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Metaphor: ReFantazio's Prologue Demo Is Out Now on Switch 2, With Saves That Carry Over
news1 week ago

Metaphor: ReFantazio's Prologue Demo Is Out Now on Switch 2, With Saves That Carry Over

Atlus has released a free Prologue demo of Metaphor: ReFantazio on Nintendo Switch 2, a month ahead of the full game's November 12 launch. It covers the game's opening chapter, and progress carries over to the full version.

Dragon Quest Just Passed 100 Million Units
news1 month ago

Dragon Quest Just Passed 100 Million Units

Square Enix says the Dragon Quest series has topped 100 million in combined shipments and digital sales, up from 97 million in February. The HD-2D remakes and Dragon Quest VII Reimagined did the recent work - and the count excludes all digital sales before April 2015.

Persona 6 Is Coming to Switch 2
news1 month ago

Persona 6 Is Coming to Switch 2

Atlus used Nintendo's September 9 Direct to confirm Persona 6 for Nintendo Switch 2, describing it as a completely standalone story with a new cast - though there is still no release date or gameplay. The same segment dated Persona 4 Revival on Switch 2 for May 20, 2027.

Persona 4 Revival Reveals Kanji's New Voice at PAX West
news1 month ago

Persona 4 Revival Reveals Kanji's New Voice at PAX West

Daman Mills is the third English Kanji Tatsumi, revealed with a live dub and a world-premiere character trailer at the ATLUS Presents panel - completing a total recast of the Investigation Team ahead of the February 18, 2027 launch.

Persona 4 Revival's Story Trailer Puts Inaba Back on Screen
news1 month ago

Persona 4 Revival's Story Trailer Puts Inaba Back on Screen

ATLUS released the official story trailer for Persona 4 Revival during the Xbox @ Gamescom broadcast. The P-Studio remake adds full voice acting to every event including Social Links, brings back Baton Pass, and introduces Send Flying, Prime Time and the cinematic Series Finale. Ryota Kozuka has rearranged Shoji Meguro's score. It launches February 18, 2027 on PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC.

Terranigma Is Finally Getting a Modern Re-Release
news2 months ago

Terranigma Is Finally Getting a Modern Re-Release

Announced during the debut Pixel Arcadia showcase, Quintet's 1995 action RPG Terranigma is being re-released on PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, Switch and PC in early 2027 - its first re-release ever, and its first official North American release, with new art from original designer Kamui Fujiwara.

Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter's Demo Is Out Now
news2 months ago

Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter's Demo Is Out Now

Falcom and GungHo have released a free Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter demo on PS5, Switch and Steam, covering the prologue through the start of Chapter I. Saves transfer to the full game, which arrives September 17 - and the full edition and pricing structure is now public.

Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster Arrives on Switch 2 July 23
news3 months ago

Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster Arrives on Switch 2 July 23

Square Enix's beloved HD Remaster collection lands on Nintendo Switch 2 on July 23, timed to Final Fantasy X's 25th anniversary. The Switch 2 edition adds a high-speed mode and a random-encounter toggle on top of its already-remastered HD visuals and music - all for the same $49.99 as the original Switch release.

Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Switch 2 Edition Hits July 30
news3 months ago

Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Switch 2 Edition Hits July 30

Monolith Soft's beloved JRPG gets the Switch 2 treatment on July 30: 4K/60fps visuals, a new Rare Blade and quest, fresh Pyra and Mythra designs, amiibo support, and a new mode that lets you command your Blades directly in battle.

Digimon Story: Time Stranger Hits Switch 2 on July 10
news3 months ago

Digimon Story: Time Stranger Hits Switch 2 on July 10

A free July 9 update brings playable Terriermon Assistant, Photo Mode and graphics-mode options to Digimon Story: Time Stranger on all platforms, one day before the 450-Digimon RPG debuts on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 with dedicated Quality and Performance modes.

Granblue Fantasy: Relink's Endless Ragnarok Demo Is Live
news4 months ago

Granblue Fantasy: Relink's Endless Ragnarok Demo Is Live

Cygames released a free, save-carryover demo for Granblue Fantasy: Relink – Endless Ragnarok on June 18 across PS5, PS4, Switch 2 and PC, previewing the expansion's new Conflux solo mode, bosses and master traits before its July 9 launch.

Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave Gets an October 22 Date
news4 months ago

Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave Gets an October 22 Date

Revealed at the June 9 Nintendo Direct, Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave launches on Nintendo Switch 2 on October 22, 2026 - a self-contained story that returns the tactics series to classic grid-based, turn-based combat.

Final Fantasy Resonance Is the Series' First HD-2D Game
news4 months ago

Final Fantasy Resonance Is the Series' First HD-2D Game

Square Enix revealed Final Fantasy Resonance, the first HD-2D Final Fantasy and a ground-up reimagining of Brave Exvius' opening arc, launching October 22, 2026 on Switch 2, Switch, PS5, Xbox and PC with turn-based combat.

Metaphor: ReFantazio Hits Switch 2 on November 12
news4 months ago

Metaphor: ReFantazio Hits Switch 2 on November 12

Atlus' award-winning fantasy RPG Metaphor: ReFantazio launches on Nintendo Switch 2 on November 12, 2026, with a new trailer and a limited Steelbook Edition.

Xenoblade Genesis Is a New Beginning for Monolith Soft
news4 months ago

Xenoblade Genesis Is a New Beginning for Monolith Soft

Monolith Soft revealed Xenoblade Genesis at the June 9 Nintendo Direct - a brand-new entry set in the Anima-shaped world of Leukos, billed as a fresh start for the series and launching exclusively on Switch 2 in 2027.

Threads of Time Shows Its Combat at Day of the Devs
news4 months ago

Threads of Time Shows Its Combat at Day of the Devs

Riyo Games and Balor Games returned to Day of the Devs: Summer Game Fest Edition 2026 with a fresh trailer for Threads of Time, an era-spanning, turn-based JRPG that wears its Chrono Trigger and Final Fantasy influences proudly. It's in development for PC and Xbox Series X|S.

Persona 6 Teases Its Style at the Xbox Games Showcase
news4 months ago

Persona 6 Teases Its Style at the Xbox Games Showcase

Atlus offered a first teaser for Persona 6 at the Xbox Games Showcase 2026 - a cryptic, green-tinged glimpse heavy on mood and motifs, with no release date yet for the hugely anticipated JRPG.

Tales of Arise: Beyond the Dawn Lands on Switch 2 Today
news5 months ago

Tales of Arise: Beyond the Dawn Lands on Switch 2 Today

Bandai Namco's 2021 action RPG arrives on Nintendo Switch 2 today as a Game-Key Card priced at $49.99, bundling the base game with the Beyond the Dawn expansion that adds more than 20 hours of post-credits storytelling for Alphen, Shionne and the rest of the party.

Dragon Quest's 40th Anniversary Livestream Is Set for May 27
news5 months ago

Dragon Quest's 40th Anniversary Livestream Is Set for May 27

Yuji Horii confirmed via the KosoKoso podcast that a Dragon Quest 40th anniversary livestream airs May 27 with news on the next game — almost certainly Dragon Quest XII: The Flames of Fate. The original podcast clip was pulled within hours.

Meg’s Monster Arrives Free on Phones Tomorrow
mobile5 months ago

Meg’s Monster Arrives Free on Phones Tomorrow

Odencat’s Meg’s Monster launches free on phones May 7 with the full game, Lost Memories DLC, and a vertical-first interface redesign. The 96% positive Steam JRPG ditches gacha and stamina for a clean free-with-ads model.

Sea of Stars Goes Mobile on iOS and Android
mobile-gaming6 months ago

Sea of Stars Goes Mobile on iOS and Android

The award-winning JRPG Sea of Stars has launched on iOS and Android for $9.99. No ads, no microtransactions, full game included — here is why this is the mobile RPG launch of the year.

Sea of Stars Hits Mobile With No Microtransactions
mobile6 months ago

Sea of Stars Hits Mobile With No Microtransactions

Sabotage Studio's six-million-selling turn-based RPG Sea of Stars is now available on iOS and Android through Playdigious for $9.99. The mobile port delivers the full campaign with touch controls, controller support, and zero microtransactions.