Top 5 Upcoming RPGs Of March 2023 (Wo Long Fallen Dynasty, Bleak Faith Forsaken and More!)
Feb. 27, 2023Release Date: Early Open Beta March 17th – 19th/Open Beta March 24th – 26thPlatform: PC, Xbox Series, Xbox One, PS4 & PS5Developer: Blizzard EntertainmentPublisher: Blizzard Entertainment
It’s time to unleash hell…well almost. Diablo 4 won’t be releasing until June but you can get a sneak peek of what Lilith has in store for you this month. An early open beta will be held fromMarch 17th to March 19thfor those who have pre-purchased the game. Then an open beta for everyone fromMarch 24th to 26th.
The open beta contains the Prologue and the whole of Act 1. This means players can explore the first area Fractured Peaks. There will be some limitations to character progress as you will only be able to level to 25. Once you cap you can still go ahead and hunt down demons to your heart’s content but won’t be able to level more. The beta will include dungeons, quests and of course plenty of loot.
In case you missed it, Diablo 4 is the next upcoming ARPG in the series. Taking place many years after the events of Diablo 3. Sanctuary is slowly rebuilding, but old threats loom in the land itself. Lilith the daughter of Mephisto is closing her grip on the inhabitants, leaving them in despair. Taking up the mantle of one of the five classes, players will hack and slash their way through dungeons, demons and more. Explore the world of Sanctuary upon horseback, and even take part in PvP.
While Lilith readies her full army for June, you can join the beta this March on PC, Xbox Series, Xbox One, PS4 and PS5. You can head to our Diablo 4 wiki for all the latest on gear,Classes,Weaponsand more. Don’t forget to drop by our Twitch channel as you can check out the game with us.
Release Date: March 14th NA/March 17th EUPlatform: PC, PS4 & SwitchDeveloper: Nihon FalcomPublisher: NIS America
The Legend of Heroes: Trails to Azure is the first official English version to be released on modern platforms. This JRPG entry is set just a few months after the events of Trails from Zero, concerning the political complications of the Zemuria continent. While Crossbell as well as the Special Support Section seems to be at peace for now, it’s only a temporary situation. Tensions are rising between the Erebonian Empire and the Republic of Calvard. Lloyd the main character of the story and his group of rag-tag allies must prepare themselves for the trouble ahead by gearing up. This is the finale to the Crossbell arc, within the Trail universe.
In Trails of Azure, players will be introduced to new combat features such as Burst, Back Attack and the use of a customisable car. There will be the return of a few familiar faces from the Trails of Cold Steel series. The Special Support Section will have new members and new duties to master in turn-based battles.
Players can also import their save date from the previous title Trails from Zero, to have an enhanced experience with further event scenes and new scenes to enjoy. Saved data from Trails of Azure will also give bonuses for upcoming Trails into Reverie.
The Legend of Heroes: Trails to Azureheads to PC, PS4 and Switch on March 14th for North America, and March 17 for EU.
Release Date: March 10thPlatform: PC, PS5, Xbox Series, PS5, Xbox One & SwitchDeveloper: ArrowizPublisher: Prime Matter
Mato Anomalies is an anime-inspired RPG set in a bygone city and a more neo-futuristic parallel world. Investigating anomalies is your call to this city, as you follow dual protagonists Doe and Gram. Grouping up with some unlikely companions in order to unearth the mysteries in the city of Mato as detective Doe, and by travelling through rifts as the exorcist Gram. Will our heroes befall the dark fate caused by insidious factions? It’s up to you to find out.
The game lets players explore dual worlds, with Rifts that provide portals beyond space and time. But jumping between these worlds won’t be easy, as there are plenty of enemies to fight. Players can take up different weapons, skills and dual talent systems to enhance their characters. The health system is shared across all the teammates, so players will need to keep an eye on balancing risk and reward in turn-based combat.
Another feature is the use of mind hacking which uses cards instead of weapons. Strategise the best way to use action points and cards per turn with both offensive and defensive cards to use. If you like the idea of a Persona-esque title but with more of a detective spin, this could very well be up your alley.
Mato Anomalieswill be released on PS5, Xbox Series, PS4, Xbox One, Switch and PC on March 10th.
