The Weekly Quest Log – RPG News Recap (May 25th – July 1st) New Releases & Updates
This week has been a whirlwind in the realm of role-playing games, featuring the launch of a new Elden Ring spinoff, milestone sales from a rising indie RPG star, and the strategic brilliance of Atlus’ latest fantasy-politics hybrid.
Plus, with Summer Game Fest 2025 right around the corner, the RPG scene is heating up faster than a Fireball spell in a boss fight. Let’s see what’s new.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 reaches impressive milestone
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has surpassed 3.3 million copies sold in just 33 days, becoming a strong contender for Game of the Year. The game’s unique art style and innovative combat system have been widely praised.
Fuga: Melodies of Steel 3 Releases
CyberConnect2’s tactical RPG trilogy concludes with Fuga: Melodies of Steel 3. The game introduces an overhauled turn-based battle system featuring Weakness Combos and Assist Attacks, as well as an expanded intermission phase where players can evolve the Taranis and unlock devastating new abilities.
Elden Ring: Nightreign is the highlight of the week
FromSoftware expands the Elden Ring universe with Nightreign, a co-op action game set in the same dangerous fantasy realm. Players must band together to face powerful threats. Notably, the game is priced at a budget-friendly $40 at launch, which is likely one reason why the game sold 2 million copies on launch day.
Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake Announced
Square Enix has announced that remakes of Dragon Quest I and II will launch on October 30, 2025, as a bundled release titled Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake. These updated versions will be available for PlayStation 5, Xbox, PC, Nintendo Switch, and the newly introduced Switch 2. The remakes will feature enhanced HD-2D graphics, a refined battle system, quality-of-life improvements, significant story additions, and new content.
CD Projekt Red Reaffirms Commitment to RPGs
CD Projekt Red has reaffirmed its dedication to developing AAA, open-world, narrative-driven RPGs, such as Cyberpunk 2 and The Witcher 4. Co-founder Marcin Iwiński and CEO Adam Badowski emphasized the importance of focusing on the genre that brought the company success, acknowledging that past attempts to branch into other genres were less successful.
Fallout Creator Says 100+ Hour RPGs Can Be Intimidating To Players
Tim Cain, the creator of the original Fallout, recently discussed the pros and cons of creating very long RPGs, those that take over 100 hours to complete, on his YouTube channel.
Longer games allow for more intricate narratives with greater reactivity, offering players a richer experience but at the same time not all players have the time to commit to extensive games, especially those with personal or professional responsibilities.
All the The Elder Scrolls games are up to 75% off in Bethesda’s weekend sale, with 20% off Oblivion Remastered Until June 5th
Bethesda has put the entire Elder Scrolls series on sale, with notable discounts including 20% off Oblivion Remastered at $40 and 75% off Skyrim Special Edition, Oblivion Game of the Year Editions, and Elder Scrolls Online, making it a great time for fans to pick up or revisit the games. Lesser-known titles like Redguard and Battlespire are also heavily discounted, while the classic Morrowind is available for 60% off, coinciding with the ongoing Tamriel Rebuilt mod project.
These deals last through Thursday, June 5, offering fans a perfect opportunity to explore or complete their Elder Scrolls collections.
Summer Game Fest 2025 (June 6-8) & Xbox Games Showcase (June 8)
Hosted by Geoff Keighley, this Summer Game Fest will feature major game reveals, AAA sequels, and world premieres. Notably, Hideo Kojima is confirmed to attend, potentially showcasing updates on Death Stranding 2 and other projects like OD and Physint .
Xbox Games Showcase will be an Online event you will be able to stream through Twitch and YouTube.
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