<![CDATA[ Latest from Windows Central in Jrpg ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/tag/jrpg Thu, 05 Feb 2026 16:31:35 +0000 en <![CDATA[ 'Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth' Xbox Play Anywhere launch date slated for June 3, 2026 — more details on Part 3 coming later this year ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/final-fantasy-7-rebirth-xbox-play-anywhere-launch-date-slated-for-june-3-2026-more-details-on-part-3-coming-later-this-year KQ5eG9UEyoMRen8p7BVce7 Thu, 05 Feb 2026 16:31:35 +0000 <![CDATA[ Dragon Quest VII Reimagined to release a free demo on Xbox this week — progress can even be carried into the full game with a bonus reward ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/dragon-quest-vii-reimagined-release-a-free-demo-on-xbox 3FVnfWUfaYvTok6t9SB9wG Tue, 06 Jan 2026 15:36:12 +0000 <![CDATA[ Capcom brings its beloved JRPG to Xbox in excellent form: saddle up for Monster Hunter Stories 1 and 2 ahead of Stories 3's release ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/monster-hunter-stories-collection-is-live-now sFzJZQ6rrXbBrtmZczED7o Fri, 14 Nov 2025 12:10:00 +0000 Fri, 14 Nov 2025 18:07:47 +0000 <![CDATA[ Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection pre-orders have taken flight — and one of my most requested monsters finally returns after nearly two decades ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/monster-hunter-stories-3-twisted-reflection-pre-orders yXnUihKpsgXY5v79UnB8xN Fri, 31 Oct 2025 11:18:00 +0000 Fri, 14 Nov 2025 10:47:14 +0000 <![CDATA[ Square Enix unveils Dragon Quest I and II HD-2D Remake's launch trailer — catch a glimpse of this Xbox JRPG's story changes before joining the adventure ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/square-enix-unveils-dragon-quest-i-and-ii-hd-2d-remakes-launch-trailer-catch-a-glimpse-of-this-xbox-jrpgs-story-changes-before-joining-the-adventure szNYkuiVavtrfTvkkEEge9 Thu, 23 Oct 2025 20:08:29 +0000 Fri, 24 Oct 2025 09:20:44 +0000 <![CDATA[ Atlus' Persona 5: Royal is a classic JRPG that's always worth playing, but so is this highly underrated XCOM-like spinoff ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/persona-5-royal-tactica-deals-oct-25 8SXU9MpfgL2pYFbfBkj6ne Thu, 23 Oct 2025 13:25:30 +0000 Tue, 04 Nov 2025 15:19:03 +0000 <![CDATA[ Capcom unveils Monster Hunter Stories 3: a closer look at the game’s enhanced character creator ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/monster-hunter-stories-3-character-creator-officially-revealed TTApMXSmANs97SWFgWmvgK Tue, 21 Oct 2025 12:04:15 +0000 Tue, 21 Oct 2025 21:49:01 +0000 <![CDATA[ Our top contender for Game of the Year is getting a free update in the future — So let's celebrate with this 44% discount ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/our-top-contender-for-game-of-the-year-is-getting-a-free-update-in-the-future-so-lets-celebrate-with-this-44-percent-discount RfMCD6Q4psFbBEM5PLrCWk Wed, 15 Oct 2025 13:53:44 +0000 Tue, 04 Nov 2025 15:20:51 +0000 <![CDATA[ From hidden gem to potential blockbuster: Atlus’ best Xbox JRPG is still on sale for under $40 ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/one-of-atlus-best-xbox-jrpgs-is-now-under-usd16-for-its-1st-anniversary-this-game-could-spark-a-franchise-greater-than-persona-and-im-here-to-tell-you-why-its-awesome MHdoATwUrHXViBhzLcMLA3 Wed, 08 Oct 2025 13:21:24 +0000 Thu, 16 Oct 2025 09:39:51 +0000 <![CDATA[ This upcoming Xbox / PC exclusive JRPG homage to Chrono Trigger just got a new trailer — and it looks evenmoreamazing than it did last year ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/upcoming-xbox-pc-jrpg-homage-to-chrono-trigger-new-trailer