The PS5/Xbox Series X/S generation has seen a surge in high-quality AAA action RPGs compared to previous generations. Action RPGs are the modern-day equivalent of the seventh generation’s action adventure titles in terms of popularity, blending cinematic gameplay with deep, branching narrative (or vice versa).
While the first half of 2026 was painfully vacant, the second half of the year is squashed with blockbuster action RPGs that should entice any and every fan of the genre. For newcomers and veterans alike, below is our list of the top 5 new action RPGs one should play in 2026.
