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Obsidian's fantasy RPG Avowed is coming to PS5 on February 17, nearly a year after its original release, along with a free anniversary update that introduces new features including the ability to play as non-human characters like aumauan, orlan, or dwarf, enhancing character customization and gameplay diversity.
Digital Extremes has opened up alpha access to its upcoming fantasy RPG Soulframe, allowing anyone to sign up and participate, with the full release now potentially delayed from 2025 to 2026 depending on development progress. The game has garnered significant interest, with over 1.2 million sign-ups for its prelude tests, and the developers are still refining features before committing to a firm release date.
Rebel Wolves, led by former CD Projekt director Konrad Tomaszkiewicz, released a gameplay trailer for their upcoming dark fantasy RPG, The Blood of Dawnwalker, showcasing protagonist Coen's abilities, environments, and game mechanics, with a release planned for 2026 on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series.
Larian Studios announced at GDC 2024 that there will be no sequel or expansion for Baldur's Gate 3, and the studio is moving on to a new project. CEO Swen Vincke confirmed that they will not be making Baldur's Gate 4 or any new expansions, despite the game's massive success since its launch in August 2023. Larian's next project is shrouded in secrecy, and while fans may have hoped for more from the studio, the decision to move on from Baldur's Gate 3 has been made.
Inflexion's fantasy survival game Nightingale impresses with its procedural generation, storytelling, and world-building mechanics, offering a unique experience that draws inspiration from British cultural exports and folklore. The game's lush landscapes, diverse biomes, and intriguing creatures evoke a sense of wonder, while its card-based world generation system adds a collectible element. However, Nightingale's survival game elements, such as building and crafting, feel mundane in comparison to its enchanting world concept. The game's UI could use improvement, but overall, Nightingale stands out in the survival game genre and has the potential to offer a captivating and immersive experience.
Hello Games, the developers behind No Man's Sky, are working on a new open-world game called Light No Fire, which promises a massive fantasy world for players to explore together. The game, described as a survival role-playing game, features anthropomorphic creatures on a fellowship-style journey across a vast wilderness. While the release date and platforms are unknown, the game appears to be as ambitious as No Man's Sky, with MMO-style multiplayer from the start. Despite the small development team, fans are excited to see what Hello Games has in store.
Internal Microsoft documents submitted in the ongoing FTC v. Microsoft trial suggest that IO Interactive's upcoming fantasy RPG, "Project Dragon," may be an Xbox and PC-exclusive published by Xbox Game Studios. The game is expected to be an RPG shooter for PC and Xbox Series X and S, and is inspired by gamebooks like Fighting Fantasy. While IOI has not officially commented on the leak, it seems unlikely that the studio would be working on two fantasy RPGs simultaneously, alongside its planned James Bond game.