Neowin News Feed for: Rpg

The Expanse: Osiris Reborn hands-on: Owlcat is coming for Mass Effect's sci-fi RPG crown

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:00:02 +0000

We got an early look at the new Expanse RPG, checking out a spinning space station, zero-G combat with magboots, companions, and more. Read more...

Divinity announced as next game of Baldur's Gate 3 developer Larian

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Fri, 12 Dec 2025 03:22:01 +0000

Larian Studios has just announced its next project, and it is going back to its Divinity franchise to deliver its biggest RPG yet. Read more...

The Outer Worlds 2 review: Obsidian delivers a bigger and better RPG in every way

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Fri, 31 Oct 2025 19:14:01 +0000

These are our thoughts on Obsidian Entertainment's newest role-playing game, The Outer Worlds 2. The sci-fi title touts deep choices, immersive worlds, wacky radio stations, and more. Read more...

Netflix is developing a AAA PC game

Usama Jawad — Wed, 23 Nov 2022 13:26:01 +0000

Netflix is hiring a team of senior designers, engineers, producers, and project directors to work on a brand-new AAA PC gaming title. Work is underway at its LA-based Netflix Games Studio. Read more...

Cyberpunk 2077 has sold over 20 million copies

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Wed, 28 Sep 2022 16:08:01 +0000

Less than two years after its launch, CD Projekt RED's futuristic action RPG Cyberpunk 2077 has crossed the 20 million copies sold milestone. This comes just as player numbers skyrocket. Read more...

STALKER 2 development paused due to Russia-Ukraine war

Asher Madan — Wed, 02 Mar 2022 19:52:01 +0000

STALKER 2 is being developed by Ukrainian studio GSC Game World. However, due to the Russian war, the title is being placed on the sidelines to focus on protecting the team on the ground. Read more...

Elden Ring on Xbox Series X would be perfect with slightly better performance

Asher Madan — Wed, 02 Mar 2022 03:02:01 +0000

Elden Ring has been available on PC, PlayStation, and Xbox for a few days. The game is being heralded as a masterpiece, but how does it stack up on Xbox Series X? Read on to find out. Read more...

Elex II is a sprawling adventure in need of more polish

Asher Madan — Tue, 01 Mar 2022 21:12:01 +0000

Elex II is finally available on PC, PlayStation, and Xbox. The game is a sequel to 2017's surprise hit, Elex, and takes place a few years after those events. However, how does the sequel hold up? Read more...

Fallout 76 gets aliens and Pittsburgh soon

Asher Madan — Tue, 22 Feb 2022 16:32:01 +0000

Today, Bethesda announced that Fallout 76 was getting a lot of content in the coming year. The addition of aliens from beyond the stars and the city of Pittsburgh have to be the highlights. Read more...

Dragon Age 4 may launch in 2023

Asher Madan — Fri, 18 Feb 2022 16:34:01 +0000

In a recent podcast, VentureBeat's Jeff Grubb said that Dragon Age 4 may launch in late 2023. Grubb has a proven track record of leaking game announcements like this, so it's most likely accurate. Read more...

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Neowin Deals — Fri, 03 Sep 2021 17:46:01 +0000

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This Unreal & Unity Game Development for Beginners Bundle is 97% off

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FromSoftware breaks silence on fantasy action RPG title Elden Ring

Namerah Saud Fatmi — Sat, 31 Oct 2020 08:48:02 +0000

More than a year after the existence of George R. R. Martin and Hidetaka Miyazaki's fantasy title Elden Ring was confirmed, developer FromSoftware has finally started talking about the title again. Read more...

Playground Games teases a Fable series reboot at the Xbox Games Showcase

Florin Bodnarescu — Thu, 23 Jul 2020 17:52:02 +0000

To close off the Xbox Games Showcase, Microsoft announced a surprise Fable reboot from Playground Games, makers of Forza Horizon. The reboot does not have a release date as of yet. Read more...

Assassin's Creed Valhalla lands on November 17, gets new trailer and gameplay video

Florin Bodnarescu — Sun, 12 Jul 2020 21:04:01 +0000

During the Ubisoft Forward digital showcase, the publisher took a deeper dive into Assassin's Creed Valhalla, with gameplay, a new trailer, as well as the confirmation of the November 17 release date. Read more...

Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-reckoning coming on September 8, expansion pack slated for 2021

Namerah Saud Fatmi — Tue, 07 Jul 2020 15:52:02 +0000

The remastered version of THQ Nordic's popular RPG title is making its way to consoles and PC on September 8. A DLC called Fatesworn has also been announced for Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-reckoning. Read more...

The Cyberpunk 2077 Goodies Collection is free to claim on GOG until July 4 [Update]

Florin Bodnarescu — Wed, 24 Jun 2020 14:40:02 +0000

CDPR sister site GOG is giving away a bunch of Cyberpunk 2077 goodies, including concept and steelbook art, wallpapers, screenshots, posters, and more. These are yours to claim until July 4. Read more...

Cyberpunk 2077 delayed to November 19, Night City Wire to still take place on June 25

Florin Bodnarescu — Thu, 18 Jun 2020 17:16:01 +0000

In a development update shared via Twitter, CDPR has stated that Cyberpunk 2077 is now pushed back to November 19. The game is complete though, so the delay is for polishing reasons. Read more...

Eye of the Beholder Trilogy is free to claim on GOG for the next 48 hours

Florin Bodnarescu — Wed, 17 Jun 2020 19:32:01 +0000

Westwood and SSI's original Eye of the Beholder Trilogy is being given away for free for the next 48 hours on GOG. In addition, there's also a Dungeons & Dragons-themed sale until June 25. Read more...

First Nioh 2 DLC titled 'The Tengu's Disciple' announced, with a July release date

Namerah Saud Fatmi — Fri, 15 May 2020 19:20:01 +0000

Team Ninja has revealed an upcoming DLC for its action RPG title Nioh 2, which landed on the PS4 in March. Titled The Tengu's Disciple, the expansion pack has been assigned a launch date of July 30. Read more...

Scarlet Nexus and Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 will be coming to PlayStation 5

Namerah Saud Fatmi — Fri, 08 May 2020 19:30:01 +0000

Two games, Scarlet Nexus and Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2, which were announced during Inside Xbox for the Xbox Series X will also be landing on Sony's upcoming PlayStation 5 platform. Read more...

Doraemon Story of Seasons lands on PlayStation 4 on September 4 in the west

Namerah Saud Fatmi — Thu, 23 Apr 2020 19:50:01 +0000

Bandai Namco's latest entrant in the Doraemon video game series, Doraemon Story of Seasons, will be coming to the PlayStation 4 platform in the Americas and Europe on September 4, 2020. Read more...

Hands-On Game Development Bundle: Make Your Own Games for only $34.99

News Staff — Sat, 18 Apr 2020 16:46:01 +0000

With today's highlighted deal, get 12 hours of quick, practical instructions on using various platforms and programming languages for making your own games at 98% off via Neowin Deals. Read more...

Square Enix reveals launch date for Kingdom Hearts III DLC 'Re Mind'

Namerah Saud Fatmi — Tue, 10 Dec 2019 21:44:01 +0000

Kingdom Hearts III Re Mind, the new downloadable content for the third game in Square Enix's series, comes out January 23, 2020 on the PlayStation 4 and February 25 on the Xbox One. Read more...

The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance Tactics release date announced

Namerah Saud Fatmi — Wed, 04 Dec 2019 16:18:01 +0000

Today game makers En Masse Entertainment and BonusXP announced the official release date for their upcoming video game based on popular Netflix web series The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance. Read more...

Wasteland 3 launches May 19, 2020, drops new, darker trailer

Florin Bodnarescu — Thu, 14 Nov 2019 22:24:01 +0000

To cap off Microsoft's X019 event in London today, InXile's Brian Fargo took to the stage to reveal a brand new, darker trailer for Wasteland 3, and the long awaited release date of May 19, 2020. Read more...

Team Ninja announces release date for PS4 title Nioh 2

Namerah Saud Fatmi — Wed, 30 Oct 2019 23:44:01 +0000

Game developer Team Ninja has announced the launch date for its upcoming action RPG title, Nioh 2. Hitting the shelves on March 13, 2020, pre-orders are currently open for the PlayStation 4 game. Read more...

