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Publisher Cygames and developer Arc System Works will host the second open beta test for Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising from November 9 to 12 across PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and PC via Steam with cross-play support, the companies announced.

Publisher Curve Games and developer Microbird have released a new trailer for single-player action RPG and social simulation game hybrid Dungeons of Hinterberg introducing the game’s social side.

Nexon and licensor Koei Tecmo have announced Dynasty Warriors M, an action RPG based on Dynasty Warriors 9 for iOS (App Store) and Android (Google Play). It is available now as a soft launch in Thailand, Singapore, Philippines, Indonesia, and Malaysia as a free-to-play title with item-based microtransactions, with a worldwide launch to follow this winter.

Action RPG Lords of the Fallen sold over one million copies in its first 10 days of release, publisher CI Games and developer Hexworks announced.

Publisher Cygames and developer Arc System Works detailed the “major adjustments” to Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising‘s battle mechanics made based off feedback from the first open beta test held in July during an 80-minute “Balance and System Adjustments” video published today.

Publisher Hero Games and developer PAN STUDIO have announced Duet Night Abyss, a fantasy adventure RPG for PC, iOS, and Android. Pre-registration is available now via the official website.

Ska Studios and Devoured Studios will release side-scrolling action RPG Salt and Sacrifice for Switch and PC via Steam on November 7, the developers announced.

Mighty Boy Studio, a studio founded by veterans of Flying Wild Hog, Saber Interactive, Owlcat Games, MY.GAMES, and other studios based in Yerevan, Armenia, has announced Babylon X, a new fantasy action RPG coming to unspecified consoles and PC. A release date was not announced.

Square Enix hosted a panel for Final Fantasy VII Rebirth at New York Comic-Con 2023 hosted by Critical Role’s Matt Mercer, in which the Final Fantasy VII Rebirth voice cast discussed their experiences voicing the game’s iconic characters. During the panel, Matt Mercer confirmed he will voice Vincent Valentine, and Final Fantasy VII Rebirth director Naoki Hamaguchi appeared for a surprise question-and-answer session at the end.

Publisher Bandai Namco and developer ILCA have announced the English voice cast for SAND LAND, the upcoming action RPG based on the manga by Akira Toriyama. An English voice-overs version of the previously released story trailer was also published.

Publisher Bandai Namco and developer ILCA have released the first in a series of developer diaries for SAND LAND, the action RPG based on the Akira Toriyama manga. The first episode is focused on enemies and vehicles.

Publisher CI Games and developer Hexworks have released the launch trailer and new screenshots for dark fantasy action RPG Lords of the Fallen.

Publisher CI Games and developer Hexworks have released the launch trailer for dark fantasy action RPG Lords of the Fallen.

CD Projekt RED has announced a partnership with media company Anonymous Content to develop a live-action project set in the world of Cyberpunk 2077.

THQ Nordic has announced Gothic II Complete Classic for Switch. It will launch on November 29 for $29.99 / €29.99 / £24.99. A physical edition will be sold exclusively via THQ Nordic Store and gameware.at.

Blizzard Entertainment will release the PC version of Diablo IV via Steam on October 17, the developer announced.

Publisher Awaken Realms and developer Awaken Realms Digital will release open-world action RPG Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series in Q4 2024, the companies announced.

Publisher 3D Realms and developer Slipgate Ironworks have released a new trailer for PlayStation era-inspired dieselpunk action RPG Combustion as part of Realms Deep 2023.

Publisher Tate Multimedia and developer Trialforge Studio have released a new trailer for Soulslike action RPG Deathbound introducing the game’s combat.

Publisher CI Games and developer Hexworks have released an eight-minute overview trailer for dark fantasy action RPG Lords of the Fallen.

Free-to-play side-scrolling action RPG Phantom Blade: Executioners will launch for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, PC via Epic Games Store, iOS, and Android on November 2, developer S-GAME announced.

Action RPG Achilles: Legends Untold will leave Early Access and launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store on November 2, developer Dark Point Games announced. The PlayStation 4 and Xbox One versions will launch at a later date.

Publisher PLAION and developer GoldKnights have released the “Final Cut” update for action RPG The Last Oricru, which adds a raft of new features and quality of life features to the game. The price has also been cut by 50 percent to $19.99 / £15.99 / €19.99.

miHoYo has released the version 4.1 update for Genshin Impact, which adds new areas in Fontaine, new characters Neuvillette and Wriothesley, new weapons, new main story, a new system, new enemies, and more.

Publisher Focus Entertainment and developer DON’T NOD have delayed ghost-hunting action RPG Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden from its previously planned November 7, 2023 release date to February 13, 2024. It will be available for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC via Steam.