Release Date: March 24thPlatform: PC, PS4, PS5 & SwitchDeveloper: Koei TecmoPublisher: Koei Tecmo
Atelier Ryza 3: Alchemist of the End & the Secret Key is the concluding part of a trilogy of games from the Japanese developer Gust. The RPG follows alchemist Ryza as she unlocks powerful keys that grant her advanced alchemical abilities. In this third and final instalment, players will follow her journey as she discovers a secret hideout, interacts with secret fairies, and obtains ancient keys that influence her potent alchemy. Happy island life has been suddenly abruptly interrupted for Ryza and her friends on the Kurken Island. Seemingly out of nowhere, a new group of islands spring forth from the ocean.
Instead of having large areas connected by pathways and loading screens found in previous titles, this one has open-world exploration. This will allow seamless exploration that will include no loading screens whatsoever. Ryza can now run (or ride!) through various areas without interruption. Freedom is the name of the game here, and there will be tons to see. There will be a total of four major regions in Atelier Ryza 3, and each will have its own distinct look and feel.
Meet a total of 10 companions to choose from, bringing the playable character count to 11 (including Ryza herself). This number in itself is a high point for the series, as no other game has had a roster this large before. Combat involves real-time tactical battles with up to 5 members in a party. Using keys will help boost a character for a limited time, reducing waiting time and letting you use skills and attacks one after the other.
Atelier Ryza 3: Alchemist of the End & the Secret Keywill rise on March 24th for PC, Switch, Playstation 4 and Playstation 5.
Release Date: March 10thPlatform: PCDeveloper: Archangel StudiosPublisher: Archangel Studios
This one has been a while in the making. Finally getting its launch this month is the crowd-funded indie title Bleak Faith: Forsaken. Its mix of sci-fi with dark fantasy, is an intriguing one for souls fans.
In Bleak Faith: Forsaken, players must tread through a relentless world referred to as the Omnistructure. This harsh omniverse is filled with treacherous terrain and menacing monsters, so prepare for an adventure full of intense combat and soaring boss battles. Leap, run and climb throughout the apocalyptic ruins of what was once plentiful land, discovering bits of lore along the way. You take on the role of the last of humanity’s protectors the Forsaken, fighting to preserve the ancient remnants from their extinction. But just how much of humanity is left to save?
As you would expect from a soulslike, the combat will be challenging, inspired by brutal combat systems. Its class and perk systems draw inspiration from the likes of the Dragon Age series. In Bleak Faith: Forsaken, you aren’t alone in the wasteland as creatures and adversaries await around every corner. The enemies are what you’d expect from a game with “Bleak” in the title, withBloodborne-esque kind of feel with a sci-fi edge.
Bleak Faith: Forsakenwill be making its debut for PC on March 10th. PS4 and Xbox One versions are planned but will come at a later date.
The game just like the developer’s previous franchise Nioh sets to have plenty of mythical and dark fantasy elements, with some brutal sword slashing. Instead of a traditional character levelling system, the Morale system will determine theircharacter’ssuccess in combat. Defeating more enemies will raise your Morale Rank. Enemies with a higher Morale Rank will mean faster progression. Making facing off against more challenging enemies more rewarding. But you don’t have to go it alone asNPCcharacters will berecruitableand you can also play alongsidefriends in co-op.
Combatis fast-paced using bothWizardry SpellsandMartial Artsto engage in fights against your enemies. The use of the Spirit gauge determines when you can block or dodge. But spamming attacks will empty the gauge, meaning keeping an eye on your moves in order to empower your Martial Arts. There is a range of fantasy elements and action gameplay which will be loved by Nioh and Ninja Gaiden fans.
Wo Long Fallen Dynastywill be released on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PS4, Xbox One, Xbox Game Pass and PC on March 3rd.
That’s a wrap for theTop RPGs of March. Did I miss your favourite March release? What games are you most looking forward to this year? Please let us know in the comments below.
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Yuria
News Editor at Fextralife. Yuria is an avid PC gamer and Twitch streamer who enjoys online multi-player games and believes games should have amazing storylines not just great graphics.
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