The RPGs of 2021: Every RPG and their release dates
If you are looking for the 2020 RPG list, click here.
Here we list the upcoming RPGs we expect to see in 2021. This listing will often be updated throughout the year.
Now - we know - defining what exactly is an 'RPG' is can be a little tricky. While some of the games below may not best be labeled as an 'RPG', we wanted to include games that have evident role-playing elements. We allow for a little bit of wiggle room.
Let us also note: our list only includes games with confirmed English versions set to release in 2021 and will be updated regularly throughout the year. Games that do not have confirmed English localizations or have not yet been announced with 2021 release plans will not be included.
Find the list below. Feel free to let us know in the comments if you see any omissions or mistakes!
Last updated: December 17, 2021.
January 2021 RPGs
Werewolf: The Apocalypse - Heart of the Forest [Switch] - January 7
Shards of Feyra [PC] - January 10
Princess Connect! Re: Dive [mobile] - January 18
Ocean's Heart [PC] - January 21
Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knights [PC] - January 21 (Entering Early Access)
Utawarerumono: Prelude to the Fallen [PC] - January 22
King Arthur: Knight's Tale [PC] - January 26 (Entering Early Access)
Atelier Ryza 2: Lost Legends and the Secret Fairy [PS5/PS4/Switch/PC] - January 26 (NA), January 29 (EU)
Dragon Quest Tact [mobile] - January 27
Märchen Forest: Mylne and the Forest Gift [PS4/Switch/PC] - January 28
Outcast in Mars [PC] - January 29
February 2021 RPGs
Ys IX: Monstrum Nox [PS4] - February 2 (NA), February 5 (EU)
Skyforge [Switch] - February 4
Kowloon Highschool Chronicle [Switch] - February 4 (NA)
Werewolf: The Apocalypse - Earthblood [PS5/PS4/XS/XB1/PC] - February 4
Nioh Remastered - The Complete Edition [PS5] - February 5
Nioh 2 Remastered - The Complete Edition [PS5/PC] - February 5
Healer's Quest [Switch] - February 11
Dragonborne [PC] - February 12
Wheel of Fate [PC] - February 12
Osteoblasts [PC] - February 12
Good Night, Knight [PC] - February 16 (Entering Early Access)
Bravery Network Online [PC] - February 16 (Entering Early Access)
Fallen Legion Revenants [PS4/Switch] - February 16 (NA), February 19 (EU)
Azur Lane Crosswave [Switch] - February 16 (NA), February 19 (EU)
Viola: The Heroine's Melody [PC] - February 17
Shores Unknown [PC] - February 17 (Entering Early Access)
Shattered - Tale of the Forgotten King [PC] - February 17 (Exiting Early Access)
The Protagonist: EX-1 [PC] - February 18 (Entering Early Access)
Steven Universe: Unleash the Light [PS4/XB1/Switch/PC] - February 19
Werewolf: The Apocalypse — Heart of the Forest [PS4/XB1] - February 21
Wigmund. The Return of the Hidden Knights [PC] - February 25 (Entering Early Access)
Hellpoint [Switch] - February 25
Bravely Default II [Switch] - February 26
March 2021 RPGs
Yakuza: Like a Dragon [PS5] - March 2
The Fellowship Saga [PC] - March 2
Neptunia Virtual Stars [PS4] - March 2 (NA), March 5 (EU)
Blade & Soul Revolution [mobile] - March 4
Loop Hero [PC] - March 4
Gnosia [Switch] - March 4
Star Renegades [PS4] - March 10
Pascal's Wager: Definitive Edition [PC] - March 12
Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning [Switch] - March 16
Saviors of Sapphire Wings / Stranger of Sword City Revisited [Switch/PC] - March 16 (NA), March 19 (EU)
Realms of Antiquity: The Shattered Crown [PC] - March 22
Vaporum: Lockdown [Switch] - March 22
Story of Seasons: Pioneers of Olive Town [Switch] - March 23 (NA), March 26 (EU)
Octopath Traveler [XS/XB1] - March 25
Dandy Ace [PC] - March 25
Monster Hunter Rise [Switch] - March 26
Neptunia Virtual Stars [PC] - March 29
Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5+2.5 ReMIX [PC] - March 30
Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue [PC] - March 30
Kingdom Hearts III + Re Mind DLC [PC] - March 30
Kingdom Hearts Melody of Memory [PC] - March 30
Shachibato! President, It's Time for Battle! Maju Wars [PC] - March 30
April 2021 RPGs
The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel III [Stadia] - April 1
Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana [Stadia] - April 1
Fantasian (Part 1) [Apple Arcade] - April 2
