New Release Round-Up (February 5, 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.

Dragon Quest VII Reimagined

A full remake of 2000 title Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past, Dragon Quest VII Reimagined features a diorama-style aesthetic, as well as additional content, features, and quality-of-life improvements. The game starts on Estard Island, an idyllic kingdom in a world with no other apparent landmasses. However, a group of childhood friends uncovers a way to travel back to the past, when other continents existed, and are able to restore them in the present. Those looking to read more can check out Ryan Costa’s review of its PlayStation 5 release.

Dragon Spira

Dragon Spira is a pixel-art turn-based RPG. The game is set in a world where the divide created six eggs, from which hatched the Divine Spirits tasked with stewarding the world. However, after they rebelled, the divine turned them back into eggs and created humanity, leaving behind the Divine Sword and the Seed of Hope before vanishing.

DunHero

Roguelike RPG DunHero is set in a fantasy world and lets the player assume the role of a hero tasked with exploring and freeing mysterious lands of evil forces. It features real-time combat through procedurally generated maps. Players can choose one of the numerous classes available and customise them with rare cards and unique items.

Jimmy and the Pulsating Mass

Turn-based RPG Jimmy and the Pulsating Mass features 16-bit graphics and horror elements. It follows a young boy named Jimmy, who lives in an idyllic world. After an entity called the Pulsating Mass threatens his family and the dream world, Jimmy sets out on an adventure to defeat the threat. It features a heavy focus on exploration, with Jimmy able to imagine himself as many of the monsters he meets and use those forms to interact with the world in different ways. Those looking to read more about Jimmy and the Pulsating Mass can check out Zach Welhouse’s review of its PC release and Sam Wachter’s review of its PlayStation 5 version.

Nioh 3

Action RPG Nioh 3 follows protagonist Tokugawa Takechiyo after he is stripped of his position as the next shogun in the Sengoku era, with his younger brother Tokugawa Kunimatsu leading a horde of yokai against him and resulting in a calamity known as the Crucible. His guardian spirit Kusanagi gives Tokugawa Takechiyo the opportunity to transcend time and save Japan by visiting multiple eras. The game allows players to switch between two different styles — Samurai and Ninja — and includes online multiplayer, with players able to assist and seek help from others using its “Summon Visitor” mode. Those looking to read more can check out Jordan McClain’s review of its PlayStation 5 version.

Shiren the Wanderer: The Mystery Dungeon of Serpentcoil Island

Known in Japan as Shiren the Wanderer 6, Shiren the Wanderer: The Mystery Dungeon of Serpentcoil Island sees Shiren and his trusted ferret companion Koppa adventure on the eponymous island, where he is joined by his friend Asuka and supported by innkeeper Suzuna. Each time players enter one of the procedurally-generated dungeons, they start at level 1 with any gear and levels obtained being lost if they collapse during exploration. Those looking to read more can check out Michael Apps’s review of its Nintendo Switch release.

Sovereign Syndicate

Victorian steampunk RPG Sovereign Syndicate sees players choose from three playable characters with intertwining stories: orphaned minotaur magician Atticus Daley, cunning corsair Clara Reed, and automaton Otto. Players investigate its steampunk fantasy version of Victorian London, which has twenty distinct locations, while trying to uncover solutions to the protagonists’ problems. The game features branching narrative and dialogue systems, with a tarot card-based chance system plus a skill and etiquette system that rewards consistent use. Those looking to read more about Sovereign Syndicate can check out Michael Baker’s Deep Look of its PC release.

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