Dragon Quest I, II, and III announced for Switch, coming to the west on September 27

Namerah Saud Fatmi — Mon, 16 Sep 2019 16:16:01 +0000

Square Enix, the creator of the wildly popular Dragon Quest series, just announced that the first three titles will be coming to Nintendo Switch. The western release is scheduled for September 27. Read more...

Bandai Namco reveals launch date for Dragon Ball Z: Karakot

Namerah Saud Fatmi — Thu, 12 Sep 2019 10:20:01 +0000

The global release date for Bandai Namco's Dragon Ball Z: Karakot - formerly known as Project Z - has finally been revealed. The title comes out on January 17, 2020. Preorders are open now. Read more...

Borderlands 3 goes gold

Namerah Saud Fatmi — Thu, 01 Aug 2019 14:18:01 +0000

Gearbox Software, the game developer for the Borderlands series, has announced that the upcoming title Borderlands 3 has 'gone gold'. This means it is out of development and ready for mass production. Read more...

Bandai Namco leak reveals upcoming George R. R. Martin game 'Elden Ring' and more

Namerah Saud Fatmi — Sat, 08 Jun 2019 06:02:01 +0000

Just a few days ahead of E3 2019, Bandai Namco's lineup for this year's convention has been leaked. The juiciest of all is the confirmation of the rumored George R. R. Martin and FromSoftware collab. Read more...

Bethesda opens up early access for The Elder Scrolls: Blades to all

Namerah Saud Fatmi — Sat, 06 Apr 2019 19:36:02 +0000

The Elder Scrolls: Blades is now available for anyone to play - as long as they have a Bethesda.net account. Bethesda launched early access for the game last week, but it was not open to everyone. Read more...

Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice is currently the fourth most played game on Steam

Namerah Saud Fatmi — Sun, 24 Mar 2019 13:18:01 +0000

Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, the latest game developed by creators of Dark Souls and Bloodborne, came out on March 22. As of today, it is the fourth most played game on Steam by player count. Read more...

CDPR's Thronebreaker pre-orders go live, doesn't include any "exclusive item bullshit"

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Thu, 27 Sep 2018 17:00:01 +0000

Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales is now available for pre-order via GOG. But, there aren't any pre-order bonuses, as CD Projekt Red doesn't want to lure players in "with ‘exclusive item' bullshit." Read more...

CDPR shows off in-engine footage of Cyberpunk 2077 at the Xbox Briefing [Update]

Florin Bodnarescu — Sun, 10 Jun 2018 22:28:01 +0000

In accordance with previous reports, CD Projekt RED has indeed shown off its forthcoming open-world RPG at Microsoft's E3 presentation. No release date or platform availability details were revealed. Read more...

Fallout 76 might be an online survival RPG like DayZ

Usama Jawad — Thu, 31 May 2018 06:30:02 +0000

It appears that the upcoming Fallout 76 won't be a traditional entry in the Fallout series after all. Instead, it is rumored to be an online survival RPG similar to DayZ, but with a proper story. Read more...

Cyberpunk 2077 Twitter 'beeps' with a bang for the first time in 4 years

Muhammad Jarir Kanji — Wed, 10 Jan 2018 17:49:45 +0000

After a long and arduous silence, the Twitter account for the highly anticipated game from the Witcher 3 studio today posted a single message. The reception has been immense, with 13K likes already. Read more...

Square Enix announces Secret of Mana remake for PlayStation 4, PS Vita and PC

Stergios Georgopoulos — Fri, 25 Aug 2017 14:48:01 +0000

Square Enix has announced that a remake of the classic SNES title Secret of Mana will be released for the PlayStation 4, Vita, and PC, featuring HD graphics, voice acting, and upgraded gameplay. Read more...

Square Enix confirms an English version of Dragon Quest XI will launch in the US in 2018

George Karmpoulonis — Sat, 29 Jul 2017 21:38:01 +0000

Finally, Square Enix announced that the latest entry in the Dragon Quest series, Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age is getting an English localization and will hit the market in 2018. Read more...

Upcoming Mass Effect: Andromeda update detailed, brings animation improvements and more

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Tue, 04 Apr 2017 22:38:02 +0000

Bioware has detailed the upcoming patch 1.05 for Mass Effect: Andromeda. The update features facial animation improvements, ability to skip galaxy map transitions, and more, arriving on Thursday. Read more...