The Slormancer [PC] - April 6 (Entering Early Access)
The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel IV [Switch/PC/Stadia] - April 9
Disgaea RPG [mobile] - April 12
Atelier Mysterious Trilogy Deluxe Pack [PS4/Switch/PC] - April 22
We Are The Caretakers [PC] - April 22 (Entering Early Access)
Infinite Adventures [Switch] - April 22
Death End re;Quest [Switch] - April 27
May 2021 RPGs
Dragon Quest Builders II [XB1] - May 4
Almighty: Kill Your Gods [PC] - May 5 (Entering Early Access)
The Hand of Merlin [PC] - May 11 (Entering Early Access)
void tRrLM();++ //Void Terrarium++ [PS5] - May 18
Unexplored 2: The Wayfarer’s Legacy [PC] - May 20 (Entering Early Access)
Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance [Switch] - May 21
Koowloon Highschool Chronicle [Switch] - May 21 (EU)
Miitopia [Switch] - May 21
Shin Megami Tensei III Nocturne HD Remaster [PS4/Switch/PC] - May 25
Maneater [Switch] - May 25
Solasta: Crown of the Magister [PC] - May 27
Empire of Ember [PC] - May 31 (Entering Early Access)
June 2021 RPGs
Anima: The Reign of Darkness [PC] - June 1
World of Warcraft: Burning Crusade Classic [PC] - June 1
Griftlands [PC] - June 1 (Exiting Early Access)
The Elder Scrolls Online: Blackwood [PS5/PS4/XS/XB1/PC/Stadia] - June 1 (PC), June 8 (PS4, XB1)
The Last Spell [PC] - June 3 (Entering Early Access)
Lost Epic [PC] - June 5 (Entering Early Access)
Edge of Eternity [PC] - June 8
Neptunia ReVerse [PS5] - June 8 (NA), June 11 (EU)
Rise Eterna [PC] - June 9
Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade [PS5] - June 10
Mercenaries Blaze: Dawn of the Twin Dragons [PC] - June 10
Wildermyth [PC] - June 15 (Exiting Early Access)
Dark Deity [PC] - June 15
Runescape [mobile] - June 17
Mitrasphere [mobile] - June 21
Dungeons & Dragons: Dark Alliance [PS5/PS4/XS/XB1/PC] - June 22
Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knights [Switch/PC] - June 22 (Exiting Early Access)
Live by the Sword: Tactics [PC] - June 23 (Entering Early Access)
Empire of Angels IV [PS4/XB1/Switch] - June 23 (PS4/XB1), June 24 (Switch)
The Dungeon of Naheulbeuk: The Amulet of Chaos [PS4/XB1/Switch] - June 24
Disgaea 6: Defiance of Destiny [Switch] - June 29
Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knights [XS/XB1] - June 29
GreedFall: Gold Edition [PS5/XS] - June 30
July 2021 RPGs
Ys IX: Monstrum Nox [Switch/PC] - July 6 (NA/PC), July 9 (EU)
Atelier Online: Alchemist of Bressisle [mobile] - July 8
Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin [Switch/PC] - July 9
Swords of Legends Online [PC] - July 9
Space Punks [PC] - July 14 (Entering Early Access)
Trials of Mana (2020) [mobile] - July 15
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD [Switch] - July 16
Punishing Gray Raven [mobile] - July 16
The Protagonist: EX-1 [PC] - July 19 (Exiting Early Access)
Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knights [PS4] - July 20
NieR Re[in]carnation [mobile] - July 28
Chernobylite [PC] (Exiting Early Access) - July 28
Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster [PCmobile] - July 28
Final Fantasy II Pixel Remaster [PC/mobile] - July 28
Final Fantasy III Pixel Remaster [PC/mobile] - July 28
Fuga: Melodies of Steel [PS5/PS4/XS/XB1/Switch/PC] - July 29
August 2021 RPGs
Grime [PC/Stadia] - August 2
Dragon Star Varnir [Switch] - August 3
Death Trash [PC] - August 5 (Entering Early Access)
Bless Unleashed [PC] - August 6
Zengeon [Switch] - August 6
Godfall [PS4] - August 10
Fantasian (Part 2) [Apple Arcade] - August 13
Black Geyser: Couriers of Darkness [PC] - August 26 (Entering Early Access)
Beyond Mankind: The Awakening [PC] - August 31
Soul Nomad & The World Eaters [PC] - August 31
Prinny Presents NIS Classics Volume 1 [Switch] - August 31 (NA), September 3 (EU)
September 2021 RPGs
Mercenaries Blaze: Dawn of the Twin Dragons [PS4] - September 1
Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous [PC] - September 2
Bravely Default II [PC] - September 2
The Magister [XB1/Switch/PC] - September 2 (Switch/PC), September 3 (Xbox One)
Encased [PC] - September 7 (Exiting Early Access)
Final Fantasy IV Pixel Remaster [PC/mobile] - September 8
World Flipper [mobile] - September 8
ATOM RPG Trudograd [PC] - September 13 (Exiting Early Access)
