When it comes to the RPGs I'm anticipating at Summer Game Fest 2026, I'm trying to think quality over quantity. There's an impressive number of upcoming RPGs in development right now, and many supposedly launching in the next 12 months still lack release dates. That feels like a great place to start when trying to picture which role-playing adventures might show up amid the already hectic Summer Game Fest 2026 schedule.
While I'm expecting plenty of brand new game announcements on the roster too, we really are owed an update from the developers of these six RPGs in particular. Many titles I've picked out are upcoming Xbox Series X games I'm especially confident in seeing this showcase season, kept in good company by titles riffing off the best JRPGs and best first-person RPGs for good measure. I have different reasons for being so sure of each one's appearance, though, from rumors to leaks and recent dev announcements. Without further ado, here are the six RPGs I'll be watching out for at SGF 2026.
