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This month’s Fallout Friday from Modiphius offers a lineup of new releases for Fallout: Wasteland Warfare, including Zetan Invaders, Vault Legends, and fearsome Cryptids. Zetan Invaders The Zetan Invaders from Beyond pack introduces 3 Zetan Troopers, 1 Zetan Inquisitor, and 1 Zetan Drone. This new addition brings an extraterrestrial element to the game with highly…
This October 15th, Monster Slayers: Shadowcurse will launch on Kickstarter, offering a dark fantasy adventure module for 5e and a collection of 3D printable miniatures, props, and scenery pieces. Designed for 28-32mm tabletop games, the project is the latest in the Monster Slayers series. Shadowcurse introduces a new 5e-compatible adventure, “Of Pawns and Pieces,” created…
A new batch of tabletop RPG titles is now available from Goodman Games and Lone Colossus. Whether you’re a fan of post-apocalyptic scenarios, tactical combat, or classic fantasy adventures, these new releases provide plenty of material for your next game. Mutant Crawl Classics #15: The Mutant Menace of Lab 47 Goodman Games presents Mutant Crawl…
As the season for spooky adventures approaches, Paizo has teamed up with Humble Bundle to release the Pathfinder Second Edition Bundle of the Dead. Available until October 10, this bundle offers $811 worth of Pathfinder content, providing players and Game Masters with everything they need to create eerie, undead-themed campaigns, whether for in-person or virtual…
Onyx Path Publishing has revealed Curseborne, an upcoming tabletop role-playing game set to launch on Kickstarter on October 1. The game puts players in a modern world haunted by ancient curses and monstrous legacies, where characters struggle with the weight of their heritage while navigating a cursed existence. In Curseborne, players assume the roles of…
In a recent blog post titled “State of Play: Kobold Press Issues the No AI Pledge,” Kobold Press CEO Wolfgang Baur outlined the company’s position on the use of AI in tabletop game development. The publisher has made it clear that they will not use generative AI for art or game design, emphasizing their commitment…
Darrington Press, the publishing arm of Critical Role, has announced that pre-orders for its upcoming tabletop role-playing game Daggerheart are now live. The pre-order offers two versions of the game. The standard Core Set, priced at $60, includes a 300-page hardcover rulebook with detailed guidelines for character creation, world-building, and game management. Additionally, it features…
Free League Publishing has shared the first look at new content for the upcoming ALIEN The Roleplaying Game Second Edition ahead of its Kickstarter campaign, launching later this fall. The update includes full-color, detailed maps designed to enhance the gameplay experience. Sized at 864x558mm (34×22 inches), the maps are scaled for use with new RPG…
Green Ronin Publishing has launched a crowdfunding campaign on BackerKit for a new edition of The Expanse Roleplaying Game, based on the novels by James S.A. Corey. The campaign introduces official Expanse miniatures for the first time, a notable addition to the game. Green Ronin has teamed up with Wargames Atlantic to offer two sets…
Paizo has revealed its lineup for September, offering a variety of new content for both Pathfinder and Starfinder players. Pathfinder Adventure Path #206: Bring the House Down The Curtain Call Adventure Path concludes with Bring the House Down, an adventure designed for high-level characters. Players must navigate the final preparations of a grand opera, where…
The iconic Traveller roleplaying game, a cornerstone of science fiction RPGs since 1977, continues to expand with the release of the Fifth Frontier War miniatures by 2nd Dynasty, now available on Kickstarter. Officially licensed and created in collaboration with Mongoose Publishing, these 28mm-scale miniatures and vehicles bring the battles of the Fifth Frontier War to…
Battlezoo has just released Battlezoo Ancestries: Fairy Dragons, a new supplement now available for Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition and Pathfinder 2nd Edition. This 100+ page book takes players and game masters deep into the realm of the fey, introducing new dragons from the fairy dragon family. The book follows the journey of dragon researcher…
In the bustling city of Lapis, where the ordinary meets the extraordinary, heroes are not born—they are awakened. Publisher: Magi-Knights Project LLC Release Date: 2023 Links: DriveThruRPG, Official Website At a glance “Magi-Knights Awakening” invites players to step into a world where high school students by day transform into magical warriors by night, balancing the…
The 2024 edition of the Dungeons & Dragons Player’s Handbook is now officially available as of today. While some game stores and D&D Beyond subscribers had early access to the book, it is now widely available both in digital format and in physical copies through major retailers. This updated version of the handbook introduces several…
The Mists of Akuma campaign setting is making a return on Kickstarter, offering a significantly expanded and updated version of the Eastern fantasy noir steampunk world, nearly a decade after its initial release. This new campaign brings five new books to the table, including a remastered core setting book and a brand-new adventure path. The…
