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The interstellar dice-driven RPG Citizen Sleeper is free for the next week, so now you've got no excuse to not play it
The dice-driven science fiction RPG Citizen Sleeper is available for free on the Epic Games Store until June 25th. The game puts players in the role of a digitized consciousness on a space station, navigating themes of identity and capitalism. Lead developer Gareth Damian Martin also announced their next game, Signet City.
Signet City is an RPG where you play a brain fungus feeding off the emotions of your host, like a mushroom-themed Monsters, Inc
Signet City is a first-person fungalpunk RPG where players control a brain fungus that feeds on the emotions of its human host. Creator Gareth Damian Martin discusses how the game draws inspiration from northern England's industrial history, Dishonored's whalepunk aesthetic, and tabletop RPGs like The Veil, while also reacting against common RPG tropes like protagonist syndrome.
Preview: Paralives Feels More Like an RPG Than Life Sim
Paralives offers a promising take on the life simulation genre with deep character customization and an RPG-like progression system. While the game's "Storyteller" cards and "Wants" system can feel repetitive and overly reliant on RNG, the building and decorating aspects are robust. The developers are actively updating the early access title, which is available on PC.
Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader - Infinite Museion Released
Owlcat Games has released Infinite Museion, the third DLC for their Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader role-playing game. The new content is available on PC via Steam, the Epic Games Store, and GOG.com.
Fable will feature over 150,000 lines of dialogue, Playground Games confirms — 'We've had multiple studios set up running in parallel for over 1000 hours just this year alone, just recording VO'
Playground Games has confirmed that the upcoming Fable reboot will feature over 150,000 lines of dialogue, with a significant portion recorded this year across multiple studios. The studio emphasized the handcrafted nature of the game's 1000 NPCs and systems, aiming for immersion despite the extensive dialogue. Fable is set to launch on February 23, 2027, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.
As an RPG fan, these are the 9 new trailers that have made me run to my wishlist this June
This article highlights nine new RPG trailers revealed in June that have excited the author, a self-proclaimed RPG fan. The showcased games span various subgenres and platforms, including Persona 4 Revival, Clockwork Revolution, Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave, Fable, Vampire: The Masquerade – Eternal Whispers, Threads of Time, Exodus, Signet City, and Final Fantasy 7 Revelation.
How excellent companions turn good RPGs into great ones, straight from the Exodus devs: "That's really what I…
Developers at Archetype Entertainment are emphasizing the importance of compelling companion characters in their upcoming sci-fi RPG, Exodus. They aim for companions to feel like real people with their own arcs, conflicts, and growth, influencing player choices and the overall narrative. Specific companions like Tom Vargas, Elise Charroux, Salt, and Phaedra are highlighted for their unique personalities and combat roles.
18 amazing indie games you missed during Summer Game Fest week
Summer Game Fest week featured numerous upcoming indie games alongside major announcements from large publishers. Titles like Fights In Tight Spaces 2, the single-player Among Us Story: On Guard, and the horror game Carcass Clad were highlighted. Other notable indies include Cassette Beasts 2, El Paso, Elsewhere 2, and the retro-themed Hack '95.
SGF 2026: Logic Artists Brings Samurai To Their Newest Expeditions Game
Expeditions: Samurai, the next installment in the alternate-history RPG series from Campfire Cabal, will feature feudal Japan as its setting. Creative Director Jonas Wæver revealed new details about the game, including the inclusion of stealth mechanics and optional co-op multiplayer. The game is planned for an Early Access launch in August 2026 on PC, with potential console releases in the future.
Vampire: The Masquerade — ETERNAL WHISPERS Announced
Kwalee and FLYOS have announced Vampire: The Masquerade — ETERNAL WHISPERS, a new role-playing game set in modern-day Montreal. The game promises a story filled with political intrigue within the World of Darkness setting.
Vampire: The Masquerade – Eternal Whispers revealed as a top-down CRPG
Vampire: The Masquerade – Eternal Whispers is a new top-down CRPG set in Montreal, building on the Vampire: The Masquerade – Chapters board game. Players awaken with fractured memories to navigate vampire society and uncover a conspiracy tied to the Temple of Eternal Whispers. Flyos co-founder Gary Paitre aims to deliver a mature, atmospheric CRPG blending classic role-playing with modern narrative experiences.
'An entirely new story is about to unfold' — Persona 6 is officially in development and it looks like Atlus is really leaning into the horror vibe
Atlus has officially announced Persona 6, which is in development for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. A teaser trailer suggests a shift towards horror elements for the next installment in the RPG series. The company also revealed Persona 4 Revival, a remake launching February 18, 2027.
Xbox delays Fable to February 2027 to avoid GTA 6 (and everything else)
Xbox has delayed the release of Fable to February 2027, citing the need to avoid launching alongside major titles like Grand Theft Auto VI. The delay aims to give the role-playing game its own dedicated moment. Fable will be available on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC, as well as Game Pass.
Anticipated Xbox Game’s PS5 Release Date Delayed
Playground Games' upcoming role-playing game Fable has been delayed to February 2027, according to an announcement from Xbox. The game, which is also planned for PlayStation 5, was previously expected in Fall 2026. This marks another delay for the long-awaited title, which was originally announced in 2020.
Xbox delays Fable to 2027 but insists "the game is in great shape"
Xbox has announced that the upcoming role-playing game Fable has been delayed to February 2027, moving from its previously planned fall 2026 release window. Xbox content chief Matt Booty stated the delay is to give the game its own dedicated moment and ensure it is in great shape. A new look at Fable is expected at the Xbox Games Showcase on June 7.
Sci-fi RTS ZeroSpace combines StarCraft with Mass Effect RPG choices and look, they've got a Homeworld guy doing the mechs
ZeroSpace, a new sci-fi real-time strategy game from Starlance Studios and Ironward, combines StarCraft-like combat with Mass Effect-style RPG choices and dialogue trees. The game features a single-player campaign, a persistent online Galactic War component, and mechs designed by former Homeworld artist Aaron Kambeitz. ZeroSpace is set to launch in early access on July 20th for PC.
Viractal coming to Switch and Switch 2 in October
Japanese developer Sting announced that their board-game style role-playing game, Viractal, will be released on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 on October 30th. Originally launched in early access on PC in September 2025, Viractal features procedurally generated maps, randomized elements, and strategic deck-building gameplay with online multiplayer support.
Cosy D&D inspired visual novel Tavern Talk Stories: Dreamwalker launches on June 9th!
Gentle Troll Entertainment announced that their Dungeons & Dragons-inspired visual novel, Tavern Talk Stories: Dreamwalker, will launch on June 9th for PC, Mac, and Nintendo Switch. This standalone title is set 36 years before the original Tavern Talk and features a new cast of characters, magical drink mixing, and rumor-based quest creation.
The Witcher 3's New Expansion Will Be Fully Revealed at Gamescom in August
CD Projekt Red has confirmed that the upcoming expansion for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, titled Songs of the Past, will receive its full reveal at Gamescom in August 2026. The expansion is slated for a 2027 release and may hint at connections to the future The Witcher 4 game. The article also mentions previous gameplay adjustments made for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Complete Edition on PlayStation 5.
Dragon Quest 12 restarts development from scratch as edgy tone is scrapped
Dragon Quest 12: Beyond Dreams has restarted development from scratch, abandoning its previously announced darker, more adult tone. Executive producer Yosuke Saito confirmed the overhaul, stating it will be a significant delay before the game is released. Square Enix also announced Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World for multiple platforms, aiming for a release before Dragon Quest 12.
