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Darkest Dungeon Gets A Surprise New DLC With The Fire’s Edge
Red Hook Studios has released a surprise new DLC for Darkest Dungeon titled The Fire's Edge, adding two heroes from Darkest Dungeon II, new combat mechanics, and Hamlet Districts. The DLC is available now on PC, PlayStation, and Xbox, with a Nintendo Switch release on August 20th. This unexpected content arrives during the game's 10th anniversary year.
Small Saga has come to Nintendo Switch
Small Saga, a turn-based RPG set in a medieval rodent society beneath London, has launched on Nintendo Switch. Previously funded via Kickstarter and well-received on PC, the game follows a mouse named Verm on a quest for revenge. It is currently available at a 10 percent launch discount.
Shuhei Yoshida told Expedition 33 studio to avoid terms like 'turn-based RPG' because it may cause people to "overlook" the game
Veteran PlayStation executive Shuhei Yoshida advised Expedition 33 developers Sandfall Interactive and publisher Kepler Interactive to avoid marketing the game solely as a 'turn-based RPG,' believing the term might cause players to overlook its innovative combat. The team adopted the term 'reactive turn-based battles' instead, contributing to the game's commercial and critical success, selling 5.5 million copies and receiving multiple awards.
'It's Incredibly Well-Made, But…' — Former PlayStation Boss Warned Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Devs It Would Be 'Overlooked' if They Called It a Turn-Based RPG
Former PlayStation lead Shuhei Yoshida advised the developers of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 against marketing it as a "turn-based RPG." He warned that this classification might cause the game to be overlooked by players.
Ex PlayStation boss told Clair Obscur Expedition 33 devs not to call it a turn-based RPG: "That alone might cause…
Former Sony Interactive president Shuhei Yoshida advised Kepler Interactive to avoid marketing Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 as a turn-based RPG due to perceived market unpopularity. Despite this guidance, the game, developed by Sandfall Interactive, was released to critical acclaim and numerous awards, ultimately helping to revitalize interest in the genre. Yoshida shared this anecdote at the Busan Indie Connect Festival 2026.
Welcome to Elderfield Looks Like Stardew Valley Went Very, Very Wrong
Welcome to Elderfield, a cosmic horror farming simulation game developed by Chris Cote and published by Kwalee, is set to release on PC via Steam on September 10th, 2026. The game blends traditional farming mechanics with Lovecraftian elements, featuring turn-based RPG combat against eldritch horrors. A demo is currently available on Steam, offering a portion of the full game's content.
Final Fantasy Resonance reveals extended gameplay
Final Fantasy Resonance, a new turn-based RPG featuring HD-2D visuals, is set to release on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 on October 22, 2026. An extended 16-minute gameplay video has been released, showcasing a boss battle against Esper Shiva and detailing various gameplay mechanics, including strategic turn-based combat and the use of 'Visions' to aid in battle. The game promises a return to classic Final Fantasy elements like airships and moogles, alongside extensive side content.
This Free Turn-Based RPG Plays Like Skyrim Filtered Through Ultima — And The Demo Is Live
Tuoni is a free turn-based RPG inspired by The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim and Ultima, featuring procedurally generated lands based on Finnish folklore. The game, developed by Old Dog, offers a tactical combat system and two modes: Adventure with checkpoints and Traditional where death resets progress. A demo is currently available on Steam, providing 1-3 hours of content, with the full game's release date yet to be announced.
The Warrior Cats Books are Finally Getting a Major Video Game Adaptation
The popular young adult book series, Warrior Cats, is set to receive its first major video game adaptation. This upcoming title will be a turn-based role-playing game.
Warrior Cats: Clans of the Forest Announced – Beloved Book Series Heads To PC And Console
TRAILMARK Games and Coolabi Group have announced Warrior Cats: Clans of the Forest, a new turn-based RPG based on the popular book series. Players will create their own feline hero, choose a Clan, and embark on an original story. The game is set to launch in Autumn 2026 for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch consoles.