Limithron’s latest expansion for Pirate Borg, Down Among the Dead, has made a strong launch on Kickstarter. The campaign introduces new content for the popular rules-light RPG, featuring an A5 hardcover book with three full-length adventures and additional player and Game Master options. In addition to the expansion, the campaign offers a range of accessories,…
Frontiers of Eberron: Quickstone by Keith Baker and Imogen Gingell is a new book available on DMs Guild and Roll20 that takes adventurers on a journey through the wild west of Eberron. Creators: Keith Baker, Imogen Gingell Publisher: Visionary Production and Design Release Date: September 17th, 2025. Links: DriveThruRPG At a glance Frontiers of Eberron:…
Chaosium Inc., in collaboration with ElfQuest creators Wendy and Richard Pini, has announced plans to reissue ElfQuest: The Roleplaying Game, originally published in 1984. The roleplaying game is based on the popular ElfQuest comic series and uses Chaosium’s Basic Roleplaying system (BRP) as its core. The game was originally written by Steve Perrin, Sandy Petersen,…
Get ready to embrace the spooky season with a new tabletop roleplaying game hitting Kickstarter on October 22. “Final Girl Rising” is hoping to captivate fans of the slasher horror genre. “Final Girl Rising” is powered by the Apocalypse system, known for its narrative-driven gameplay and flexibility. This game explores the iconic horror trope of…
Modiphius Entertainment has announced the availability of pre-orders for the new tabletop RPG based on the 1970s science fiction television series “Space: 1999.” This announcement coincides with Breakaway Day, an homage to the series’ premise. The “Space: 1999” TTRPG, produced in collaboration with Anderson Entertainment, utilizes Modiphius’ 2d20 system, which has been tailored to accommodate…
Chaosium has announced the shortlist for its $10,000 Basic Roleplaying (BRP) Design Challenge, highlighting a variety of tabletop roleplaying game (TTRPG) concepts from emerging creators. The competition aims to provide financial assistance to creators for independent publication, whether digital or print. From 195 entries, ten designs have been shortlisted, with each creator receiving USD $500….
Learn how to transform popular fantasy stories into immersive tabletop role-playing quests. Game masters: keeping it fresh? Your players have reached powerful levels, and they have woven every spell available and faced all manners of beasts and Demons. “One-shot” quests set in a new world can provide that instant refresh. But how to write that,…
Following the success of “Baldur’s Gate 3,” WizKids is set to release “Dungeons & Dragons: Builders of Baldur’s Gate.” The board game’s release will capitalize on the sustained popularity of the Baldur’s Gate series, leveraging the established fan base and the narrative backdrop that Baldur’s Gate 3 revitalized. “Dungeons & Dragons: Builders of Baldur’s Gate,”…
If you’re a Dungeon Master craving something light-hearted yet intriguing for your game nights, look no further. The latest Dungeons & Dragons module, “The Town Where Nothing Goes Wrong,” is set to launch on Kickstarter on September 16. This unique one-shot adventure comes from the creative mind of Alex Edwards, known for the eldritch horror…
Modiphius Entertainment has announced it will launch a Kickstarter campaign for a new roleplaying game based on Terry Pratchett’s Discworld series. The campaign for Discworld: Adventures in Ankh-Morpork is set to begin on October 15. This project marks the first new Discworld RPG in more than twenty years, following a previous release in 1998 by…
During an event held by Goldman Sachs yesterday, Hasbro CEO Chris Cocks, alongside CFO Gina Goetter, provided a look at the future direction of Dungeons & Dragons. The chat started off with Cocks doubling down on his previous statements that Hasbro “is going all in on digital”, and that they are “working with the best…
Osprey Games is set to release a new role-playing game this September, titled “Through The Hedgerow: A Roleplaying Game of Rustic Fantasy.” This game invites players to explore a fantastical version of the countryside, where hidden paths lead to adventures across different eras. “Through The Hedgerow” encourages players to imagine venturing down a neglected lane,…
Free League Publishing has set the release of The Electric State Roleplaying Game for October 1. This tabletop game, inspired by Simon Stålenhag’s narrative art book of the same name, will be available through the Free League webshop, in stores, and on DrivethruRPG. The game transports players to an alternative version of 1997, envisioning a…
Magpie Games has launched a Kickstarter for “Ruins & Expeditions,” the latest expansion for “Root: The Roleplaying Game.” This expansion enriches the world of the Woodland with new factions, intriguing playbooks, and mechanics centered around exploring ancient ruins and securing lost relics. In “Ruins & Expeditions,” players can join two new factions—the Hundred and the…
Son of Oak Game Studio has released a new expansion for their tabletop RPG City of Mist, called Local Legends. Available now in digital format, the expansion will also be available in print this November. Local Legends adds nine new districts to the game, each with unique characteristics and stories. This expansion allows players to…
