Fantasy TTRPG News & Reviews

Free League Conjures Up New Book of Magic for Dragonbane

We conjure up all the details on the "Dragonbane: Book of Magic," a new supplement from Free League that features new arcane-focused schools, spells and items.

Legends of Avantris’ Neon Odyssey Sets New RPG Record

Legends of Avantris’ "Neon Odyssey" D&D 5.5E project has officially become the most funded TTRPG project in crowdfunding history. We look at what comes next.

Sly Flourish Unveils New Rise of the Lazy Gamemaster Book

Award-winning TTRPG designer and influencer Mike Shea (aka Sly Flourish) has unveiled "Rise of the Lazy Gamemaster," a new book coming to Kickstarter in July.

Paizo Announces Layoffs in Wake of Diamond Bankruptcy

In a major blow to the TTRPG industry, Paizo has laid off roughly 15% of its workforce due to the recent bankruptcy of distributor Diamond Comics.

The One Ring: Hobbit Tales (RPG Review)

We head into the heart of the Shire with "Hobbit Tales," a new adventure anthology for The One Ring RPG that's available now from Free League Publishing.

Pathfinder Gets Blasphemous With New Adventure Path

We plunge into the terrifying depths of the "Bastion of Blasphemies," a new horror-themed Pathfinder 2E adventure path for Level 5 to 13 characters coming this July.

Cosmere RPG Rolls Out New Mistborn Setting Books

We get ready to unleash our inner Allomancy with four new Mistborn setting books that are coming this fall from Brotherwise Games for the Cosmere RPG.

Keith Baker’s New Daggerheart Campaign Frame Is Dropping at Gen Con

New details have emerged for a new supernatural campaign frame for Darrington Press’ Daggerheart RPG being developed by Eberron creator Keith Baker.

Kobold Press Unleashes Revised Creature Codex for D&D 5.5E Rules

We hack and slash into Kobold Press’ “Creature Codex Revised,” a new version of the popular monster manual with over 400 creatures updated for D&D 5.5E.

Chaosium Announces the Return of The Great Pendragon Campaign

Chaosium is releasing an updated version of "The Great Pendragon Campaign," an epic multi-book series starting with a new supplement entitled “The Boy King.”

New Conan the Barbarian RPG Books Coming from Monolith Games

The legendary Cimmerian is back, with Monolith Games announcing a Kickstarter that will feature new adventures and reprints for the Conan: The Hyborian Age RPG.

MCDM’s Crows RPG Gets Free Alpha Playtest

We delve into the first alpha playtest for MCDM's "Crows," the highly anticipated dungeon survival horror RPG from Draw Steel lead designer James Introcaso.

Elderbrain’s New D&D 5E Campaign is an Epic Nightmare Sandbox

We face down the "Spawns of the Mindrender," a new D&D 5E campaign from Elderbrain that mixes cosmic horror, high technology and post-apocalyptic mayhem.

Retailers Leak Details for Pathfinder Waking Tigers Adventure Path

Retailers have just spilled the beans on Paizo’s "Pathfinder Waking Tigers," an adventure path coming in 2027 set in the Korean-inspired kingdom of Hwanggot.

Daggerheart Celebrates One-Year Anniversary With New Adventure & Actual Play

It's been one year since the Daggerheart tabletop RPG was launched, and to celebrate Darrington Press has just rolled out a number of new initiatives.

Night Shift: Devil Division Brings Over-the-Top Anime to Draw Steel

We head into the neon-lit streets of 199X Tokyo with "Night Shift: Devil Division" a new TTRPG inspired by shonen-style anime and using the Draw Steel engine.

Free RPG Day 2026: What to Expect This Year

The annual Free RPG Day will soon be upon us. We break out what to expect at local game stores this year, with the event taking place on June 27th, 2026.

Frontier Scum “Acid Western” RPG Saddles Up With Free League

Free League just has just released a new version of "Frontier Scum," the surreal blood and whiskey-soaked “Acid Western" RPG from designer Karl Druid.