Warrior Cats: Clans of the Forest announced for Nintendo Switch 2, Switch
Trailmark Games and Coolabi Group have announced Warrior Cats: Clans of the Forest, a new turn-based RPG for the Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch, set to release this fall. The game features original stories based on the Warrior Cats novel series, allowing players to customize their cat, choose a clan, explore familiar territories, and engage in turn-based combat.
Turn-based tactical RPG Beaten Path revealed for Nintendo Switch
Wales Interactive and Peacebreak Studio have revealed Beaten Path, a turn-based tactical RPG launching in 2027 for the Nintendo Switch. Players will control Panna and her companions in a world of fallen gods and ancient machines, unraveling secrets of time and confronting a looping fate. The game features grid-based combat inspired by Final Fantasy Tactics and Fire Emblem, a flexible job system, and a narrative-driven overworld.
I like being king of some weird and sexy knights in fantasy RPG Sovereign Tower, but I'm not convinced the time travel element is my cup of spiderwine
Sovereign Tower is a turn-based management RPG where players recruit knights to undertake quests in a fallen kingdom, with a unique time-rewinding mechanic. While the game offers engaging character interactions and strategic depth, the article expresses concern that the repetition introduced by the time travel element may hinder long-term engagement.
Ubisoft’s NFT-powered Champions Tactics faces its demise two years after launch
Ubisoft has announced that its NFT-integrated turn-based RPG, Champions Tactics: Grimoria Chronicles, will be sunset on October 30th, approximately two years after its launch. Despite removing NFT components in May, the game struggled to gain traction. Servers will remain active until the shutdown date.
This week in PC games: Beast of Reincarnation, Big Walk, and Marvel Tōkon, plus a round table RPG, some flammable robots, and a flock of lovestruck pigeons
This week's PC game releases include a variety of genres such as the RTS Flow of War, the post-apocalyptic action RPG Beast of Reincarnation, and the multiplayer puzzle game Big Walk. Other notable titles include the roguelite Anomaly President, the turn-based RPG Cielle is Not Happy, and the tag-team fighter MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls.
As space capitalism awakens demonic horrors, fight and barter your way to the top in dark cyberpunk RPG Quasimorph
The dark cyberpunk RPG Quasimorph has officially launched its 1.0 version on Steam after a three-year early access period. Developed by Magnum Scriptum, the game combines turn-based combat, roguelike elements, and a high-stakes extraction formula. The 1.0 update includes a map editor, mod manager, new faction storylines, and improved mechanics, with the game available at a discounted price.
Quasimorph Leaves Early Access
The turn-based cyberpunk RPG Quasimorph has officially launched on PC after concluding its Early Access period. While the Steam version is now fully released, the Epic Games Store and GOG.com versions are still marked as Early Access.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 lead says you "can't compare" turn-based and action games, and he loves both…
Guillaume Broche, creative director of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, stated that he does not have a preference between turn-based and action combat, emphasizing that the quality of the game's execution is more important than the genre. He believes that comparing the two styles is like comparing pizza and sushi, as both can be excellent when done well. Expedition 33 itself blends turn-based combat with action elements like parrying.
Ubisoft Pulls the Plug on Champions Tactics as Servers Go Dark October 30
Ubisoft is shutting down Champions Tactics: Grimoria Chronicles on October 30, with in-app purchases already disabled. The game, which launched in October 2024 as Ubisoft's first Web3 title, failed to gain a significant audience despite a transition to a free-to-play model and attempts to rework its blockchain features. This closure is part of a broader restructuring and cost-cutting effort at Ubisoft.
Looking back to 2021 and the morally challenging Soul Cannon of Fuga: Melodies of Steel
Fuga: Melodies of Steel, released in 2021 by CyberConnect2, is a turn-based RPG that challenges players with difficult moral choices, most notably the 'Soul Cannon' mechanic which sacrifices a child for a powerful attack. Despite its grim themes, the game features charming characters and tactical combat, and has spawned sequels. It is available on multiple platforms including Xbox Series X, PC, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch.
