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Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter previews eight returning leads
games1 month ago

Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter previews eight returning leads

Falcom opened the official site for Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter, detailing eight returning main characters—Estelle Bright, Joshua Astray, Scherazard Harvey, Olivier Lenheim, Agate Crosner, Kloe Rinz, Tita Russell, and Zin Vathek—with their ages, roles, and weapons. The story follows Estelle as she and Joshua, who disappeared during the Queen’s Birthday Festival, search for clues about him and the events of Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter. Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter is planned for Fall release on PS5, Switch 2, Switch, and PC via Steam worldwide.

Echoes of Aincrad: A New JRPG Adventure Lands July 2026
gaming1 month ago

Echoes of Aincrad: A New JRPG Adventure Lands July 2026

Bandai Namco reveals Echoes of Aincrad, a customizable JRPG set in the floating Aincrad, featuring real-time action combat and strong partner synergies. Players create a unique hero, tailor gear and abilities, and explore a vast world with quests and dungeons. The game is planned for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, with Deluxe, Ultimate, and Standard editions and Day 1 bonus content; preorders are open ahead of a July 2026 release (listed as 10/07/2026).

Xenoblade Chronicles Ranked Anew: From Future Redeemed to Future Connected
gaming2 months ago

Xenoblade Chronicles Ranked Anew: From Future Redeemed to Future Connected

A feature ranks every definitive Xenoblade Chronicles game (excluding 3D and the original X), with Xenoblade Chronicles 3: Future Redeemed at the top and Xenoblade Chronicles: Future Connected at the bottom. The list praises the Definitive Edition remaster and Xenoblade 3 for its scope and narrative, notes Xenoblade Chronicles X’s vast open world and Xenoblade Chronicles 2’s tutorials and performance quirks, and suggests newcomers start with the Definitive Edition for a strong entry point.

Cross Reverie Resurfaces with 2026 Release Window and Steam Demo Following 2015 Kickstarter Collapse
gaming2 months ago

Cross Reverie Resurfaces with 2026 Release Window and Steam Demo Following 2015 Kickstarter Collapse

Cross Reverie, a Final Fantasy X-inspired turn-based JRPG by Sinxsoft that failed its 2015 Kickstarter, reappears on Steam with a trailer and February 2026 demo, aiming for a 2026 release; it features eight playable characters, a stigma-based customization system, CTB-like turn order, and multiple endings across top-down exploration.

Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3 Plot Finalized, Development Advances
gaming1 year ago

Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3 Plot Finalized, Development Advances

The plot for the third and final installment of the Final Fantasy 7 Remake trilogy is complete, and Square Enix has begun its development. Announced at the G-CON 2024 conference, the game will feature an airship system allowing players to explore the map from the air, differentiating it from the previous game, FF7 Rebirth. While development is underway, a release date is still far off, given the lengthy gap between the first two games.

Hidetaka Miyazaki Open to Creating Traditional JRPG, Unrelated to Enchanted Arms
gaming1 year ago

Hidetaka Miyazaki Open to Creating Traditional JRPG, Unrelated to Enchanted Arms

Hidetaka Miyazaki, director of Elden Ring, expressed interest in developing a traditional Japanese RPG but clarified it wouldn't be based on past FromSoftware titles like King's Field or Enchanted Arms. He feels more connected to the Armored Core series, having worked on previous installments. Meanwhile, FromSoftware is releasing substantial DLC for Elden Ring and exploring new co-op elements for future titles.