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Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave launches in September for Switch 2
Nintendo has announced that Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave will be released for the Nintendo Switch 2 on September 17, 2026. The tactical RPG features four playable characters and a story centered around the Heroic Games within the Dagdan Empire. This release date places it ahead of Grand Theft Auto 6.
Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave crams itself into an already packed-out September 2026 on Switch 2
Nintendo announced Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave will launch on September 17, 2026, exclusively for the Nintendo Switch 2. This new entry in the tactical role-playing series will feature four main protagonists and a narrative set during the 'Heroic Games.' A physical edition with bonus items will also be available on the same day.
Terrinoth: Heroes of Descent Released
Terrinoth: Heroes of Descent, a co-op tactical RPG set in the world of Descent, has been released for PC and consoles. The game is available on Windows and other platforms.
Dark Deity 3 Announced
Sword & Axe and indie.io have announced Dark Deity 3, the next entry in the tactical RPG series. The game is slated for release on Windows PC via Steam, with a world premiere trailer offering a first look at the upcoming title.
Summer Game Fest 2026: Every Big Announcement Ranked and Explained
Summer Game Fest 2026 showcased a wide array of upcoming video game titles, with notable announcements including the third Final Fantasy VII installment, a remake of Resident Evil Code: Veronica, and the long-awaited sequel to The Wolf Among Us. The event highlighted the increasing saturation of the game market and featured titles aiming for distinct identities to stand out.
Terrinoth: Heroes of Descent now available
The tactical RPG Terrinoth: Heroes of Descent, set in the Descent universe, is now available for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC. Developed by Artefacts Studio and published by New Tales, the game features eight unique adventurers, 20 dungeons, and both a solo campaign and cooperative multiplayer.
Co-op RPG Terrinoth: Heroes of Descent brings the board game to PC—and it's available to play right now
The tactical RPG Terrinoth: Heroes of Descent, based on the board game Descent: Journeys in the Dark, has launched on PC via Steam. The game features a new original story set before Descent: Legends of the Dark, offering both a full campaign and shorter story quests. Players can go solo or team up with three others online to explore 20 dungeons with unique biomes and turn-based combat.
Roll For Initiative – Terrinoth: Heroes of Descent Brings A Board Game Legend To Life
Terrinoth: Heroes of Descent, a tactical RPG adaptation of the beloved board game universe, has launched on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC. Developed by Artefacts Studio and published by New Tales, the game features an original story set before Descent: Legends of the Dark, offering cooperative dungeon crawling and turn-based combat for up to four players.
Dark Deity Returns for Its Final Chapter in Dark Deity 3
Dark Deity 3, the final chapter in the tactical RPG trilogy developed by Sword & Axe LLC and published by indie.io, was revealed during the IGN Live Indie Loop showcase. The game will feature two parallel campaigns across the living world and afterlife, with players leading armies against death cults. It will include 28 playable units, 74 classes, over 100 weapons, and 60+ rings, and is available to wishlist on Steam.
Star Wars Zero Company, the tactics game from veteran XCOM devs, confirms August launch and Anakin Skywalker cameo
Star Wars: Zero Company, a squad tactics game from former XCOM developers at Bit Reactor, is set to launch on August 27. The game will feature Anakin Skywalker in its story and includes RPG elements like loyalty missions and permadeath, alongside cinematic storytelling. The trailer also showcased custom clone troopers and alien mercenaries.
Dark roguelike auto battler Order Automatica lined up for Nintendo Switch
Better Publishing and New Beings announced that the dark tactical roguelike auto battler Order Automatica is coming to consoles, including the Nintendo Switch, in July. Developed by Draw Distance, the game features strategic unit placement on a 3x3 grid with a focus on building synergies and occult themes, presented in a dark pixel-art style.
Mega Drive / Genesis title Vixen 357 gets its first English release – Pre-Orders Extended Until June 30
Shinyuden has announced the first English release for the Sega Mega Drive tactical RPG Vixen 357, originally launched in Japan in 1992. Pre-orders for the collector's edition physical release have been extended to June 30th, with shipping expected in July 2026. The new edition includes retro-inspired collector's items and aims to preserve gaming history.
Demeo x Dungeons & Dragons: Battlemarked Launches on Switch 2 This June
Resolution Games announced that Demeo x Dungeons & Dragons: Battlemarked will launch for Nintendo Switch 2 on June 16, 2026. The tactical tabletop-inspired RPG, which features familiar Dungeons & Dragons classes and a card-based combat system, was previously released on PlayStation 5, PlayStation VR2, PC, and Meta Quest. The game includes two campaigns at launch with plans for future DLC.
Canvas City mixes Jet Set Radio style with tactical RPG combat
Canvas City, an upcoming title from Disc 2 Games, blends the style of Jet Set Radio with tactical RPG combat. Players lead a group of artists and skaters fighting against a city that suppresses creativity. Battles take place on tactical maps where performing tricks and tagging territory contribute to abilities, with a demo planned before the full release on Nintendo Switch and PC.
COCYTUS RUINS: PH'NGLUI MGLW'NAFH - A Lovecraftian roguelike for the Commodore 64 by cristiancubillos
Cocytus Ruins: Ph'nglui Mglw'nafh, a Lovecraftian roguelike developed for the Commodore 64, has been released. The game features procedural dungeon generation, a 'corpse run' mechanic for item recovery, and three playable classes: Investigator, Occultist, and Priest. Players must manage their sanity while navigating dangerous environments and battling cultists and abominations.
Fire Emblem Fortune’s Weave gets art book with a page leaking online
A page from an official art book for the upcoming tactical RPG Fire Emblem Fortune's Weave has been leaked online. The game is slated for release on the Nintendo Switch 2 in 2026, with a release date expected to be announced during an upcoming Nintendo Direct presentation.
Turn-based dwarven RPG Runesmith announced
Terahard Studios has announced Runesmith, a new turn-based tactical RPG focused on dwarves, for Windows PC via Steam. CEO Aris Tsevrenis described the game as a dream project combining humor, crafting, and combat, with a narrative driven by petty revenge. The game features a rune-smithing crafting system and a combat system that rewards creativity and recklessness.
Frontier: Path of Shadows Public Demo Available on Steam
Oduvan Games has released a public demo for its hard sci-fi tactical RPG, Frontier: Path of Shadows, on Steam. The demo allows players to experience the beginning of the story and core gameplay mechanics, including turn-based tactical combat on procedurally generated maps and the unique crystal symbiont system.
Calame Announced With Steam Demo Available Now
Nextale has announced Calame, a single-player isometric tactical RPG set to release on PC in 2026 and consoles in 2027. A playable demo is currently available on Steam, offering players a glimpse into the game's reality-shifting tactical combat and choice-driven narrative.
Dwarven tactical RPG Runesmith announced for PC
Terahard Studios has announced Runesmith, a new dwarven tactical RPG for PC. The game will feature rune-forging mechanics and tavern brawls.