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.
RPGamer Latest Updates
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.
Episode 447: Summer of Falcom – Q&A Quest
This week in Q&A Quest, we talk all things Falcom. We also discuss how the 4K era has negatively impacted the gaming industry.
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.
Demons’ Night Fever Interview
At Anime Expo 2026, Arc System Works gave an early look at SRPG Demons’ Night Fever. RPGamer was able to sit down with producer Sohei Niikawa to ask some questions about the game’s combat design, story, and art style.
Demons’ Night Fever: Anime Expo 2026 Impression
Arc System Works was at Anime Expo 2026, and they had a booth offering a demo of soon-to-be-released SRPG Demons’ Night Fever. RPGamer was able to get some time with the game to check out its early plot, progression systems, and combat.
Frosthaven Interview
Tactical RPG Frosthaven, based on the board game of the same name, is set to fully release on PC this October. RPGamer was able put some questions to Game Director Hristo Petkov about how Early Access has impacted the game.
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.
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