Bandai Namco Teases Mystery RPG
Bandai Namco will reveal a new RPG March 5-6 with a cryptic teaser promising "a serenity soon to be disturbed." Details are scarce, but the mysterious announcement has sparked speculation about new IP or a major franchise return among RPG fans.
The upcoming reveal is part of a busy day for video game news, with a "Capcom Spotlight" presentation scheduled to air just an hour before Bandai Namco's announcement. This scheduling places two of Japan's largest game publishers back-to-back, ensuring a high level of engagement from the gaming community. Speculation among fans is focused on several key franchises. The most prominent is the "Tales of" series, with the last mainline entry, "Tales of Arise," released in 2021 to critical and commercial success. Given the five-year gap, a new "Tales of" game is a strong possibility. Other major RPG series from Bandai Namco include the licensed "Dragon Ball" and "Digimon" games, both of which have a long history of RPG entries. The publisher also has a history with FromSoftware, having published titles like "Dark Souls" and the massively successful "Elden Ring," though a new project from that partnership is considered less likely for this specific reveal. In addition to its established series, Bandai Namco has also launched original RPGs in recent years, such as "Scarlet Nexus" and "Code Vein." "Scarlet Nexus," in particular, ended on a note that suggested a potential sequel, making it another candidate for the upcoming announcement. The brief teaser trailer for the announcement shows a fantasy world and a character with a sword and shield, further fueling speculation about the game's genre and setting. The reveal will be broadcast on YouTube on March 5th at 3 p.m. PT.