STftK6W2muenHf6jbCgRTe Mon, 29 Sep 2025 11:10:00 +0000 Mon, 29 Sep 2025 11:12:17 +0000 <![CDATA[ Dragon Quest I + II HD-2D Remake details new underwater level — Get a literal deep dive into the expansive new region ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/dragon-quest-i-ii-hd-2d-remake-details-new-underwater-level tJFn7NptY8XrEVxKmHcirW Thu, 25 Sep 2025 22:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Monster Hunter Stories and Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin are finally coming to Xbox — What's even better is that we already have a release date ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/monster-hunter-stories-and-monster-hunter-stories-2-wings-of-ruin-are-finally-coming-to-xbox-whats-even-better-is-that-we-already-have-a-release-date Tu5NdgG5Ncw5kQcuRrNHVQ Thu, 25 Sep 2025 11:10:01 +0000 <![CDATA[ Square Enix reveals original content for Dragon Quest I + II HD-2D Remake — new stories, powers, dungeons, and more are inbound for this two-pack remake ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/square-enix-reveals-original-content-for-dragon-quest-i-ii-hd-2d-remake-new-stories-powers-dungeons-and-more-are-inbound-for-this-two-pack-remake U7f7q69bVpEkJbb7uSsm2A Tue, 23 Sep 2025 19:05:00 +0000 Wed, 24 Sep 2025 07:01:58 +0000 <![CDATA[ Mena Sato Kato’s promotion marks new era for Xbox in Asia after transforming Japan’s market ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/following-success-in-japan-microsofts-mena-sato-kato-has-been-promoted-to-head-of-xbox-asia cxJxyZUAP5XZUb55PuuF3m Fri, 19 Sep 2025 18:30:34 +0000 Sat, 20 Sep 2025 15:46:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection gets a release date — we're also getting a new Monstie that I've been longing to ride since the first game, but everyone else will hate ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/monster-hunter-stories-3-twisted-reflection-gets-a-release-date-were-also-getting-a-new-monstie-that-ive-been-longing-to-ride-since-the-first-game-but-everyone-else-will-hate r9bB8HDaEHc9TnZxKqVi3h Sat, 13 Sep 2025 12:05:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Dragon Quest VII Reimagined is coming to Xbox — This remade JRPG classic will also include Xbox Play Anywhere support, perfect for on-the-go gamers ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/dragon-quest-vii-reimagined-is-coming-to-xbox HEoyQfAcaozNFQkE5eQUsd Sat, 13 Sep 2025 11:22:08 +0000 Sat, 13 Sep 2025 11:22:19 +0000 <![CDATA[ As Elden Ring Nightreign leads the pack, Final Fantasy XVI has a solid Xbox debut — Square Enix's multi-platform strategy for Final Fantasy is paying off in spades ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/elden-ring-nightreign-no-1-xbox-united-states VDXU2xxpbZDjpNcK5uGcUC Wed, 23 Jul 2025 21:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ This fantastic Xbox remake of a classic Atlus JRPG we gave a perfect review score to is now 49% cheaper — Don't miss out on this deal from Amazon, as there are only a few copies left in stock ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/this-fantastic-xbox-remake-of-a-classic-atlus-jrpg-we-gave-a-perfect-review-score-to-is-now-49-percent-cheaper M3G3WE5DZfmCnSd24AD3Pb Fri, 11 Jul 2025 14:39:05 +0000 Mon, 14 Jul 2025 14:04:54 +0000 <![CDATA[ One of Atlus' best Xbox JRPGs that puts modern Final Fantasy games to shame is now on a 50% discount — A deal that was even cheaper than it was during Amazon Prime Day ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/one-of-atlus-best-xbox-jrpgs-that-puts-modern-final-fantasy-games-to-shame-is-now-on-a-45-percent-discount-this-is-your-last-chance-to-seize-it-as-the-amazon-day-prime-closes-today