39 Best NEW Upcoming RPGs of 2025

Who doesn’t love a good RPG? In this list, we’re going to showcase a few that we can’t wait to get our hands on in 2025.

#39 Where Winds Meet

You likely have heard about Where Winds Meet for a while now, as there’s a hype about the game that many are curious about. The title is set in 10th-century China, and you’ll play a swordsman with a unique destiny that players decide how to play out.

One of the key elements of the game is the combat styles. While you are a swordsman, that’s not all you can do. You’ll embrace China’s vast martial arts styles and see how they change your combat tactics. The open-world game will have numerous adventures for you to partake in as you help usher in the end of an age.

#38 Little Devil Inside

Here’s a title that grew quite a following on Kickstarter, which allowed it to reach the funding goal it needed to be made! In Little Devil Inside, you’ll play as an assistant to someone who’s job it is to explore the world and figure out what kinds of monsters live within it. There is an overarching story about saving the world and taking out certain monsters, but that’s not the only intention here.

The true goal is to see the world through a new perspective and witness all it has to offer. Through this action RPG experience, you might find more than you bargained for once you play.

#37 The Wayward Realms

You know you’re trying to make something different when you claim your new title will be a “Grand RPG” instead of just a regular one. The team behind The Wayward Realms is attempting to make an RPG title that will usurp all others, including making it so every choice the player makes truly affects the world around them.

Your character will be rooted in The Archipelago, an island chain of 100-island bodies strong, and each is realistically proportioned. Within this island chain are numerous factions who have claimed islands for their own, seek to expand, and wish to quash any who get in their way.

Via a “game master,” the title will constantly evolve, and you’ll need to evolve with it.

#36 ArcheAge 2

When you get to make a sequel to an MMORPG, you know you’re doing something right. ArcheAge 2 will build up on everything the original MMO did, making gamers even happier. Not the least is that the title will run on the Unreal Engine 5, and thus, the vast landscapes you’ll visit will be crisper and more detailed than ever.

The game promises an “immersive experience” you can shape on your own via non-linear moments and experiences. The game will turn out how you want it to, so don’t be afraid to see what is out there!

Plus, a deep battle system will keep things fun and fresh.

#35 Farathan

The story of Farathan takes place in a world where your father set up a human kingdom. However, he vanished when he tried to take the orc homeland for your people. Fast forward over a decade, and you’re asked to take the crown to lead the people out of a brewing civil war.

However, before you can make it to your destination, orcs ambush you, nearly drowned in a river, head your head so hard you forget your skills, and must decide what to do next.

The world is yours to wander at your leisure, and you can attempt to reclaim the throne or do whatever else you desire. It’s your story. Tell it how you want.

#34 Lost Soul Aside

While there aren’t many details for Lost Soul Aside just yet, the looks and gameplay are being touted as rather unique. For example, the battles are said to be both “fluid” and “intense.” But obviously, you’ll be able to judge that for yourself once you get your hands on the title.

No matter what you think about it, numerous things will stand in your way as you attempt to clear the story. But what other challenges await? Will it live up to the hype that the team at Ultizero Games has promised? You’ll have to wait and see!

#33 Chrono Odyssey

The team behind Chrono Odyssey notes that the game may look like “another MMORPG on the market,” but they’ve worked hard to ensure that’s not the case. Not the least is using their own gaming experience to talk about what works, what doesn’t, and how to make things more unique. Plus, the game is on Unreal Engine 5, which means top-of-the-line graphics await.

The game’s world and combat are also special. The game will have “seasons” that make the world shift in one form or another. As for combat, a “time element” will make things much different from other MMORPGs. Plus, you can team up with hundreds of players to complete certain tasks!

#32 NEO BERLIN 2087

You are the detective known as Nolan. As a detective, you solve cases. It’s what you do. But when the police chief of Neo Berlin is brutally murdered, your next case will change everything. To learn the truth, you seek out the police chief’s daughter, Natalie. She holds the answers you need, but things only get more complicated as you find her.

