Fantasy TTRPG News & Reviews

New Pendragon GM Screen Pack Heads to A Round Table Near You

We go behind the cardboard Camelot that is the Pendragon Gamemaster Screen Pack - a new Arthurian accessory from Chaosium to help level up your Round Table.

John Harper’s New “Ride or Die” RPG Kicks Into High Gear

We get behind the wheel with "Ride or Die," an upcoming tabletop RPG from John Harper that’s a love letter to the Fast & Furious and Hollywood action movies.

Pirate Borg: Down Among the Dead (First Look)

Free League is heading back to the dark waters of the Caribbean with "Pirate Borg: Down Among the Dead," a new expansion of their popular rules light RPG.

7th Sea 3rd Edition Officially Sets Sail On Kickstarter

The 7th Sea RPG is back, with a new 3rd edition now on Kickstarter from Chaosium and French publisher Studio Agate. We chart a course for all the details.

New Exodus TTRPG To Be Published by Renegade Game Studios

After a rocky launch, Wizards of the Coast’s Exodus TTRPG (based on the upcoming video game of the same name) is now being handed over to Renegade Game Studios.

Wizards of the Coast Reveals D&D Roadmap for 2026

After months of silence, Wizards of the Coast has opened the floodgates, announcing three new D&D sourcebooks and a number of major new community initiatives.

RuneQuest: Stealing the Eye (Adventure Review)

We head into the temple of the Reaching Moon and get our hands on "Stealing the Eye," a new one shot RuneQuest scenario that pays homage to a classic module.We head into the temple of the Reaching Moon and get our hands on "Stealing the Eye," a new one shot RuneQuest scenario that pays homage to a classic module.

New Mythic Legions RPG Brings Action Figures to the Tabletop

We take a closer look at "Mythic Legions: The Roleplaying Game," a new Kickstarter from Four Horsemen Studios that blends action figures and tabletop RPGs.

New Temeraire RPG Takes Flight on Kickstarter

Naomi Novik's popular "Temeraire" alternate-history fantasy novels are being adapted to a new tabletop RPG from Magpie Games. We take a look at what to expect.

Tunnels & Trolls RPG Returns With New Kickstarter

We roll into a blast from the RPG past, with a new edition of the iconic (and often under appreciated) Tunnels & Trolls heading to Kickstarter next month.

Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay Heads Into Dark Waters With “Temple of Spite”

We head below decks into "The Temple of Spite," a new Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay sourcebook featuring the terrifying floating fortresses known as Dark Arks.

Nimble RPG Heads Back to Kickstarter With “Monsters & More” Expansion

We take a closer look at the “Nimble: Monsters & More” Kickstarter, featuring new classes, creatures, adventures and rules for the popular 5E-compatible RPG.

New Dragonbane: Trudvang Campaign Goes Big On Kickstarter

Free League has just launched "Dragonbane: Trudvang," a new Kickstarter which also marks a return to one of Scandinavia's most beloved RPG campaign settings.

Shadowdark Goes Underground With “Dwellers in the Deep” Cursed Scroll

We face down the "Dwellers in the Deep," a new Shadowdark Cursed Scroll set in a terrifying subterranean world of monsters, magic and madness.

Pathfinder 2E Gets Risky With New Daredevil and Slayer Classes

We roll the dice on Paizo’s "Risk & Rewards" playtest for Pathfinder 2E, featuring the new thrill-seeking Daredevil and monster-hunting Slayer classes.

New Blades in the Dark Expansion “Blades ’68” Now On BackerKit

Evil Hat Productions' popular Blades in the Dark RPG is heading into the Swinging Sixties, with the much anticipated "Blades '68" supplement now on BackerKit.

Numenera: The Amber Archive Launches New Edition on BackerKit

We head back to the Ninth World and a take a closer look at the new edition of Numenera coming soon from Monte Cook Games for the Cypher System.

New Pirate Borg Starter Set Now Available from Free League

We set sails with the Pirate Borg Starter Set from Free League, a new box set featuring accessories, dice, tokens and a scurvy and supernatural packed adventure.

Kobold Press’ “Mastering Cantrips” (Supplement Review)

We conjure up a review of "Mastering Cantrips," a new supplement for Kobold Press that lends a much-needed Mage Hand to one of D&D’s most overlooked spells.

Pendragon: The Sauvage King (Sourcebook Review)

We head into the dark woods and offer our take on "The Sauvage King," a new setting and scenario sourcebook from Chaosium for the Pendragon RPG.

The Ultimate RPG Villain Backstory Guide (First Look)

We get our hands dirty with "The Ultimate RPG Villain Backstory Guide," a new workbook that offers trips and tricks on creating your very own Big Bad Evil Guy.

