New Release Round-Up (August 6, 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.

Beast of Reincarnation

Action RPG Beast of Reincarnation is set in a post-apocalyptic Japan in the year 4026. It follows Emma the Sealer and her canine companion Koo. Emma is born with the blight, which lets her manipulate plants, but lacks memory and emotion, causing others to shun and fear her. As a Sealer, Emma is meant to hunt malefacts and absorb the blight into her own body. Their journey ends up taking them to the far west, where they must confront the eponymous Beast of Reincarnation, said to be the source of all blight. Those looking to read more can check out Imani Jones’s review of its PlayStation 5 version.

Doloc Town

Farming sim RPG Doloc Town features 2D pixel art graphics with side-scrolling exploration and combat. It is set in the eponymous oasis in a post-apocalyptic world, which is filled with abandoned ruins and unique architecture. Players are tasked with looking after their crops, including shielding them from weather such as acid rain. They can create automated production systems and unlock and upgrade farming skill trees. Outside of the town, players can explore a variety of biomes including forests, caves, and ruins while searching for secret relics and treasures. During exploration, players encounter threats and engage in fast-paced combat alongside customisable drones. Those looking to read more can check out Alex Fuller’s review.

Fields of Mistria

Farming sim Fields of Mistria is set in the village of Mistria, which has suffered from a recent earthquake and seen strange magic begin to appear. Players are given the opportunity to develop an overgrown homestead as they help restore Mistria to its former glory. Players customise their own character and are able to form a romance with one of twelve marriage candidates. The game features farming, fishing, mining, and crafting systems, as well as different animal colour variants, magic that assists with farming and adventuring, changing seasons, quests, and festivals.

Final Fantasy XIV

MMORPG Final Fantasy XIV is available on Nintendo Switch 2 alongside all current expansions — Heavensward, Stormblood, Shadowbringers, Endwalker, and Dawntrail — with subscription fees being waived for the first month of the Nintendo Switch 2 version. The game is set in the land of Eorzea, with players controlling an adventurer who becomes known as the Warrior of Light. Its newest expansion, Evercold, is set to release in January 2027.

HellSlave II: Judgment of the Archon

Dungeon-crawling RPG HellSlave II: Judgement of the Archon is a follow-up to 2022 title Hellslave. The game is set after thousands of years of warfare between the six Demon Lords have brought ruin to the world. Tired of the chaos, the heavens have called down the unstoppable Archon of Judgment to destroy everything, but have given players one last chance to bring their own salvation by destroying the demons themselves. Players create a character from six classes and explore a top-down overworld while completing quests and engaging in turn-based battles.

Kill the Shadow

Detective RPG Kill the Shadow puts players in the role of Lucas, a former detective in Dark Tide City. He is haunted figuratively by his past and literally by a supernatural entity that is able to reconstruct the final moments of the dead. Lucas uses the shadow to reconstruct crime scenes as they occurred while getting drawn into a series of cases leading to a years-long conspiracy. Players are able to build up and make use of Lucas’s abilities, such as using charisma to talk through dangerous encounters, with player choices and investigation results leading to multiple potential endings.

Lies of P: Complete Edition

Inspired by Carlo Collodi’s Pinocchio novel, action RPG Lies of P is set in a dark world based on the Belle Époque of western Europe (around 1880-1914 CE). The game sees players controlling Pinocchio as he tries to save the city of Krat from an army of puppets. The Nintendo Switch 2 Complete Edition includes both the base game and its Overture prequel expansion. Those looking to read more about Lies of P can check out Pascal Tekaia’s review of its PlayStation 5 version and Deep Look of its Overture expansion.

Montabi

Creature-collecting roguelike deckbuilder Montabi sees players choosing from a selection of characters with their own distinct play styles. They are joined by up to three Montabi in their party and can train these creatures, unlock new moves, and potentially evolve them into new forms. Combat sees players joining their Montabi on a three-by-three grid where they aim to make strategic use of their card-based abilities. Those looking to read more can check out Sam Wachter’s review of its Nintendo Switch version.

Sovereign Tower

Story-driven Round Table management RPG Sovereign Tower sees players step into the role of the kingdom’s new sovereign, where they will need to balance the needs of their knights and the kingdom’s other denizens. Players will need to send their knights on missions including corralling a stray goose or undertaking exorcisms, taking care to balance the knight’s strengths and weaknesses with public opinion and the kingdom’s treasury. Should things go wrong, players can make a deal with a demon in order to turn back time.

Talespinner

Roguelike deckbuilder Talespinner sees players guide their chosen hero through an adventure inspired by Japanese mythology, with the narrative shaped by their decisions and deck construction. The game features three playable characters and three distinct scenarios with over two-hundred battle cards, over fifty enemy types, fifteen bosses, and nine biomes.

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