Green Ronin Returns to Romantasy With Wardens of the Blue Rose RPG

We go looking for love and adventure with "Wardens of the Blue Rose," a new game from Green Ronin based on the original award-winning “Blue Rose” tabletop RPG.

Pathfinder: Troubles in Grayce Adventure Anthology (Review)

We take a closer look at the "Troubles in Grayce" a new, beginner-friendly Pathfinder 2E adventure anthology from Paizo for Level 2 to 4 characters.

How a Struggling Kickstarter Led to a New Blades in the Dark Book

A unique crowdfunding crossover has resulted in both a new Blades in the Dark supplement and an updated version of the Breathless action zombie RPG.

Free League Announces New Elric RPG for Dragonbane

Free League Publishing has announced Legends of Stormbringer, a new RPG featuring the albino anti-hero, Elric of Melniboné, which will use the Dragonbane rules.

Old-School Essentials Goes to Hell and BackerKit With Demonic Grimoire

Old-School Essentials is opening the Gates of Hell with the "Demonic Grimoire," a new OSE supplement from Necrotic Gnome and Exalted Funeral now on BackerKit.

Valhalla is Calling With Kobold Press’ New Northlands Worldbook

We grab our battleaxes and go berserk with Kobold Press’ "Northlands Worldbook," a new Viking-inspired supplement for Tales of the Valiant and D&D 5.5E.

Elden Ring Is Getting a New TTRPG (There’s Just One Catch)

Popular video game spin-off “Elden Ring Nightreign” is getting its very own TTRPG from Japanese publisher Group SNE. We break out everything we know so far.

Symbaroum RPG Celebrates 10th Anniversary With Revised Core Books

The Symbaroum RPG is celebrating 10 years of dark fantasy with a new setting expansion and revised core books. We brave the Davokar for all the details.

New Fomoria RPG Brings Blood, Beauty & Borg to Kickstarter

We head into the darkness of "Fomoria," a visually stunning new TTRPG from ENNIE-award winning designer Tania Herrero and MÖRK BORG creator Johan Nohr.

Kobold Press Walks the Plank With New “Pirates & Plunder” Kickstarter

We weigh anchors with Kobold Press' "Campaign Builder: Pirates & Plunder," a new Kickstarter that adds a booty of sorcery, scurvy and swashbuckling to 5E.

Octopath Traveler Tabletop RPG Gets New English Translation

We journey deep into Orsterra with the new English translation of the Octopath Traveler tabletop RPG, coming soon from Dark Horse Books and Square Enix.

Dungeon Crawler Carl TTRPG Shatters Records on BackerKit

We loot all the details on the Dungeon Crawl Carl TTRPG, a new BackerKit from Renegade Game Studios that raised over $5 million in the first 24 hours alone.

Pathfinder Unveils New “Impossible Magic” Sourcebook

We head into the weirder, wilder side of Golarion with "Pathfinder Impossible Magic," a new arcane-themed sourcebook coming this summer from Paizo.

New Monte Cook Megadungeon Brings the Best of Both Worlds

We look up at the "Jewel in the Sky," a megadungeon from Monte Cook Games on BackerKit for the Cypher System that you can play as either fantasy or sci-fi.

Goodman Games Goes Big With New Castle Whiterock Megadungeon

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

Kobold Press Unleashes “Hastening Doom” for Megadungeon Month

We head into the depths of "Hastening Doom," a new megadungeon adventure from Kobold Press for D&D 5E and Tales of the Valiant running now on BackerKit.

Pirate Borg: Down Among the Dead (Sourcebook Review)

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.

Traveller 5E Is Charting New Space On BackerKit

Traveller 5E has landed on BackerKit. We look at what's included in this new variant of the popular sci-fi TTRPG and what fan reaction has been like so far.

Heliana & Ryoko’s Guide to Mythozoology Goes Big On Kickstarter

We look at "Heliana & Ryoko's Guide to Mythozoology" a new Kickstarter from Loot Tavern and DnD Shorts that hit $1 million in funding in just the first day.

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.

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.

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.

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.