Story of Seasons: Pioneers of Olive Town [PC] - September 15
Gamedec [PC] - September 16
Castlevania: Grimoire of Souls [Apple Arcade] - September 17
Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom - Prince's Edition [Switch] - September 17
Deltarune: Chapter 2 [PC] - September 17
Arisen - Chronicles of Var'Nagal [PC] - September 21 (Entering Early Access)
Get in the Car, Loser [PC] - September 21
Source of Madness [PC] - September 22 (Entering Early Access)
Collection of SaGa Final Fantasy Legend [mobile] - September 22
Diablo II: Resurrected [PS5/PS4/XS/XB1/Switch/PC] - September 23
Castlevania Advance Collection [PS4/XB1/Switch/PC] - September 23
Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot + A New Power Awakens Set [Switch] - September 24
Peachleaf Pirates [PC] - September 27
New World [PC] - September 28
Chernobylite [PS4/XB1] - September 28
Dragon Quest The Adventure of Dai: A Hero's Bonds [mobile] - September 28
Alchemic Cutie [XS/XB1] - September 28
NEO: The World Ends With You [PC] - September 28
Rogue Lords [PC] - September 30
Darksiders III [Switch] - September 30
Mary Skelter Finale [PS4/Switch] - September 30 (NA), October 1 (EU)
October 2021 RPGs
Vagrus: The Riven Realms [PC] - October 5
ATOM RPG [XS/XB1] - October 7
Book of Travels [PC] - October 11 (Entering Early Access)
Monster Crown [Switch/PC] - October 12 (Exiting Early Access)
Tears of Avia [Switch] - October 14
Story of Seasons: Friends of Mineral Town [PS4/XB1] - October 15 (EU), October 26 (NA)
The Caligula Effect 2 [PS4/Switch] - October 19 (NA), October 22 (EU)
Sacred Fire [PC] - October 19 (Entering Early Access)
Elyon [PC] - October 20
Collection of SaGa Final Fantasy Legend [PC] - October 21
Sword and Fairy 7 [PC] - October 21
Spire of Sorcery [PC] - October 21 (Entering Early Access)
Sands of Aura [PC] - October 21 (Entering Early Access)
ATOM RPG [PS4] - October 21
Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy [PS5/PS4/XS/XB1/Switch/PC] - October 26
Darkest Dungeon II [PC] - October 26 (Entering Early Access)
The Unliving [PC] - October 26 (Entering Early Access)
Neptunia x Senran Kagura: Ninja Wars [PS4] - October 26 (NA), October 29 (EU)
Voice of Cards: The Isle Dragon Roars [PS4/Switch/PC] - October 28
Super Robot Wars 30 [PC] - October 28
November 2021 RPGs
Tales of Luminaria [mobile] - November 4
Undernauts: Labyrinth of Yomi [PC] - November 4
Final Fantasy V Pixel Remaster [PC/mobile] - November 10
Ragnarok Origin [mobile] - November 10 (NA)
Seven Knights 2 [mobile] - November 10
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Anniversary Edition [PS5/PS4/XS/XB1/PC] - November 11
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic [Switch] - November 11
Mercenaries Rebirth: Call of the Wild Lynx [Switch] - November 11
Alchemic Cutie [PC] - November 12
Shin Megami Tensei V [Switch] - November 12
Dandy Ace [PS4] - November 16
Ruined King: A League of Legends Story [PS4/XB1/Switch/PC] - November 16
Unsouled [PC] - November 16 (Entering Early Access)
Fae Tactics [XS/XB1] - November 18
Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Pokemon Shining Pearl [Switch] - November 19
Death's Gambit: Afterlife [PS4] - November 30
December 2021 RPGs
Wartales [PC] - December 1 (Entering Early Access)
Lineage 2M [mobile] - December 2
Mechajammer [PC] - December 2
Dauntless [PS5/XS] - December 2
The Dungeon of Naheulbeuk: The Amulet of Chaos [PS5/XS] - December 3
Grim Dawn: Definitive Edition [XB1] - December 3
Spellforce III Reforced [PC] - December 6
Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker [PS5/PS4/PC] - December 7
Wolfstride [PC] - December 7
Rune Factory 4 Special [PS4/XS/XB1/PC] - December 7
Fantasy Life Online [mobile] - December 7
Legend of Mana [mobile] - December 7
Monster Rancher 1 & 2 DX [Switch/mobile/PC] - December 9
Loop Hero [Switch] - December 9
Vaporum: Lockdown [PS5/PS4/XB1] - December 10
Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning - Fatesworn [PS4/XB1/PC] - December 14 (Expansion)
Moon [PS4/PC] - December 16
Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade [PC] - December 16
Record of Lodoss War: Deedlit in Wonder Labyrinth [PS5/PS4/XS/XB1] - December 16*
Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance [PC] - December 17