Star Ocean: The Second Story R Switch 2 Version Released
Square Enix has released a Switch 2 version of Star Ocean: The Second Story R. Like other recent announcements, there is no planned upgrade path or save compatibility from the Switch version.
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New Release Round-Up (July 16, 2026)
This week features debuts for Culdcept Begins, Celestial Return, The Hidden Scrolls, and Dead Weight. We also have Switch 2 versions for Starbites and Star Ocean: The Second Story R, plus more.
Robot Rhapsody Kickstarter Campaign Underway
Rapturous Studio has begun a Kickstarter campaign for its latest title, Robot Rhapsody. The turn-based pixel-art RPG is said to offer a cyberpunk odyssey of techno-cults, rebels, and robotic bards.
Langrisser: Sea of Sword Announced for PC, Mobile
Black Jack Studio announced a new revival for the Langrisser tactical RPG series. Langrisser: Sea of Sword is currently in development for PC and mobile.
Spiderweb Software Starts Geneforge 3 – Detonation Kickstarter Campaign
Spiderweb Software is working on a remake of the third game in its Geneforge cRPG series. A Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign is underway ahead of Geneforge 3 – Detonation’s planned release next year.
Where Winds Meet’s Hidden Mountain Update Releasing Next Week
NetEase and Everstone Studio revealed that Where Winds Meet’s next update will arrive next week. Hidden Mountain will introduce a new region and an Eastern Steampunk aesthetic.
The Duskbloods Closed Network Test Set for August
Nintendo and FromSoftware announced that the closed network test for The Duskbloods will take place in August. Sign-ups for the test will begin next week.
Metafictional RPG Attack Only Releasing Next Year
Heaviside Creations is set to release Attack Only on PC next year. The metafictional turn-based RPG begins with players controlling a princess who can only attack.
Digimon UP Released
Bandai Namco has released free-to-play mobile title Digimon UP. The monster-raising RPG is available on iOS and Android.
Hercules no Eikou II: Taitan no Metsubou PS5, Switch 2 Release Coming This Week
Hamster Corporation announced another classic RPG console release under its Console Archives label. After releasing the first game earlier this year, it is now bringing the second Glory of Heracles title to PS5 and Switch.
Shadow of the Road Trailer Shows Its Environments
Owlcat Games and Another Angle Games released a new trailer for Shadow of the Road. The new video shows some of the environments in the game’s alternative steampunk version of 19th-century Japan.
Beast of Reincarnation Provides Combat Overview
Fictions and Game Freak released a new combat overview trailer for Beast of Reincarnation. Viewers can get a primer on the game’s battle system ahead of its release in early August.
Starbites Switch 2 Version Now Available
After being delayed, NIS America has released the dedicated Switch 2 version of Starbites. Those who own the Switch version can purchase an upgrade pack for the Switch 2 version.
Expeditions: Samurai Releasing into Early Access Next Month
THQ Nordic and Campfire Cabal revealed that tactical RPG Expeditions: Samurai will release on Steam Early Access in August. The game is currently planned to fully release early next year.
Celestial Return Out Now on PC
After a delay, Metaphor Games and Shoreline Games have released narrative RPG Celestial Return on PC. The game is also planned to release on consoles early next year.
Lunarium Releasing This Month
Lunarium Game Studio and Imperfect Games revealed that Lunarium will release on PC in a couple of weeks. The isometric action RPG follows Ave and Lune on a journey to save their dying homeland.
Baito Fight!!: Part-time Devil Hunter Releasing in August
KINGOFSHIBUYA Ltd. announced an August release date for Baito Fight!!: Part-time Devil Hunter. The game is billed as a bite-sized baseball-themed devil hunting life sim RPG and features 1-bit graphics.
SNEG Bringing More PC Classics to Steam, GOG
SNEG announced it is bringing six more classic PC titles to Steam and GOG. Its new announcements include D&D RPG Pool of Radiance: Ruins of Myth Drannor and post-apocalyptic action RPG Dark Earth.
White Guardian Studios Launches Kickstarter for Alchemic Beasts
White Guardians Studio launched a Kickstarter campaign for its new title Alchemic Beasts. The game is an exploration- and discovery-focused take on the monster-taming genre.
Octopath Traveler, Octopath Traveler II Switch 2 Versions Announced
Square Enix marked Octopath Traveler’s eighth anniversary by announcing Switch 2 versions of the first two games. The Switch 2 versions are available now in Japan, before releasing in the west at the start of October.
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