NEO BERLIN 2087 will take you through an “emotionally charged” story where threats are everywhere, and the deeper you go into the mystery, the darker things will get. What is the conspiracy behind the events you’re trying to solve? You’ll need to survive the city and the wastelands outside to find out.

#31 Ashfall

Welcome to the world of Ashfall, where an AI uprising has led to the world being destroyed by nukes! We’re sure we’ve heard of that plotline before…

Regardless, as one of the few survivors, you’ll wander through this new wasteland in a desperate bid to find the Core of Creation. The RPG elements pertain to how you handle your weapons. You’ll have nine “shooting styles” that you can pick from and evolve as you go on. Will you go in guns blazing with a weapon in each hand? Or will you focus on making every shot blow your foes away?

Experiment, explore, and have fun as you try and rescue civilization.

#30 The Seven Deadly Sins Origin

It’s not surprising that an anime series would get the RPG treatment. After all, they already have the characters ready and “built,” the developers just need to put them in a meaningful scenario. In The Seven Deadly Sins Origin, you’ll take the reins of the legendary squad as they dive into their origins.

For those who don’t know, the group known as the Seven Deadly Sins were once knights of a kingdom. They were lauded for their abilities until they were accused of starting a coup against the king. They were locked up and then freed by the princess when another group tried a coup of their own!

How deep the game will go into the franchise’s origins is unknown.

#29 BitCraft

MMORPGs are known for giving the player a world to enjoy and then seeing what you can do in it. But in BitCraft, they’re going to literally change the game by giving you a world you can build and create at your leisure.

Through this “community-driven sandbox,” you can build towns wherever you want them and see how big you can make them! Or you can build up things like fortresses to protect what you feel you deserve.

No matter what you build, you’ll want to venture deeper into the world so you can find more resources to build things up and new places to put things in.

#28 Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2

Vampire society has done its best to keep itself hidden from humanity as a whole. But in Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2, all of Seattle is on the brink of war, and you’re the one who will either keep it together or push it over the edge.

You’ll play an Elder Vampire who must make key choices within vampire society to see what happens next. Through your actions, you’ll ally yourself with other vampires, humans, or creatures that walk the streets at night. But don’t forget to feed, and be careful about when and how you do it.

Use every gift your vampiric body allows to get the job done and shape the future how you desire it.

#27 ARK 2

When you wake up in a world you don’t recognize, and everything you see feels out of place, you’ll need to figure out what’s going on quickly.

ARK 2 offers an expansive world to explore and seek the truth within. You must seek out the history of this place and attempt to discover what brought you to it. But be warned! There are many dangers within, including dinosaurs, tribes of people, and more!

Plus, you’ll get to meet up with “heroes” and team up with them to survive the harsh environments. Did we mention that one of those heroes is Vin Diesel? Because it is!

#26 Ballad of Antara

Ballad of Antara is a brand new IP that’s being developed to be a special kind of free-to-play RPG. In this land, there are two versions of the world. The one that you walk in most of the time plays out how you’d expect, with the classic fantasy style of beings to interact with. Then, you go into the “Para” version of the world, where things are a bit darker and more dangerous.

As one of the “Emissaries,” you’ll go in and out of these versions of the world and attempt to bring new life to things that are stuck in the old ways. Choose the Emissary that’s best for you and go from there.

#25 The First Berserker: Khazan

Not all heroes are forever beloved by the people that they saved. In The First Berserker: Khazan, you’ll experience this firsthand, as you’ll play Khazan, a mythical figure who saved the people of his realm from terrible threats, only to be betrayed by those he helped save. The conspiracy goes far deeper than he realizes, and so, Khazan must rise again and take back his freedom, power, and name so that he can once again become the hero that was known by all.

You’ll unleash powerful attacks against those that attempt to stand in your way, and you’ll see just how far you’re willing to get to get back what’s yours.

#24 Phantom Blade Zero

There’s a lot of buzz about Phantom Blade Zero, and it’s not hard to see why, as the game appears to be a special mix of the action RPG gameplay that many are accustomed to enjoying, while also blending in a unique Chinese mythology world that has all manner of monsters to defeat.

