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Aldrich Lim
RPG Writer
Aldrich Lim has played RPGs for years and counts Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, Elden Ring and Black Myth: Wukong among his favorites. He covers RPG news for NEXTARCA and checks each story against official sources before it goes out.
20 articles published · latest October 9, 2026
Published by Aldrich Lim
NewsDragon’s Dogma 2: Dark Arisen Is Out Today. Are You Heading North?
Capcom’s expansion opens the frozen region of Norgan on October 9 and brings Dragon’s Dogma 2 to Nintendo Switch 2 for the first time. Here is what is new, where to start and what it costs.
OCT 9, 20263 MIN READ
NewsNo Rest for the Wicked Shows Class Armor Coming With Its 1.0 Launch
Moon Studios has shown class armor for the Barbarian, Stormbringer, Plaguebearer, Frost Mage and Wraith in No Rest for the Wicked 1.0, ahead of a Wicked Inside showcase this month on its 24 classes.
OCT 5, 20262 MIN READ
NewsSagas of Lumin Playtest Doubles to 1,000 Players After 6,000 Sign Ups
Elos Games has invited 500 more players into the Sagas of Lumin closed playtest after more than 6,000 applications, and shared six minutes of uncut gameplay ahead of the February 5, 2027 release.
OCT 4, 20262 MIN READ
NewsStranger Than Heaven Shows Three of Its Five Eras Before January Launch
RGG Studio has now given close looks at three of the five cities and eras in Stranger Than Heaven: Kokura in 1915, Kure in 1929 and Minami in 1943. Two remain before the January 15 release.
OCT 4, 20262 MIN READ
NewsOnimusha: Way of the Sword Earns Two Golden Joystick Nominations
Capcom's samurai revival is up for Console Game of the Year and Best Audio Design at the Golden Joystick Awards 2026, with public voting open until October 23.
SEP 30, 20262 MIN READ
NewsCrimson Desert: Charting the Unknown Delayed to October 29
Pearl Abyss needs two more weeks to polish Crimson Desert's first expansion. Charting the Unknown now arrives October 29 in Europe and North America, and on the morning of October 30 across Asia.
SEP 30, 20262 MIN READ
NewsGod of War Laufey preorders open September 29, Digital Deluxe contents revealed
PlayStation has set a 10 a.m. local time preorder start for its upcoming PS5 game. The announcement details purchase bonuses, the Digital Deluxe Edition and how Faye’s new bow can be customized.
SEP 28, 20262 MIN READ
NewsCrimson Desert Nominated for Two Golden Joystick Awards
Crimson Desert is nominated for PC Game of the Year and Best Soundtrack at the 2026 Golden Joystick Awards. Pearl Abyss calls the updated game Crimson Desert Enhanced, while the awards organizer lists it under the original title.
SEP 28, 20261 MIN READ
NewsCrimson Desert: Charting the Unknown Releases October 15
Pearl Abyss has confirmed the release time for Crimson Desert’s Charting the Unknown expansion. It adds sailing, underwater exploration, new stories and housing features, although availability is restricted in some markets.
SEP 27, 20262 MIN READ
NewsTARAE: The Unbound Brings Eastern Dark Fantasy to Gamescom 2026
Boundary and KRAFTON have introduced TARAE: The Unbound through a Gamescom 2026 reveal trailer. The action RPG follows six Seekers through a fractured fantasy world, with battles built around enemy crowds, character builds, and boss patterns.
SEP 25, 20263 MIN READ
NewsGreengage Games Reveals Debut Action RPG Last Reach, Now Available to Wishlist on Steam
Copenhagen indie studio Greengage Games has revealed its debut title Last Reach, a dark fantasy action RPG where restoring a living Grove determines the druid powers available in combat.
SEP 22, 20263 MIN READ
NewsWhy Action RPG Fans Are Waiting for Phantom Blade Zero
Phantom Blade Zero has captured attention through its martial arts combat, extensive weapon selection, flexible difficulty options, and distinctive dark wuxia world. Here is what makes the upcoming action RPG stand apart.
SEP 22, 20266 MIN READ
IndustryPhantom Blade Zero Reaches 3 Million Wishlists Before Launch
Phantom Blade Zero has reached more than three million wishlists across all platforms, giving the upcoming action RPG a major show of interest before its October 29, 2026 release.
SEP 17, 20263 MIN READ
FeatureWhy Onimusha: Way of the Sword Is an Important Comeback for Capcom
Capcom has revived Onimusha with a new protagonist, modern sword combat, and a supernatural vision of Kyoto that preserves the identity of its long absent samurai action series.
SEP 15, 20266 MIN READ
IndustryOnimusha: Way of the Sword Sales Pass 1 Million Units
Capcom says Onimusha: Way of the Sword surpassed one million worldwide sales on launch day, helping the long-dormant series cross ten million total units across all entries.
SEP 8, 20264 MIN READ
NewsGod of War Laufey Release Date: February 16, 2027
God of War Laufey will launch for PS5 on February 16, 2027. Santa Monica Studio’s next mainline entry moves Faye into the lead and sends her through the myth-spanning Everywhen.
SEP 8, 20264 MIN READ
IndustryOnimusha: Way of the Sword Twitch Viewership Surges
Capcom’s new Onimusha entry recorded 2.6 million Twitch hours watched across a three-day launch window, with 35,400 average viewers as creators and audiences turned to its samurai action.
SEP 7, 20264 MIN READ
NewsBlack Myth: Zhong Kui 15-Minute Gameplay Trailer Revealed
Game Science has released a 15-minute Black Myth: Zhong Kui gameplay trailer, providing the first substantial look at its protagonist in combat while confirming that development remains at an early stage.
SEP 5, 20264 MIN READ
NewsCrimson Desert DLC Is Coming in 2026, Pearl Abyss Confirms
Pearl Abyss has confirmed that Crimson Desert's DLC is scheduled for 2026, with details on its content, pricing, and launch timing expected in Q3.
AUG 18, 20263 MIN READ
NewsPhantom Blade Zero Pre-Orders Are Live Ahead of Major Gameplay Showcase
Phantom Blade Zero pre-orders are now live on PS5 and PC, with S-GAME preparing nearly 20 minutes of new gameplay for a dedicated State of Play.
AUG 17, 20263 MIN READ