1. The Outer Worlds Obsidian Entertainment moves on to a new IP.
Fans of their previous games are hoping that it will come with all the things that made
New Vegas as great as it was.
In Outer Worlds, you're sent to an alternate future controlled by megacorporations, all
of which are bent on colonizing all planets in orbit and out. Create your own character,
wake up onboard an abandoned ship at the edge of space and use this to travel around the
galaxy to investigate the nature of the corporations.
Aside from being an RPG, The Outer Worlds is also first-person shooter where you can
use a VATS-like Time Dilation System against the various enemies. With various factions
and ways to navigate a situation, your choices will still play a huge part in the gameplay.
It probably won't be as big a game as New Vegas, The Outer Worlds remains a promising
title for fans of their RPG shooters. Coming out on the Epic Games Store this Oct 25th.
2. Divinity: Fallen Heroes While we're on the subject of iconic names
in RPG, this is the next title from one of the veterans in the industry, Larian Studios.
Taking up the name of their claim to fame, Divinity: Fallen Heroes isn't a a direct sequel
to their most recent hit Divinity: Original Sin 2. Instead, it's spinoff title that focuses
on the tactics side of gameplay but still set in the same Divinity universe.
Distilled to its core concepts, GamesRadar described the game as a blend of their style
of RPG with the action of classic XCOM. Using one of the canon endings as a jumping off
point, play as Lady Vengeance and captain a familiar flying ship along with a staff
of familiar faces. It's a purer, more refined version of Larian's combat, and even features
the same environmental interactions.
It's still very early in production, but the excitement is palpable and it's set to release
sometime this year.
3. Final Fantasy VIII: Remastered This isn't a brand new game but it's news
nonetheless. Before the arrival of their ground-up remake for Final Fantasy VII, Square Enix
is bringing back another certified classic.
Although it's not a full-on remake, this remastered version of Final Fantasy VIII will prove a
perfect first contact for those who didn't catch it when it first released on the original
PlayStation in 1999. This entry has been considered one of the greatest FF titles of all time.
Though its original release didn't quite live up to its legacy, it's set to get better with
high definition graphics and updated character models.
Relive the adventures Squall Lionheart and help him lead his group of mercenaries once
again. This time, you might get to fully appreciate the countenance of "the best looking guy"
around. It's coming out sometime in 2019.
4. Paranoia: Happiness is Mandatory Ready your smiles, citizens, because when
they say happiness is mandatory, they do mean it. This upcoming RPG brings a classic tabletop
RPG to the modern videogame age, bringing together isometric RPGs with tactical combat.
Set in an Orwellian future filled with clones all sorts of technology, life as a troubleshooter
is joy under the watchful, all-seeing eye of the Friend Computer. All you need to do
is complete missions together with a team composed of four out 9 total specializations.
With Traitors everywhere, Paranoia sets in as your supposed members rat out your misdeeds
to the beloved Computer.
It's a game that injects comedy into the bleak dystopia, allowing you to laugh through the
myriad failures ahead of you.
Brimming with the uniqueness of its character progression, its real-time-with-pause combat,
and its Matt Mercer voice overs, Paranoia is all sorts of fun and it's coming out in
2019.
5. Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 Another one from the classic RPG vaults, Vampire:
The Masquerade the tabletop RPG has been going since 1991. But, with the last full videogame
release dating back to 2004, this upcoming sequel is a breath of fresh air for fans of
the two cult classics.
Continue your vampiric adventures in the 21st century and settle into underworld gloom of
nighttime Seattle. Getting your fangs wet with blood might still be important, there's
also plenty of whacking, hacking, and shooting. As long as you make sure you got enough silver
bullets.
Whoever you are, where you're from, and whatever you choose remains a massive of Vampire's
gameplay. And, it's all gonna look even better with Nvidia's real-time ray-tracing tech,
if you can live without your own reflection. It's coming out in March of 2020.
6. Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord A lot can happen in ten years. Not so much
for fans of the Mount & Blade series. Where hope might have been the only thing keeping
the fandom going, TaleWorlds Entertainment finally brought something more concrete for
all of us to hold on to.
Sure, it's no official release date. But, with this Early Access announcement is a promise
that we'll get to see the fruit of what seems to be a decade-long labor.
Through the years, we've had our share of previews of their medieval playground--from
a look into campaigns to overviews of their siege defence. All of which leave us only
itching to see the beautiful, polished product that will offer us endless life in the Middle
Ages.
Bannerlord when? Soon, it seems, with its Steam Early Access release scheduled for March
of next year.
7. Cyberpunk 2077 Ever since the announcement from CD Projekt
Red, the excitement for this upcoming open world action RPG has only mounted up. From
its exploration of a cyberpunk dystopia, to the announcement of this year's wholesome
breathtaking darling, Keanu Reeves' involvement in the project.
Since they've been breaking boundaries with Witcher, it's not a stretch to expect this
one to do so as well. Create everything about your character, from their appearance, stats,
background stories, and modifications. And then roam around Night City where Big Corporation
is law.
Played in the first-person perspective, it all adds to immersion that's improved by a
not-so unfamiliar future that feels fully populated and alive. All we know is it's gonna
be hard to get out of the house when it releasest on April 16th, 2020.
8. Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot First introduced to us as Dragonball: Project
Z, Bandai Namco officially named it Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot at this year's E3 to signal
its focus on Goku's arc in one of the most popular Dragon Ball series ever.
It might be a little worrying for some to have yet another iteration of his iconic adventures,
Kakarot also promises to refresh the series with revitalized visuals and action RPG gameplay.
It aims to be THE dragon ball game of the generation and it's achieving it through its
packed roster of legendary characters. They've been hard at work at announcing them.
Their latest one showcases Gohan's emotional confrontation with the villain Cell, while
also giving glimpses to gameplay and sidemissions that build up to the famous faceoff. The game's
release is still a long way off, so there might be even more of these to look forward
to before its official date Early 2020.
9. Elden Ring FromSoftware's second venture out of their
Souls universe and they're bringing another veteran in the party.
Combining their talent for action-packed RPGs with the writing prowess of famed author,
George RR Martin, it sets the tone for what might be their most ambitious title yet. There's
no wondering why everyone's excited to see how this one turns out.
There's only a reveal trailer so far, so it's anybody's guess what the story and gameplay
will be. But, Hidetaka himself has admitted to taking inspiration from the Lord of the
Rings series, and perhaps the presence of a ring may be another central part of the
plot. FromSoftware's may be heading towards a darker tone in this next title. With no
release date, nothing is certain yet.
10. Baldur's Gate III Of course an RPG list for the home of the
classics wouldn't be complete without THIS. Just when we thought we were over buttering
up Larian Studios, they pull us back even further with a move to resurrect one of the
most iconic titles in the genre.
Baldur's Gate III won't be a direct sequel to the original. It will, however, stay faithful
to their roots. Having been borne out of the Dungeons and Dragons universe, this third
entry will be the first to adapt 5th edition D&D rules. This means there will be more than
a few changes in abilities, dice, and things like advantages/disadvantages which will feel
unfamiliar to those who haven't D&D since the 4th edition.
Meanwhile, what remains to be seen is whether it'll stick with turn-based combat or a real-time
with pause system. Still probably very early in development, we'll be keeping our eyes
open for more news until its eventual release.