RPGamer Round-Up: December 21 – January 4

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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

As we enter 2026, it’s time for RPGamer to look ahead at what awaits us in the next year. Our team has picked out nearly thirty titles that are on the horizon.

Dive into a landfill inspired magical kingdom with Roach Games’ Kingdoms of the Dump. Ryan Costa discovers that the turn-based RPG has a lot of ambition that holds itself together despite some gameplay quibbles.

Potions: A Curious Tale is a puzzle-adventure game from indie developer Stumbling Cat that is now out on consoles after launching for PC last year. Amaan Bhimani reports that it offers a soothing but shallow experience mostly held up by its cozy vibes.

AdHoc Studio’s superhero tale Dispatch hearkens back to peak Telltale Games narrative adventures. Alex Fuller finds its great writing, stellar presentation, and highly enjoyable gameplay makes for a standout experience.

A sheltered society of clones is shaken to its core when one of them begins unearthing the truth of its formation and origins. 1000xRESIST has a lot to say for Jordan McClain with an infectiously creative and daring sci-fi story packed with meaning and intrigue.

It’s time to wrap up the last chunk of games Sam played for Backloggin’ the Year. Check out if she completed her personal challenges and which games for the Fall months were her favourites.

 

   

 

Major News

Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time’s latest major update is out now. The update adds the free The Sinister Broker Bazario’s Schemes DLC to the game.

Cygames has announced a new Steam release for free-to-play RPG Granblue Fantasy. Releasing in March, the Steam version will be separate to its current mobile and browser versions.

Publisher CubeGame announced a remake of Sword and Fairy 4. The remake of the 2007 entry in the long running Chinese-language RPG series is in development for PC and consoles, with an English version of the trailer stated to be coming soon.

Action RPG The Relic: First Guardian received a May release date. The title, which draws inspiration from Korean myths, will launch on PC and consoles.

The web story Neo Neon Tribe, a continuation to free-to-play RPG Tribe Nine’s story, is receiving an English translation. The translation effort is led by publisher Aksys Games and the game’s original creators.

Com2uS announced an action RPG based on the Gachiakuta manga and anime series. Currently under the working title of Gachiakuta: The Game, it is in development for PC and consoles.

ConcernedApe has given Stardew Valley’s dedicated Switch 2 version a surprise release in North America. However, the developer has noted some issues with the version, which will be addressed as soon as possible.

 

   

 

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Alex Fuller

Alex joined RPGamer in 2011 as a Previewer before moving onto Reviews, News Director, and Managing Editor. Became Acting Editor-in-Chief in 2018.

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