A vast open world, base building, and Dwarven ingenuity await you in Polish developer Star Drifters’ action RPG First Dwarf. During PAX West, I was lucky enough to score some ample time with the base-builder, and this multi-faceted game has a lot to offer both single and co-op players – but don’t call it a survival game!

Publisher HYBE IM and developer FLINT will host the first global beta test for 2D action RPG ASTRA: Knights of Veda from October 8 at 6:00 p.m. PT / 9:00 p.m. ET to October 23 at 7:00 p.m. PT / 10:00 p.m. ET, the companies announced. It will be available for PC via Steam or client download, as well as Android devices.

Square Enix has released new information and screenshots for Final Fantasy VII Rebirth introducing some of the game’s regions, exploration, world intel, mini games, and combat.

Bandai Namco debuted the official story trailer for SAND LAND, the action RPG based on the Akira Toriyama manga, during its Tokyo Game Show 2023 stage event.

Publisher Bushiroad Games and developer HAKAMA will release a demo for action RPG Rear Sekai on September 25 at 0:00 JST in Japan, the companies announced during a Tokyo Game Show 2023 stage event. It will allow you to play the beginning of the story.

Media outlets have gone up with the first hands-on previews of Dragon’s Dogma II, which include new gameplay footage and screenshots of the medieval fantasy action RPG sequel.

Square Enix showcased over 30 minutes of gameplay footage and a new trailer for Final Fantasy VII Rebirth focused on mini-games playable in the Grasslands during its Tokyo Game Show 2023 stage event.

The “Artist” will appear as a new life class in FANTASY LIFE i: The Girl Who Steals Time, LEVEL-5 announced at its Tokyo Game Show 2023 stage event.

The PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series versions of free-to-play online action RPG Blue Protocol will launch this winter in Japan, Bandai Namco announced at its Tokyo Game Show 2023 stage event.

Studio Lights, a Shinjuku-based studio that worked on the environment lighting and cutscene lighting for both Final Fantasy XVI and Forspoken, has announced “isekai action RPG” Mononoke no Kuni. It will launch for PC via Steam in spring 2024, with plans to also release on PlayStation, Switch, iOS, and Android. A specific PlayStation platform was not announced.

Capcom has released a nine-minute gameplay deep dive video, and new information and screenshots for action RPG sequel Dragon’s Dogma II introducing its vocations, story, and more.

Jyamma Games has released the official technical showcase trailer for Italian Soulslike action RPG Enotria: The Last Song.

Media outlets have gone up with the first hands-on previews of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, which include new gameplay footage and screenshots of the Final Fantasy VII Remake sequel.

Publisher NetEase Games and developer Naked Rain have released a new developer diary for “urban open-world RPG” Project Mugen.

NIS America will host a Falcom x NIS America Special Live Stream on September 21 at 8:00 a.m. PT / 11:00 a.m. ET, the company announced. You will be able to watch it on Twitch.

Publisher Focus Entertainment and developer DON’T NOD have released a new gameplay overview trailer for ghost-hunting action RPG Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden.

Ghandagoza will be playable in Granblue Fantasy: Relink, publisher Cygames and developer Cygames Osaka announced during today’s “Granblue Fantasy Showcase: Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising and Relink Part 1.”

Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising will feature a “Figure Mode” in which players can place and edit characters and set pieces to create original dioramas, publisher Cygames and developer Cygames Osaka announced during today’s “Granblue Fantasy Showcase: Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising and Relink Part 1.” Nine minutes of “Grand Bruise Legends” gameplay was also showcased.

Publisher LEVEL-5 and developer LEVEL5 comcept have released the “First Trailer” for slow life RPG FANTASY LIFE i: The Girl Who Steals Time.

The version 4.1 update for Genshin Impact, dubbed “To the Stars Shining in the Depths,” will launch on September 27, developer miHoYo announced.

Total worldwide shipments and digital sales for Final Fantasy VII Remake surpassed seven million units, Square Enix announced.

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth will launch for PlayStation 5 on February 29, 2024, Square Enix announced.

Publisher Cygames and developer Arc System Works have released the Grimnir gameplay trailer for fighting game Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising.

Publisher PLAYISM and developer Kochi Create have announced action RPG Journey Record for PC (Steam). It will launch in 2024.

Asian publisher Clouded Leopard Entertainment has released a new trailer for Ys X: Nordics introducing the game’s characters.

Falcom has released new information and screenshots for Ys X: Nordics introducing Time Attack and Boss Rush modes, boss characters, and Recapture Battle Skills.

Publisher Neowiz and developer Round8 Studio have released a seven-minute gameplay video of Lies of P showcasing its weapons.

Detained: Too Good for School will launch for PC via Steam in 2024, publisher Thermite Games and developer O.T.K Games announced. It will support English, Japanese, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, French, Russian, Ukrainian, Spanish, and Portuguese language options.

