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REBEL WOLVES UNVEILS MORE OF THE BLOOD OF DAWNWALKER AND TEASES THE FUTURE OF DAWNWALKER SAGA
Rebel Wolves, in collaboration with Bandai Namco Entertainment, revealed new details for The Blood of Dawnwalker during Summer Game Fest. The dark fantasy open-world action RPG will launch on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S on September 3. A teaser also offered a glimpse into the future of the Dawnwalker Saga, suggesting future installments will span different eras and locations.
Summer Game Fest 2026 highlights: 16 games coming to PS5
Summer Game Fest 2026 showcased numerous upcoming PlayStation 5 titles, including Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, Control Resonant, and Final Fantasy VII Revelation. New games like Crossfire and gen Atlas were revealed, alongside sequels such as Guild Wars 3 and Lords of the Fallen II. Expansions for Mafia: The Old Country and new titles like Resident Evil Veronica and Gundam Rogue Orbit were also announced.
ELDEN RING TARNISHED EDITION IS COMING TO NINTENDO SWITCH 2 THIS AUGUST
Elden Ring Tarnished Edition, including the Shadow of the Erdtree expansion, new starting classes, and customization options for Torrent, will be released on August 28 for Nintendo Switch 2. The title from FromSoftware and Bandai Namco Entertainment will also be available for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. This edition aims to bring the vast dark fantasy world and challenging gameplay of Elden Ring to a new audience.
Fatekeeper launches into Early Access on Steam today!
Fatekeeper has launched into Early Access on Steam today, developed by Paraglacial and published by THQ Nordic. The dark fantasy action RPG is available for €9.99 / $9.99, with a 20% launch discount for the first two weeks. Future content updates and gameplay refinements are planned based on community feedback.
Bracer Revealed as a Dark Fantasy SHMUP From Akupara Games
Akupara Games and Curious Fate have announced Bracer, a 3D fantasy shoot 'em up featuring RPG progression elements. Players choose from three heroes to battle a necromancer through various environments, with local co-op and an Endless Dungeon mode also available. The game is available to wishlist on Steam.
3D dark fantasy shoot ’em up Bracer announced for PC
Publisher Akupara Games and developer Curious Fate have announced Bracer, a new 3D dark fantasy shoot 'em up. The game is currently in development for PC.
Fantasy shoot ’em up Bracer announced
Bracer, a new dark fantasy shoot 'em up from Curious Fate and Akupara Games, has been announced. The game features three playable heroes, gothic environments, and combines classic bullet hell action with RPG elements like skill trees and loot. It will also include local co-op and an Endless Dungeon mode, and is available to wishlist on Steam.
Anima: Song from the Abyss Launches in 2027 for PC and Consoles
Anima Project has announced that Anima: Song from the Abyss, a dark fantasy action RPG set in the Anima: Beyond Fantasy universe, will launch in 2027 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Players will control two protagonists, Soren and Noein, who must uncover the truth behind an ancient civilization's disappearance and Noein's imprisonment. The game will feature real-time combat, RPG progression, weapon forging, and an interconnected open environment.
Anima: Song from the Abyss announces its 2027 Release for Consoles and PC!
Indie studio Anima Project has announced that Anima: Song from the Abyss will launch in 2027 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC. This third-person Action RPG is set in the Anima: Beyond Fantasy universe and features two playable protagonists, fast-paced combat, and a narrative centered around a mysterious song.
MOBILE GAMERS GET UNGODLY
Azra Games announced that its free-to-play dark fantasy RPG, UnGodly, will launch on July 30, 2026, for iOS, Android, and PC. Pre-orders are now open on various mobile storefronts. The game aims to deliver a console-quality experience with real-time combat and a branching story, designed for mobile players.
Mistfall Hunter Open Beta Arrives June 14
Bellring Games and Skystone Games announced that Mistfall Hunter, a dark fantasy extraction ARPG, will launch its open beta on June 14 for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X. The beta will allow players to experience the core gameplay loop and help shape the game before its official release.
Nexon’s dark fantasy MMOARPG Embers of the Uncrowned previews classes, systems, and demo content plans
Nexon's dark fantasy MMOARPG Embers of the Uncrowned has revealed details on its three classes: Executioner, Spectral Blade, and Stormbringer. Previews also showcased early boss Bella, lore entries, companion management, and settlement systems. The upcoming Steam Next Fest demo on June 15th will feature multiplayer, raids, open world events, and PvP arenas, with WASD movement and no gender-locked classes confirmed for launch.
Dark fantasy boss rush action game Rubinite launches in July
Indie developer Cup Dog Games announced that their dark fantasy boss rush action game, Rubinite, will launch on July 23rd for Windows PC via Steam. The game features a princess on a journey of revenge, utilizing a 'Focus' mechanic to exploit enemy weaknesses and deliver thrust attacks.
MÖRK BORG Heresy Supreme Early Access
MÖRK BORG Heresy Supreme, an action platformer from Morbidware, has launched in Early Access on PC. Players will experience the apocalypse in a dark fantasy setting, with the early access period beginning last week.
Duet Night Abyss introduces two new characters, a dark new element, and a steampunk area June 2
Duet Night Abyss is introducing a new steampunk-themed area, "Silver Torrent, Rising Star," on June 2nd, which continues the main narrative in the city of Icelake and Flodia Bloomfield Station. The update also adds two new characters, Hilda and Flora, who wield pyro and the new umbro element respectively. Players will gain access to a new umbro form, guild features, asynchronous co-op, and new weapons.
The Morning Star - A classic text adventure for many different retro systems by Dareint!
The new dark fantasy text adventure game, The Morning Star, has been released for classic retro systems including the Amiga, Atari ST, Amstrad, Commodore 64, MSX, and ZX Spectrum. The game features text-driven exploration, illustrated backdrops, inventory management, and puzzle-solving, with a narrative focused on stopping the spread of the Void.
Fatekeeper Enters Steam Early Access on June 2
THQ Nordic and Paraglacial announced that the dark fantasy game Fatekeeper will launch into Steam Early Access on June 2, 2026. Developed by a 13-person team at German studio Paraglacial, the game will be updated throughout its early access period based on community feedback. Players can wishlist Fatekeeper on Steam now.
Disciples: Domination Conquers a Store Shelf Near You!
Kalypso Media and Artefacts Studio have released the physical retail edition of their dark-fantasy strategy title, Disciples: Domination, for Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5. This boxed edition includes all content from the Deluxe Edition, featuring cosmetic items, weapon skins, a resource boost, digital compendium, and the original soundtrack. The game is also available digitally on PC platforms.
Blades of Fire True Ending Guide - Good Ending
This guide details how to achieve the true ending in Blades of Fire, a dark fantasy action-adventure game available on PC via Steam. Players must collect all 13 tablet fragments by finding blue gems and then use a specific weapon rune in the library to obtain a book. This allows access to a puzzle that ultimately lets the player revive Nerea for a new ending.
Rogue Reigns wants to reinvent the roguelike deckbuilder, and don’t we just need that right now
Rogue Reigns, a dark fantasy roguelike deckbuilder from Brazilian indie developer Venn Studios, is set to launch in September 2026 for PC, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and mobile devices. The game distinguishes itself with a three-character party system, where each hero has their own deck and abilities, requiring strategic resource management to avoid character neglect. Venn Studios is leveraging their own 'Wildcard' engine for a unique visual blend of hand-drawn characters and procedurally generated 3D environments.
