10 Brand NEW RPGs That EXCITE US

This summary highlights ten new RPGs generating excitement. First, "Blood of the Dawn Walker" from Rebel Wolves, founded by former CD Projekt Red developers, and published by Bandai Namco. Releasing September 3rd this year for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series, it's a dark fantasy action RPG where you play as Cohen, a human by day and a vampire by night in 14th-century Europe. The intriguing concept is its "Witcher meets vampire" premise. Next, "Exodus" is a Mass Effect-like sci-fi adventure RPG from Archetype Entertainment, founded by former BioWare developers, and published by Wizards of the Coast. Set 40,000 years in the future, humanity fights its own evolution. The core mechanic is time dilation due to relativistic travel; actions have consequences that unfold over years while the player is away. Featuring Drew Karpyshyn and Paul F. Hamilton as writers, and Matthew McConaughey as a voice actor, it's planned for early 2027 on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series. "The Expanse: Osiris Reborn" is the first game based on "The Expanse" hard sci-fi universe, developed by Owlcat Games (known for deep menu RPGs like Pathfinder). While not a new IP in source material, it's a new game adaptation. The player is a Pinkwater security mercenary commander in a more industrial, less glossy sci-fi setting compared to Mass Effect. A closed beta is ongoing, with a spring 2027 release planned for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series, potentially a day-one Game Pass launch. "Clockwork Revolution" is a new steampunk first-person RPG from InXile Entertainment, published by Xbox, evoking Bioshock with heavier RPG elements. Set in the steam-powered metropolis of Avalon, where history has been tampered with, the player can travel to the past to alter events, visibly reshaping the present world. InXile, with its RPG background (Wasteland), emphasizes character creation, player choice, dark humor, and reactive storytelling. It's coming to Xbox Series, PC, and Game Pass day one, with no firm release date. "No Law" is a new first-person open-world shooter RPG from Neon Giant, the studio behind "The Ascent." Set in the cyberpunk noir city of Port Desire, described as a "decadent hell hole," the game appears to be a revenge story involving uncovering the city's history to reclaim something stolen. Neon Giant aims to apply their visual prowess from "The Ascent" to a first-person format. It’s in development for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series, with no release date yet. "Fatekeeper" is a first-person fantasy RPG from Paraglacial, published by THQ Nordic. It features sword and sorcery combat, a handcrafted world, reactive combat, and rich progression, reminiscent of "Dark Messiah of Might and Magic" with an emphasis on environmental interactions, like pushing enemies off cliffs. It also includes a talking rat companion. Planned for early access, current reporting leans toward 2026 for PC. "Soulframe" from Digital Extremes (the "Warframe" developers) is a fantasy counterpart to "Warframe." While sharing some DNA, it's a distinct, slower-paced game focused on fantasy combat, spirits, and melee weapons. It's currently playable in a pre-release form called "Soulframe Preludes." The combat and progression are still evolving. "Beast of Reincarnation" is a new action RPG from Game Freak, published by Fictions. Despite Game Freak's association with Pokémon, this is a post-apocalyptic dog RPG set in a blight-corrupted, beautiful Japan. Players control a young warrior with a dog companion named Coup, engaging in a fusion of real-time combat and command-based strategy. It’s set to launch August 4th for PS5, Xbox Series, and PC. "Valor Mortis" from One More Level (Ghostrunner) is a Soulslike action RPG where players are resurrected soldiers from Napoleon's army in an occult Napoleonic era, with supernatural powers and a grappling hook for enhanced movement. The game features Metroidvania-inspired levels and is expected in fall 2026 for PS5, Xbox Series, and PC. Finally, "Alahest" from Push On is a first-person action RPG in a murky medieval fantasy world with a strong alchemy element. Players, as the youngest son of a petty lord, hunt goblins, gather, and craft. It emphasizes environmental kills, physics interactions, and first-person melee, offering a fun combat experience. Despite initial skepticism about trailers, recent footage showcases combat, alchemy, and environmental destruction. It's officially listed for PC, with likely console releases. The presenter expresses personal excitement for "Clockwork Revolution" and "Beast of Reincarnation" among these titles.