25 Upcoming RPGs of 2026 That Could Become Your Next Obsession

2026 is shaping up to be an absolutely ridiculous year for RPG fans! Not because we're getting more of the same. Because we're getting WEIRD again! We're getting dark fantasy worlds that feel impossible to forget. Tactical RPGs carrying the spirit of classics like Fire Emblem and Final Fantasy Tactics . Creature collectors built around discovery and adventure. Emotional JRPGs that look ready to rip our hearts out. Experimental indie RPGs doing things I've never seen before. And somehow... a full RPG that you can already play right now despite technically launching later. The craziest part? Many of these upcoming RPGs still don't even have release dates yet, which means this isn't just another list of the biggest games everyone is already talking about. This is a deep dive into hidden RPG gems, ambitious JRPGs, tactical RPGs, action RPGs, creature collectors, indie RPGs , and the kinds of games that could become your next obsession before the rest of the gaming world catches on If you're searching for the best upcoming RPGs of 2026, hidden JRPGs, new tactical RPGs, underrated RPG games, fantasy RPG adventures, or simply looking for your next world to get lost in, you're in the right place. ⚔️ In this video we'll explore: Hidden RPG gems coming in 2026 Upcoming JRPGs with massive potential Tactical RPGs inspired by Fire Emblem and Final Fantasy Tactics Creature collector RPGs that look incredible Action RPGs, dark fantasy worlds, and experimental indies RPGs that could surprise everyone Because honestly...2026 is looking absolutely stacked! And this is only Part 1. 📺 Explore more RPG discoveries here: ➤    • 🔥RPGs You Can’t Afford To Miss   🎮 Featured Games Include Fable, Fire Emblem: Fortunes Weave, Beast of Reincarnation, Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement, Blue Reflection Quartet, Aegis Force: The Scorian War, Dragon Sword Awakening, Dreadmore, Edge of Memories, Fatekeeper, and many more upcoming RPGs. 🛡️ SIDEQUEST HUB ➤ Become a Member:    / @bc_sidequest   ➤ Discord:   / discord   ➤ Twitch:   / bc_sidequest   ➤ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bc_sidequest?... ➤ Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/bcsidequest ⚔️ Welcome to BC SideQuest Here we explore RPGs, JRPGs, tactical RPGs, hidden gems, upcoming releases, RPG news, RPG discoveries, collector's editions, deep dives, and the unforgettable worlds that make this genre special. Main quests can wait. Let's go find your next obsession! Games mentioned in this video : Aegis Force: The Scorian War Another Eden Begins Annihilated - July 22, 2026 Beast of Reincarnation - August 4, 2026 Blighted Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement Blue Reflection Quartet Brigandine Abyss Control Resonant Critical Shift Disc Creatures World Disgaea Action RPG (working title mentioned) Dragon Sword Awakening Dreadmore Edge of Memories Echoes of Aincrad Emery Hearts Fable - February 23, 2027 (recently delayed) Fatekeeper Fire Emblem: Fortunes Weave - September 17, 2026 LumenTale: Memories of Trey TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - I Wasn't Ready For These RPGs 01:26 - The Most Brutal RPG Premise Here 03:25 - The Tactical RPG We've Been Missing 06:17 - This Could Be The Next Chrono Trigger Moment 07:53 - Protect This Dog At All Costs 10:16 - This Game Looks Completely Unhinged 12:01 - Bloodstained Is Getting Bigger 13:38 - An RPG About Identity & Memory 15:05 - Kingdoms Are About To Fall 16:43 - The Weirdest RPG On This List 18:36 - Tactical Horror Done Right 20:06 - The Monster Collector Surprise 21:46 - This RPG Embraces Chaos 23:29 - The Hidden Gem Nobody Sees Coming 26:05 - Lovecraft Meets Fishing?! 28:50 - Future JRPG Fans Will Remember This 30:45 - A Love Letter To Classic RPGs 32:47 - The Return Of Aincrad 34:54 - One For Elder Scrolls Fans 36:22 - Fable Is Finally Back 38:50 - Nintendo Fans, Stay Calm 40:59 - The Future Of Creature Collectors? 43:23 - Why RPG Fans Should Be Excited 45:00 - Part 2 Is About To Get Wild #UpcomingRPGs #BestRPGs #JRPG #TacticalRPG #RPGGames #RPG2026 #2026 #HiddenGems #gaming . . . upcoming RPGs 2026, best RPGs 2026, most anticipated RPGs 2026, upcoming JRPGs 2026, best upcoming JRPGs, hidden RPG gems, hidden JRPGs, new RPG games 2026, upcoming tactical RPGs, tactical RPGs 2026, games like Fire Emblem, games like Final Fantasy Tactics, creature collector RPGs, indie RPGs 2026, fantasy RPG games, action RPGs 2026, RPG recommendations, best RPG games to play, underrated RPGs, next RPG obsession