2026 has already been a pretty good year for JRPGs, going as far back as January. While most of the year is still unknown, with major releases only showing up in July, it’s safe to assume that come summer, plenty of developers will be dropping release dates, or perhaps updates pushing games back, unfortunately.
So far, the following games that have come out, along with some new games and ports on the horizon, already make 2026 feel packed. Bravely Default: Flying Fairy HD Remaster made it to PC and Xbox consoles, while The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales is a fascinating upcoming action JRPG. What are some other games that are out now and upcoming to look forward to? Let's find out.
Front Mission 3 Remake
Future Tactics
Front Mission 3 was originally released in 2000 for the PS1 in North America before getting a modern version with Front Mission 3: Remake on the Switch in 2025, even though it’s more of a remaster. Regardless of semantics, it is now out on most major platforms, including PC, PlayStation, and Xbox systems, so now is a great time to check out this impressive and challenging mech game.
Players will traverse a series of linear missions, but have deep customization options when it comes to arming their mechs, called Wanzers, with the best parts and weapons to choose from. Since they're part of a small squad, players will have to be careful with every decision they make on these grid-based maps, as victory always tastes sweeter after a particularly tough match.
Pokemon FireRed & LeafGreen
Monster-Catching Reborn
Pokemon FireRed and Pokemon LeafGreen were both released in 2004 on the GBA, and were remakes of the original Pokemon games. The games have now returned on the Switch, but they can also be enjoyed on a Switch 2, and the timing is perfect since it is the franchise’s 30th anniversary in 2026.
Players can find out what started the Pokemon phenomenon with a revamped art style and map as they explore Kanto and try to be the very best. Catch and fight Pokemon in tall grass, collect Gym Badges, and aim for the top in either of these classic turn-based monster-catching RPGs.
Bravely Default: Flying Fairy HD Remaster
Finally Leaving Nintendo
Bravely Default: Flying Fairy was released first for the 3DS in 2012 in Japan before its North American debut in 2014, followed by Bravely Default: Flying Fairy HD Remasterin 2025, which was an exclusive Switch 2 launch game. At long last, the game in all its versions can now be played on a non-Nintendo system, including PC and Xbox Series X/S.
Players travel around this Final Fantasy-inspired turn-based RPG world, complete with a Job system for players to deeply customize their four-character party. It’s a lighthearted adventure that invokes old-school RPG designs from the 80s and 90s while still feeling modern thanks to the great visual style and combat options.
Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection
Beyond The Battle Network
Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection gathers the three core DS games in this Mega Man RPG spinoff series, including the multiple versions of each. The Mega Man Star Force franchise was a spiritual successor to the Mega Man Battle Network games.
In each game, players find gear that lets them use different abilities in battle, a hybrid between action and turn-based combat systems. Battles are fought from an over-the-head third-person perspective, which makes them feel a bit more modern than the Mega Man Battle Network games. Whether players enjoy every game in the collection or just one, fans are going to have a mega time with this one.
Ys Memoire: Revelations In Celceta
A Top-Down Adventure
Ys Memoire: Revelations in Celceta was originally released as Ys: Memories of Celceta on the PS Vita in 2013 for North American players, with this new version heading to the Switch at the end of April 2026. Like every entry in the Ys series, this game is an action JRPG starring series protagonist Adol Christin. Unlike a lot of entries, though, this game has a lot of other playable party members.
Players roam around maps while fighting monsters and traversing dungeons, without much variety beyond that. It was a simple game on the PS Vita, but also deeply satisfying, and the Switch version should be rewarding too.
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