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Kotaku’s Rebekah Valentine chronicles King’s Field IV, a brutally punishing PS2 action RPG from FromSoftware, where poison mines, slimes, and slow movement punish every step. Despite endless deaths and frustrating navigation, the game’s dark, humorous vibes and moody atmosphere create a puzzling, oddly enjoyable experience that rewards perseverance.
Crimson Moon, a run-based soulslike action RPG from ProbablyMonsters, launches September 1 on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC for $20 (Deluxe Edition $30) with solo or two-player co-op across three districts, culminating in three world bosses and a final boss, blending precise combat with replayable missions and gothic art.
Beast of Reincarnation nails its action with a flexible combat system and varied builds, but its lifeless world, thin characters, and repetitive exploration drag the experience down, making it worth playing mainly for the swordplay.
Kotaku’s Rebekah Valentine curates eight follow-ups for fans of The Adventures of Elliot, spanning HD‑2D, story-heavy RPGs (Octopath Traveler and Triangle Strategy), action RPGs (Bastion and Hades), a Zelda‑like (Link’s Awakening on Switch), a long-form indie (CrossCode), Mina the Hollower, a Souls‑like twist (Death’s Door), and a classic time‑travel RPG (Chrono Trigger)—offering diverse vibes and pacing while chasing the same sense of adventure.
Beast of Reincarnation from Game Freak blends tactical combat with Sekiro-like action but trims the harsh difficulty, offering forgiving parries, a time-slow mechanic, Emma's plant powers, and companion Koo whose assists you can upgrade through a shared skill tree; expect tough boss encounters in open zones ahead of its August 4 launch on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S.
Jotoyo announced Monster Fantasy for PC via Steam, an action RPG with cozy life-sim elements where an amnesiac hero explores Eldoras to hunt monsters, befriend villagers, fish, cook, gather, and craft while building a home. The game promises over 50 giant monsters, four classes (Warrior, Mage, Archer, Martial Artist), and monster taming/riding, plus online multiplayer. A Kickstarter launches July 15, with no release date yet announced.
Kotaku’s spoiler-light tips guide for The Adventures of Elliot: Millennium Tales covers practical early-game advice: turn down chatter in partner dialogue, upgrade and optimally use Magicite, try different weapons (not just the sword), you don’t have to fight every enemy, complete sidequests early for valuable rewards, revisit towns and NPCs if you’re stuck, tackle the Water Temple in the Age of Reconstruction for key items, and remember there are multiple endings—don’t stress about missing them as you explore the adventure.
Remedy’s Control Resonant shifts from the eerie Oldest House to a fractured, Hiss-haunted Manhattan and pivots from Control’s shooter roots to a third‑person hack‑and‑slash action RPG starring Dylan Faden. The Aberrant weapon lets him switch forms (including a Bloodborne‑like saw cleaver and a scythe), with early gameplay emphasizing fluid combos, new powers, and expanding skill trees, all while the Remedy Connected Universe hints at bigger mysteries (Polaris, the Former). The preview praises the combat feel and the game’s confident world‑building, suggesting Resonant could be a bold, more conventional entry that still preserves its signature weirdness.
Minecraft Dungeons II launches on September 29, introducing a new chapter set in a fresh world where players clash with stronger mobs and a looming new evil, while crafting a unique hero from weapons, armor, artifacts, talismans, and legendary gear to push through explosive encounters.
Nintendo Life’s North American review praises Mina the Hollower Switch 2 Edition as a Zelda-inspired, top-down action RPG with Game Boy Color visuals, a deep weapon system, extensive customization and difficulty options, and strong handheld performance (120fps HDR). The ~25-hour main campaign offers substantial post-game content, making it a polished retro-style standout from Yacht Club Games.
Bandai Namco and Game Studio released a seven-minute trailer for Echoes of Aincrad: Sword Art Online, outlining gameplay basics such as avatar customization, world mapping, HP/Stamina/SP management, six weapon types, partners, base towns, and boss encounters, with the title due out for PS5, Xbox Series, and PC via Steam on July 9 in Japan and July 10 worldwide.
Headup Games and Skyward Entertainment released a trailer for Second Stone: The Legend of the Hidden World, an action RPG where a young hero named Shiren pursues his lost spirit guardian across two fractured worlds. The game emphasizes fast, high-mobility combat, magic-based powers, and environmental puzzles, along with modular stone fusion to customize abilities. Players will explore a vibrant village hub, undertake quests, and tackle ever-changing labyrinths in a rogue-like, procedurally generated setting. Second Stone will be available on PC via Steam, Epic Games Store, and GOG, with a release date yet to be announced.
Mojang has quietly announced Minecraft Dungeons 2 for PS5 in 2026, a Diablo‑style action RPG sequel teased during Minecraft Live with new locations, higher-stakes encounters, and classic voxel dungeon‑crawling, expanding on the series’ loot and camp mechanics.
Minecraft Dungeons 2 is officially announced for a later-this-year release on PC (via Xbox and Steam), PS5, Nintendo Switch family and Switch 2, Xbox Series, and Game Pass. The all-new action-RPG promises high-stakes encounters, new locations, and loot to collect, playable solo or with up to three friends in co-op, continuing the popular Minecraft spin-off.
Mojang announced Minecraft Dungeons II at Minecraft Live as a brand-new action RPG, coming to Switch 2, Switch, and other platforms in fall 2026. It promises high-stakes combat, abundant loot, and entirely new locations, playable solo or with up to three friends (four players total). More details will follow, with preorders/wishlist open on the official site.