For the longest time, Xbox consoles lacked JRPGs and Japan-styled games that enjoyed commercial and critical success on other consoles like the PlayStation and Nintendo Switch. However, Microsoft has made a monumental effort over the years to bring these beloved games to their platforms, and recently, their labor is starting to pay off in spades.
While AAA titles like Final Fantasy VII Remake are skipping out on Xbox, many other big-name franchises are starting to come over to the platform. We have the genre-defining Dragon Quest series bringing over Dragon Quest XI, the full support of SEGA’s Like a Dragon franchise, and even Atlus’ popular Persona franchise will soon be joining the Xbox, starting with Persona 5. We even had surprising yet welcome additions like Octopath Traveller and Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch, all of which have made it to Xbox Game Pass.
And this is only beginning, as many more titles are slated to join Xbox consoles in the future. As there are so many games to keep track of, we have prepared a list of upcoming JRPGs and Japan-styled games coming soon to Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, so you don’t miss out on the latest and potentially greatest JRPGs for Xbox.
New releases
Street Fighter 6 (June 2, 2023)
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Capcom’s legendary fighting game series, Street Fighter, is back with Street Fighter 6. This game is shaping to be the most ambitious title yet by boasting an improved graphical art style enhanced by Capcom’s RE-Engine. A large-scale single-player story mode where you get to create your own street fighter. An extensive roster of new playable characters like Luke, Jamie, and Kimberly and fan-favorites such as Ryu, Ken, Chun-Li, Blanka, Dhalsim, Guile, and more.
Release dates confirmed
SOULVARS (June 27, 2023)
SOULVARS is an indie JRPG where you play as Soulbearers — individuals gifted with the magical power of manifesting their souls as weapons. Your goal is to protect humanity from an invasion of monsters called Dominators and uncover a sinister conspiracy that could decide the fate of the world.
Infinity Strash: DRAGON QUEST -The Adventure of Dai- (Sept. 28, 2023)
Square Enix proudly presents, Infinity Strash: DRAGON QUEST -The Adventure of Dai-, a hack and slash with RPG elements based on the popular DRAGON QUEST The Adventure of Dai anime and manga series. The evil Dark Lord has returned from beyond the grave and is raising a terrifying army to conquer the world.
The only ones who can stop him are Dai, a young boy with a mysterious magical power, and his band of merry friends. Together, they set out to take down the Dark Lord's army and bring the evil villain to justice.
Sand Land (Fall 2023)
Based on the manga series of the same name by Akira Toriyama, Sand Land is an action-RPG brought to you by Bandai Namco Entertainment. This game takes place in a vast, dry desert where people and demons fight each other for scraps of food and water. You play as Beelzebub, an impish Fiend Prince who is on a quest alongside his friends to discover the Legendary Fountain, which is said to provide an infinite source of water to those who find it.
Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name (Nov. 8, 2023)
Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name is an upcoming action-adventure title in the Like a Dragon series. Not much information is currently available but what we do know is that it will star Kazuma Kiryu (now going by the alias "Joryu") and show where life has taken him after the events of Yakuza 6: The Song of Life and how he ends up in the upcoming title, Like a Dragon 8.
Demonschool (2023)
Demonschool is an indie strategy-RPG inspired by early Persona games like Persona 1 and 2. You play as Faye, a young university student who belongs to an ancient bloodline of demon hunters. Working alongside your misfit classmates, you will defend the world from demons from the underworld who want to destroy humanity.
Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes (2023)
Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes is an upcoming RPG inspired by Konami’s Suikoden franchise. Set in the continent of Allraan, this game follows the life of two best friends, Seign Kesling and Nowa. Seign Kesling is an officer working for the oppressive Galdean Empire, and Nowa is a warrior hailing from a remote village on the outskirts of the continent.
As the Galdean Empire is waging a bloody campaign to conquer Allraan, war will split our protagonists’ friendships apart and force them to clash in an emotional battle over their beliefs and ideologies.
Suikoden I&II HD Remaster Gate Rune and Dunan Unification Wars (2023)
Suikoden I&II HD Remaster Gate Rune and Dunan Unification Wars is a remastered collection featuring two games from Konami’s Suikoden series, Suikoden 1 and Suikoden 2. These games were notable for allowing the player to recruit dozens of memorable party members and featuring complex stories that dealt with the horrors of war and political intrigue.
In addition to remastered graphics and sound effects, this HD collection will include quality-of-improvements that will enrich the gameplay experience, such as auto-saving, the option to fast-forward during battle, and a conversation log to keep track of the story.
Blue Protocol (2024)
Blue Protocol is an upcoming free-to-play MMORPG where players take on the role of adventurers in the fantastical land of Regnas. They will embark on epic quests, explore breathtaking locales, battle gigantic beasts, and become tangled in an intriguing plot where they must discover the secret of their mysterious origin.
Like a Dragon 8 (2024)
Like a Dragon 8 is the 8th major installment of SEGA’s popular Like a Dragon and will once be a turn-based RPG like the previous game, Yakuza: Like a Dragon. Information on Like a Dragon 8 is finite at this time; however, we know Ichiban Kasuga will once again be the main star and will team up with his predecessor, Kazuma Kiryu.
To be confirmed
Tekken 8
Bandai Namco’s flagship fighting game franchise, Tekken, will soon be making its next-gen debut on Xbox Series X|S with its newest title, Tekken 8. We don’t have much information on Tekken 8 currently other than it will continue the ongoing hate-fuelled rivalry between Kazuya Mishima and his son Jin Kazama.
Which games are you looking forward to?
As you have just read, there is a ton of new and classic J-styled games to look forward to in the future, some of which may end up becoming one of the best games the Xbox has to offer. In the meantime, there is already an abundance of games for you to play while you wait. For example, Tales of Arise, a next-gen entry in the Tales Of series that features gorgeous visuals, an expansive world to explore, and an engaging combat system that makes you feel like an anime superhero.
There is also Yakuza: Like a Dragon, a bold entry in the Like A Dragon series that switches the franchise’s signature gameplay genre from an action-adventure beat’em up to a turn-based JRPG. It is an exceptional game with an endearing story, a cast of likable characters, an addictive combat system, and is jam-packed with enough side-content to keep you busy for weeks.
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