JRPG Fans Will Be Eating Extremely Well in 2027

Fans of JRPGs can expect a bountiful harvest in 2027, with a cornucopia of new releases from some of the genre's most beloved franchises. Starting in January, avid gamers will be able to dive into fresh adventures from Final Fantasy, Persona, and Kingdom Hearts. Additionally, the Yakuza creator, Ryu Ga Gotoku Studios, has an exciting project in the works. While some games have set release dates, others are expected to debut later in the year.

One standout title is Ryu Ga Gotoku Studios' sweeping epic, featuring intricate combat and rich storytelling. Atlus' Persona series, known for its urban settings, takes a turn in Persona 4, setting its story in the quiet rural town of Inaba. The Midnight Channel, a television station broadcasting creepy videos on rainy nights, intertwines with an ongoing serial murder case.

With a captivating ensemble cast and an engaging plot filled with roller-coaster twists and banging tunes, fans are eagerly anticipating this installment, which marks the 30th anniversary of the original PS1 game.

Square Enix brings its ambitious Final Fantasy 7 remake trilogy to a close with Revelation, an action-adventure game that promises to bring new twists to the iconic story. The open-world gameplay, featuring the Highwind airship and new minigames, provides endless opportunities for exploration. Meanwhile, Square Enix's latest surprise, Kingdom Hearts 4, has fans buzzing after the reveal at the D23 conference.

The game will feature worlds inspired by Pixar's Coco, and gameplay involving beloved characters Goofy, Mickey, and Donald.

Monolith Soft is set to release an entirely new game in the Xenoblade series, Xenoblade Genesis, exclusively for the Switch 2. The game's trailer offers a tantalizing glimpse into an elite academy training young warriors to wield powerful Anima, recorded by special weapons that can also capture their thoughts. Nintendo's cautious approach to announcements leaves room for more revelations in future Directs.