2026 may already be July, but there's still a lot of work to be done. but grand theft auto 6 overwhelm each other upcoming games You don't need to pre-order Vice City tickets to have something to look forward to, to some degree. Action RPG Ahead of the second half of 2026. Dragon's Dogma 2 and Elden Ring We're about to release the final version, and it's not even the most exciting release coming soon.
Cast me as a fantasy hell knight and I'll stick around for at least 20 hours to give the RPG a decent chance. The near future includes Soulslikes, first-person, sci-fi, and vampires, all of which look like intense real-time combat that pushes the line between style and challenge. crimson desert It was great but not the best 2026 Action RPG It may not be out yet.
So, let's rank the biggest action RPGs coming out soon based on how perfect they are.
Because we plan to classify strictly, There are no borderline cases such as: Onimusha: Path of the Sword or Castlevania: The Curse of Belmont. It looks really cool, Onimusha is one of my most anticipated games of the year, but it seems to only have light RPG elements. No re-releases/ports/remasters either.
also, The only action RPG with a confirmed release date of 2026.
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Mortal Shell 2 could be the next big Soulslike RPG.
Released on August 20th
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Platform: PC, PS5, Xbox
Original released in 2020 mortal shell FromSoftware was one of the first truly decent non-Software Soulslikes. While replicating dark soul The formula, Cold Symmetry, introduces some interesting ideas, most notably the concept of Shells, which act as class loadouts that players can swap between.
The first attempt was good, but mortal shell It had some too rough parts to recommend to non-Soulslike fans, but it laid the groundwork for a sequel that could expand its reach to casual action RPG fans. mortal shell 2 It seems like a game that would make a lot of changes that could improve accessibility. Hopefully there is no risk of losing your identity.
The sequel will ditch the health meter, a change designed to accommodate more aggressive combat rather than the slow, deliberate pace of the first game. As a service to this, mortal shell 2 It doubles the number of shells from its predecessor, effectively giving us eight classes that come with their own skill trees and movesets. It's not the ideal RPG for players who want to create unique builds, but this jump-up will make a world of difference.
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Blood of Dawnwalker is a vampire epic with Witcher 3 connections.
Released on September 3rd
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Platform: PC, PS5, Xbox
Whenever a developer's impending debut game is discussed, expectations must be kept in check to avoid setting the bar too high for a young team to reach. But Rebel Wolves The Witcher 3's Game Director, Konrad Tomaszkiewicz, and a team of experienced developers who know a thing or two about creating the best action RPGs. Dawnwalker's Blood This will probably be the most exciting debut in a long time.
As the title suggests, you play Dawnwalker, a person caught between humans and vampires, and this dichotomy defines the day and night cycle. In the light, players control nimble humans who rely on swordsmanship and magic. As the sun sets, the protagonist takes on the form of a vampire and becomes even more brutal (and with a taste for blood). Combat utilizes directional input, so you have to match your enemy's actions.
In a gothic medieval fantasy world ravaged by a plague, vampires gain control by promising salvation to humanity no matter the cost. The main character, Koen, survives a forced transformation and gains the strength he needs to save his family. Player agency should be a big part of the game, as players will have to decide over time which quests to pursue.
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Beast of Reincarnation asks what would have happened if Game Freak had taken a break from Pokémon.
Released on August 4th
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Platform: PC, PS5, Xbox
Who could have imagined that Game Freak's big game of 2026 would be a post-apocalyptic action RPG releasing on every console other than Nintendo? beast of reincarnationIts very existence is attractive, but it also looks pretty cool. This isn't the first time Game Freak has stepped down. pokemonbut small town hero and Hidden treasures of Area Zero It felt more like a small adventure than a large project.
Being set in a dark fantasy version of Japan inspired by Studio Ghibli is always a plus. beast of reincarnation Casts the player as Emma, a woman who has the power of plague and also knows how to use a katana. While other humans are hard to find, Emma has something better. It's a pet dog.
beast of reincarnationThe battle looks quite complicated, at least based on the trailers that have been released so far. While it potentially incorporates some Soulslike elements, this mostly comes through things like campfires, while the real-time combat emphasizes speed and reflexes similar to the following. sekiro (Includes parry and stance systems) Emma must also make full use of Koo's Blooming Arts ability. Because her companion isn't just there for emotional support.
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Valor Mortis is a rare first-person Soulslike game.
Released on October 13th
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Platform: PC, PS5, Xbox
Yes, this upcoming action RPG will probably become an acquired taste, as is often the case with first-person games in a genre traditionally associated with third-person. First-person Soulslikes already exist, but they mostly consist of indie titles that appear on Steam. thus, Valor Mortis This is the first major attempt to present . dark soul A new level of formula one more step'S Ghost Runner The pedigree is encouraging.
Even beyond battle, Valor Mortis Being a historical fantasy game set in the Napoleonic era, it casts the player as Bonaparte's fallen soldier. Yes, there's another area ravaged by a plague, but this is basically standard practice for modern action RPGs. Reflecting the era, the arsenal includes firearms such as daggers and muskets, to which magic is added.
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Phantom Blade Zero is (hopefully) the latest Wuxia action RPG masterpiece
Released on October 29th
In recent years, games developed by Chinese studios have begun to crossover to overseas markets more frequently. Black Myth: Wukong It is the most popular traditional single player release. well, Phantom Blade Zero It looks like it will challenge for the crown by delivering another stunning epic with impressive combat and visuals. also, This game is not Soulslike..
Director Soulframe Liang described the RPG's setting as “kung fu punk,” a subgenre that sounds ridiculously cool and needs to be kept up. Focusing on Chinese martial arts, Phantom Blade Zero Casting you as an assassin with only 66 days to live. He uses this to try to unravel the ruse that framed him for murder.
You won't know until you actually spend some time with it, but Phantom Blade ZeroThe combat seems designed just for me. With a focus on combos, acrobatics, and parries, it looks like a martial arts action epic underpinned by a steampunk dark fantasy aesthetic.
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control resonance
Released on September 24th
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Platform: PC, PS5, Xbox
Finally, we'll end with a game that doesn't combine fantasy, history, and the Middle Ages. control resonance It abandons its predecessor's third-person shooter classification for the action RPG genre and replaces the transformation gun with a transformation wand. Instead of exploring FBC headquarters, players travel to a Manhattan twisted and shattered by a cosmic presence.
This time we play as Dylan, the supernaturally gifted brother of the first game's protagonist. Dylan seems to have a much wider variety of strange abilities that can be customized. Remedy Entertainment has more than earned the trust of players, but the developer is entering new territory as this will be its first RPG. control's gameplay was generally fantastic, and the sequel takes it in a new direction that may be polarizing, or at least require some tweaking.
yet, control resonance It looks really great.