c3ke7xRHSV6o9bysyXuTAo Fri, 11 Jul 2025 14:09:06 +0000 Mon, 14 Jul 2025 14:03:23 +0000 <![CDATA[ Final Fantasy IX Remake possibly cancelled according to latest rumors — Which may be the saddest way to celebrate this legendary game's 25th anniversary ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/final-fantasy-ix-remake-possibly-cancelled-according-to-latest-rumors-which-may-be-the-saddest-way-to-celebrate-this-legendary-games-25th-anniversary sH7wouxhGV4ar9aMvgNkvY Mon, 07 Jul 2025 20:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I would love for Final Fantasy to return to turn-based combat, and thanks to Clair Obscur: Expedition 33,it might ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/i-want-final-fantasy-turn-based-combat-like-clair-obscur-expedition-33 YGpDw8MT9ka8kRGQCjCbU Wed, 25 Jun 2025 20:05:00 +0000 Thu, 26 Jun 2025 10:30:58 +0000 <![CDATA[ RAIDOU Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army Review (PC) – A well-done action-RPG remaster that makes me hopeful for more revivals of classic Atlus titles ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/raidou-remastered-the-mystery-of-the-soulless-army-review xdSVm4odAMfJer3ByJDn2L Wed, 18 Jun 2025 14:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ The rumored Persona 4 Remake has now been officially announced for Xbox, Xbox Game Pass, and PC Game Pass as 'Persona 4 Revival' ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/the-rumored-persona-4-remake-has-now-been-officially-announced-for-xbox-xbox-game-pass-and-pc-game-pass-as-persona-4-revival TpkYesg2ELrzoXkKyPEASc Sun, 08 Jun 2025 18:15:54 +0000 Sun, 08 Jun 2025 18:49:24 +0000 <![CDATA[ Final Fantasy VII Remake and Final Fantasy XVI are FINALLY launching for Xbox consoles — One of which is available right now! ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/final-fantasy-vii-remake-and-final-fantasy-xvi-are-finally-launching-for-xbox-consoles B4KtVTYReR3uSVVamPekoc Sun, 08 Jun 2025 18:11:52 +0000 Tue, 24 Jun 2025 09:06:19 +0000 <![CDATA[ Multiple reports suggest a Persona 4 Remake from Atlus will be announced during the Xbox Games Showcase ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/persona-4-remake-rumor-for-xbox-games-showcase fubDr9rhAcVSggkqLa9h5 Fri, 06 Jun 2025 10:14:56 +0000 Sun, 08 Jun 2025 07:52:32 +0000 <![CDATA[ Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles has been revealed for Xbox and PC, along with a release date ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/final-fantasy-tactics-the-ivalice-chronicles-has-been-revealed-for-xbox-and-pc-along-with-a-release-date NAfRtVrKDzfJs2futC7vkZ Wed, 04 Jun 2025 22:14:16 +0000 Thu, 05 Jun 2025 09:43:27 +0000 <![CDATA[ More classic JRPGs get dates for Xbox, along with "Xbox Play Anywhere"support ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/more-classic-jrpgs-get-dates-for-xbox-along-with-xbox-play-anywhere-support A6kPpsAE6cR8PMRCCwCpnQ Tue, 27 May 2025 12:37:39 +0000 Tue, 27 May 2025 12:42:31 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'Clair Obscur: Expedition 33' utterly destroys Square Enix's gaslighting over Final Fantasy turn-based combat ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/clair-obscur-expedition-33-utterly-destroys-square-enixs-gaslighting-over-final-fantasy-turn-based-combat CQjZjuEJeWPbsK9QFn3rbK Sun, 27 Apr 2025 14:22:57 +0000 Sat, 03 May 2025 02:37:23 +0000 <![CDATA[ Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake teaser trailer gameplay hints at big story changes coming to these legendary titles ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/dragon-quest-1-and-2-hd-2d-remake-trailer-teases-changes