RPGamer’s Most Anticipated Games: 2025 Edition
We enter another year stacked full of exciting upcoming releases. The RPGamer staff picked out some of the highlights they are looking forward to in 2025 (and likely beyond).
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The Bustling World Trailer Released
FireWo Games released a new trailer for The Bustling World. The open world RPG lets players cultivate their own narrative in ancient China.
Recettear: An Item Shop’s Tale Remaster Announced
Japanese developer EasyGameStation revealed an upcoming HD edition of Recettear: An Item Shop’s Tale. The simulation/action RPG sees players helping Recette run a shop to avoid losing her home.
Backloggin’ the Year – Sam’s Sojourn, Year End Wrap-Up
It’s time to wrap up the last chunk of games Sam played for Backloggin’ the Year. Check out if she completed her personal challenges and which games for the Fall months were her favourites.
River City Saga: Three Kingdoms Next Review
The River City crew is back to continue its take on the Romance of the Three Kingdoms. While River City Saga: Three Kingdoms Next doesn’t really impress on the gameplay front, its off-the-rails story offers some amusement.
Moonana Releases Ginger’s Letter to Santa
Moonana released short Christmas-themed RPG Ginger’s Letter to Santa. A celebratory spin-off to Virgo Versus the Zodiac, the game follows Ginger’s newest attempt to not be eaten.
The Curse of Mount Madre Arriving in January
Developer Kevin Musto’s The Curse of Mount Madre will release via Steam next month. The turn-based RPG features a Wild West setting as two orphaned boys team up with a veteran treasure hunter.
RPGamer Round-Up: December 15 – December 22
In our final round-up of the year, we provide a look back at Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, while also Backtracking into Chained Echoes. Meanwhile, some announcements from Nihon Falcom ensure there’s an ample amount of RPG news to end the year.
RPG Backtrack 325 – Get in the Sky Armor Glenn
It’s time for RPG Backtrack’s season finale for 2024, so let’s go out with some retro-inspired fun. Chained Echoes was touted as a throwback to RPG Classics when it released in 2022. Pascal dons his Sky Armor with the rest of the gang to see if this indie game holds up to its 16-bit forefathers.
Ys vs. Trails in the Sky: Alternative Saga Releasing Internationally in 2025
Nihon Falcom’s crossover fighting game Ys vs. Trails in the Sky: Alternative Saga is finally getting an international release. Players will be able to pit Adol, Dogi, Estelle, Joshua, and company against each other next year.
Vagrus: The Riven Realms Looks at the Heart of Ruin in New DLC
Lost Pilgrims Studio announced a new DLC expansion for Vagrus: The Riven Realms. At the Heart of Ruin is expected to release in the first half of 2025.
Utawarerumono Trilogy Japanese Switch Release Pushed Back
Aquaplus announced a delay for its Japanese Switch release of the Utawarerumono trilogy. The full bundle will launch in February, with the title to be available individually in April.
OFF Coming to Steam, Switch in 2025
Developer Mortis Ghost and publisher Fangamer revealed that unconventional 2008 RPG OFF is getting a release. The new version will launch via Steam as well as physically and digitally for Switch in 2025.
Sword of the Necromancer: Resurrection Arriving in January
Grimorio of Games announced a release date for Sword of the Necromancer: Revenant. The 3D remake of action RPG Sword of the Necromancer will launch in just over a month.
Stygian: Outer Gods Gets More Details
Fulqrum Publishing and Misterial Games provided more details for Stygian: Outer Gods. The first-person Lovecraftian survival horror RPG is planned to launch on PC and PS5 in 2025.
Vikings Dynasty Announced
Topltiz Productions revealed a new entry in its Dynasty series. Simulation RPG Vikings Dynasty is set to launch on Steam Early Access in late 2025.
Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii Gets English Dub Trailer, Side Content Screenshots
Sega and Ryū ga Gotoku Studio released more media for Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii. A new trailer highlights the game’s English dub, while screenshots show its side content and mini-games.
Wizlite: Everybody Loved RPGs Available on Steam Early Access
Developer 5dims Inc. released Wizlite: Everybody Loved RPGs on Steam Early Access. Inspired by Wizardry, the dungeon-crawling roguelite sees players using failed runs to try and build up a strong enough party to tackle its dungeons.
Lost Soul Aside Receives New Trailer, 2025 Window
Developer Ultizero Games released a new gameplay trailer for Lost Soul Aside. The action RPG also now has a 2025 release window.
Sea Fantasy Gets Final Pre-Launch Trailer
METASLA revealed a final trailer for Sea Fantasy ahead of its launch in January. The three-minute video shows plenty of its fishing adventure gameplay.
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