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Owlcat co-founder says the studio won't turn its back on hardcore RPGs as it hits 600 employees and preps its own…
Owlcat Games, now with 600 employees, reaffirms its commitment to developing hardcore CRPGs, according to co-founder Alexander Mishulin. The studio plans to explore new approaches within the genre while working on multiple projects, including Warhammer 40,000: Darktide and The Expanse: Osiris Reborn.
Pathfinder and Warhammer 40K RPG developer Owlcat Games on "speedrunning" its first 10 years and what comes next: "We won't be quitting the CRPG genre"
Owlcat Games, known for its Pathfinder and Warhammer 40K CRPGs, is celebrating its 10th anniversary. Head of publishing Andrey Tsvetkov reflects on the studio's rapid growth, its commitment to the CRPG genre, and future projects including a third-person RPG and potential new IPs. The studio emphasizes its close relationship with fans and passion for its chosen universes as key to its success and rapid development cycle.
"We will continue to make CRPGs because we love them" despite new BioWare-style title, says OwlCat Games' senior lead
Owlcat Games, known for its CRPGs like Pathfinder: Kingmaker and Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader, plans to continue developing in the genre despite venturing into action RPGs with The Expanse: Osiris Reborn. Creative director Alexander Mishulin stated the studio's love for CRPGs drives their commitment to the genre, while also seeking to innovate and explore different approaches to RPG design.
Flera gameplay-klipp från CRPG:t Vampire: The Masquerade – Eternal Whispers
Flyos has released several gameplay clips for their upcoming CRPG, Vampire: The Masquerade – Eternal Whispers, which emphasizes slower-paced, thoughtful gameplay akin to Disco Elysium. The videos showcase elements like a safe haven for planning, multiple approaches to obstacles such as locked doors, stealth mechanics, and dialogue choices. The game is set to release on PC with no fixed release date yet.
WEATHER FACTORY ANNOUNCES A PUBLIC DEMO OF TRAVELLING AT NIGHT, COMING TO STEAM ON AUG 10TH
Weather Factory has announced a public demo for their upcoming narrative CRPG, Travelling at Night, which will be available on Steam starting August 10th. To coincide with this announcement, their previous game, Book of Hours, is available at a 60% discount. The studio, co-founded by Alexis Kennedy, is known for narrative-driven titles like Cultist Simulator and Sunless Sea.
My Chemical Romance front man Gerard Way pauses concert to talk classic RPGs, admits he hasn't played Baldur's Gate 3 yet: 'The first one was a lot of fun, the closest thing at the time to playing D&D'
My Chemical Romance frontman Gerard Way revealed at a concert that he has not yet played Baldur's Gate 3, though he enjoyed the original Baldur's Gate and Icewind Dale. Larian Studios noticed the comment and offered Way a copy of the game.
2026's best RPG might look like Disco Elysium, but it was heavily inspired by Deus Ex, and its creator wants 'to do a first-person game at some point'
Developer Christoffer Bodegård discusses his journey into PC gaming, highlighting influential titles like Dragon Age: Origins and Deus Ex. His recently released CRPG, Esoteric Ebb, was inspired by tabletop RPGs and aims to replicate their unpredictability. Bodegård is exploring ideas for his next project, potentially a first-person game, and shares his current gaming habits, including extensive play of Paradox Interactive's grand strategy titles like Victoria 3 and Europa Universalis IV.
The most deranged videogame challenge run I've seen: A no-hit playthrough of the 'Unfair' difficulty in a…
YouTuber Davey Gunface has completed a no-hit playthrough of Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous on its 'Unfair' difficulty. This feat is particularly remarkable given the game's heavy reliance on dice rolls, stats, and RNG, which typically make no-hit runs more suited to action games. The challenge involved navigating extreme difficulty spikes and complex buildcrafting over a 100+ hour playthrough.
Warhammer 40K: Rogue Trader gets "massive update" on Switch 2 following disappointing launch, all DLC and expansions now free
Owlcat Games is releasing a significant update for Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader on Nintendo Switch to address bugs and improve performance following a disappointing launch. As an apology, all current and future DLC, including the Digital Deluxe content and expansions like Void Shadows and Lex Imperialis, will be free for Switch owners. A physical release is also planned for October 2026.
