50 News this week for rogue-like, rpg

Wild Bastards, the sequel to Void Bastards, allows players to swap between two of its 13 different heroes on any given level, each with unique abilities and health pools, creating chaotic and emergent gameplay reminiscent of Overwatch.

Roots of Yggdrasil, a roguelike city builder inspired by Norse mythology and set in a post-apocalyptic world, is leaving Steam Early Access with a new update featuring playable scion Eir and new building options.

Starfield is receiving a new DLC called Shattered Space, promising over 50 hand-crafted locations on the planet of Va'ruun'kai, new enemies, and organic grenades. The expansion is set to launch on September 30.

Visions of Mana is a cute RPG game with strategic team building elements that lead to victory, offering a mix of familiar fantasy tropes and engaging gameplay mechanics.

The Like a Dragon series is seeing increased success with more young and female players joining the audience, but the developers are staying true to the theme of middle-aged guys and their conversations about health and daily life.

During a panel at PAX West, Larian Studios discussed the upcoming Patch 7 for Baldur's Gate 3, which will bring modding support to PC first and later to consoles like PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.

Final Fantasy XIV may potentially come to a Nintendo system, possibly the rumored 'Switch 2', as Square Enix is working towards releasing the game on as many devices as possible.

Spiders, the developer of GreedFall 2 and Steelrising, has negotiated better pay and working conditions with its employees following a strike. The studio has agreed to raise the minimum base salary by 11% and improve remote working policies.

Taito announced the release of a new set of NieR : Automata mini figures featuring antagonists Adam and Eve melting like ice cream, now available as crane game prizes in Japan.

Whispers of the Eyeless is a strategy RPG game about growing a cult to resurrect three dead gods, with turn-based combat, base and army-building elements, and inspirations from games like Darkest Dungeon and Loop Hero. The game is set to enter Steam early access in Q4 2024 or Q1 2025 with a demo expected in one of Valve's future Steam Next Fests.

Vampire Survivors, a game released in 2022, has made a comeback with a recent release on PlayStation 4 and 5. The game features unique gameplay mechanics, character unlocks, weapon evolutions, and plenty of additional content for players to enjoy.

A new entry in the Backrooms lore is being released later today.

Indie game studio Eternal Vigilance Entertainment announced that The Adventurers, a turn-based tactical RPG inspired by tabletop role-playing games, is coming to Steam Early Access this fall. Players will lead a diverse group of adventurers through dangerous roads, dense forests, ancient ruins, and thrilling quests.

The Seekers of the Storm DLC for Risk of Rain 2 received a patch focused on bug fixes, resolving over forty issues affecting gameplay. Developer Gearbox is also promising to address gameplay feedback in future updates.

New DLC for Pathfinder Wrath of the Righteous introduces characters from Children of Morta into the game for free, including new quests, area, spells, and animations.

The article reviews a new rogue-like deckbuilder game called Nif Nif, featuring a cute pig character on a mission to clean up goo monsters and help restore his forest. The game is seeking funding on Kickstarter and offers a mix of strategy and whimsical gameplay elements.

Titan Quest II is revealing the core mechanics and systems of the game in a 40-minute playthrough of the Gamescom demo, including story, setting, combat mechanics, loot system, personalized builds, and masteries.

Get ready to roll, shoot, and boost your way through a futuristic wonderland in pursuit of a glitched-out rogue AI in Go Mecha Ball, a twin-stick shooter game coming to PlayStation 4/5 and Nintendo Switch on September 26.

Good Smile Company announced the release of a Plana Nendoroid figure based on the Blue Archive character, costing 6,700 yen in Japan in February 2024 and $40.99 worldwide in Q3 2025. The figure comes with three face plates, a rifle, and a carton of strawberry milk, with a special base included for purchases from the official Good Smile Company store.

Atlus unveiled new information about their upcoming RPG, Metaphor: ReFantazio, during a recent press event in New York City. The game is said to be a metaphor itself, exploring connections between fantasy and reality, with unique gameplay mechanics such as real-time combat and an Archetype system.

Marvel Future Fight has launched a new Iron Man-themed update with new costumes for Iron Man, Rescue, and War Machine, a new World Boss named Black Swan, Tier-4 advancements for Iron Man and Black Panther, and a returning Check-In Event.

A journalist got a chance to play Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven at PAX West, and was impressed by the generational concept, turn-based combat system, Glimmer mechanic, and colorful visuals. The game is set to be released on October 24.

A hands-on preview of the upcoming 1.0 launch of Ravenswatch, a roguelike game with freeform open-world ARPG elements reminiscent of games like Diablo. The new character Carmilla, inspired by the gothic novella of the same name, brings unique abilities and playstyle to the game.

HOLYHUNT, a new 8-bit retro hardcore dual stick shooter with roguelike elements, is now available on Steam and Nintendo Switch. Players must strategically take down demons and evil creatures with precision and custom bullets to prevent the doomsday prophecy.

Indie game developer KORO.GAMES and publisher Alawar have released their new title Necroking on Steam, currently on sale for $4.49 with a 10% discount until September 18th. The game is a turn-based tactical roguelite with deckbuilding elements where you lead an undead army to conquer the land.