Shadow of the Weird Wizard: The Pale Lady (Sourcebook Review)

We mask up and take a look at “Mysteries of the Old Gods: The Pale Lady” a new pestilence packed supplement for the Shadow of the Weird Wizard TTRPG.

New Info Revealed for MCDM’s Upcoming Crows RPG

New details have recently emerged for MCDM's upcoming "Crows" RPG, a chaotic post-apocalyptic dungeon crawler being created by designer James Introcaso.

Shadowdark Western Reaches Kickstarter Hits $3 Million Mark

"Shadowdark: The Western Reaches" has officially hit $3 million in funding on Kickstarter. We look at what this means for the game and the TTRPG community.

The 10 Biggest New TTRPGs Coming in 2026

2026 is shaping up to be a huge year for tabletop RPGs. We break out our picks for 10 new products that will have the biggest impact on the hobby.

Dungeon Crawl Classics Goes Full Pinball Wizard on BackerKit

We hit the bumpers on "Pinball Crawl Classics," a new BackerKit featuring adventures for Dungeon Crawl Classics inspired by old school 1980s pinball machines.

Blades in the Dark: Deep Cuts Now Available for Purchase

We slice into "Blades in the Dark: Deep Cuts," the first official expansion for the award-winning dark fantasy tabletop RPG from Evil Hat and John Harper.

New “Night Hunters” Kickstarter Brings Gothic Horror to 5E & ToV

We head into the heart of darkness with "Night Hunters," Kobold Press’ new gothic horror sourcebook for D&D 5E and Tales of the Valiant that’s now on Kickstarter.

Shadowdark Launches New Necromancer Class Playtest

We dig up all the details on the new Shadowdark Necromancer class playtest, which was recently released to backers of the Western Reaches Kickstarter campaign.

New RuneQuest Novel Coming Soon from Creator Greg Stafford

Chaosium returns to Glorantha with a new RuneQuest novel entitled "A Pyre for Gods And Heroes" written by the creator of the game, the late, great Greg Stafford.

New Kickstarter Offers Over 500 Enchanted Trinkets for 5E

We dig through "Enchanted Trinkets Complete," a new book from EN Publishing featuring over 500 magic items for D&D 5E that's running on Kickstarter.

New Gamemaster Month 2026 Has Officially Started

New Gamemaster Month 2026 has officially started. We look at what's planned for this year and how new players can get behind the GM screen for the first time.

Critical Role Execs Reveal Three-Year Plan for Daggerheart RPG

In a recent interview, Critical Role executives Ed Lopez and Ben Van Der Fluit revealed some surprising details about what’s next for the Daggerheart RPG.

Cairn RPG to Get New Game Books in 2026

2026 looks to be a big year for the Cairn RPG, with creator Yochai Gal announcing several new books and a new publishing venture for the popular OSR game.

Warhammer: The Old World Roleplaying Game Starter Set (First Look)

We unbox the Warhammer: The Old World Roleplaying Game Starter Set, which offers players a quick and easy way to jump into the grimdark past of the Empire.

New Pathfinder 2E Beginner Box: Secrets of the Unlit Star (First Look)

We preview the upcoming "Pathfinder 2E Beginner Box: Secrets of the Unlit Star," which offers an introductory adventure and some surprising new additions.

New Mega Dungeon Coming for 5E and Dungeon Crawl Classics

We delve deep into Castle Whiterock, a new mega dungeon campaign for 5E and Dungeon Crawl Classics coming soon to BackerKit from Goodman Games.

Pendragon RPG Celebrates 40th Anniversary With Magnum Opus Edition

We page through Chaosium's "Pendragon Core Rulebook: Magnum Opus Edition," a limited-edition hardcover celebrating 40 years of Arthurian RPG history.

ThunderCats RPG Roars Onto Kickstarter

ThunderCats HOOOOOOO! An official RPG based on the popular 1980s cartoon series has just landed on Kickstarter. We snarf down all the details.

Free League Wraps Up Epic Symbaroum 5E Mega Campaign

We head back into the dark depths of the Davokar with "Ruins of Symbaroum: The Throne of Thorns III," the final entry in Free League's epic 5E campaign.

MCDM Launches “Draw Steel: Crack the Sun” on Backerkit

MCDM has just launched "Draw Steel: Crack the Sun," a new BackerKit campaign featuring seven products offering new rules, character options and adventures.

The Black Company RPG Now Open for Playtesting

Arc Dream Publishing has recently opened up playtesting for their much anticipated “Black Company RPG." We take a closer look all the grimdark details.