Publisher Aiming and developer Team Caravan will release PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 versions of free-to-play battle action RPG Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? Familia Myth Battle Chronicle in 2024, the companies announced.

Square Enix has released a free update for Final Fantasy XVI, which adds a weapon-skin feature, Onion Sword weapon, and new outfits for Clive, Jill, Torgal, and other characters, as well as announced that both a PC version and two paid downloadable contents are currently in development, with more information to come before the end of 2023.

Looter shooter Relic Hunters Legend will launch in Early Access for PC via Steam on September 25, Gearbox Publishing and developer Rogue Snail announced.

Publisher Focus Entertainment and developer DON’T NOD have released a 15-minute gameplay trailer ghost-hunting action RPG Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden.

Publishers Marvelous, XSEED Games, and Marvelous Europe have released a new trailer for isometric action RPG Silent Hope showcasing each of the seven playable characters’ unique fighting styles and strengths.

Publisher Cygames and developer Cygames Osaka have released a six-minute gameplay video of the Gamescom 2023 demo of action RPG Granblue Fantasy: Relink.

Fantasy RPG Dark Envoy will launch for PC via Steam on October 24, developer Event Horizon announced.

Falcom has released new information and screenshots for Ys X: Nordics introducing Adol and Karja’s unique skills, the Mana Action “Mana Sense,” and Raven Stones.

Gematsu recently sat down with Granblue Fantasy general director Tetsuya Fukuhara and Granblue Fantasy: Relink director Yasuyuki Kaji to discuss action RPG Granblue Fantasy: Relink and fighting game Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising as Cygames kicks off promotional activities for its console and PC games.

Star Renegades developer Massive Damage has announced Fera: The Sundered Tribes, a monster hunting action RPG coming to PC via Steam in 2024.

Publisher CI Games and developer Hexworks have released the official story trailer for dark fantasy action RPG Lords of the Fallen as part of Gamescom 2023: Opening Night Live.

Game Science has released a new gameplay trailer for action RPG Black Myth: Wukong as part of Gamescom 2023: Opening Night Live.

CharacterBank will release virtual reality RPG RUINSMAGUS: Complete for PlayStation VR2 on September 19, the developer announced. It includes both the main game and its downloadable content “The Warrior and the Tailor.”

miHoYo has released the version 4.0 update for Genshin Impact, which adds the new area Fontaine, new characters Lyney, Lynette, Freminet, new domains, new equipment, new main story, and more.

Publisher THQ Nordic and developer Alkimia Interactive have released a new trailer for the Gothic remake as part of THQ Nordic Digital Showcase 2023 dubbed “Welcome to the Old Camp.”

Publisher THQ Nordic and developer Grimlore Games have announced Titan Quest II for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC (Steam). It will feature single-player, cooperative multiplayer, and player-versus-player online multiplayer modes. A release date was not announced.

Total sales for Granblue Fantasy: Versus have topped one million units worldwide, publisher Cygames and developer Arc System Works announced. The number includes both physical and digital sales.

Publisher Tate Multimedia and developer Trialforge Studio have announced Deathbound, a Soulslike action RPG due out for PC via Steam in 2024.

Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising will launch for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and PC via Steam on November 30, publisher Cygames and developer Arc System Works announced. It will cost $49.99 for the standard edition and $74.99 for the Deluxe Edition. PlayStation Store pre-orders will begin on August 7.

Cygames will host the “Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising and Granblue Fantasy: Relink News Show” on September 16 at 18:00 JST, the company announced.

Grimnir will be a playable character in Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising, publisher Cygames and developer Arc System Works announced during the Nier gameplay trailer that debuted at the game’s EVO 2023 panel.

The version 4.0 update for Genshin Impact, dubbed “As Light Rain Falls Without Reason,” will launch on August 16, developer miHoYo announced.

THQ Nordic has announced Gothic Classic for Switch. It is a port of the original Gothic game code, without any remastering or remaking. It will launch on September 28. A physical edition will be sold exclusively via THQ Nordic Store and gameware.at.

Publisher Focus Entertainment and developer Deck13 Interactive have released a new trailer for fantasy action RPG Atlas Fallen dubbed “Lord of the Sands.”

S-GAME will release a 30-minute demo for Phantom Blade Zero in 2024, the developer announced during the action RPG‘s ChinaJoy 2023 stage presentation on July 30.

Publisher Sony Interactive Entertainment and developer Ultizero Games showcased 22 minutes of Lost Soul Aside gameplay during the action RPG‘s ChinaJoy 2023 stage presentation on July 30.

Publisher Sony Interactive Entertainment and developer Ultizero Games have released the ChinaJoy 2023 trailer for PlayStation China Hero Project action RPG Lost Soul Aside, as well as officially confirmed a PC version of the game that utilizes NVIDIA GeForce RTX. The description does not mention a PlayStation 4 version, suggesting it is longer planned.