All articles tagged with #jrpg
G-Mode Archives+ adds Xenosaga: Pied Piper to Nintendo Switch (Japan first); the 2004 mobile spin-off was never officially released in English and there’s no announced Western release. The game is a traditional turn-based JRPG starring Ziggy, ported from feature phones, with no added languages or achievements; a trailer is available.
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.
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).
Bandai Namco revealed Tales of Arise: Beyond the Dawn Edition for Switch 2, releasing May 21 in Japan and May 22 worldwide, adding a new story set one year after the main game with over 20 hours of additional content.
Dragon Quest VII Reimagined lands on Xbox Series X|S on February 5, 2026, and a roundup of early reviews largely praises its modernized pacing, visuals, and quality-of-life updates, while noting some content cuts and its episodic structure can slow the journey.
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, 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.
This article provides a curated list of 20 classic tactical RPGs, focusing on games over ten years old, including titles like Arc the Lad Collection, Final Fantasy Tactics, and Fire Emblem: Awakening, offering hours of strategic gameplay and memorable characters for genre fans.
Octopath Traveler 0 is a substantial and visually stunning JRPG for Nintendo Switch 2 that offers a cohesive story focused on a single protagonist, strategic combat with expanded party mechanics, and townbuilding elements, making it a must-play despite some familiar elements and a lengthy campaign.
The Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake for Switch 2 modernizes the classic RPGs with stunning visuals, expanded narratives, quality-of-life improvements, and a rich soundtrack, making it a highly recommended package for retro JRPG fans and newcomers alike.
Square Enix invited the developers of the indie JRPG Clair Obscur to its headquarters for a creative exchange, highlighting the game's nostalgic turn-based mechanics and high graphical fidelity, and sparking discussions about the future direction of the Final Fantasy franchise amidst industry shifts.
Neil Druckmann and other industry figures have praised the indie JRPG Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 for its moving story and nostalgic yet modern gameplay, highlighting its success as a well-crafted AA title that could influence industry trends and award season contenders.
Persona fans can now pre-load Persona 5: The Phantom X on PC and smartphones ahead of its global release on June 26, with the game offering a gacha adaptation of the popular JRPG franchise, developed with contributions from key series members but not by Atlus, and a console version potentially in the future.
June 2025 will see a major lineup of video game releases, including the launch of Nintendo Switch 2 with exclusive titles like Bravely Default: Flying Fairy HD Remaster, and remastered classics such as Raidou Remastered, alongside other anticipated titles, making it an exciting month for gamers.
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.