RPGamer Round-Up: October 18 – October 25
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 Resonance draws heavily from the classic era of Final Fantasy while giving its pixel-art roots a more cinematic HD-2D presentation. Imani Jones notes that its mix of familiar elements and fresh ideas makes this a delightful experience that longtime fans are sure to appreciate.
Nippon Ichi Software’s Village in the Shade blends cozy farming sim gameplay with Japanese supernatural horror. Aided by a stellar audiovisual experience and great cast of villagers, Alex Fuller discovers that this proves to be a recipe for success.
Stupid Never Dies harkens back to the pop-punk era, flamboyantly expressing itself with humor and 2000s-era aesthetics. Jordan McClain finds that its presentation, breakneck roguelike progression, strong combat, and ridiculous story make for a stupidly fun experience.
Just2D invited RPGamer to Magdeburg, Germany, to get a hands-on look at Drova II: Torn Lands. With expanded magic, new stealth mechanics, and uncompromising old-school exploration, Erik van Asselt reports that the game is shaping up to be much more than just a fresh coat of paint on its predecessor.
Major Headlines
Electronic Arts is shutting down developer BioWare. Unsurprisingly, its closure includes the cancellation of the next Mass Effect project.
Idea Factory International announced a western release date for Villion: Code. The game will release in January, with pre-orders for its physical editions available now.
Ratalaika Games and Shinyuden announced that strategy RPG Vixen 357 is coming to PC and modern consoles this week. The Sega Genesis/Mega Drive game received its first English release on retro carts earlier this year.
Electric Airship and BatWorks Software announced a console release date for HorrorVale. As appropriate, the turn-based RPG’s Deadluxe Edition will release on Halloween.
Fulqrum Publishing and Misterial Games announced that Stygian: Outer Gods will fully release on PC next week. The Lovecraftian survival horror RPG has been in Early Access for around a year and a half.
Publisher SNEG revealed that Stormfront Studios’s Pool of Radiance: Ruins of Myth Drannor is coming to Steam and GOG in early November. The classic D&D RPG will come with a selection of optional modernisation options.
To mark the release of the Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 animated series, CD Projekt RED revealed a new update for Cyberpunk 2077. The update includes new Edgerunners-based content, plus other additions.
Bandai Namco and Rebel Wolves released the first major post-launch update for The Blood of Dawnwalker. The update includes an option to reset skill points, a new difficulty option, more subtitle settings, and animal petting.
Other News
- Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana Coming to Switch 2 in February
- Duskpunk Comes to PS5, Switch
- Every Day We Fight Fully Released on PC
- Culdcept Begins PC Version Releasing Next Week
- ATOM RPG Receives New DLC
- Pocket Mirror ~ GoldenerTraum Released on PS4, PS5, Switch
- Critical Reflex Publishing amFM
- Dungeon Crawler The Eldian Labyrinths in Development
- Action RPG Eternal Blade in Development
- Crymelight Demo Released
- Annihilated Gets Updated Demo
- Kitaria Fables 2 Physical Release Announced, Demo Released
- Rise of the Spellbaker Closed Beta Announced
- Being and Becoming Sets 2027 Release Window
- Burning Sword: Death Sun Releasing on Steam Early Access in November
- Phantom Blade Zero Gets Early Launch Trailer, Physical PS5 Release Announced
- Crimson Desert’s Charting the Unknown DLC Gets Overview Trailer
- New Release Round-Up (October 22, 2026)
Podcasts
This week in Q&A Quest, we talk about Kingdom Hearts. Sadly, due to some audio issues, the first ten minutes of the episode are unavailable.
Josh stabs people in their sleep. Matt wonders who the heck is clamoring for the 3DS version of Dragon Quest XI. Chris gives a ghost a muffin and listens to their story. And we officially declare the bankruptcy of Star Trek.
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