You play Soul, an assassin that once belonged to “The Order,” however, as you might have guessed, that relationship didn’t last long. He was framed for a murder and was killed by his old crew. After being resurrected, but having only so much time to live, Soul must learn the truth and use his weapons to slice up anyone who tries to stop him.

#23 Terminator: Survivors

We all know the line that Arnold said in the second movie, “Judgment Day is inevitable.” Well, in Terminator: Survivors, you’ll get to live that reality and fight to stay alive as Skynet and others try to take you down.

You’ll become the leader of a small group who’s attempting to survive in the Terminator-infested world post-Judgment Day. Your goal is to venture out into the world, get supplies, avoid the Terminators, and get back to your crew so you can attempt to rebuild life as you knew it.

However, the truth is still out there waiting to be learned, and whether you see it out or not, the danger of this world is truly all around you.

#22 Atomfall

Imagine a world that is truly set within our own but takes a modern “alternate history” to things that can make it feel like a true sign of the future. That’s the backbone of Atomfall, as it takes place in England after a real-life nuclear event goes far from what happened in our world. Instead of it being “handled,” it turns into a disaster, and that means the entire nation is a quarantine zone of its own making.

You are one of the survivors of this incident, and five years later, you attempt to work your way through the vastly changed landscape to get supplies and survive all that you find out there. What will you find out there? Play the game and find out!

#21 Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

In Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, you’ll enter a dangerous world where a “paintress” curses the population with a special painting that she does every year. The “painting” she does is of a number, and all of that age are wiped from the world simply because she willed it to be.

As the number of her painting reaches 33, you gather a group to work your way to her and end her life so that no more death can be caused by her hand.

You’ll build your team and craft them to fit your playstyle so that you have a chance to take this painter down. Work together, defy her will, and save this world.

#20 Alkahest

Welcome to the kingdom of Kanador, we hope you survive the experience! In Alkahest, you play the son of a “minor lord” within this realm in turmoil. The ruling bodies are constantly in conflict with one another, and it’s up to someone like you to deal with the upcropping of monsters that are filling the land.

Your character will be affected by both your choices and how you choose to wield them in combat. Don’t just go for the obvious attacks; instead, use the environment around you to help ensure your victory.

Will you be able to steer this land toward a better future? Or will you merely be its next casualty?

#19 Hell is Us

There is a civil war tearing up your country, which should be more than enough to keep you occupied and wondering what will happen next. Then, out of seemingly nowhere, other beings start showing up. These monsters aren’t just powerful; they can defy the weapons that most have, leading you to try to figure out what they are and how they can be defeated.

What separates this RPG from others is that you won’t have a map to help you get from one spot to the next. You’ll need to wander around and see where you think things will end up. Just be careful, with each step you take, the closer you get to danger.

#18 Light No Fire

Oftentimes, RPGs bless you with a big world to explore and ask you to save it because you are the “chosen one” who is destined to do so. However, with Light No Fire, the role is a bit different.

Instead of being within a specific realm, you’ll have an entire planet to explore! The land has many secrets to be revealed, and you can uncover them as you wander around it.

Your goal here is to build a life upon this land, and other players will be doing the same as they explore it at the same time! So set off for adventure and see what you find!

#17 Soulframe

There are certain teams in the RPG space that have proven themselves many times over. Digital Extremes is one of those squads. After all, they have one of the most successful live-service games that they built up over a decade, grew a loyal fanbase through, and showcased how it’s supposed to be handled. Now, they’re aiming to do that again with Soulframe.

In this title, you end up on the island of Midrath, where things are bound within both song and sorcery. The ancestors of this land are begging to be saved, and they need an Envoy like you to do it. So, can you help free this land from what’s afflicting it?

#16 Dying Light: The Beast

Vengeance never looked so beastly. In Dying Light: The Beast, you’ll get to be Kyle Crane once more. Long after his adventures in the original game, he’s being called upon again to save people, while also getting revenge on those who experimented on him for over a decade.