12 Games Like Baldur's Gate 3 (Organized by What You Actually Loved) | TAG
This guide recommends games similar to Baldur's Gate 3, organized by what players enjoyed most, such as companions, tactical combat, or co-op. It highlights titles like Disco Elysium for narrative fans, Divinity: Original Sin 2 for tactical depth and co-op, and It Takes Two for pure cooperative experiences. Larian Studios is confirmed to be working on a new Divinity game, with a Baldur's Gate 3 TV series also in development.
The Perfect CRPG Is a Late-Night Decompression Device
This article argues that Computer Role-Playing Games (CRPGs) serve as an ideal late-night decompression tool for players who are tired after work or parenting. The ideal CRPG is turn-based or has no time pressure, features engaging dialogue, and allows for pausing mid-action, with Baldur's Gate 3 highlighted as a prime example.
WH40K: Rogue Trader firar 2 miljoner sålda ex med en fysisk utgåva
Owlcat Games announced that Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader has sold two million copies across all platforms. A physical edition, including two expansions and in-game items, will be released on October 15 for PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch, developed in collaboration with Silver Lining.
“Abelard, Announce That Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader Has Sold More Than 2 Million Copies!"
Owlcat Games announced that Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader has sold over 2 million copies across PC and consoles since its 2023 launch. A physical "Voidfarer Edition" will be released on October 15, 2026, for PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch 2, including the base game and two DLCs.
‘Cassette futuristic’ pixel art CRPG Wind Up Deadman to be published by NEOWIZ
NEOWIZ will publish Wind Up Deadman, a "cassette futuristic" pixel art CRPG developed by South Korean studio SaneNuts Studio. The game, set in a world where survivors live in a desert tower and use cassette tapes for memories, will be available for PC via Steam. Players control an archive runner named Zephyr who entrusts his soul to a robot to track down his lost memories, with erased and implanted memories dynamically influencing the narrative.
NEOWIZ Dabbles in Memory Manipulation with Wind Up Deadman
NEOWIZ has partnered with Korean indie developer SaneNuts Studio to publish their upcoming CRPG, Wind Up Deadman. The game features a "Cassette Futuristic" aesthetic, pixel art, and a narrative focused on memory manipulation and conspiracy. NEOWIZ highlighted the game's branching narratives and character-building system as key strengths.
The best D&D videogame you've never played is one guy's outsider art, personal Baldur's Gate saga
The Neverwinter Nights mod campaign, Swordflight, is highlighted as a masterfully designed, challenging RPG experience created by a single developer over many years. This fan-made module for BioWare's classic game offers a deep Dungeons & Dragons 3E adaptation, emphasizing strategic planning and resource management, and is praised for its reactive storytelling and unique moral system.
Solasta 2 character creator update means you can manipulate face-sliders until you're hot at last
Solasta 2 has received a significant character creator update from Tactical Adventures, introducing sliders for facial features and body morphing, along with voice pitch alteration. Future updates are planned to include more customization options, new classes, ancestries, and a crafting system.
You can download Planescape: Torment's unofficial DLC mod right now
The fan-made expansion 'Blizzard in Baator' for Planescape: Torment is now available, adding new story content, characters, and locations. Act one of the mod, which is described as significantly larger than the Siege of Dragonspear expansion, can be downloaded from Github. The content is balanced for a level 16 Nameless One.
Alongside its new expansion, Warhammer 40K: Rogue Trader got a massive patch buffing its weakest classes and companion
Owlcat Games has released a significant patch for Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader alongside its new expansion, The Infinite Museion. The update focuses on rebalancing weaker classes like Operatives and Assassins, as well as buffing the companion Uralon the Cruel. The developer also mentioned ongoing work on other titles like The Expanse: Osiris Reborn and Warhammer 40K: Dark Heresy.
Warhammer 40,000 Dark Trader Preview – Investigate the Imperium
Owlcat Games' upcoming Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy builds upon the success of Rogue Trader with a familiar character creator and deep narrative focus. The game emphasizes investigation and deduction, featuring branching conversations and choices that impact the player's standing within the Imperium's schismatic Inquisition.
