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Following much of its past storytelling through visual novels about military experiences, Muv-Luv is now allowing players to make decisions as they battle.

Publishers aNCHOR and developer fuzz have confirmed that the Strategy RPG Muv-Luv: Tactics Kalidasa at Nightmare will be released worldwide for PC sometime in 2027. They have included a new video along with opening up the Steam page and the official website.

https://turnbasedlovers.com/overview/muv-luv-tactics-kalidasa-at-nightmare

The Necromancer’s Tale is now available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2. Developed by Psychic Software and published on consoles by Silver Lining Interactive, the gothic RPG first launched on PC in July 2025.

https://turnbasedlovers.com/news/isometric-crpg-the-necromancers-tale-raises-the-dead-on-ps5-xbox-series-xs-and-switch-2

I just learned about Rhea of the Remnant thanks to one of my loyal YouTube channel viewers, who brought this indie project to my attention. We’re talking about a strategy game inspired by Into the Breach, as the developer has openly stated. Now, let me give you some details.

In Rhea of the Remnant, players command only three mechs at a time, while the opposition usually arrives in much greater numbers. The upcoming tactical RPG is the work of South Korean solo developer MushroomShoes and is currently planned for PC through Steam in 2026.

https://turnbasedlovers.com/overview/rhea-of-the-remnant-strategy-pc-game

A Star Wars turn-based tactics game is one of those ideas so obvious you assume someone has already made it. Until Star Wars Zero Company, no one had.

It is developed by Bit Reactor, a studio founded by former Firaxis developers, including Creative Director and CEO Greg Foertsch, with a team whose credits run through XCOM: Enemy Unknown, XCOM 2, War of the Chosen, and Marvel’s Midnight Suns. It is made in collaboration with Lucasfilm Games and published by Electronic Arts, and it arrives on 27 August 2026 for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.

Below is everything we know about it so far.

https://turnbasedlovers.com/originals/star-wars-zero-company-what-it-is-what-to-expect-and-how-it-plays

As promised, here’s the second article covering all the releases that, at least on paper, are still expected before the end of 2026. In the previous article, I highlighted 11 major RPGs set to launch before the end of the year. Today, we’re looking at 30 indie titles that are every bit as worthy of the hype.

https://turnbasedlovers.com/news/30-indie-turn-based-rpgs-and-strategy-games-still-coming-in-2026

A deadly corruption is spreading across the Great Blue Peninsula, and players can now test how long their caravan can survive it. Silverland Games has opened the Steam playtest for The Black Breath, a dark fantasy tactical RPG built around grid-based battles, limited resources, narrative decisions, and roguelite progression.

The current version includes the tutorial and the Burning Forest, a procedurally generated region that changes with every run.

https://turnbasedlovers.com/news/dark-fantasy-tactical-rpg-the-black-breath

Ashes of Morgravia is now available on PC. Developed and published by the small team at background blur., the full game launched with a 17 percent introductory discount available until July 6. A free demo also remains available for players who want to test its combat systems before purchasing.

The game sits between a tactical RPG and a roguelite deckbuilder. Each expedition sends players through the Desolation, a branching journey across a dark fantasy world trapped in eternal night.

https://turnbasedlovers.com/news/dark-fantasy-tactical-rpg-ashes-of-morgravia-is-now-available-on-steam

Orangepixel has released Space Grunts: Chrono Shard, a new turn-based roguelike that mixes tactical decision-making with the pace of an arcade shooter.

Published by HandyGames, the game is available on PC through Steam and the Epic Games Store for $15.99 or €14.99. A 20 percent launch discount is currently active, with the Steam promotion ending on July 6.

https://turnbasedlovers.com/news/break-the-time-loop-in-rogulike-space-grunts-chrono-shard-out-now-on-pc

I’m starting the week with pleasing news about one of the most anticipated turn-based games I’m following, as ArtDock has confirmed that Lootbound will launch on July 31, 2026, for PC via Steam and Xbox.

The announcement arrived alongside a new trailer showing more of the game’s turn-based battles, dark fantasy environments, equipment system, and shifting party compositions. A free PC demo is already available on Steam.

https://turnbasedlovers.com/news/dynamic-party-building-roguelite-lootbound-launches-this-july

Today, we’re taking a look at everything worth checking out from the past couple of weeks, including last week’s releases, since I dedicated last Saturday’s recap entirely to Steam Next Fest.

https://turnbasedlovers.com/news/new-turn-based-rpgs-to-play-june-20-2026

Today I want to dedicate this list to some of the so-called “major” RPGs and Strategy games we can expect before the end of the year, games for which we have fairly reliable release information, or at least a strong indication of when they’re expected to launch.