Within the Castor Woods lies many dangers, but there are also people simply looking to get by. During the day, you’ll wander through the woods and do what you can to get resources and fight off threats. Then, during the night, the monsters come out to play, and you’ll need to use your new abilities to put them down. Be the beast and save the day!

#15 Project Mugen

While we aren’t sure when Project Mugen will release, there is hope that it could launch in 2025. Or, if nothing else, we’ll get more information on it next year.

The game takes place in an anime-style world where a group of beings called Espers watch over humanity and attempt to stop supernatural events from occurring. Each Esper has a special ability that they can use to take on these dangers, and they all have a story to tell.

With a growing threat of “Chaos” emerging within the world’s cities, you’ll have your hands full as you travel around in style and attempt to learn the truth.

#14 Crimson Desert

What started out as a piece of content for another MMORPG soon became something even grander. Crimson Desert puts you in the realm of Pywel, where a constant state of turmoil and uncertainty allows mercenaries like yourself to rise up and get glory and riches.

You’ll trash the harsh lands looking for work and team up with other players to take on the challenges you come across. The fight for survival is the most important thing, and so no matter what beast or man that stands against you, you strike them down so you can get to your next fight.

Do you have what it takes to live here?

#13 Dragonkin: The Banished

What will it take to save the land you live upon? In Dragonkin: The Banished, that won’t be an easy question to answer because it’s the race of dragons that turned your land into the monster-filled realm you now reside in. To take them on, you must fight through the hordes and slowly make your way to the Dragon Lords themselves so that you can cleanse the world of the blood they have spilled upon it.

The game gives you plenty of freedom to make your warrior the way you desire. So try out various methods and builds, and become what you need to be to slay dragons without issue.

#12 The Relic: First Guardian

Once, the realm of Arsiltus was vast, beautiful, and protected by many guardians. However, when The First Relic was destroyed, the land was soon swallowed into the darkness, and only death grew from it.

You have the ability to change that. You are this land’s last guardian, and to rebuild what was lost, you must seek out the remnants of the First Relic and reforge it. If you’re successful, the land can be reborn. If you fail, everything will be lost.

With five different weapon options, you’ll have plenty of ways to defeat foes and craft yourself into a worthy fighter. Do what must be done to save this land!

#11 WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers

The Ming Dynasty never looked like this in our history books! We’re just saying. In WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers, you’ll go to an alternate version of China, where a mysterious plague has crept over the land and changed the people within into monsters.

You play a pirate who has lost her memories and must work her way through the land and the beasts within to reclaim it. The catch with her is that this pirate is infected by the very plague that is transforming others. However, she can harness it to unlock special powers that make her even deadlier in battle.

Unlock your memory and learn the truth about all that’s happening!

#10 Gothic 1 Remake

Remakes with RPGs are all the rage nowadays, so it’s only natural that something like the Gothic 1 Remake would happen. After all, this was one of the landmark RPGs of the new millennia that helped set the tone for all that came after it.

In the title, you’ll be in a realm where a king is so bent on getting a special ore from a mine that he throws every prisoner possible into it to get the resource out. Then, when a sealing spell goes wrong, the prisoners mutiny, and you are the one who might be able to stem the tide before things get bloody.

Good luck with that.

#9 Assassin’s Creed Shadows

We work in the shadows, to serve the light! Assassin’s Creed Shadows is the next entry in the beloved Ubisoft series, and after numerous games, it’s finally time to enter Feudal Japan! This time around, you’ll get the option to choose between two protagonists to see how to handle certain situations.

There’s Yasuke, the legendary “Black Samurai,” who wishes to wipe off the stain that many have put on the Samurai name! Then, there’s Naoe, a ninja who had to watch her village get wiped out and wants revenge!

Through their unique skills and weapons, you’ll go through Japan and attempt to still the corruption that spreads through the lands!