Guild Saga: Vanished Worlds, a tactical turn-based RPG, will be released on Steam on October 10, 2024. The game combines classic RPG elements with modern storytelling in the dynamic world of Aarde.

Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma is the latest entry in the popular action RPG and life-simulation series, set in the eastern country of Azuma with Japanese-inspired visuals and new gameplay elements. Pre-orders for the Earth Dancer Edition will be available soon.

Children of Morta, a story-driven roguelite by Dead Mage and 11 bit studios, is celebrating its five-year anniversary. The game will be coming to mobile on October 7th, with pre-registration and pre-orders available for Android and iOS.

Peglin is a new game that combines the classic Peggle gameplay with light roguelike dungeon crawling elements, where players control a tiny goblin seeking revenge on dragons by using orbs to deal damage and conquer levels.

GrandChase has introduced a new hero, Deia, the Lunar Goddess, along with new events to power her up and enhance gameplay experience.

Hideaki Itsuno has announced his departure from Capcom, but there are hints that Dragon's Dogma 2 may receive a DLC expansion soon. Recent updates on Steam and encrypted changes related to a DLC pack suggest that new content could be in the works for the game.

The journalist previewed Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero at PAX West and found it to be an exciting sequel with charming dialogue, new gameplay mechanics, and improved quality of life features. The game will be released next year on PS4, PS5, Nintendo Switch, and PC.

Fantasian Neo Dimension, previously exclusive to Apple Arcade, is coming to Switch and other consoles later in 2024, offering a customizable soundtrack feature that allows players to select and listen to Final Fantasy songs during combat. Hands-on previews have revealed more information, including songs from various Final Fantasy titles post-Sakaguchi and Uematsu.

Final Fantasy 16 is set to be released on PC on September 17 at 7 am PDT / 10 am EDT / 3 pm BST and midnight AEST on September 18. A demo is already available on Steam for players to try out before the official release.

Fantasian, the RPG game spearheaded by original Final Fantasy creator Hironobu Sakaguchi for Apple Arcade, is being brought to new platforms as Fantasian Neo Dimension. The game features a reimagined combat system with unique gameplay mechanics and visuals.

Risk of Rain developers, Hopoo Games, are moving to Valve for game development, causing the studio to cease work on their upcoming game.

Dragon Age: The Veilguard introduces a new feature where companions will have glowing lanterns outside their rooms when they have something new to share with the player, saving time for BioWare fans who love interacting with companions.

South Park creators admit to hating the first three seasons of the show.

Million Depth is a unique strategy game coming to PC in 2025 where you play as an alien girl exploring a devastated Earth filled with mutant insects and creatures deep below the surface.

Astral Throne is a promising SRPG inspired by Fire Emblem, with a combat system, character progression, and UI that cater to fans of the genre. The game is set to launch on PC before the end of 2024, with a demo available for players to try out.

Call of Sentinels, a new action roguelite game blending bullet hell and survival mechanics, is now available on Steam Early Access for $6.79 with a 15% launch discount. Players must defend the kingdom of Hevalos against dark forces by summoning elemental powers of ancient beings called Sentinels.

Mario and Luigi travel to unknown islands aboard Shipshape Island in Concordia, where battles with monsters await and powerful combination attacks and Brother Attacks can be utilized to defeat enemies.

The article reviews the game StormEdge, developed by Shieldbreaking Games and published by HypeTrain Digital and Edigger. The game features five mages from the StormEdge guild on a quest to stop elemental storms and save the world, offering unique character playstyles, engaging combat mechanics, and enjoyable pixel art visuals.

Square Enix has unexpectedly delisted Kingdom Hearts Union X Dark Road, making it impossible for fans to access the game on Google Play, the App Store, or the Amazon Appstore. Fans can now only watch the cutscenes on YouTube or fan-dubbing websites.

PC players have until Friday to grab Fallout Classic Collection for free via Epic Games Store, which includes Fallout, Fallout 2, and Fallout Tactics. These iconic CRPGs helped build the post-apocalyptic genre back in 1997.

Passageway Games announced their upcoming title, Passageway of the Ancients, inspired by CRPGs from the '90s and early 2000s, set on the magical planet of Aieryon. Players will explore the city of Ithgar to solve their parents' murder, engage in intense battles, manage team members, and shape their character's abilities while juggling two identities: a secret Dragonkindt and a public persona of their choice.

New Arc Line is an upcoming isometric RPG set in a Steampunk world that blends magic and technology, featuring dark and atmospheric environments. The game is expected to be released by the end of 2024 on PC, PlayStation, and Xbox.

Venture out into a huge and diverse open world to discover new bots, collect rare scrap to build them, and deploy them in tactical real-time battles on your quest to become the world's greatest Botmaster. Customize your bots' powers and abilities, equip them with booster chips, and explore different environments while battling foes and collecting rare treasures.

Larian celebrates Baldur's Gate 3's anniversary at PAX West with a panel discussing interesting details, like the game almost not having cinematics.

Last Dream Fishing Arcade is a retro 2D pixel-art fishing RPG where players can choose from 12 characters with unique stats and abilities, fish in 14 locations, and catch 100 different species of fish while participating in tournaments and upgrading their equipment.