RPG Workshop Newscast - 2025.02.15

Digital RPG News

English Cast of Trails in the Sky FC Evolution return for 1st Chapter Remake

English cast returns for Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter, which is a remake of Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky FC Evolution, which was a remaster of the original Legend of Heroes: Trail in the Sky. Confused yet? Me too.

Anyway, the English cast was announced with the majority of them coming back. Some changes have been made for voice casts consistency among titles like Matthew Mercer for Olivier Lenheim.

Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter Sees English Cast Return | RPGFan

Lost Eidolons gets a Trial Mode

Early access game Lost Eidolons: Veil of the Witch developer provided a new update which includes a trials mode. After clearing the first three acts of the game, a location called the Raven’s Tower will open up so players can challenge enemies and bosses.

Lost Eidolons: Veil of the Witch Gets Trials Mode – RPGamer

Turn-Based Tactical RPG Norse Announced

Norse is a new tactical RPG from Arctic Hazard the follows Gunnar, a young hero on a vicious path of vengeance for the murder of his father. It features settlement building and a number of decisions that sound similar to the community management pieces of Frostpunk as resources dwindle and rival tribes threaten the settlement.

Turn-Based Tactical RPG Norse Announced – RPGamer

Tabletop RPG News

Cubicle 7 Announces a new Horus Heresy RPG for Warhammer

Zamanora: Ballad of the Witch is a D&D 5th edition campaign settings based in Slavic and balkan folklore. Dark forests and horrific witches keep the adventure lively while a host of new player classes and subclasses based in folklore provide some interesting role-playing situations.

The project went live on Kickstarter at the beginning of the month and has already surpassed its meager $20,000 goal. It is currently sitting at $214,000 at the time

Zamanora: Ballad of the Witch Brings Slavic & Balkan Folklore to Life in a New Fantasy TTRPG Setting – TGN – Tabletop Gaming News

ZAMANORA: Ballad of the Witch by Eren Chronicles — Kickstarter

 

Game Development News

Voice Actor Dave Mallow has passed away at 76

Dave Mallow, who voices characters on the Power Rangers, Digimon, Street Fights, Resistance 3, and Call of Duty has passed away after a prolonged illness.

Obituary: Voice actor Dave Mallow passed away at age 76

Thomas Lee, EA alum and Strategic Advisor has died

In more sad news, Thomas Lee, who worked on Final Fantasy IX and Wing Commander III before taking on management roles at Nexon and Stealth Crossmedia has died from cancer at 59 years old.

Obituary: Thomas Lee, EA alum and strategic advisor, has died

 

Encouraging Player Creativity in Caves of Qud

Joel Couture interviews the team behind Caves of Qud, an IGF finalist for game of the year. The game was developed over the last 20 years and focuses on player engagement and choice in a fully developed sci-fi setting. 

Encouraging player creativity in Caves of Qud

Roblox CEO on child safety concerns: “If you’re not comfortable, don’t let your kids be on Roblox”

Roblox is no stranger to safety concerns when it comes to the kids using their platform, and their CEO, Dave Basczucki set it back to parents saying that he trusts their judgement, and if they don’t want their kids on Roblox if they have fears.

Roblox CEO on child safety concerns: ‘If you’re not comfortable, don’t let your kids be on Roblox’

 

 

Live-service game engine Pragma nets $12.75 million in funding

In game engine news, Live Service engine developer Pragma has secured 12.75 million dollars in funding. Their backend engine provides live-service support to games like Spectre Divide and Seekers of Skyveil. Pragma’s services include cross-platform accounts, monetization, live operations, and social features like matchmaking and player data systems.

Live-service game engine Pragma nets $12.75 million in funding

Moon Studios becomes ‘fully independent’ after securing No Rest for the Wicked’s publishing rights

Moon Studios is now fully independent and has secured the publishing rights to their action-RPG, No Rest for the Wicked. They now have complete control of the game to develop and release without interference, or funding, from a large publisher.

Moon Studios becomes ‘fully independent’ after securing No Rest for the Wicked’s publishing rights

 

Zenless Zone Zero voice actors quietly recast following SAG-AFTRA action

And in a bit of sad news, Zenless Zone Zero voice actors have been recast following participating in the SAG-AFTRA strikes. MAny of the original actors came out in response to the company’s desire to use their voices to train AI and eventually put them out of a job anyway.

Zenless Zone Zero voice actors quietly recast following SAG-AFTRA action | GamesIndustry.biz