"The last five years have seen a tremendous resurgence of role-playing games, from the turn-based masterpieces of Baldur's Gate 3 and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, to the action-packed Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth. And staggeringly, it looks like that trend is set to continue well into 2026. While there's undoubtedly a handful of games we don't know about, even what we do have looks like it's going to make this another banner year for RPGs."
"The 13th consecutive entry in Nihon Falcom's long-running series, Trails Beyond the Horizon, promises to kick off the "beginning of the end." This entry finally starts bringing the threads together to answer some of Trail's biggest questions and set the stage for the grand finale - but it has also learned some key lessons from the past. Trails Beyond the Horizon uses a three-route story system like Trails Into Reverie,"
"Koei Tecmo's Nioh series has carved out its own niche in the Soulslike genre, fusing the tense action of Ninja Gaiden with the more methodical approach of Souls. But also looks like its striving to diverge from the formula of its predecessors, and provide something entirely new. With open world areas that heavily lean on exploration, and two fighting styles, Samurai and Ninja, Nioh 3 looks like it could redefine Souls games all over again. Few studios understand"
Role-playing games have experienced a strong resurgence over the last five years, spanning turn-based classics and action-focused entries. Major 2026 releases mix long-running series entries and ambitious new directions. Trails Beyond the Horizon advances a long-running narrative with a three-route system and an expanded action–turn-based hybrid, aiming for greater tactical depth and narrative payoff. Nioh 3 shifts toward open-world exploration and dual fighting styles, seeking to refresh Soulslike conventions with Samurai and Ninja approaches. The year features both indie throwbacks and high-profile sequels that together promise a diverse RPG lineup.
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