zBjcekukG59QUsGvLLfDd8 Thu, 27 Mar 2025 19:34:06 +0000 Thu, 27 Mar 2025 19:40:39 +0000 <![CDATA[ The developers behind Chrono Trigger and Final Fantasy XV will deliver another JRPG sequel to Xbox and PC gamers this year ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/edge-of-memories-coming-to-xbox-pc CzC4czDnD7ucuz5BGcWRq8 Wed, 26 Feb 2025 12:00:20 +0000 <![CDATA[ "I really love Xbox; I've been a user since the original, and I've always wanted to release something for the platform." says the producer on this long-awaited Xbox entry of a classic JRPG franchise ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/classic-rpg-producer-love-of-xbox-finally-coming-to-the-platform DXULVSDGBYMYQvkKPCAVNK Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:02:11 +0000 <![CDATA[ After skipping Xbox for 20 years, a major Japanese studio returns with the reveal of their latest RPG which looks like 'Animal Crossing' with multiplayer combat ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/fantasy-life-i-the-girl-who-steals-time-revealed 3xsLF9UEQhsYgVYmpMrJxM Fri, 14 Feb 2025 14:55:53 +0000 Fri, 14 Feb 2025 15:04:05 +0000 <![CDATA[ GOG hypes up support for a classic Capcom JRPG franchise returningtoPC after Dino Crisis: "We hear you loud and clear!" ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/gog-hypes-up-support-for-a-classic-capcom-jrpg-franchise-returning-to-pc NCyxGV3g4uaaw3Uw78ofeA Thu, 13 Feb 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Thu, 13 Feb 2025 16:06:44 +0000 <![CDATA[ Dragon Quest 12 is still in development, says creator Yuji Horii, with new information coming soon ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/dragon-quest-12-is-still-in-development-says-creator-yuji-horii NQdFzBtbJWW83qU3R9geSU Mon, 10 Feb 2025 12:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ The director of one of this year's best Xbox and PC games shares thoughts on a possible sequel ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/the-director-of-one-of-this-years-best-xbox-and-pc-games-shares-thoughts-on-a-possible-sequel voupjcEgAhQ8hcgwsYV9QK Thu, 26 Dec 2024 15:51:42 +0000 <![CDATA[ I beat Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake — Here's why it's the ultimate version for both newcomers and longtime fans ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/i-beat-dragon-quest-3-hd-2d-remake-heres-why-its-the-ultimate-version-for-both-newcomers-and-longtime-fans 45s6bPLwj9T4y8HPGp6PQa Wed, 13 Nov 2024 15:00:13 +0000 Wed, 04 Jun 2025 15:05:26 +0000 <![CDATA[ "From now on, Square Enix plans to increase the amount of titles releasing simultaneously on each platform," Square Enix confirms more Xbox support while discussing this new upcoming JRPG ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/from-now-on-square-enix-plans-to-increase-the-amount-of-titles-releasing-simultaneously-on-each-platform-square-enix-confirms-more-xbox-support-while-discussing-this-new-upcoming-jrpg TPnCykEr7FDwCDBi6pxSad Sat, 02 Nov 2024 22:27:07 +0000 Thu, 24 Apr 2025 10:23:15 +0000 <![CDATA[ The Persona devs just shattered their sales record with Metaphor: ReFantazio (and it's well deserved) ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/the-persona-devs-just-shattered-their-sales-record-with-metaphor-refantazio-and-its-well-deserved u2r48L484j933Yby3nfLp Fri, 11 Oct 2024 16:31:59 +0000 <![CDATA[ Can I play Metaphor: ReFantazio on ASUS ROG Ally, Steam Deck, and other gaming handhelds? ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/can-i-play-metaphor-refantazio-on-gaming-handhelds 8PEdYddVgaRPsb9jfxRvJH Tue, 08 Oct 2024 16:50:06 +0000 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:39:33 +0000 <![CDATA[ Metaphor: ReFantazio review — Blending the line between fantasy and reality ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/metaphor-refantazio-review xhatGYnZxeS9Xz8YTT8Mhj Mon, 07 Oct 2024 14:00:00 +0000 Wed, 04 Jun 2025 15:10:42 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster' titles climb high on the Xbox store, proving Xbox players actually *do*loveJRPGs ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/final-fantasy-pixel-remaster-titles-climb-high-on-the-xbox-store-proving-xbox-players-actually-do-love-jrpgs DD3gH8qMn2nAoAMcgsT4xh Fri, 04 Oct 2024 18:37:44 +0000 Sat, 05 Oct 2024 09:54:17 +0000 <![CDATA[ One of my all-time favorite indie JRPGs is on sale for an astronomical discount at CDKeys for over half its MSRP ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/one-of-my-all-time-indie-jrpgs-is-on-sale-for-an-astronomical-discount-at-cdkeys-for-over-half-its-msrp twJgBJsv7x5fyvw6NBsWUE Fri, 27 Sep 2024 12:42:45 +0000 Wed, 02 Jul 2025 10:05:18 +0000 <![CDATA[ A modern-day indie successor to the classic JRPG, Chrono Trigger, has been announced for Xbox and PC ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/a-modern-day-indie-successor-to-the-classic-jrpg-chrono-trigger-has-been-announced-for-xbox-and-pc MMQ7hoJtCUqH2eMnRQtvoT Thu, 26 Sep 2024 15:51:56 +0000 <![CDATA[ Over nine classic Square Enix JRPGs have been announced for Xbox and some are available to buy right now ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/over-nine-classic-square-enix-jrpgs-have-been-announced-for-xbox-and-some-are-available-to-buy-right-now 7arY9R6Bip9Uf5BBRUKmMX Thu, 26 Sep 2024 13:58:31 +0000 <![CDATA[ Atlus' upcoming high-fantasy JRPG epic, Metaphor: ReFantazio, has a playable demo available right now for Xbox and PC ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/atlus-upcoming-high-fantasy-jrpg-epic-metaphor-refantazio-has-a-playable-demo-available-right-now-for-xbox-and-pc mcUAMF3ajYDxfCYSZbFfKM Thu, 26 Sep 2024 09:58:50 +0000 Thu, 24 Apr 2025 10:23:15 +0000 <![CDATA[ The first gameplay trailer for a long-missing JRPG series hitting Xboxhas just landed ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/the-first-gameplay-trailer-for-a-long-missing-jrpg-series-hitting-xbox-has-just-landed MNXTY2XxGaSbtkv6oYCTV9 Mon, 02 Sep 2024 15:29:28 +0000 Thu, 24 Apr 2025 10:23:15 +0000 <![CDATA[ You can already save when preordering this upcoming JPRG, and I'm excited to be introduced to the legendary series ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/you-can-already-save-when-preordering-this-upcoming-jprg-and-im-excited-to-be-introduced-to-the-legendary-series FSSQivB4k3vsidwXFWFxo9 Mon, 19 Aug 2024 15:07:51 +0000 Mon, 19 Aug 2024 18:20:48 +0000 <![CDATA[ This long-overdue comeback of a classic JRPG series now has a playable demo available on Xbox and PC ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/this-long-overdue-comeback-of-a-classic-jrpg-series-now-has-a-playable-demo-available-on-xbox-and-pc X9J26Qvy8TmthRxo6iTCDm Tue, 30 Jul 2024 15:57:30 +0000 Thu, 24 Apr 2025 10:23:17 +0000 <![CDATA[ Metaphor: ReFantazio hands-on preview — Never played Persona, but I'm interested in this ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/summer-game-fest-2024-metaphor-refantazio-hands-on-preview Nudg28LSRyakjafq7K58Qi Tue, 25 Jun 2024 13:00:01 +0000 Fri, 23 Aug 2024 02:24:29 +0000 <![CDATA[ Get a taste of Monster Hunter Wild's mount system with Capcom's best alternative to Pokémon ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/monster-hunter-stories-pc-review WKvCjTVsDaUvagA8762XMD Thu, 13 Jun 2024 12:05:30 +0000 Wed, 04 Feb 2026 11:50:35 +0000