Every Single JRPG Coming in 2020

Last Updated on October 3, 2021 by Zachary Brictson

Upcoming JRPG Releases in 2020

The end of the last decade of the JRPG genre is upon us. Use this calendar to plan your hype around upcoming JRPGs in 2020 and get the most out of the year.

I update the 2020 JRPG release calendar daily, so any newly confirmed dates will always be included on this page. Be sure to check back as more months fill up with announced JRPGs.

Update: As we wrap up 2020, continue onward with the 2021 JRPG release calendar.

The Year 2020 is a Juggernaut for JRPGs

Everyone understands that Final Fantasy VII Remake is the showstopper this year. April 10th, 2020 can’t come soon enough.

But beyond the historic remake, there are many more exciting upcoming JRPGs in 2020.

We have Tales of Arise welcoming a total redesign of the ‘Tales of’ series, featuring re-imagined exploration and action gameplay. Then, Dark Souls creator, Hidetaka Miyazaki, is joining forces with Game of Thrones Author George R.R. Martin for his new game Elden Ring.

I am personally hyped for Ys IX: Monstrum Nox and Trials of Mana. And hey, I’ll even give Persona 5 another shot when the new version, Persona 5 Royal, releases with new content and playable characters.

What upcoming JRPG are you most looking forward to in 2020?

Don’t Miss Out on Past JRPGs

Curious about previous years of JRPG releases? Catch up on other JRPGs from my past calendars:

And remember to check out the Icicle Disaster JRPG Podcast! Discover new JRPGs from every era, play along with the show, and recommend the next JRPG everyone will play.

Onto the JRPGs releasing in 2020!

January

The year 2020 begins with a number of remasters.

One of them is none other than Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE for the Switch. It was previously only on the WiiU so you may have easily missed it the first time around.

GamePlatformRelease Date
Monster Hunter World: IcebornePC9-January
Super Robot Wars XPC9-January
OrangebloodPC14-January
Atelier Dusk Trilogy Deluxe Pack PS4, PC, Switch14-January
Wizardry: Labyrinth of Lost SoulsPC15-January
The Alliance Alive HD RemasteredPC16-January
DRAGON BALL Z: KakarotPS4, PC, Xbox One16-January
Tokyo Mirage Session FE EncoreSwitch17-January
Arc of AlchemistPS4, Switch20-January
Kingdom Hearts III ReMIND DLCPS423-January
Utawarerumono: Mask of DeceptionPC23-January
Utawarerumono: Mask of TruthPC23-January
Labyrinth of the WitchPC30-January

February

february 2020 jrpg release dates

For February, 2020 we see Azur Lane: Crosswave, DLC for Kingdom Hearts III, and Rune Factory 4 Special on the Switch.

A number of other JRPGs have also begun to fill out the month.

GamePlatformRelease Date
Yakuza Remastered CollectionPS411-February
Azur Lane: CrosswavePS4, PC13-February
Death end re;Quest 2PS4, PC13-February
Snack World: The Dungeon Crawl - Gold Switch14-February
Persona 5 ScramblePS4, Switch20-February
Kingdom Hearts III ReMIND DLCXbox One25-February
Rune Factory 4 SpecialSwitch25-February
Hero Must Die. AgainPS4, PC26-February

March

Persona 5 Royal release date 2020

Nioh 2 releases on March 14th 2020 on the PS4. Its big new feature is character creation and the ability to go into demon form.

Persona 5 Royal also lands in March, featuring the new character, Kazumi Yoshizawa, and other new content.

GamePlatformRelease Date
Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DxSwitch6-March
Langrisser I & IIPS4, Switch, PC10-March
Nioh 2PS414-March
The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel IIIPC23-March
Persona 5 Royal: Phantom Thieves EditionPS431-March

April

Final Fantasy VII Remake now releases April 10th, 2020 (after an announced delay) and Tifa looks stunning. The other characters too, I guess.

Next, the legendary JRPG that never came West back in the early 90s is getting a full blown remake. Trials of Mana releases April 24th 2020.

If interested, read my full Trials of Mana review. I thought it was a great time.

