Last Updated on October 3, 2021 by Zachary Brictson
All Upcoming JRPG Releases in 2019 Updated Daily
Find every upcoming JRPG release date for 2019 in the tables below. I update this daily so check back regularly to see what’s coming around the corner.
For more recent years of JRPG releases, use the links below:
- JRPG releases of 2022
- JRPG releases of 2021
- JRPG releases of 2020
- JRPG releases of 2018
- JRPG releases of 2017
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2019 is a big year for JRPG releases
Among the upcoming JRPG releases for 2019 are none other than Kingdom Hearts 3, Code Vein, and Tales of Vesperia Definitive Edition.
I’m most excited for Tales of Vesperia because I missed the boat when it was an exclusive on the Xbox 360.
What upcoming JRPGs are you hyped for in 2019? Comment section is available at the end of the page!
January
January marks a huge starting month for JRPGs in 2019. We get both Kingdom Hearts 3 and Tales of Vesperia Definitive Edition.
Here’s hoping that the rest of the year is full of surprises that can match January.
| Game | Platform | Release Date |
|---|---|---|
Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story + Bowser Jr.'S Journey | 3DS | 11-January |
Tales of Vesperia - Definitive Edition | PC, PS4, Xbox One, Switch | 11-January |
| Fairy Fencer F: Advent Dark Force | Switch | 17-January |
| Yakuza 4 | PS4 | 17-January |
| Another Eden: The Cat Beyond Time and Space | iOS, Android | 28-January |
Kingdom Hearts III | PS4, Xbox One | 29-January |
February
God Eater 3 lands February 8th 2019. Consider getting it for your significant other on Valentines Day.
Okay, don’t do that (unless they swing the JRPG way of course…)
| Game | Platform | Release Date |
|---|---|---|
| Record of Agarest War: Mariage | PC | 1-February |
Etrian Odyssey Nexus | 3DS | 5-February |
God Eater 3 | PC, PS4 | 8-February |
Death end re;Quest | PS4 | 19-February |
| Yakuza Kiwami | PC | 19-February |
March
As usual, a new Atelier game comes West in the spring.
Check back to see if more JRPGs are confirmed for March 2019.
| Game | Platform | Release Date |
|---|---|---|
The Caligula Effect: Overdose | PC, PS4, Switch | 12-March |
The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel - Decisive Edition | PS4 | 12-March |
| Super Robot Wars T | PS4, Switch | 20-March |
Nelke & The Legendary Alchemists: Ateliers of The New World | PC, PS4, Switch | 26-March |
Danganronpa Trilogy | PS4 | 26-March |
| Final Fantasy VII | Switch, Xbox One | 26-March |
April
Zanki Zero: The Last Beginning is a new JRPG IP releasing April 2019.
In April we also see Switch and Xbox One ports for the Final Fantasy remasters.
| Game | Platform | Release Date |
|---|---|---|
Zanki Zero: Last Beginning | PS4, PC | 9-April |
Final Fantasy X|X-2 HD Remaster | Switch, Xbox One | 16-April |
Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen | Switch | 23-April |
Final Fantasy XII The Zodiac Age | Switch, Xbox One | 30-April |
May
Yet another new Atelier game releases in May, and we also get a fast port of Death End re:Quest to Steam.
And it’s good to see another new IP, and on the Switch too with Lapis x Labyrinth releasing May 28th, 2019.
| Game | Platform | Release Date |
|---|---|---|
| Yakuza Kiwami 2 | PC | 9-May |
| Death end re:Quest | PC | 16-May |
Atelier Lulua: The Scion of Arland | PS4, PC, Switch | 21-May |
Sword Art Online: Hollow Realisation Deluxe Edition | Switch | 24-May |
Lapis x Labyrinth | PS4, Switch | 28-May |
| Wizardry: Labyrinth of Lost Souls | PC | 29-May |
June
Octopath Traveler makes its way to PC June 7, 2019. This Switch title was one of the best JRPGs of last year!
