🚨 2026’s 20 NEW Action RPGs Are About to OBLITERATE Your Social Life! 😱
#1 is a DEMON-SLAYING BEAST that makes Elden Ring look EASY… But #20? A HIDDEN GEM that’ll HAUNT your dreams FOREVER! 👻
Gamers are RAGING online – “My wallet’s DEAD!” “Sleep is CANCELLED!” Who’s ready to DIVE IN?
These titles will redefine ARPGs with INSANE combat, EPIC worlds & SOUL-CRUSHING bosses. Phantom Blade Zero? Nioh 3? Fable REBOOT? You WON’T survive this list! 🔥💀
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As the gaming world barrels into 2026, Action RPG fans are in for a blockbuster year. With soulslikes, open-world epics, and hack-and-slash masterpieces flooding the pipeline, developers are pushing boundaries in combat depth, narrative immersion, and visual spectacle. From Team Ninja’s brutal samurai slasher to Playground Games’ long-awaited Fable revival, these 20 titles promise to dominate consoles, PCs, and your backlog. Here’s the rundown on the must-plays, complete with release windows, platforms, and what makes each a potential game-changer.
1. Nioh 3 (Team Ninja/Koei Tecmo) Early 2026 brings the third entry in the punishing dark fantasy series, ditching rigid missions for a more open structure while retaining signature stance-switching combat and yokai-slaying chaos. Platforms: PS5, PC. Expect alpha demos to tease the “Crucible” conquest mode. After Nioh 2’s acclaim, this could be the soulslike to beat.
2. Code Vein II (Bandai Namco) January 30 drop for this anime-infused soulslike sequel, introducing time-shifting between past and present for fractured memory narratives. Blood code customization, partner AI, and gift magic return amplified. Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PC. Fans of the original’s stylish difficulty will devour it.
3. Phantom Blade Zero (S-Game) September 9 unleashes wuxia fury in this Unreal Engine 5 stunner – fast-paced parries, aerial combos, and a revenge-driven tale in a plague-ridden empire. Platforms: PS5, PC. Trailers scream “Sekiro meets Devil May Cry.”
4. Crimson Desert (Pearl Abyss) March 19 marks the single-player spin-off from Black Desert, boasting rideable dragons, destructible castles, and a vast Pywel continent. Fluid action combat meets deep faction quests. Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PC. A Witcher-like epic in the making.
5. Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred (Blizzard) April 28 expansion ramps up the ARPG lootfest with Paladin class, revamped endgame, and Mephisto’s infernal return. Fishing? Runewords? It’s Diablo at its loot-goblin peak. Platforms: PS5/PS4, Xbox Series X/S/One, PC.
6. Onimusha: Way of the Sword (Capcom) TBA 2026 revives the samurai ghost-slayer with modernized blade work and demonic possessions. Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PC. Nostalgia meets next-gen gore.
7. Fable (Playground Games) The rebooted fairy-tale ARPG finally lands in 2026, blending humor, morality systems, and open-world whimsy with Forza-level tech. Platforms: Xbox Series X/S, PC. After years of delays, expect Albion reborn.
8. The Blood of Dawnwalker (Rebel Wolves/Bandai Namco) TBA vampire saga in plague-ridden 14th-century Europe – no main quest, just 30 days of bloodlust choices as Coen balances humanity and monstrosity. Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PC. Witcher vets craft a narrative sandbox.
9. Beast of Reincarnation (Game Freak) Post-apocalyptic soulslike with a warrior and loyal dog companion battling mechs and mutants. Platforms: Xbox Series X/S, PC? Visually striking, companion-focused combat sets it apart.
10. Mortal Shell II (Cold Symmetry) TBA sequel evolves the “shell-swapping” mechanic in hardened souls combat. Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PC. Deeper lore, tighter parries.
11. Lords of the Fallen 2 (Hexworks/CI Games) Full sequel to the 2023 hit, doubling down on dual-realm traversal and co-op invasions. Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PC. TBA, but hype is building.
12. Titan Quest II (Grimlore Games/THQ Nordic) Mythic ARPG sequel explores Alexander the Great’s era with divine loot and minion armies. Platforms: PC, consoles TBA. Diablo fans, rejoice.
13. The Relic: First Guardian (Tamuz Mushrif) May 26 soulslike with eight-minute gameplay showcases brutal boss duels. Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PC. Delayed perfection.
14. Norse: Oath of Blood (North Bite) February 3 Viking ARPG with oath-bound raids and rune magic. Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PC. Bloody, mythical melee.
15. Ys X: Proud Nordics (Nihon Falcom) February 20 sails into action with ship combat and dual protagonists. Platforms: PS5, Switch 2, PC. Falcom’s speed-hack staple.
16. Towerborne (Stoic Studio/Netflix) February 26 brawler ARPG with full launch post-Preview. Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PC. Class-based arena fights.
17. Control Resonant (Remedy) TBA expansion opens Manhattan to supernatural shoot-’em-RPG chaos. Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PC. Jesse Faden returns.
18. Fatekeeper (Unknown Worlds?) Early Access 2026 first-person ARPG with fidelity-focused exploration. Platforms: PC. Gameranx’s top pick.
19. Edge of Memories (Midgar Studio) Action RPG sequel battles cosmic blight with companions. Platforms: TBA. Refined from Edge of Eternity.
20. The Adventures of Elliot: Millennium Tales (Square Enix/Team Asano) 16-bit action RPG with top-down freedom and weapon variety. Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch 2, PC. HD-2D charm meets deep combat.
2026’s lineup signals a soulslike renaissance alongside accessible epics, with cross-gen support keeping everyone in play. Nioh 3 and Phantom Blade Zero lead the pack for purists, while Crimson Desert and Fable court mass appeal. Delays happen, but announcements at Summer Game Fest and beyond will firm up dates. Dust off your controllers – this year’s ARPG avalanche is unrelenting.
