Beaten Path is a Stunning Turn-Based Tactical RPG Out in 2026

A turn-based tactical RPG with job customization, an explorable overworld, and a mysterious fantasy world torn by time announced for release in 2026 and now on Kickstarter

LOS ANGELES - August 20, 2025 - Independent game developer Peacebreak Studio is excited to reveal Beaten Path, a stunning turn-based tactical RPG. In Beaten Path, players command a diverse cast of characters across hand-crafted battlefields while uncovering a sweeping fantasy narrative set in the world of Celestia. Players will take on the role of Panna, a young adventurer trapped in a mysterious time loop. With deep tactical systems, large-scale customization via a dual-job system, a painterly art style, and soundtrack composed by the team at Scarlet Moon, Beaten Path aims to deliver both strategic depth and emotional storytelling.


Beaten Path takes to Kickstarter today with a modest funding goal of just $20,000 USD and copies of the game starting at just $20 USD (limited early bird pricing of $18 USD). If funded, Beaten Path is planned for release on PC in 2026. Should the campaign surpass this funding goal, Peacebreak Studio already has a wishlist of additional features, expansions, and other release platforms that will make for an even richer experience. Backers can pledge at higher support tiers to gain access to the game's beta build and the opportunity to partner with Peacebreak Studio to design weapons, enemies, abilities, and recruitable characters within the game. Beaten Path's Kickstarter campaign will run through September 18, 2025:


Beaten Path on Kickstarter


"Beaten Path takes our favorite elements from the SRPG staples and puts them to work in a new experience,” says Peacebreak Studio. “Classics like Fire Emblem, Final Fantasy Tactics, and more recently, Triangle Strategy, inspired our direction for the game between their high level of customization and thought-proving battles. We were also deeply inspired by slower-burn fantasy stories like Frieren and the character work in Malazan. With Beaten Path, we want to capture that same feeling of discovery and emotional weight, but with modern pacing and polish. We hope you'll enjoy everything the game has to offer!"


Learn more: https://www.peacebreakstudio.com
 

Key Features
 

• MASTER tactical turn-based combat with careful positioning, unit synergy, and decisive abilities in grid-based encounters inspired by Final Fantasy Tactics and Fire Emblem.

 

• EXPLORE a vast and richly illustrated overworld filled with shifting weather, strange landmarks, and narrative events.

 

• CUSTOMIZE every unit to your strategy with a flexible job system, dual-class loadouts, and unlockable outfits with over 20 unique recruitable characters, 200 abilities, 100 weapons, and 300 job combinations.

 

• CONNECT with a vibrant cast of characters with rich backgrounds and varied motivations as you build your perfect party and take on those who stand in your way.

 

• UNRAVEL a time loop mystery as Panna retraces her forgotten steps, clues to a forgotten war and her role in it begin to surface. The truth is hidden in ruined machines, old allies, and looping memories—waiting to be pieced together.

 

• LISTEN to a powerful Celtic-infused soundtrack composed by the team at Scarlet Moon.

 

 

About Peacebreak Studio


Peacebreak Studio is a small independent game developer based in California. They are currently working on their first major title, Beaten Path, which is now on Kickstarter. Originally started as a fun side project, it has since grown into a full-blown tactical RPG.

 
Learn more: https://www.peacebreakstudio.com
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