You won’t find many indie projects scheduled to arrive before 2027 in this article; for those, you’ll need to wait a few more days for an updated roundup. With that said, let’s take a look at everything coming our way in the weeks ahead, including the return of some famous franchises and much more.

https://turnbasedlovers.com/lists/11-major-turn-based-rpgs-expected-before-the-end-of-2026

Overhype Studios’ Strategy RPG Gets New Weapons, Enemies, and Balance Changes in Update 1.5.2.2

As if one of the greatest sandbox tactical RPGs ever made, already packed with content and firmly established, needed anything more, a substantial new update for Battle Brothers has arrived out of nowhere. Version 1.5.2.2 adds new equipment, tougher enemies, another character background, and several combat adjustments aimed at opening more build options.

https://turnbasedlovers.com/news/a-new-update-for-strategy-rpg-battle-brothers-has-suddenly-arrived

Atlus has shared a 22-minute Persona 4 Revival broadcast, giving a much clearer look at how the remake is changing the original game.

The presentation covered the story, daily life in Inaba, Social Links, dungeon exploration, and combat. Producer Kazuhisa Wada also described the project as a full remake of Persona 4 Golden, with fully voiced Social Links, re-recorded story scenes, new events, rebuilt locations, and rearranged versions of familiar tracks.

https://turnbasedlovers.com/news/persona-4-revival-broadcast-shows-off-new-combat-mechanics-and-reworked-dungeons

Steam Next Fest June 2026 is still underway, and as I promised, following up on my first article dedicated to the event, here’s the second batch of demos I recommend checking out, and, in a way, I’m recommending them to myself as well, since there are still a few I haven’t had the chance to try personally.

https://turnbasedlovers.com/news/steam-next-fest-june-2026-turn-based-rpg-and-strategy-demos-to-try

Square Enix has released version 1.5.0 for Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles, bringing a fresh set of features and quality of life changes to the game’s enhanced version.

The update is available now and gives returning players a few good reasons to head back into Ivalice, especially if they have already cleared the campaign and want to build a stronger party from the ground up.

The main addition is New Game Plus. After completing the story, players can now start a new run while carrying over several parts of their progress, including unit levels, items, and other save data.

https://turnbasedlovers.com/news/whats-new-in-final-fantasy-tactics-the-ivalice-chronicles-update-1-5-0

Steam has another strong midweek sale for RPG and strategy games, and this week’s lineup covers a pretty wide slice of the genre. There are big JRPGs, grid-based tactics, deckbuilders, dungeon crawlers, cozy RPG hybrids, and even a few licensed games that become much easier to consider when the price drops.

https://turnbasedlovers.com/news/midweek-discounts-turn-based-rpgs-and-strategy-games-worth-bringing-home/

There’s definitely a bit of Darkest Dungeon vibe in the brand-new, and, I’d add, genuinely intriguing tactical RPG roguelite Ascenders: Beyond the Peak.

But more importantly, it brings something to the table that very few games have attempted so far: taking grid-based tactical gameplay and turning it vertical, putting you in the boots of mountain climbers scaling dangerous peaks.

As if that weren’t enough, developer Ludogram and publisher Twin Sails Interactive task you with managing a team of three climbers, all tied together by a rope that physically binds them.

Previously mentioned in my article as one of the most promising tactical RPGs currently in development, the demo I played, and briefly showcased below, confirmed my initial impressions. In the video below, we take a look at the opening tutorial and the camp system, a management layer that lets you recover stamina, treat injuries, and prepare between climbs.

https://turnbasedlovers.com/news/video/ascenders-brings-darkest-dungeon-vibes-to-a-vertical-climbing-rpg-game-mechanics-and-camp-system

Resolution Games‘ tabletop RPG, Demeo x Dungeons & Dragons: Battlemarked, has launched today on Nintendo’s Nintendo Switch 2 console.

The game, set in the Forgotten Realms area of the D&D universe, combines the basic tabletop battle game mechanics of Demeo with many of the well-known classes from classic Dungeons & Dragons and features a focus on quick turn-based combat using cards that provide various abilities, party coordination, player choice through story development, and no need for a Dungeon Master.

https://turnbasedlovers.com/news/dd-fans-can-now-play-this-new-digital-tabletop-rpg-on-nintendo-switch-2

My article on World of Anterra dates back to 2022, when indie developer 81monkeys’ charming project was gearing up for what would later become a successful Kickstarter campaign.

Then, as often happens, between the lack of updates and the sheer number of projects I follow, it gradually slipped off my radar and was almost forgotten, until today. The developer just dropped a brand-new trailer, and now the hype is through the roof.

https://turnbasedlovers.com/overview/world-of-anterra-rpg

Studio Chahut has revealed Dog in the Machine, a tactical roguelite published by Goblinz Publishing and planned for release on PC in Q3 2026.

The game follows an AutoDog trying to escape a dystopian mecha city and make its way back to the humans who were forced into exile. Every encounter plays out on a compact grid packed with moving parts, hazards, enemies, and tools that can turn one good move into a full battlefield collapse.

https://turnbasedlovers.com/overview/dog-in-the-machine