Then we have Trails of Cold Steel II landing on PS4, June 4th, 2019. I want to get into this series, but the length is just super intimidating to me!
| Game | Platform | Release Date |
|---|---|---|
Persona Q2: New Cinema Labyrinth | 3DS | 4-June |
The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel II - Relentless Edition | PS4 | 4-June |
| Octopath Traveler | PC | 7-June |
| The Last Remnant Remastered | Switch | 10-June |
| Collection of Mana | Switch | 11-June |
Dragon Star Varnir | PS4 | 11-June |
Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night | PS4, Xbox One, PC | 18-June |
| Super Neptunia RPG | PC | 20-June |
Super Neptunia RPG | PS4, Switch | 25-June |
July
The first Fire Emblem game for a home console platform in a very long time releases in July 2019 on the Nintendo Switch.
Might be my most anticipated JRPG of the year!
| Game | Platform | Release Date |
|---|---|---|
FINAL FANTASY XIV: Shadowbringers | PS4, PC | 2-July |
Dragon Quest Builders 2 | PS4, Switch | 12-July |
| God Eater 3 | Switch | 12-July |
Fire Emblem: Three Houses | Switch | 26-July |
August
So far, a quiet August sees only the port of Sword Art Online: Fatal Bullet to the Nintendo Switch.
Hopefully the month fills out with more JRPG releases.
| Game | Platform | Release Date |
|---|---|---|
| Omega Labyrinth Life | PS4, Switch | 1-August |
| Sword Art Online: Fatal Bullet Complete Edition | Switch | 9-August |
| Grandia HD Collection | Switch | 16-August |
Oninaki | PS4, Switch, PC | 22-August |
September
Code Vein gets a new release date for Sept 27 2019, making it a full year since Bandai-Namco first delayed the game.
Monster Hunter World continues to see more content, and the visual novel strategy JRPG Utawarerumono adds another installment.
| Game | Platform | Release Date |
|---|---|---|
| Final Fantasy VIII Remastered | PS4, PC, Xbox One, Switch | 3-September |
| Monster Hunter World: Iceborne (expansion) | PS4, Xbox One | 6-September |
| Utawarerumono: ZAN | PS4 | 10-September |
| Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch Remastered | PS4, PC | 20-September |
| Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch | Switch | 20-September |
Code Vein | PS4, PC, Xbox One | 27-September |
Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age - Definitive Edition | Switch | 27-September |
| Dragon Quest I | Switch | 27-September |
| Dragon Quest II: Luminaries of the Legendary Line | Switch | 27-September |
| Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation | Switch | 27-September |
October
New alchemist Ryza and her magical thighs arrive October 29, 2019 in a brand new Atelier game.
Disgaea 4 Complete+ releases the same day!
| Game | Platform | Release Date |
|---|---|---|
| The Alliance Alive HD Remastered | PS4, Switch, PC | 8-October |
| Dragon Star Varnir | PC | 9-October |
| Grandia HD Remaster | PC | 15-October |
Destiny Connect | PS4, Switch | 22-October |
| Mary Skelter 2 | Switch | 22-October |
The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel III | PS4 | 22-October |
| Atelier Ryza: Ever Darkness & the Secret Hideout | PS4, Switch, PC | 29-October |
| Disgaea 4 Complete+ | PS4, Switch | 29-October |
November
Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield arrive November 15th, 2019. Instead of the traditional handheld release, the mainline franchise is coming to Nintendo Switch!
Which is sort of a handheld, right?
| Game | Platform | Release Date |
|---|---|---|
Pokémon Sword | Switch | 15-Nov |
| Labyrinth of the Witch | Switch | 14-Nov |
December
Star Ocean: First Departure R is a port and remaster of the earlier PSP remake. It’s due out for PS4 and Switch December 5, 2019.
What’s in store for JRPGs in 2020?
| Game | Platform | Release Date |
|---|---|---|
| SaGa Scarlet Grace: Ambitions | PS4, Switch, PC, iOS, Android | 3-December |
| Star Ocean: First Departure R | PS4, Switch | 5-December |
| Dragon Quest Builders 2 | PC | 10-December |
| Omega Labyrinth Life | PC | 10-December |
| The Last Remnant | iOS, Android | 12-December |
| Vestaria Saga I: War of the Scions | PC | 27-December |
To be Confirmed…
Will Final Fantasy VII Remake finally be given a release date? Will it be a JRPG of 2019? Well, I’m putting it on here for good luck!
Update: It’s been just announced that Final Fantasy VII Remake will release March 3rd, 2020!
Keep an eye on this page as it continues to be updated each day with every new announcement for upcoming JRPGS in 2019!
| Game | Platform | Release Date |
