March 2025 is a joyous month for RPG lovers, here’s why

The March 2025 games lineup is going to feel like a Pheonix Down for RPG lovers with standout games like Atelier Yumia and The First Berserker: Khazan to look forward to. There's also a collection of remasters for beloved RPGs from Konami that may finally see the light of day on modern platforms.

Missed out on releases from last month? Check them out here.

Assassin's Creed Shadows (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, iOS)

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Publisher: Ubisoft
Developer: Ubisoft Quebec and others
Price: $69.99
Release Date: March 20
Trailer

To start us off, the epic open-world RPG Assassin's Creed Shadows takes us to feudal Japan on March 20. Many have requested this location in the series for decades and they're finally getting it. We'll explore gorgeous scenery and enjoy a dynamic world along the way as Ubisoft says that there will be "unpredictable weather, changing seasons, and reactive environments" on the Steam page.

There are two main protagonists in the game, including the more aggressive up-front warrior Yasuke and the more tactical, stealthy Naoe. Both may provide entertainment for those who want one or the other in the Assassin's Creed series. The storyline seems to matter as well. "Something I noticed throughout my preview that I wholeheartedly didn’t expect, is that your choices seem to actually matter, even if Assassin’s Creed Shadows doesn’t immediately highlight that," said our preview, which explains more.

Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land (PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PC)

Publisher: Koei Tecmo
Developer: Gust
Price: $69.99
Release Date: March 21
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Despite the overly long name, Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land features an exciting open-world RPG to explore on March 21. You'll craft items to help you on your journey through alchemy, breaking down objects in the environment to proceed, and fighting enemies in turn-based action. An interesting mechanic thrown into the mix is that your synthesized items can be turned into different shapes like swords and spears that can give you the upper hand in battle. Atelier Yumia is a big deal for Xbox fans as this will be the first game in the series to arrive on Microsoft's platform.

The First Berserker: Khazan (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC)

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Publisher: NEXON
Developer: Neople
Price: $59.99
Release Date: March 27
Trailer

The First Berserker: Khazan is another RPG in March, which seems to be catering towards the Souls-like crowd with vicious combat, difficult bosses, and a neat cel-shaded art style. This also seems to be for Dungeon Fighter Online fans as this game takes place 800 years before that particular game. You'll have all manner of weapons at your character's disposal as you carry on through the difficult action title, such as dual-wield swords, spears, and greatswords, which all seem engaging to use. There's currently a demo on Steam you can play to get a sneak peek of what's in store.

Split Fiction (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC)

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Publisher: EA
Developer: Hazelight Studios
Price: $49.99
Release Date: March 6
Trailer

It Takes Two and Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons developer Hazelight Studios is back at it with its co-op formula in Split Fiction and this time, it will be crossplay between all platforms. That means if someone buys the PS5 version, their pal can then try out the game as a partner for free on Xbox Series X|S, PC, or another PS5. InSplit Fiction, Hazelight Studios is treating us to a platformer filled with levels inspired by a mix of sci-fi and fantasy-themed worlds.

Two writers get stuck in a virtual reality universe created by their narratives and must find a way to escape. While strangers at first, the two grow a friendship that will likely be tested. Hopefully, the game lives up to its predecessor and The Game Awards GOTY winner, It Takes Two. Maybe this is one of the March 2025 games that will be nominated for Game of the Year this winter.

Suikoden I & II HD Remaster Gate Rune and Dunan Unification Wars (PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PC)

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Publisher: Konami
Developer: Konami
Price: $49.99
Release Date: March 6
Trailer

After many years of waiting and paying extortionate prices for the original games to resellers, Suikoden fans and those interested in trying this series can finally pick up these two classics on modern hardware. Despite being decades old, the second game's story sounds current to this day. "Its characters pursue their causes — often fighting for their homeland in an extension of a war that’s touched generations — with vigor and grim nobility," said a prior Destructoid article by Ray Porreca in 2018. "More than any other role-playing game of its era, Suikoden II acknowledges and builds upon the underlying humanity of its cast."

These classic RPGs will gain a bunch of modern enhancements to improve your experience. It will have HD background illustrations, updated effects that "breathe new life into the pixel art animation," according to the Steam listing, and new environmental sound effects. There's also an auto-save feature and battle fast forward functionality. It's probably the highlight out of the many March 2025 games for those who like retro.

Honorable Mentions

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An indie game that should be everyone's radars is Wanderstop. It is a "cosy" game by the creator of The Stanley Parable, that comes with a twist. You play a warfighter who finds work at a tea shop, creating cool drinks by obtaining resources around the area. However, she doesn't want to be there, and the story seems to grow from that premise.

Also, those birds in the screenshot above look quite angry, wouldn't you say?

Other March 2025 games you should look into include:

• Two Point Museum (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - March 4






• Carmen Sandiego (PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PC) - March 4






• Everhood 2 (Switch, PC) - March 4






• Sugardew Island (PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PC) - March 7






• Wanderstop (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - March 11






• WWE 2K25 (PS4, Xbox One, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - March 14






• MLB The Show 25 (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch) - March 18






• Bleach Rebirth of Souls (PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - March 21






• Killing Floor 3 (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - March 25






• Atomfall (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox Onne, PC) - March 27

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