Tales of the Valiant Player’s Guide 2 Now Available for Pre-Order

After a huge Kickstarter, Kobold Press' "Tales of the Valiant Player Guide 2" is now available for pre-order. We take a closer look at what's included.

The 10 Best New TTRPGs of 2025

To say that 2025 was a banner year for tabletop RPGs is a massive understatement. We break out our picks for the 10 best TTRPGs released over the past year.

Acquisitions Incorporated Returns With New Daggerheart Series

Legendary actual play series Acquisitions Incorporated is back! But in a twist worthy of Jim Darkmagic himself, will be moving from D&D to Daggerheart.

A New Traveller 5E RPG Variant Is Coming in 2026

Mongoose Publishing will soon be launching crowdfunding for "Traveller 5E," a new version of the long running sc-fi RPG that will be using the D&D fifth edition rules.

Nimble 5e Boxed Set (Deep Dive & Review)

We offer our take on "Nimble," a new fantasy TTRPG that seeks to create a faster, smarter and more tactical version of Dungeons & Dragons 5e.

Kobold Press’ “The Raven’s Call” (Adventure Review)

We answer "The Raven's Call," a new Level 3 adventure from Kobold Press for Tales of the Valiant and D&D 5e written by award-winning designer Wolfgang Baur.

Daggerheart Announces New “Hope & Fear” Expansion

Darrington Press has just announced "Hope & Fear," the first major expansion for the Daggerheart RPG, which is slated for release in the summer of 2026.

Shadowdark Heads to the City of Masks With New Cursed Scroll

A new Cursed Scroll has been released for Shadowdark entitled "City of Masks," that introduces a new setting and character options steeped in urban fantasy.

Cubicle 7 Goes Deep With New “Uncharted Dungeons” Kickstarter

We delve into "Uncharted Dungeons," a new D&D 5e compatible supplement from Cubicle 7 running now on Kickstarter that reimagines the dungeon crawl.

Pathfinder Lost Omens: Draconic Codex (First Look)

We swoop down on "Pathfinder Lost Omens: Draconic Codex," a new dragon-themed supplement filled with updated lore, stat blocks and character options.

Yoon-Suin Second Edition Hardcover Now Available from Noisms Games

We head into the Purple Land of "Yoon-Suin Second Edition," a unique OSR-style, system agnostic RPG toolkit from indie publisher Noisms Games.

New Cosmere RPG Actual Play Coming With Critical Role Cast

A new actual play is coming soon for Brandon Sanderson’s Cosmere RPG and will feature previous cast members from Critical Role. We look at all the details.

Kobold Press’ RiverBank RPG (Deep Dive & Review)

We offer our take on Kobold Press' "Riverbank RPG," a new critter-filled, cottagecore game of manners and mischief inspired by The Wind in the Willows.

Old-School Essentials Announces Major 2026 Rules Update

Publisher Necrotic Gnome has recently announced that a major update is coming to the Old-School Essentials TTRPG in 2026. We take a look at what to expect.

New One Ring Adventure Anthology Lets Players Take on Saruman

Free League is heading to Isengard with "Hands of the White Wizard," a new adventure anthology for The One Ring RPG that pits players against Saruman himself.

New Daggerheart Blood Hunter Class Available for Playtesting

The Blood Hunter class officially makes the leap from D&D 5e to Daggerheart, with a new playtest package now available from Darrington Press.

RuneQuest: The Hunt for the Storm Calf (Adventure Review)

We mount up and chase after "RuneQuest: The Hunt for the Storm Calf," a new short standalone scenario designed to introduce firsttime players to the world of Glorantha.

Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay Fifth Edition Officially Announced

Cubicle 7 has announced that Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay Fifth Edition is coming in 2026 for the game’s 40th anniversary. We look at everything we know so far.

Ryoko’s Guide to the Yokai Realms Now Available from Loot Tavern

We enter a world of kung fu and kaiju with "Ryoko’s Guide to the Yokai Realms," a new D&D 5e compatible sourcebook from Loot Tavern and YouTuber DnD Shorts.

The New Lodestar 5e Campaign Sets Sail for a Better Spelljammer

We set sail with "Lodestar: A Spacefarer's Manual," a new D&D 5e compatible campaign setting now on Backerkit inspired by Spelljammer and the Age of Sail.

D&D Releases Free Adventure from New Forgotten Realms Book

D&D Beyond has just released "The Tenebrous Stone," a free pick-up-and-play adventure that will be featured in the upcoming Adventures in Faerûn sourcebook.

Pathfinder Now Offers Big Battles in a Small Package

Paizo has just released the "Pathfinder Battlecry!" Pocket Edition, a small but mighty tome that offers mass combat rules and new martial character options.

