Upcoming September 25, 2026, by Mark Sammut: I've updated all the information and added Witchbrook and Nivalis Nights.
At any given moment, there are dozens of new role-playing games about to release, and the genre has not had a quiet 2026 so far. From expansive open worlds to isometric adventures and turn-based throwbacks, RPGs come in enough shapes and sizes to satisfy every single player, even if not every game is meant to please everyone. Over the next few years, we will get our hands on a wide range of sequels, remakes, reboots, and new IPs, all of which could very well end up as RPG royalty.
With so many releases, keeping track of every noteworthy upcoming RPG can be exhausting. While I cannot possibly cover every single worthwhile project, I can at least provide a detailed breakdown of the biggest games on the horizon, focusing primarily on titles that seem likely to drop in 2026 and 2027.
Let's kick things off with a game that might not immediately scream "RPG" but contains enough elements of the genre to qualify. Nivalis Nights is a life sim set in a cyberpunk city, letting you build your fortune and legacy by gradually climbing the economic ranks. Starting with only a noodle stand, players must decide how they spend their day, and they don't have to focus solely on expanding their business; after all, building relationships is just as important.
Generally, life sims and management games are considered separate genres from RPGs, but Nivalis Nights contains more than enough elements to warrant a mention. Ultimately, you role-play as a citizen, and your choices determine your path and life. Honestly, is there anything more RPG than that? The gameplay seems to be quite open-ended, giving you control to do what you want.
Released in South Korea and Taiwan in 2025, Aion 2 should finally drop in Europe and North America in September 2026, and hype has been building for the global release. The Western version will be solely available on PC, meaning it is designed entirely with that ecosystem in mind, rather than being a mobile game stretched for home use. The original Aion was a massive deal when it first released, although it eventually followed the same life as most MMORPGs from the late 2000s.
Built on Unreal Engine 5, Aion 2 seems to be one heck of a looker, bringing to life the world of Ateria in a map that is way, way bigger than its predecessor's. The sequel seems to aim to blend traditional MMORPG fundamentals with modern systems and polish; for instance, it should have tab-targeting and manual-action combat with dodging. The game supports both PvE and PvP, and the latter will hopefully be more than playable with the basic subscription.
Aion 2 is technically free-to-play, but from what I understand, you do kind of need the $16 subscription.
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