uncovering the source of devastating rifts threatening the galaxy. Those looking to read more can check out Jordan McClain’s review of its PlayStation 5 version.

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