New Release Round-Up (February 19, 2026)

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

Avowed

First-person action RPG Avowed is set in the same world as Obsidian Entertainment’s Pillars of Eternity series. Players control an envoy sent by the Aedyran emperor into a region called the Living Lands. They arrive at the port city of Paradis, which has been shaped by multiple generations of pioneers and is now the centre of tension between the empire and the locals. The game’s PlayStation 5 release comes alongside an anniversary update, which includes a New Game Plus mode, photo mode, a new weapon type, and more. Those looking to read more about Avowed can check out Zack Webster’s review of its PC release.

Baladins

Baladins is set in the fantasy world of Gatherac, which is presented with a paper-craft aesthetic inspired from board games. Players take control of the game’s titular heroes, who are trapped in a time loop and tasked with bringing happiness wherever they go. Each time the Baladins fail to fulfill their duty within a six-week period, they are sent back in time by the dragon Colobra, which feeds on the mirth and adventures experienced by the heroes. Baladins has combat-free gameplay, with dialog choices and dice rolls being the primary means to complete quests.

Calamity Angels: Special Delivery

Calamity Angels: Special Delivery sees players leading a rag-tag group of couriers as they cross terrains and deal with monsters while looking to become the best delivery service in the region. Players are tasked with delivering packages around the region, traversing it in a roulette-style board game, while its combat system has players giving out commands to their party members. However, teammates may not react favourably to those commands, and may choose to ignore them. A PC release is planned for later this year. Those looking to read more can check out Ryan Costa’s review of its PlayStation 5 version.

Caves of Qud

Roguelike Caves of Qud is billed as a science fantasy RPG with deep simulation aspects. Players create their own character with over seventy mutations and dozens of cybernetic implants available allowing players to fly, teleport, hypnotise goats, swap bodies with a robot, and more. The game includes over seventy factions, while all monsters and NPCs are fully simulated with their own levels, skills, equipment, faction allegiances, and body parts. It includes the Classic roguelike mode as well as friendlier Roleplay and Wander modes.

Dead In Antares

Dead In Antares is a turn-based survival management RPG. The game sees players lead a crew of survivors sent on a mission into space to save humanity. After their ship is swallowed by a wormhole and crashes onto an unknown planet, players must manage numerous systems to survive and learn the truth of the planet they are on.

Death Howl

Death Howl combines deckbuilding and Soulslike elements. It follows Ro, a woman who journeys through a Nordic-inspired spirit world in hope of bringing back her departed son. Players dive into the Spirit World, which is fractured into four realms and thirteen distinct regions. Players take on over thirty enemy types in grid-based tactical combat using a selection of over 160 cards to build a synergistic deck.

Dobbel Dungeon

Dobbel Dungeon is a dice-based, roguelite tactical RPG. Players gather a party to stop a curse that has transformed wildlife into monstrous versions and caused them to rebel against the locals. Characters roll dice at the start of each turn, which are then used to power their actions.

Norse: Oath of Blood

Norse: Oath of Blood features a story written by author Giles Kristian. Players take on the role of young warrior Gunnar, who sets on a quest for vengeance after his father, Jarl Gripr, is murdered by Steinarr Far-Spear, who usurps his seat. Players build up their own settlement and gather allies as they pass judgments, settle disputes, initiate projects, and face off against rival clans. PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S versions are planned to release in spring 2026.

Paranormasight: The Mermaid’s Curse

A follow-up to 2023’s Paranormasight: The Seven Mysteries of Honjo, Paranormasight: The Mermaid’s Curse is a mystery adventure set in 1980s Japan. The game follows a set of characters in Mie Prefecture’s Ise-Shima peninsula region involving supernatural elements including curses, mermaids, and immortality. Those looking to read more about Paranormasight: The Mermaid’s Curse can check out RPGamer’s Adventure Corner coverage.

Starless Abyss

Eldritch-themed sci-fi deckbuilder Starless Abyss puts players in the role of a “Proxima”, held in stasis for years by Counter Horror, an agency formed to defeat the Outer Gods that ripped through space and caused the fall of Earth. Players command a fleet of ships through battle across the universe. Successful missions grant new upgrade artifacts, D.I.C.E. that help in pivotal moments between missions, and cards from different factions. However, as players get closer to the ultimate deities, their Proxima loses more of their sanity.

Under the Island

2D action adventure RPG Under the Island puts players in the role Nia, a newcomer to Seashell Island. She joins forces with local girl Avocado to investigate the island’s supposed fate of sinking beneath the ocean. Players explore six different regions, completing quests and other activities while befriending various inhabitants of the island.

WiZmans World Re;Try

WiZmans World Re;Try is a remaster of the remaster of the 2010 Japan-only Nintendo DS title WIZmans World. Originally released in Japan by Jaleco and developed by Lancarse, WiZmans World follows a young amnesic sorcerer who embarks on an adventure to restore the world and befriends three homunculus girls in the process. The three girls are able to change their appearances and abilities via an Anima Fusion system, where players collect the souls of monsters.

Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition

Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition is a remaster of Xenoblade Chronicles X, which originally released on Nintendo Wii U. The game is separate from the other titles in the series, taking place in the year 2054 after humanity has fled Earth after being caught in an intergalactic war. Players control a customised survivor and member of the New Los Angeles (NLA) colony as it looks to establish a new home on the planet Mira. The Definitive Edition included enhanced visuals, updated gameplay, added story elements, and more. Those looking to read more about Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition can check out RPGamer’s review of its Nintendo Switch release.

Ys X: Proud Nordics

Ys X: Proud Nordics is an enhanced version of Nihon Falcom’s action RPG Ys X: Nordics including new content set around the added Öland Island and new characters Canute and Astrid. The game sees Adol visiting the northern sea’s Obelia Bay, where he encounters a seafaring people called the Normans. After allying with the pirate Karja Balta, the two work to save the archipelago’s people from apparently immortal creatures called Griegr. The game’s combat system allows players to take control of Adol and Karja independently or as a duo, while players can explore the seas on their ship, the Sandras, and engage in naval battles. Those looking to read more about Ys X: Nordics can check out Ryan Costa’s review of its PlayStation 5 version.

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