#8 Avowed

Few groups are more trustworthy with the RPG genre than Obsidian Entertainment. After all, on both a 3D, 2D, and top-down level, they’re known to make literal masterpieces that other developers wish they could compare with. In Avowed, they’re going back to the 3D first-person perspective to deliver a new adventure in a familiar world.

You’re sent to the Living Lands, where a plague has spread across them, and you need to learn why. However, as you travel, you’ll come across more than just monsters to fight, but people to help, fates to determine, and possibly, the truth about who you are and why you are so connected to this place.

#7 Dune Awakening

If you’ve watched the recent blockbuster movies, then you might be seriously hyped for Dune Awakening. The game takes place on the planet of Arakais and lets you attempt to build a house and legacy for yourself.

You can choose to be one of the great races or simply someone who desires an opportunity to create something special. You’ll travel the land, get spice to power your various crafts, make allies that align with your goals, and take on enemy players who stand as your rivals.

On this planet, power is earned and taken. Choose the path you wish to set out on, and witness the glory that you can get the further you push through the sands.

#6 The Outer Worlds 2

Obsidian Entertainment is one of the best at what they do, and just about everyone admits it. So, when they announced The Outer Worlds 2, we all knew that another grand RPG was heading our way.

The first one was a blast simply because it poked fun at both our world, and how RPGs can allow you to make various choices to guide the plot. So, now imagine what Obsidian will do knowing how people reacted and acted in the first game! Exactly, they’ll go even crazier with the sequel.

So, when it comes out, you’ll want to be prepared for insane characters, planets, combat, and more.

#5 Witcher Remake

Ah, the upcoming Witcher Remake, which will bring the original gaming adventure featuring Geralt of Rivia to a new, modern audience, and improve on some things that CD Projekt Red couldn’t do in the past.

As noted, you’ll play Geralt of Rivia, a Witcher who is blessed and cursed with special strength and abilities that allow him to take on some of the fiercest monsters of the land and claim the rewards that come with them.

However, he’s soon thrown into much bigger dangers and stakes, which will push his skills to the test. Travel the lands, fight monsters, and maybe even save the day!

#4 Borderlands 4

It doesn’t matter what time or place on Pandora; there ain’t no rest for the wicked.

Yes, Gearbox Software has officially confirmed that Borderlands 4 is coming, and that there are brand new dangers that await those who dare to go into the vaults and beyond.

Sure, we don’t have too many details due to us just getting the teaser not too long ago, but we know that the title will have LOTS of guns for players to shoot, plenty of enemies to kill, and a variety of characters to start from.

Plus, we know that, if nothing else, the game will be NOTHING like that terrible movie.

#3 Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2

If you were a fan of the first game, you’ll want to check out Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 when it arrives. By the developer’s own admission, everything that they wanted to do in the first title but couldn’t because of various restrictions will be implemented in this second one.

In the game, you play a young man whose family was slaughtered, and you seek revenge. You’ll become a rebel within the kingdom of Bohemia and travel around to raise an army to take down the corrupt leaders and maybe find some other things to quell your fire.

It’s your journey, so guide it how you feel it should go.

#2 Fable

Are you ready for an adventure where you get to determine who you become? The Fable franchise as a whole has mostly been based around this concept, and the upcoming reboot aims to fulfill much of what those original titles intended to do without making the same mistakes.

While details are still a bit scarce, we know that it will follow the RPG theme of building your character from scratch and then guiding them on a quest through a fantasy realm. You’ll fight giants, former heroes, and more on your quest to become what you feel is best.

Be who you want to be, and see how that works out for you.

#1 Monster Hunter Wilds

Look, we know that it took a while for Capcom to “find the audience” for its RPG franchise, but once it did, it took off huge, and the publisher has been raking in the money ever since. So, with Monster Hunter Wilds, you know that they’re taking this RPG to as many extremes as possible to ensure that gamers get everything they want from it and more.

Just like in past titles, you’ll be part of a monster-hunting guild that goes out to various biomes trying to take down monsters to protect the human population.

With each enemy you defeat, you’ll gather materials so that you can craft new armor and weapons to take on even greater threats.