RPGamer Round-Up: October 26 – November 2

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.

 

  

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Editorial Content

• Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake Review

Square Enix released its remakes for the first two Dragon Quest titles to complete the Erdrick trilogy in HD-2D. Matt Masem reports that the bundle offers a worthwhile return to a pair of games that helped define future RPGs.

• Cairn: Mathair’s Curse Review

Ross McRitchie’s Cairn: Mathair’s Curse brings a Scottish flavour to the RPG sphere. Alex Fullers finds that an interesting story with plenty of heartfelt moments, some zany foes and situations, and a strong soundtrack make for a fun overall experience.

• Cladun X3 Review

Nippon Ichi Software’s Cladun X3 aims to provide a lot of customization to keep its action dungeon-crawling progression interesting. Ryan Costa finds it goes a bit too far with its options and not far enough with its efforts at balancing them.

• Phantom Brigade 2.0 Interview

Brace Yourself Games is bringing a version 2.0 overhaul to Phantom Brigade next month. RPGamer was able to chat with Aaron Gordon and Dakota Bosman-Kennedy about the free update to the mech tactics game.

 

 

 

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Major News

• Final Fantasy XIV Patch 7.4 Heads Into the Mist in December

The latest Letter from the Producer presentation for MMORPG Final Fantasy XIV revealed Patch 7.4. Set to release mid-December, its contents and features include a likely appearance for an earlier series summon.

• The Use of Life Fully Releasing in November

Playism and Daraneko revealed a full release date for gamebook-style RPG The Use of Life. The game will exit Early Access after two and half years in late November.

• Farnia Village Undergoing Kickstarter Campaign

ManaGames launched a crowdfunding campaign for their upcoming life sim action RPG Farnia Village. The title is being developed for PC by the minds behind Rune Factory 3 and 4.

• The Witch’s Bakery Coming to PC, Consoles in 2026

2D adventure sim RPG The Witch’s Bakery is set to open next year. Developer Sunny Lab and publisher Silver Lining Interactive announced that PS5 and Xbox Series X|S versions will join the previously-revealed PC and Switch releases.

• Fuga: Melodies of Steel Trilogy Getting Physical Release

As part of its LRG3 event, Limited Run Games announced a physical release for CyberConnect2’s Fuga: Melodies of Steel trilogy. Physical editions of all three games will be available next year.

• Arknights: Endfield Beta Test II, PS5 Technical Test Announced

Gryphline revealed that its Beta Test II for Arknights: Endfield will start at the end of November. The company also announced an upcoming PS5 Technical Test, released new media, and hosted a livestream showcasing new gameplay.

• Calamity Angels: Special Delivery Arriving in February

Idea Factory International announced a new western release date for Calamity Angels: Special Delivery. The turn-based package delivery RPG will release on PlayStation consoles and Switch in February.

• Of Ash and Steel Slightly Delayed

Of Ash and Steel has been delayed by a few weeks. The open-world action RPG is now set to launch on PC in late November.

• Dark Quest 4 Releasing Next Week

Turn-based tactical RPG Dark Quest 4 will launch on PC and consoles next week. The title, inspired by board games, tasks players with defeating an evil sorcerer, and lets them create their own quests.

 

 

 

Other News

• Co-op Action RPG Triarchy Announced
• Dark Deity 2 Arriving on PS5, Xbox Series X|S Next Week
• Path of Exile: Keepers of the Flame Expansion Releasing This Week
• Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord’s War Sails DLC Gets New November Date
• Of Blades & Tails Coming to Nintendo Switch Next Month
• Aeruta Full Release Date Announced
• Cross Blitz Full Release Set for November
• Duskpunk Launching Next Month
• Descent of Lunaris Announced
• Sigma Star Saga DX PC, Console Release Set for Early 2026
• Doki Monsters Quest Coming to Nintendo Switch
• Cassette Boy Publisher and Release Window Announced
• Cladun X3 Adds Ys, Trails, Further Collaborations
• Starfinder: Aetherlight Introduces Preach

Media and New Releases

• Loulan: The Cursed Sand Gets First Media
• Rue Valley Showcases Its Characters
• Bylina Gets Gameplay Trailer
• The Secret of Weepstone Gets New Trailer, Demo
• Guild Wars 2: Visions of Eternity Expansion Out Now
• New Release Round-Up (October 30, 2025)

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Podcasts

• RPG Backtrack 347 – This Is Not a Drill!

Warning! KEMCO Alert! Kemco RPGs have breached the Backtrack! The hazmat containment unit with Matt, Kelley, Robert, and Ryan C. has been called for clean-up. Be prepared for mediocrity, you have been warned.

• Episode 417: The Gang Answers Questions – Q&A Quest
• Episode 418: The Gang Catches Pokémon – Q&A Quest

This week in Q&A Quest, the gang actually answers some questions. We also discuss Pokémon Legends: Z-A.

• RPG Cast – Episode 791: “Wow, There Are Hamsters!!”

Matt recounts the horrors of when seven liquid metal slimes showed up, and none of them ran, because they knew what they were doing. Kelley tells the tale of when Team Rocket went to pick up some pizza. Ryan’s Game Gear is somehow playing all his consoles. Andi learns it’s just a harvest, not a lifetime.