RPGFan's Random Encounter 338 - RPGFan’s Most Anticipated Games of 2026
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Dec 29, 2025 
Noah Leiter, an RPGFan staff writer known for his insightful analysis, joins Paul Skevington, a seasoned contributor and panelist, to discuss the most anticipated games of 2026. They dive into the reimagined Dragon Quest VII, the vampire action RPG The Blood of Dawnwalker, and the quirky Adventures of Elliot. Excitement builds for Nioh 3's faster combat and the unique rhythm mechanics of People of Note. Their banter captures the thrill of what’s to come while reflecting on delays and developments in the RPG landscape.
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HD-2D Action Viability
- Adventures of Elliot shows HD-2D can work for real-time action RPGs, not just turn-based titles.
- Team Asano's demo-driven approach signals careful tuning of combat and player feedback.
CrossCode Legacy Shapes Alabaster Dawn
- Jono recalls Radical Fish Games' CrossCode and its strong worldbuilding and characters as major draws.
- He expects Alabaster Dawn to carry that character-focused design into a new fantasy setting.
Game Freak's New Direction
- Beast of Reincarnation marks Game Freak exploring high-fidelity, non-Pokémon projects and new tonal territory.
- Its post-apocalyptic flora aesthetic hints at a less casual, more challenging direction.
