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The Upcoming RPGs of 2016

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Dead Island 2 (2016) Win/PS4/XBO

Dead Island 2 is an action RPG from Deep Silver and is part of the Dead Island franchise. A departure from the previous games, this entry is set in a fictionalized, quarantined California. The game also puts a lighter spin on the zombie game, but retains the violent mayhem of previous games in the series.

Deep Down (2016) PS4

Deep Down is a free to play, online RPG from Capcom. Set in 2094 New York, players will see their characters transported back into time, based upon the memories they uncover in artifacts, where they will be able to explore different dungeons in search of treasure. Naturally, along the way to epic loot there will be creatures to face and other obstacles. Citing the desire to fully take advantage of the PS4's capabilities and the use of the Panta Rhei engine, Deep Down's development was extended.

Deus Ex: Mankind Divided (Aug 2016) Win/PS4/XBO

Deus Ex: Mankind Divided is an upcoming action shooter RPG hybrid from Square Enix and followup to 2011's Deus Ex: Human Revolution. The game will follow Human Revolution's Adam Jensen two years later in a 2029 that sees, as hinted by the title, great division in society after the incident that cost millions of lives. Emotions and consequences still run high, and several factions seek to turn public opinion and responses to suit their own ends. The game will bring back social, political, and corporate tensions the franchise is known for, and Adam Jensen will explore new locations as well as obtain new augmentations in his journey.

Divinity: Original Sin 2 (Q4 2016) Win

Divinity: Original Sin 2 is a single- and multiplayer top-down, party-based role-playing game with pen & paper RPG-like levels of freedom from Larian Studios. It features turn-based combat, a strong focus on systematic gameplay and a well-grounded narrative. Divinity: Original Sin 2 is a single- and multiplayer top-down, party-based role-playing game with pen & paper RPG-like levels of freedom. It features turn-based combat, a strong focus on systematic gameplay and a well-grounded narrative. 

Dragons Dogma: Dark Arisen (Q1 2016) Win

Set in a huge open world, Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen from Capcom presents a rewarding action combat experience. Players embark on an epic adventure in a rich, living world with three AI companions, known as Pawns. These partners fight independently, demonstrating prowess and ability that they have developed based on traits learned from each player. PC users can share these Pawns online and reap rewards of treasure, tips and strategy hints for taking down the terrifying enemies. Pawns can also be borrowed when specific skills are needed to complete various challenging quests.


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