Upcoming RPGs That Gamers Can’t Wait to Experience in 2025 and Beyond

2025 is set to be a remarkable year for role-playing games. Some of the most beloved RPG franchises are set to introduce new installments, alongside remakes of timeless classics, and exciting new concepts that might grow into their own franchises. RPGs have become an incredibly diverse genre in recent years, incorporating a wide range of narratives and mechanics. This means that whether you’re looking for a epic fantasy tale, a far-off sci-fi adventure, or just the chance to establish a home and thrive in a game world, there will be something for you to enjoy this year.

This year’s lineup of RPGs arrives at a pivotal moment for the industry as well. Nintendo is poised to launch the Switch 2, which could offer a new portable-hybrid platform for games that will not run well on the older Switch. The Steam Deck and other handheld PCs are ready to directly compete with the capabilities and reach of the Switch. Additionally, Microsoft and Sony, on their respective console systems, are increasingly making their games more accessible—Sony often ports its games to PC while Microsoft is allowing its titles to release on both PC and PlayStation. This could influence some of our most awaited RPGs by providing a broad array of options when it comes to where and how we experience our games.

For a lot more of this year’s expected launches, check out our 2025 release dates list and mark your calendars for the upcoming year. It is poised to be a magnificent one. And be sure to explore our selections for the top RPGs to play right now for plenty more recommendations.

• Developer: Warhorse Studios
• Platforms: PC, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S
• Release Date: February 4, 2025

As a direct continuation of the cult favorite Kingdom Come: Deliverance, KCD2 commences just after the first game and puts you in the role of Henry, the son of a blacksmith living in the 1400s. You will need to master the art of combat while also carefully managing your character’s reputation in the community.

• Developer: Obsidian Entertainment
• Platforms: PC, Xbox Series X|S
• Release Date: February 18, 2025

Obsidian continues to produce captivating projects, from the engaging first-person RPG The Outer Worlds to the survival-crafting game Grounded and the narrative adventure Pentiment. Avowed is their take on a high-fantasy world, blending spellcasting and firearms in the Pillars of Eternity universe, Eora. The studio has a talent for creating intricate settings, so this is one to watch for.

• Developer: Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio
• Platforms: PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S
• Release Date: February 21, 2025

After Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth shifted its main setting to Hawaii, Goro Majima arrives to loot and plunder. Majima will command a pirate crew across tropical islands seeking treasure, with a premise so outrageous that Sega has had to confirm it fits within Yakuza canon.

• Developer: Capcom
• Platforms: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S
• Release Date: February 28, 2025

The next installment in the immensely popular Monster Hunter series promises a brand new assortment of fascinating and dangerous creatures to hunt in an entirely new environment. This time you will be aided by a new mount known as a Seikret, which can be ridden while in combat.

• Developer: Konami
• Platforms: PC, Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S
• Release Date: March 6, 2025

The influential Suikoden titles are finally receiving their own dedicated re-releases, featuring a remastered collection that includes the first two games together. These games are celebrated for their extensive character development and replay value, and the remastered editions will feature improved visuals and sound effects, a fast-paced combat system, and auto-save functionalities.

• Developer: Monolith Soft
• Platforms: Nintendo Switch
• Release Date: March 20, 2025

Ten years following its original launch, Xenoblade Chronicles X is set to receive an expanded remaster on Nintendo Switch. The vast open-world RPG set in Mira is getting visual enhancements and a new narrative element.

• Developer: Riot Tendencies
• Platforms: PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X
• Release Date: March 27, 2025

This survival RPG from the studio that supports the Sniper Elite series poses the intriguing question, “What if England became a radiation-ridden wasteland?” Or perhaps, “What if the Sniper Elite team created a Fallout game?” The first-person setting invites straightforward comparisons, but we are exceedingly eager to see the talented team at Riot develop a post-apocalyptic landscape.

• Developer: Game Arts
• Platforms: PC, Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox One
• Release Date: April 18, 2025

A remaster of the beloved Sega CD RPGs Lunar: Silver Star Story Complete and Lunar 2: Eternal Blue Complete is set to arrive this year, making it easier than ever to enjoy these timeless classics. The remastered series will allow you to choose between a classic and remastered presentation, with enhanced anime cutscenes and possibly some quality-of-life improvements to keep up with today’s gaming standards.

• Developer: Level 5 Comcept
• Platforms: Nintendo Switch
• Release Date: April 2025

As all eyes turn to the forthcoming Switch 2, Nintendo is still extracting a bit more life from the current console. This sequel to Fantasy Life fully embraces the life-simulation concept, allowing you to engage in a vast array of roles while you unravel the mystery of an island caught in a time loop.

• Developer: Square Enix
• Platforms: PC, Nintendo Switch, PS5, Xbox Series X|S
• Release Date: 2025

A collection of remasters of the classic Dragon Quest series has seen some evolution—Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake was launched just last year—but this batch of two games will round out the recent trilogy. These timeless titles are receiving the same HD-2D treatment, making them visually more appealing than ever, and we can certainly expect quality-of-life enhancements.

• Developer: FromSoftware
• Platforms: PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S
• Release Date: 2025

One of the biggest surprises presented at The Game Awards, Elden Ring Nightreign is not quite a full-scale sequel to the acclaimed original game, but it may still satisfy fans. This entry features a co-op focus, allowing players to join forces in teams of three to confront the looming threats of encroaching darkness.

• Developer: Playground Games
• Platforms: PC, Xbox Series X|S
• Release Date: 2025

A new installment in the Fable series from Forza Horizon’s Playground Games has been teased since 2023, and the launch seems to be approaching. We have witnessed some trailers that depict a whimsical and playful tone alongside brief glimpses of gameplay, and this could be the year we finally uncover the details of the much-anticipated return to Albion.

• Developer: Obsidian Entertainment
• Platforms: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S
• Release Date: 2025

Obsidian’s first game under Microsoft was a nostalgic nod to its acclaimed work on the Fallout series, infused with a playful “unfettered capitalism in space” theme. The Outer Worlds 2 promises a new narrative and a fresh cast, maintaining the same light-hearted humor. This time, you play as an Earth Directorate agent searching for the origin of deadly rifts, leading to plenty of comedic chaos.

• Developer: Game Freak
• Platforms: Nintendo Switch
• Release Date: 2025

The original Pokemon Legends took us all the way back to what would become Sinnoh, before it even had a name, and introduced some innovative open-world mechanics for the series. The sequel, Pokemon Legends Z-A, seems to be set in Lumiose City within the Kalos region, but details about how it will evolve its predecessor’s open-world mechanics are still scarce.

• Developer: The Chinese Room
• Platforms: PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S
• Release Date: 2025

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