With so many RPGs available, each with unique rules, and lots of existing rankings online, it’s hard to say for sure which are the best Western RPGs. But we’re going to give it a shot! The games listed here excel in key areas: strong storytelling, immersive worlds, appealing graphics, character customization, and satisfying role-playing. We especially love games with great music or those that really changed the gaming landscape.
Players can now participate in a new event called the Caitlyn Champion Recruitment Event, and earn stickers and cosmetics through the Battle Pass. Here’s a breakdown of the Caitlyn event in 2XKO and how to complete it efficiently.
Games designed like this feel much more natural and focus heavily on encouraging players to explore. The best discoveries – surprising quests and hidden locations – are often those players stumble upon themselves. Instead of constantly pointing players in the right direction, the game lets them discover things on their own, making even a casual walk through the world feel meaningful and satisfying.
You can find Red Bolete in Endfield once you reach Authority Level 25 and start the “Down the Hill” quest. This quest takes you from Originium Science Park to Origin Lodespring, which is where Red Bolete is located.
The story of One Piece is nearing its end, and things are incredibly intense right now, especially with all the turmoil happening in Elbaf. The creator, Oda, has been gradually introducing the final villains and setting the stage for a massive war. As we head towards these epic battles, Oda is also showcasing amazing new powers and abilities.
Dungeon Masters who’ve been running games for a while often use challenging non-player characters (NPCs) to create tricky traps, puzzles, and stories for their players. However, it doesn’t always go as planned! I spoke with a DM named Oskar about some of the Dungeons & Dragons NPCs that he and others enjoy using to surprise and challenge their players.
Because this is a limited, special edition of the game, the cover art for the regular version hasn’t been revealed yet. You’ll be able to pre-order the game starting January 30th, just one week from now.
Guillermo del Toro has always been a fan of H.P. Lovecraft, especially the story At the Mountains of Madness. He announced in 2010 that he’d finally gotten the go-ahead to make it into a movie, a project he’d dreamed of for years. However, little news has surfaced since then, and it appears Hollywood is reluctant to approve the film. Despite del Toro’s continued efforts, the movie remains stuck in development, potentially indefinitely.
For years, Game Freak, the developer of Pokemon, has faced criticism for the series’ technical and visual limitations. Their new game, Beast of Reincarnation, is a significant shift, boasting the high production values and impressive graphics expected from a modern, top-tier game. It’s a departure from the more cartoonish style typically seen in their games, including the Pokemon series. The story follows Emma the Sealer and her dog, Koo, as they journey across a ruined Japan to defeat a corrupted being. Gameplay is also dramatically different for the studio, offering an action RPG experience with a fast-paced combat system similar to games like Black Myth: Wukong and Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice.
Here’s a look at some of the most anticipated horror games scheduled for release in 2026. While exact dates aren’t available for every game, they are all confirmed to launch this year, with some arriving in just a few weeks. If you’re a fan of scary games, this is a roundup of the biggest titles coming out over the next year.