{"id":126209,"date":"2024-03-01T09:40:09","date_gmt":"2024-03-01T07:40:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/?p=126209"},"modified":"2024-03-01T09:52:14","modified_gmt":"2024-03-01T07:52:14","slug":"the-big-rpgs-releasing-in-march","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/features\/126209-the-big-rpgs-releasing-in-march","title":{"rendered":"The big RPGs releasing in March"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>March is here and although its still early in 2024, we&#8217;ve already seen a number of big video game releases. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These include break-out hit Helldivers 2 &#8211; which has proven so popular that <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/pc\/126191-helldivers-2-increases-its-server-cap-to-700000\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/pc\/126191-helldivers-2-increases-its-server-cap-to-700000\">its developers have had to expand its server capacities<\/a><\/strong> several times &#8211; and Last Epoch, which recently left early access to great reception. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>March continues this trend with several notable titles to look forward to &#8211; especially for RPG fans. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Below, we have listed five of the major RPGs releasing this month. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Thaumaturge (PS5, XSX\/S, PC) \u2013 March 4<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Thaumaturge is a story-driven isometric RPG set in 20th-century Warsaw where players will interact with the supernatural and strange as Wiktor Szulski \u2013 a Thaumaturge drawn back to the city for family matters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a thaumaturge, Wiktor can see and interact with supernatural entities, sometimes taming them, and use their power to uncover secrets, speak to The Darkness, and engage in combat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Thaumaturge uses a turn-based combat system that allows you to defeat your foes with attacks from Wiktor and unique abilities from the entities he has tamed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can develop Wiktor as a character to match your preferred playstyle and influence the story and characters around him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The Thaumaturge | Quest Trailer\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/V0B8jDcvd0s?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Unicorn Overlord (PS4, PS5, XSX\/S, Switch) \u2013 March 8<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unicorn Overlord is a tactical RPG that puts players in the shoes of Alain, the Crown Prince of a fallen kingdom, who has raised the flag of rebellion against his home&#8217;s invaders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a tactical RPG, players will command an army of up to 60 unique characters \u2013 including everything from humans and elves to huge beasts and divine angels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll be able to customise these units and, when battle commences, engage in strategic combat where you\u2019ll need to think each move through carefully to achieve victory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When not in combat, players and their armies will be able to traverse an expansive open world \u2013 reclaiming and rebuilding towns, training allies, and preparing for the next battle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Unicorn Overlord \u2014 Announcement Trailer | Nintendo Switch, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/I-enIFmoDrc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Dragon\u2019s Dogma 2 (PC, PS5, XSX\/S) \u2013 March 22<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The long-awaited sequel to Dargon\u2019s Dogma: Dark Arisen will let players once more take the role of the Arisen and engage in breathtaking class-based combat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As the Arisen, players will be tasked with hunting down the dragon who stole their heart by making use of up to three Pawns &#8211; NPC companions 0 as they explore the world and do battle with monsters and men alike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dragon\u2019s Dogma 2, like its predecessor, will also allow players to use various classes for their character and pawns that provide vastly different gameplay experiences. Some of these classes exclusive to the Arisen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you favour a two-handed blade, a sturdy bow, or spells of ice and flame, Dragon\u2019s Dogma will have a class to satisfy you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=8dt1S_QUBYw&amp;rco\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=8dt1S_QUBYw&amp;rco\">Watch the Dragon&#8217;s Dogma 2 trailer here. <\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Dragons-Dogma-2-image-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Dragons-Dogma-2-image-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-126211\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Dragons-Dogma-2-image-2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Dragons-Dogma-2-image-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Dragons-Dogma-2-image-2-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Rise of the Ronin (PS5) \u2013 March 22<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rise of the Ronin is the next RPG title from Team Ninja, the developers behind Nioh, Nioh 2, and Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It will feature Team Ninja&#8217;s trademark mastery of fast-paced, soulslike combat &#8211; making it an exciting new title to many fans of the studio.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Set in war-torn 1863 Japan, Rise of the Ronin will have a combat-focused open world and feature a dynamic story shaped by your choices as you explore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The story of Rise of the Ronin will take place in the Bakumatsu period \u2013 a time when East and West collided, and Japan experienced a cultural revolution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Therefore, players will be able to make use of traditional weaponry alongside time-period authentic firearms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=zS8EvlTGCiE&amp;rco\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=zS8EvlTGCiE&amp;rco\">Watch the Rise of the Ronin trailer here.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Rise-of-the-Ronin-image.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Rise-of-the-Ronin-image.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-126214\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Rise-of-the-Ronin-image.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Rise-of-the-Ronin-image-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Rise-of-the-Ronin-image-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>South Park: Snow Day! (PC, PS5, XSX\/S, Switch) &#8211; March 26<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>South Park: Snow Day! is the next title from South Park Digital Studios and the newest chapter in the journey of the New Kid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike previous titles, South Park: Snow Day! has been rendered in 3D and will feature cooperative gameplay \u2013 letting you team up with up to three friends or allied bots as you work to save the town from an endless winter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll also be able to equip unique weapons and use special abilities as you battle amongst warring factions in an all-new story.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A wide range of cosmetics and customisation options will be available for the New Kid, too, allowing you to really bring your preferred character to life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=PLZe87MvFgc&amp;rco\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=PLZe87MvFgc&amp;rco\">Watch the South Park Snow Day! trailer here.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/South-Park-Snow-Day-image.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/South-Park-Snow-Day-image.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-126215\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/South-Park-Snow-Day-image.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/South-Park-Snow-Day-image-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/South-Park-Snow-Day-image-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>2024 has enjoyed a solid start with several notable releases already &#8211; and March is no different. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":250,"featured_media":126216,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_sma_x_autopost_enabled":true,"_sma_x_custom_text":"","_sma_x_autopost_status":"idle","_sma_x_autopost_error":"","_sma_x_post_id":"","_sma_x_attempts":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[20],"tags":[25715,15397,1853,21861,419,11388,243],"class_list":["post-126209","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-features","tag-march","tag-pc","tag-playstation4","tag-ps5","tag-rpg","tag-upcoming-games","tag-xbox-2"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/126209","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/250"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=126209"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/126209\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/126216"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=126209"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=126209"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=126209"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}