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A curated list of 15 Fire Emblem–style tactical RPGs across PC, consoles, and Switch that blend grid-based combat, recruitable heroes, and character-driven storytelling, offering strong alternatives as Fortune’s Weave debuts on September 17, 2026 for Nintendo Switch 2.
Larian Studios, renowned for Baldur's Gate 3, promises that their upcoming game 'Divinity' will reach a new level of excellence, building on their success and popularity in the role-playing game genre.
Obsidian, a studio renowned for deep and humorous RPGs like The Outer Worlds 2, is expanding its universe with a focus on satire, player agency, and rich storytelling, all while maintaining a fun and creative work environment supported by Microsoft.
After a Dungeons & Dragons campaign ends, players can continue their characters' stories with new books that explore the next chapter of their lives, including epic journeys through the underworld, settling down for a quiet life, or reuniting for one last mission. These books offer opportunities to delve into philosophical issues, character backstories, and downtime activities, allowing players to further develop their beloved characters beyond the confines of traditional campaigns.
IGN recommends six post-apocalyptic role-playing games for fans of the Fallout series, including Wasteland 3, Metro Exodus, The Outer Worlds, Horizon: Forbidden West, STALKER: Shadow of Chernobyl, and Cyberpunk 2077, each offering unique takes on the post-apocalyptic genre with elements of choice, survival, and exploration.
Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, the latest entry in the Yakuza series, has a slow start with a cutscene-heavy intro that takes about eight hours to get through, but it's worth the wait. The game's plot gradually introduces lovable characters and a compelling storyline, blending TV, film, and games together. It offers a mix of gameplay elements, including a fleshed-out parody of Crazy Taxi and a sweet story that becomes a good video game after eight hours, making it a special experience worth the investment.
Baldur's Gate 3, a role-playing video game based on Dungeons & Dragons, won Game of the Year at The Game Awards. The game, developed by Larian Studios, impressed gamers with its robust character creator, deep narrative, and branching paths. Alan Wake 2 also dominated the awards, winning for Best Game Direction, Best Narrative, and Best Art Direction. The event showcased upcoming games and featured appearances from Hollywood celebrities.
If you loved playing Baldur's Gate 3, here are 13 other great RPGs to try: Divinity: Original Sin 2, Pillars of Eternity, Pillars of Eternity 2: Deadfire, Wasteland 3, Marvel's Midnight Suns, Planescape: Torment, Torment: Tides of Numenera, Dragon Age series, Disco Elysium, Shadowrun: Dragonfall, and Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic. Each game offers unique storytelling, memorable characters, and immersive worlds that will keep you engaged in the RPG experience.
Bethesda's upcoming space opera game, Starfield, draws inspiration from Traveller, one of the first tabletop role-playing games (RPGs) published in 1977. Traveller's open-ended gameplay, easy-to-learn ruleset, character creation system, and emphasis on exploration and starship construction have had a lasting impact on the RPG genre. Traveller's influence can be seen in the ongoing campaign concept, player-driven storytelling, and universe generation systems of modern RPGs.
A New Yorker story recounts a teenage adventure of Elon Musk and his friend, where they took a joyride in a boosted car to a South African mall to obtain a Dungeons & Dragons module. Musk, known for his persuasive skills, sweet-talked a clerk into giving them the adventure for free, promising to return and pay for it the next day. The specific module they obtained remains a mystery, but speculation points to "Temple of Elemental Evil" as a possible choice. Musk's character choice in D&D, a human paladin, reflects his penchant for being a savior, while his true class, the Artificer, aligns with his tech-savvy nature.
Wizards of the Coast, the publisher of Dungeons & Dragons (D&D), is planning to update the Dungeon Master's Guide (DMG) for the 5th edition of the game. The DMG is considered the worst book in the series and is in need of improvement. The new version will be better organized, include worksheets for world-building and adventure creation, and be available for download to avoid writing directly in the book. The article suggests that this update presents an opportunity for creators to transform the DMG into a keepsake game, combining role-playing experiences with physical works of art, and potentially fueling other tabletop role-playing games and fanfiction.
Clockwork Revolution, a game that bears visual similarities to Bioshock Infinite, is actually more influenced by role-playing games Arcanum: Of Steamworks and Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines, according to game director Chad Moore. Moore describes Clockwork Revolution as a mix of the two games, emphasizing its deep world building, compelling narrative, crunchy RPG systems, engaging gameplay, and massive reactivity. Despite the visual similarities, the game aims to offer different gameplay experiences with choices in conversations and character customization.