This past week has been filled with excitement in the world of role-playing games. It saw the debut of a new spinoff titled Elden Ring, impressive sales milestones reached by an up-and-coming indie RPG, and the tactical finesse demonstrated by Atlus’ latest blend of fantasy and politics.
Not only that, but as Summer Game Fest 2025 approaches swiftly, the RPG world is abuzz with excitement, buzzing like a hive of bees on a sunny day. So, let’s take a look at the latest developments.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 reaches impressive milestone
33-day Expedition for Clair Obscur surged past an impressive 3.3 million sales, making it a formidable contender for this year’s Game of the Year. Critics and players alike laud its distinct art design and groundbreaking combat mechanics.
Fuga: Melodies of Steel 3 Releases
Melodies of Steel 3″. This game introduces an upgraded turn-based combat system, offering Weakness Combos and Assist Attacks, along with a broader intermission period. During this period, players can develop the Taranis and unveil powerful new abilities.
Elden Ring: Nightreign is the highlight of the week
In a fresh expansion of the Elden Ring universe, FromSoftware introduces Nightreign – a cooperative action game nestled within the same perilous fantasy realm. Players need to join forces to confront formidable challenges. Noteworthy is that the game retails at an affordable $40 upon release, which could be one factor contributing to its impressive 2 million copies sold on its debut day.
Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake Announced
On October 30, 2025, Square Enix plans to release an updated version of both Dragon Quest I and II in one package called the “Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake”. This bundle will be accessible on PlayStation 5, Xbox, PC, Nintendo Switch, and the latest addition, Switch 2. The remakes promise improved HD-2D graphics, a revamped battle system, user-friendly enhancements, substantial story expansions, and fresh content.
CD Projekt Red Reaffirms Commitment to RPGs
CD Projekt Red has once again pledged their commitment to crafting AAA, open-world, story-centric RPGs like potential sequels to Cyberpunk 2077 and The Witcher saga. Co-founder Marcin Iwiński and CEO Adam Badowski underscored the significance of sticking with the genre that catapulted their company to fame, admitting that previous forays into other gaming genres didn’t yield the desired results.
Fallout Creator Says 100+ Hour RPGs Can Be Intimidating To Players
On his YouTube channel, Tim Cain – the mind behind the original Fallout series – shared thoughts on the advantages and disadvantages associated with developing role-playing games (RPGs) that exceed 100 hours of playtime.
Prolonged gaming sessions can foster complex storylines with heightened interactivity, providing players with a deeper immersion. However, it’s important to note that not everyone has the luxury of time to engage in lengthy games, particularly those juggling personal or work obligations.
All the The Elder Scrolls games are up to 75% off in Bethesda’s weekend sale, with 20% off Oblivion Remastered Until June 5th
Bethesda has reduced prices across their Elder Scrolls series, offering fantastic deals to fans! For instance, Oblivion Remastered is now 20% cheaper at $40, while Skyrim Special Edition, Oblivion Game of the Year Editions, and Elder Scrolls Online have been slashed by 75%. This is an excellent opportunity for players to either start or revisit these games. Additionally, lesser-known titles such as Redguard and Battlespire are heavily discounted. Notably, Morrowind, a classic in the series, is now 60% off, which is particularly exciting given the ongoing Tamriel Rebuilt mod project.
These offers are valid until Thursday, June 5, giving fans an excellent chance to delve into or finish off their Elder Scrolls series collections.
Summer Game Fest 2025 (June 6-8) & Xbox Games Showcase (June 8)
Under the guidance of Geoff Keighley, this year’s Summer Game Fest promises exciting game unveilings, highly anticipated sequels, and groundbreaking world debuts. Notably, Hideo Kojima has confirmed his attendance, which could mean sneak peeks into the development of Death Stranding 2 as well as updates on other projects such as OD and Physint.
Xbox Games Showcase will be an Online event you will be able to stream through Twitch and YouTube.
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2025-06-01 18:14