Kobold Press’ “Demon King of the Styx” (Adventure Review)

We head upriver and offer our take on Kobold Press' "Demon King of the Styx," a brand new adventure compatible with D&D 5e and Tales of the Valiant.

New Shadowdark Actual Play Coming from Glass Cannon Podcast

Popular TTRPG actual play series The Glass Cannon Podcast is taking on Shadowdark. We take a closer at what fans can expect from this new campaign.

New Obojima Kickstarter Offers More Ghibli-Style RPG Adventure

We take a closer look at 1985 Games’ “Obijima: Tales from Yatamon,” an expansion of their Studio Ghibli-inspired setting for D&D 5e running now on Kickstarter.

Pendragon RPG Returns With New Classic Edition Kickstarter

We head back to the golden age of Camelot with Chaosium’s new Pendragon RPG Classic Edition box set, which is funding now on Kickstarter.

Hit Point Press Blooms “The Field Guide To Floral Dragons”

We stop and pluck "The Field Guide to Floral Dragons," a botanical bestiary of dragons for D&D 5e that’s pollinating now from Hit Point Press.

The Wildsea RPG Hits the Airwaves With Brand New Adventure

We head back into the endless green of Mythworks’ The Wildsea RPG with a new adventure entitled “Tigers on the Wire” which you can back now on Gamefound.

Phantasy Star Tabletop RPG Now Available for Download

Skydawn Game Studios and SEGA have official released "Phantasy Star Tabletop Roleplaying," offering a new take on this beloved Japanese RPG classic.

Kobold Press Cooks Up the Field Guide to Monster Harvesting

Kobold Press has just released "Dungeons Deep," a new book compatible with 5e and Tales of the Valiant that offers 16 unique dungeons for multiple PC levels.

The One Ring RPG: Over Hill & Under Hill Starter Set (Review)

We venture out of our Hobbit hole and offer a complete review of Free League Publishing’s The One Ring RPG Starter Set, "Over Hill and Under Hill."

The Art of Kobold Press Paints A Visual History of Adventure

Kobold Press has opened their vaults and dusted off some old treasures for “The Art of Kobold Press,” a new book collecting 20 years of fantasy illustration.

Dungeons of Drakkeheim Coming to Daggerheart

The Dungeons of Drakkenheim are making the leap from D&D 5e to Daggerheart, with a new campaign guide launching on Kickstarter this November.

New 5e Elemental Dragons Soar Onto Kickstarter

We face down "Elemental Dragons," a series of new D&D 5e compatible books on Kickstarter from Nord Games that offers a fresh and fiery take on dragons.

New Kickstarter Offers the Ultimate Mega Dungeon for 5e

We crawl into Mega Dungeon: The Mines of Silverdeep, a complete D&D 5e campaign running on Kickstarter that includes cards, minis and epic 10-foot-long maps.

Victoriana 5e Books Now Available from Cubicle 7

After a huge Kickstarter, Cubicle 7's "Victoriana 5e" books are now available for everyone. We take a closer look at this mix of steampunk and sorcery.

Fabula Ultima TTJRPG Kickstarter is Shattering Records

The Fabula Ultimate TTJRPG Celebration Edition has broken records on Kickstarter as a love letter to old school Japanese video games and anime.

Kobold Press Delves Into “Dungeons Deep”

Kobold Press has just released "Dungeons Deep," a new book compatible with 5e and Tales of the Valiant that offers 16 unique dungeons for multiple PC levels.

Pathfinder Game Night: Dawn of the Frogs (First Look)

Paizo has just launched a new box set entitled "Pathfinder Game Night: Dawn of the Frogs," a series of short, swampy adventures designed for first-time players.

Daggerheart Class Packs Hit Kickstarter

Daggerheart publisher Darrington Press has just launched a new Kickstarter featuring card Class Packs for the new RPG. We deal out all the details.

Loot Tavern Sets Sail with New “VoidSea” 5e Expansion

We set a course for horror on the high seas and take a closer look at "VoidSea," Loot Tavern's new grimdark-soaked pirate expansion for 5e.

Pathfinder To Wrap Its Runelord Saga with New Adventure Path

Part One of the new the Pathfinder Adventure Path "Revenge of the Runelords” has arrived. We take a look at this return to a classic storyline.

New Cosmere RPG Books Arrive on Demiplane

Three new books for the "Cosmere RPG" have arrived on the Demiplane VTT, offering new adventures, monsters and NPCs set in Brandon Sanderon’s Stormlight novels.

Paizo Launches New Pathfinder Board Game BackerKit

Paizo has just announced “Pathfinder Quest,” a new board game that’s currently funding on BackerKit. We take a closer look at what’s included.