GamePlatformRelease Date
Final Fantasy VII: RemakePS410-April
Dragon Marked for DeathPC12-April
Trials of ManaPC, PS4, Switch24-April
Octopath TravelerStadia28-April
Sakura WarsPS428-April

May

xenoblade chronicles definitive edition release date

Xenoblade Cronicles Remastered had its release date announced for May 29, 2020. The visual changes look amazing so far!

Another confirmed JRPG for May 2020 is Utawarerumono: Prelude to the Fallen.

GamePlatformRelease Date
Utawarerumono: Prelude to the FallenPS4, Vita26-May
Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive EditionSwitch29-May

June

Brigandine The Legend of Runersia JRPG Release Date

Brigandine The Legend of Runersia is based on the original tactical RPG on the PSX. It’s awesome to see such a niche game get the modern treatment.

Update: Surprise surprise! Persona 4 Golden is coming to PC on June 13, 2020.

GamePlatformRelease Date
Ys: Memories of Celceta - Timeless AdventurerPS49-June
Persona 4 Golden PC13-June
Little Town Hero: Big Idea EditionPS423-June
Brigandine: The Legend of Runersia Switch25-June
The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel III - Extracurricular EditionSwitch30-June

July

Sword Art Online Alicization Lycoris release date

After being pushed back a couple months, Sword Art Online: Alicization Lycoris will now release on July 10th, 2020.

Then we have a mobile game called SINoALICE from director Yoko Taro of the Nier series.

There’s also Fairy Tale, which has been delayed twice now. It is a JRPG based on an anime series (currently available on Netflix). It now releases July 31, 2020 for the PS4, Switch, and PC platforms.

GamePlatformRelease Date
SINoALICEiOS, Android1-July
Sword Art Online: Alicization LycorisPS4, Xbox One, PC10-July
Paper Mario: The Origami KingSwitch17-July
Fairy TailPS4, Switch, PC31-July

August

final fantasy crystal chronicles remastered release date

Crystal Chronicles Remastered comes out August 27th, 2020 for PS4, Switch, iOS, and Android.

No Gameboy Advanced required!

GamePlatformRelease Date
Brave PinballPC4-August
Phantasy Star Online 2PC5-August
Death end re;Quest 2 PC18-August
Crystal Chronicles RemasteredPS4, Switch, iOS, Android27-August
MoonSwitch27-August

September

After several delays, Vanillaware’s 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim comes out for PS4 on September 22nd.

Vanillaware is the studio behind cult favorites like Dragon’s Crown, Odin Sphere, and Muramasa: The Demon Blade.

GamePlatformRelease Date
Moero Crystal HSwitch17-September
13 Sentinels: Aegis RimPS422-September
Genshin ImpactPC, PS4, iOS, Android28-September
Undead Darlings: No Cure for LovePS4, PC, Switch28-September

October

The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel IV releases October 27, 2020 on the PS4.

PC and Switch versions will come at a later date.

GamePlatformRelease Date
Code of Princess EXPC1-October
Ys OriginSwitch1-October
The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel IVPS427-October

November

Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin is a unique action JRPG that uses the cultivating of rice crops as a means of strengthening your character.

Great to see a good looking and creative new IP in the JRPG scene.

GamePlatformRelease Date
Bakugan: Champions of VestroiaSwitch3-November
Sakuna Of Rice and Ruin - Divine EditionPS4, PC, Switch10-November
Demon's SoulsPS512-November
Yakuza: Like a Dragon - Day Ichi EditionPS4, PC, Xbox One13-November

December

The year wraps up with Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age Definitive Edition landing on additional platforms.

A nice win for team Xbox!

GamePlatformRelease Date
Shiren the Wanderer: The Tower of Fortune and the Dice of FateSwitch, PC2-December
Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of An Elusive Age - Definitive EditionPS4, Xbox One, PC4-December
Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon & the Blade of LightSwitch4-December
Brigandine: The Legend of RunersiaPS410-December
COLLECTION of SaGa FINAL FANTASY LEGENDSwitch15-December
OmoriPC25-December

To Be Confirmed…

jrpg release dates to be confirmed 2020

This page is updated daily, making it the most accurate release calendar for upcoming JRPGs in 2020.

Here are all the JRPGs that are known to be in production and loosely rumored for a 2020 release.

GamePlatformRelease Date

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