RPGamer Round-Up: May 31 – June 7
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
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth honors the legacy of a classic while building an identity of its own. Despite technical issues, particularly in handheld mode, Imani Jones reports that its story, combat, and world still make it one of the best RPGs on Switch 2.
Although much of the creative personnel is different, ZA/UM persists and has released new title Zero Parades: For Dead Spies. Alex Fuller finds that the narrative espionage RPG comes with some strong world-building and mysteries to uncover.
A creature collector needs to do a lot to stand out and Beehive Studios’ LumenTale: Memories of Trey has plenty of positive qualities. However, Ryan Costa notes that it comes with notable flaws attached.
Aurogon Shanghai debuted its first gameplay video for its upcoming action RPG Swords of Legends. RPGamer was able to ask the development team some questions about the video and the game in general.
HoYoverse recently held a beta Stardrift test for Petit Planet, its entry into the cozy life sim genre. RPGamer’s Robert Albright was able to try out the test version and came away suitably impressed.
Michael Baker returns with a second entry documenting his Steam Deck-enabled journey through his Steam backlog. The latest effort looks at Biblical-themed action RPG FIVE: Champions of Canaan.
It’s another year, another June, and the world needs more Pride than ever before. This month, we’re waving the flag for “RPGaymer” and celebrating examples of queer representation in video games.
Major News
Square Enix announced the third and final part of the Final Fantasy VII remake trilogy. Final Fantasy VII Revelation will release on all platforms in spring of next year.
September is swiftly filling up, with Remedy Entertainment’s CONTROL Resonant joining the release line-up. The action RPG sequel to CONTROL will be available on PC, Mac, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S.
Sega and Ryū ga Gotoku Studio revealed that Stranger Than Heaven will launch worldwide this coming January. The announcement also came with a surprise cast member reveal.
Capcom announced a large-scale expansion for Monster Hunter Wilds. Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance will take players to the skies when it releases next year.
Shift Up announced a follow-up to 2024 action RPG Stellar Blade. Stellar Blade: Blood Rain continues the story after the events of the first game, following new protagonist Evie.
ArenaNet announced a brand new MMORPG for its Guild Wars franchise. Guild Wars 3 takes place over a thousand years before the events of the original game.
Archetype Entertainment provided a twenty-minute gameplay showcase for sci-fi RPG Exodus. The video provides details on various part of the game, including its story, combat, and choices.
Capcom announced that Onimusha: Way of the Sword will launch this September. In addition, a free demo is now available for the action RPG.
MINTROCKET announced Bancho the Chef, a prequel to Dave the Diver. As the title suggests, the game follows Bancho on his journey across Asia to become a culinary master.
Bandai Namco and FromSoftware revealed a Switch 2 release date for Elden Ring. The fantasy action RPG will arrive on the console in late August.
EA and Bit Reactor revealed that turn-based tactical title Star Wars Zero Company is releasing this August. The game will be available on PC and consoles, with pre-orders available now.
NPC Studio revealed that Fields of Mistria is fully launching in August after two years in Early Access. The full release will include marriage and children, additional language options, and more.
Release News
- No Rest for the Wicked Fully Launching on PC, PS5 in October
- Viractal Coming to Switch, Switch 2 at End of September
- Montabi Launching in August
- Runescape: Dragonwilds Fully Releasing in September
- Pokémon Champions Releasing on Mobile Later This Month
- Citizen Sleeper Games Coming to Switch 2
- Demeo x Dungeons & Dragons: Battlemarked Coming to Switch 2 This Month
- Fable Reboot Delayed to February
- Entropy Coming to Steam Early Access in August, Demo Available
- Artis Impact Coming to Switch in September
- Retro Soulslike Memoirium Launching in August
- Duo Quest Releasing in September
- Signy & Mino: Against All Gods Hitting Steam in July
- MMORPG Aion 2 Releasing Internationally in September
- Dive or Die: Children of Rain Releasing in July
- Kernel Hearts Releasing in September
- Silver Blade of Gods’ End Releasing on Steam in July
- The Scroll of Taiwu Fully Releasing This Month with English Translation
- Aniimo Releasing in Q3 2026, New Closed Beta Sign-Ups Begin
- Lords of the Fallen II Releasing in Fall
- Chronoscript: The Endless End Arriving in Fall
- Action Roguelite HellHeart Breaker Releasing Next Year
- The Hearth and Harbour Releasing Later This Year
- Edenfall: Legacy of the First Wardens Releasing in Q4 2026
- Taste of Heaven Releasing Early Next Year
- Thousand Hells: The Underworld Heists Releasing in Fall
- Science-Fantasy MMORPG Stars Reach Releasing in Early Access This Summer
Other News
- Road-Trip RPG Ithaca Announced, Undergoing Kickstarter Campaign
- Gravastar Officially Announced
- A Fighter’s Nova: Mindara Begins Kickstarter Campaign, Demo Available
- Colossus: Eternal Blight Revealed, Undergoing Kickstarter Campaign
- Ember and Blade Also Coming to Consoles
- Zenless Zone Zero Version 3.0 Releasing This Month
- Mirthwood Reveals Seafarers Update
- Failbetter Games Discusses Mandrake Folklore Inspirations
- Upcoming Crimson Desert Update Plans Revealed
- Under the Island Physical Release Announced
- Moonlight Peaks Demo Released
- Veritas Tales: Witch of the Dark Castle Demo Available
- Horror RPG Catechesis Receives Demo
- Culdcept The First Demo Released
- Prelude Dark Pain Demo Available
- Mortal Shell II Open Beta Now Available
- The Book of Prosperity Demo Released
- The Dark West Gets Trailer, Demo
Additional Media and New Releases
- Swords of Legends Receives First Gameplay Trailer
- Phantom Blade Zero Gets Teaser Trailer, Pushed to October
- The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales Receives Making of Video
- The Blood of Dawnwalker Gets New Trailer
- Threads of Time Receives New Trailer
- No Straight Roads 2 Receives New Trailer, Screenshots
- Petal Runner Receives New Trailer
- Koshmar: The Last Reverie Gets Gameplay Trailer
- Sea of Remnants CG Trailer Shows Some Crew
- Hellcard II Trailer Shows Blackmail Manor
- System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster Released on Switch 2
- New Release Round-Up (June 4, 2026)
Podcasts
Chris puts together a team of R2D2 to dominate the universe. Robert finally meets the cat girl; life is good. And Kelley reveals Red XIII’s favorite food — Lasagna!
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