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Playground Games' devs are so confident in Fable, they made me play the Gamescom demo twice
Playground Games' upcoming Fable title impressed during a Gamescom demo, with associate game director Will Kennedy expressing high confidence in the game's combat system. The preview highlighted the ability to seamlessly weave melee, ranged, and magic attacks, with a particular emphasis on player choice and nuanced combat mechanics. The performance of Matt King as a companion character, Super Hans, was also praised for its emotional depth and comedic timing.
Game of the Week – Oblivion Remastered is a weekend-killer on Switch 2
The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered is a highly recommended fantasy RPG, especially on the Nintendo Switch 2, offering an absorbing experience with visual upgrades and quality-of-life improvements. While PC performance has issues, the core gameplay remains timeless, making it a great entry point for new players and a welcome return for veterans.
Ever After Again Brings Stories: The Path of Destinies Back For A New Adventure
Spearhead Games has announced Ever After Again: A Stories Adventure, a new fantasy action RPG that continues the story of Stories: The Path of Destinies. The game features branching narratives, a revamped combat system, and will be released on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, with a demo available on Steam. Co-founder Atul Mehra expressed excitement for both new and returning players.
Free Play Days – Gears of War: E-Day Open Beta, Sunderfolk and Asdivine Cross
Xbox Game Pass members can enjoy Free Play Days featuring the Gears of War: E-Day open beta, Sunderfolk, and Asdivine Cross. The Gears of War: E-Day beta runs from August 13-17, offering Horde Siege and Versus PvP modes on Xbox Series X|S and PC. Sunderfolk and Asdivine Cross are available for the full weekend for Ultimate, Premium, and Essential members.
"Basically no one at BioWare" knows how Dragon Age works anymore, says studio veteran, so don't expect a remaster like Mass Effect's even if one would sell "super well"
Former BioWare director Mark Darrah stated that a remaster of the original Dragon Age trilogy is unlikely due to significant technical challenges and a lack of studio expertise with the older engines. Unlike the Mass Effect trilogy, which used Unreal Engine, the Dragon Age games utilize outdated proprietary engines that few at BioWare understand anymore. Despite potential sales success, especially after the popularity of Baldur's Gate 3, the development hurdles and the underwhelming performance of Dragon Age: The Veilguard make such a project improbable.
Soulframe is finally looking like the fantasy RPG I know it can be
Digital Extremes' upcoming fantasy RPG, Soulframe, is showing significant improvements since its early pre-alpha state. The combat has become faster and more dynamic, with distinct identities for its Pacts, and the narrative presentation is more cohesive and engaging. The game now feels like a living world, with a unique storybook-esque style that draws lessons from Warframe's success.
Digital Extremes Announces New Soulframe Fable Quest Arriving This Fall Featuring Ben Starr as Tempest Bayor During Devstream Panel at 11th Annual TennoCon
Digital Extremes announced new details for its upcoming fantasy action RPG, Soulframe, during its annual TennoCon event. The "Warsongs Fable" quest, featuring voice actor Ben Starr as the antagonist Tempest Bayor, will arrive this Fall. Players can gain access to Soulframe Preludes by signing up on the official website by July 12. The update also revealed a new fishing mini-game, a corrupted progression path, a new boss fight, and confirmed that mounts are coming to the game this year.
Neverness to Everness whisks players away to a fantasy RPG tale in its 999 Nights update
Neverness to Everness has released its '999 Nights' update, introducing a high fantasy storyline where players are transported to the Warren Continent to help Fuzzy villagers fight a dragon. This update adds new areas, classes, characters Shinku and Iroi, a motorcycle mount, and various events. The update shifts the game's tone towards a more traditional JRPG experience.
Dragon Age creator reckons the series is dead following Veilguard flop, but that doesn't mean he wouldn't have another go at it if given the chance
Dragon Age creator David Gaider believes the series is likely dead following the poor commercial performance of Dragon Age: The Veilguard. Despite no longer being at BioWare, Gaider expressed interest in returning to the franchise to take it in a darker, more provocative direction if given the chance. He also commented on BioWare's current focus on Mass Effect 5 and the challenges facing game development under Electronic Arts.
Crafted by a 30-year industry veteran formerly of Vanillaware — a "playable book" fantasy RPG "Veritas Tales: Witch of the Dark Castle" launches on Steam!
