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Long Rest Tavern is a cozy D&D management game with some familiar faces from Baldur's Gate 3 – and yes,…
Dungeons & Dragons: Long Rest Tavern is a cozy management simulation game set in the D&D universe, featuring familiar elements from Baldur's Gate 3. Developed by Homo Ludens and published by Dotemu, the PC title is slated for a 2027 release. Players can customize their tavern, hire staff with various skills, and even tame mimic chests, offering a unique way to engage with the D&D world.
Forget Slaying Dragons — This New D&D Game Hands You a Tavern Instead
Dungeons & Dragons: Long Rest Tavern, developed by Homo Ludens and published by Dotemu, is a new PC title set to release in 2027. Players will manage a tavern in the Forgotten Realms, focusing on expansion, decoration, recipe crafting, and serving adventurers. Satisfied patrons can be sent on quests, with outcomes influenced by D20 rolls and party composition, while an overarching plot involving a ghost bard unfolds.
European Games Developer Federation announces 2026-28 board, Hendrik Lesser re-elected as president
The European Games Developer Federation (EGDF) has announced its board for 2026-2028, with Hendrik Lesser re-elected as president. The organization will focus on improving developer access to funding, talent, and skills, and aims to become the first AI-based European trade association. The EGDF also highlighted the European games industry's €24 billion turnover in 2024, with over 95,000 employees across 6,600 studios.
This D&D Game Made A Better First Impression Than Warlock
Dungeons & Dragons: Long Rest Tavern, developed by Homo Ludens, offers a unique D&D experience by letting players manage an inn rather than being adventurers. The game features a Sims-like interface for building and managing the tavern, hiring staff, and interacting with adventurers, with dice rolls influencing gameplay. It is set to release in 2027 on PC.
