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Frosthaven Launches October 2026 on PC as Full Release Date is Confirmed | Invision Game Community
Frosthaven, the PC adaptation of the board game, will have its full release on October 15, 2026, via Steam and the Epic Games Store. Snapshot Games confirmed the date alongside a trailer showcasing the game's evolution during Early Access, which has incorporated community feedback. The full release will include the complete campaign, all 17 playable heroes, and enhanced multiplayer systems.
Qliphah in Providence’s Shadow Announced for September 24
Arc System Works announced Qliphah in Providence’s Shadow, a tactical counter-timeline RPG, will launch on September 24, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, PC via Steam, and Epic Games Store. The game is set in a supernatural Tokyo and follows Soma Hoshigami, a "half-turned" being, and investigator Rena Hizuki as they uncover a conspiracy involving a mysterious drug and a cult. Combat features a system that allows players to stack skills and strategize during battles.
Girls' Frontline 2: Exilium 1.5 Anniversary celebrates with new Dolls and exciting anime collabs
Girls' Frontline 2: Exilium is celebrating its 1.5-year anniversary with a summer event featuring new Dolls, outfits, and story content. The event, split into two parts, will introduce four new Dolls: Loreley, Harpsy, Cheyanne, and Liushih, along with special rewards and collaborations with the anime series SSSS.GRIDMAN and ULTRAMAN.
One School, One Rule – Banchou Tactics: Lion Heart Has Been Revealed
Banchou Tactics: Lion Heart, a new tactical RPG inspired by Japanese delinquent school culture, has been revealed by Itsara Amata and Corecell. The game blends turn-based tactics with action-driven combat and is set to release in Q3 2026 for Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch 2. Players will control Kusumi Kyoshiro as he rises through the ranks of rival delinquent schools, building alliances and engaging in strategic battles with precise timing mechanics.
Banchou Tactics: Lion Heart announced for Nintendo Switch 2
Itsara Amata and Corecell have announced Banchou Tactics: Lion Heart, an action tactical RPG set in Japanese high schools, for a 2026 launch. The game will be available on Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, featuring a blend of tactical planning and action-timing combat. Players will engage in battles against rival schools, focusing on friendship, pride, and becoming the strongest.
Qliphah in Providence's Shadow Announced, Launching September 24, 2026
Arc System Works has announced Qliphah in Providence's Shadow, a tactical RPG set in a monster-infested Tokyo, for PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, PC, and Epic Games Store on September 24, 2026. Players control Soma Hoshigami, a hybrid human-monster, and Rena Hizuki, an investigator, as they uncover mysteries and battle supernatural threats using a unique timing-based combat system. Physical editions will be distributed by Red Art Games.
Qliphah in Providence’s Shadow Is a Tactical Counter-Timeline RPG Coming to PC and Consoles Soon!
Qliphah in Providence's Shadow, a new tactical counter-timeline RPG from Arc System Works and UnitePlus, has been unveiled for PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and PC. The game features a unique Timeline Innovation system for combat, a vibrant cel-shaded art style, and a story set in a post-Collapse Tokyo where players investigate a demonic narcotic called Tiny True.
Beast of Reincarnation is a Stunning Action-RPG with a Tactical Twist | IGN Preview
Beast of Reincarnation is a new action-RPG from Pokémon developer Game Freak that features a tactical twist. The first two hours suggest a shift from creature collection to combat, following a dynamic duo through its story.
Arc System Works announces Qliphah in Providence’s Shadow for Nintendo Switch
Arc System Works has announced that Qliphah in Providence's Shadow, a new tactical counter-timeline RPG, will be released for the Nintendo Switch. The game features two protagonists exploring a decayed Shibuya overrun by supernatural anomalies. Further details on the release timing will be shared later.
URBAN STRIFE LEAVES EARLY ACCESS ON JULY 14
Urban Strife, a post-apocalyptic tactical RPG, survival simulator, and turn-based strategy hybrid, will leave Early Access and launch its full 1.0 release on PC via Steam on July 14, 2026. Developed by White Pond Games and published by MicroProse, the game has received extensive community-driven development with major content updates and gameplay system expansions since its initial Early Access launch.
Tunnels of Death DLC for Dustwind Resistance
Z-Software has released the campaign DLC "Tunnels of Death" for their tactical single-player game Dustwind: Resistance. Set 20 years before the main campaign, players control Harlan, Jake's father, as his squad navigates dangerous underground tunnels filled with mutated creatures. The DLC, available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X, offers approximately four hours of gameplay, new mechanics, missions, and a new weapon.
The arcade meets the hex grid in R-Type Tactics—an unlikely fusion that shines like a star on PC
R-Type Tactics, a strategy game spin-off of the classic arcade shooter series, has been rebuilt for PC and Steam Deck, offering a fresh take on turn-based tactical combat. The game features revamped graphics and deep strategic gameplay, incorporating elements like fuel and ammo management, terrain considerations, and challenging enemy encounters. This release includes over 100 missions across three campaigns, with previously unlocalized content now available in English.
Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles snags New Game + mode in surprise update
Square Enix has released a surprise update for Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles, introducing a New Game + mode and several quality of life improvements. The update allows players to restart the campaign while retaining unit levels and items from a previous playthrough. New language support for Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, and Korean has also been added.
8 months after launch, Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles gets New Game+ out of nowhere in a surprise update, so I guess I'm booting up the tactical RPG once more
Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles has received a surprise update adding a New Game+ mode, allowing players to carry over unit levels and items from a completed playthrough. The update, announced by creator Yasumi Matsuno, also includes quality-of-life improvements such as Zodiac Compatibility viewing and clearer class unlock conditions. This update is available on Steam and encourages players to revisit the tactical RPG.
Black March Studios Announces Major Overhaul and Global Expansion of Crimson Tactics: The Rise of The White Banner
Black March Studios has released a major update for their tactical RPG, Crimson Tactics: The Rise of The White Banner, titled 'The Herald of The White Banner'. This overhaul includes a complete technical refresh, the addition of 15 languages, and revamped gameplay systems based on community feedback. The update also teases future content and brings back the original Narrative Designer for upcoming chapters.
ESCAPE THE DUNGEON IN DRAG 'N DUNGEON'S STEAM NEXT FEST DEMO
Demon Girl and Tambù Digital are releasing a playable demo for their tactical dungeon crawler, Drag 'N Dungeon, as part of the Steam Next Fest from June 15-22. The demo allows players to experience the opening area, recruit heroes, and learn about the game's blend of real-time action and tactical decision-making before its summer launch on PC.
Demos and Freebies
Drag'N Dungeon, a grid-free tactical auto-battler, is now available on Steam for PC. The game challenges players to escape a mysterious dungeon by unlocking allies and strategically deploying them in battle.
It's taken 9 years, but a great feature from one of the best 3DS Fire Emblem games returns in Fortune's Weave, and it's probably going to make the tactical JRPG even bigger
Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave will reintroduce dungeon crawling to the series, a feature last seen in the Nintendo 3DS title Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia. This addition is expected to increase the game's length and complexity, offering players more content to explore alongside army strengthening and resource gathering.
Calame Gets First Look Gameplay Trailer & Fall PC Release Window
Nextale Games has released a new gameplay trailer for their upcoming single-player isometric tactical RPG, Calame, which features reality-shifting mechanics. The game is set to launch on PC in Fall 2026, with a console release planned for 2027. A free demo is currently available on Steam.
Every Fire Emblem Game on the Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 in 2026
This article lists the five Fire Emblem games currently available on the Nintendo Switch, with a mention of potential future releases on the Switch 2. The Fire Emblem series is a popular tactical RPG franchise.