The full version of the fantasy RPG Veritas Tales: Witch of the Dark Castle, developed by Digitalis Publishing and published by 15 Industry, has launched on PC via Steam. Created by Yoshio Nishimura, a 30-year industry veteran formerly of Capcom and Vanillaware, the game features over 300 illustrations and a 150,000-word script. It is priced at $16.99 and is available at a 10% launch discount for two weeks.
Uppsägningar hos Io Interactive när Xbox drar in finansiering
Io Interactive has announced layoffs due to the termination of a partnership with an external party for their fantasy RPG, 'Project Fantasy'. Bloomberg reports that Microsoft, which was set to be the financier and publisher, has withdrawn its support. While the project is not canceled, its future is uncertain without external funding. Xbox stated that their investment strategy is shifting, not decreasing overall.
Xbox pulls funding for 007 First Light dev's new fantasy RPG, prompting layoffs as Microsoft insists "we're not reducing our overall investment in games"
Xbox has withdrawn funding for IO Interactive's upcoming online fantasy RPG, Project Fantasy, leading to layoffs at the developer. Microsoft stated that while overall investment in games remains the same, the company is shifting its investment focus. IO Interactive confirmed its commitment to completing the game despite the funding change.
Broken Dagger – Beta Sign Up | Alpha Beta Gamer
Broken Dagger, a fantasy RPG inspired by Daggerfall, is opening beta sign-ups. The game emphasizes player choice, allowing actions to shape a living world through stealth, combat, deception, or negotiation. Players can explore non-linearly and experience branching outcomes based on their moral decisions.
Fatekeeper dev "a little overwhelmed by the enthusiasm" for its handcrafted fantasy RPG
Fatekeeper developer Paraglacial expressed gratitude for the strong player reception to its fantasy RPG, which is currently in early access. The team has released its second update, addressing player feedback with features like FOV settings and rebalancing combat mechanics. Paraglacial is also exploring replayability options while working on substantial future content additions.
Xbox drops over 60 minutes of gameplay for Fable and Halo: Campaign Evolved
Microsoft showcased extended gameplay for two upcoming Xbox titles: Fable and Halo: Campaign Evolved. The Fable demo highlights its fantasy RPG elements and world-building, while the Halo demo focuses on its remake aspects and mission gameplay. Both games are set to release on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC.
Dragon’s Dogma 2: Dark Arisen Announced
Capcom has announced Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen, an expansion for Dragon's Dogma 2, set to release on October 9, 2026. This expansion will be available on all platforms, including PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X.
Watcher of Realms, the next-gen fantasy RPG, is now bringing Above the Clouds with new heroes and exclusive rewards!
Watcher of Realms is launching the time-limited 'Above the Clouds' event, introducing new Legendary heroes Gu Shi and Su Yue, along with exclusive skins and rewards. The event features three unique modes: Path Seekers, Three Calamities, and Demonic Ruins, and a new real-time card battle mode called Synergy Cards. The event runs from June 12 to June 22, 2026.
Metaphor: ReFantazio comes to the Nintendo Switch 2 — MP3s & NPCs
Metaphor: ReFantazio is set to release on the Nintendo Switch 2 on November 12. The acclaimed fantasy RPG, which has already sold one million copies and won three awards at The Game Awards, including Best Role-Playing Game, will launch this fall. The game's story follows the protagonist's journey to break a curse and participate in a royal tournament for the throne in the United Kingdom of Euchronia.
It’s a Race for the Crown This November, Metaphor: ReFantazio Coming to Nintendo Switch 2
ATLUS announced that the acclaimed fantasy RPG Metaphor: ReFantazio will be released on Nintendo Switch 2 on November 12, 2026, with a limited-time Steelbook Edition available at launch. The game, which has already sold one million units and won multiple awards in 2024, challenges players to overcome obstacles and forge alliances in a kingdom on the brink of ruin. Metaphor: ReFantazio is also currently available on Xbox Series X|S, PC, Steam, PlayStation 5, and PlayStation 4.
You May Have Missed Atelier Karia's Reveal, Coming to PS5 in 2027
Koei Tecmo has revealed Atelier Karia, a new alchemy RPG set to launch on PlayStation 5 in 2027. A full reveal livestream is scheduled for June 12th, which will provide more details on the game's characters and gameplay. The title was briefly shown during a recent Nintendo Direct.
