Pathfinder
News, coverage and analysis tracking Pathfinder across the outlets.
Paizo Inc to Release Limited Printing of 13 Omens: Preview Edition at Gen Con 2026Paizo Inc will release a limited printing of the 13 Omens: Preview Edition at Gen Con 2026. This 64-page book offers an early look at the new tabletop RPG, featuring playable rules and a scenario called 'The Haunting of Hollybrook Inn'. The game introduces a unique dice mechanic with 'Omen Dice' that increase danger as play progresses.
Paizo Inc. Lays Off 12 Employees As Result of Diamond Comics BankruptcyPaizo Inc. has laid off twelve employees due to financial strain caused by the bankruptcy of Diamond Comics. Diamond Comics, a major distributor for various outlets including Paizo, handled product shipping on consignment, leading to significant financial losses for Paizo when Diamond's assets were claimed by JP Morgan Chase. Complications from an exclusive distribution contract further exacerbated Paizo's financial difficulties.
D&D rival Paizo forced to make layoffs after "devastating" loss stemming from $10m in stock being held…Pathfinder publisher Paizo has announced layoffs affecting 12 staff members due to significant financial losses stemming from its former distributor, Diamond Comic Distributors, going bankrupt and holding onto approximately $10 million in Paizo goods. The company also faces challenges with declining book-trade sales and increased production costs, leading to a reduction in organized play scenarios and a shift towards community-created content.
Sirius Dice Announces Official Critical Role Vox Machina Dice SetSirius Dice has announced a new line of Critical Role Vox Machina dice sets, inspired by the iconic characters of the popular actual play series. Each of the seven polyhedral dice sets will feature unique designs reflecting characters like Grog Strongjaw, Vex'alia, and Percival de Rolo. These dice sets will be available for an MSRP of $19.99 starting July 2026.
The Expanse: Osiris Reborn plays like a Mass Effect-like sci-fi adventure in fine form, but its developer's use of AI raises some difficult questionsThe Expanse: Osiris Reborn, developed by Owlcat Games, presents a promising Mass Effect-like science-fiction RPG experience with impressive visuals powered by Unreal Engine 5. While the gameplay demo showcases engaging combat, dialogue, and environmental destruction, the studio's use of generative AI tools during development raises ethical questions about the final product's human-made status.
To Stand Out, This TTRPG Podcast Network Chose The Risky Route Of Avoiding D&DThe Glass Cannon Network, a prominent actual play podcast network since 2015, has differentiated itself by avoiding Dungeons & Dragons and focusing on other tabletop roleplaying games like Pathfinder, Blades in the Dark, and Call of Cthulhu. Co-founder Troy Lavallee explains this strategy aims to stand out in a crowded market dominated by D&D content. The network is currently touring with a live Call of Cthulhu show to increase brand awareness.
Owlcat Games is using gen-AI to 'iterate faster' on The ExpanseOwlcat Games is utilizing generative AI as a tool to accelerate prototyping and iteration for its upcoming RPG, The Expanse: Osiris Reborn. The studio emphasizes that all final game assets and content will be human-made, with AI used solely for internal processes and concept exploration. This approach contrasts with other studios like Pearl Abyss, which faced backlash for using AI-generated assets in Crimson Desert, while Capcom also plans to leverage AI for development efficiency.
Sony ditches PC & Stardew Valley News | TAGSony is reportedly shifting focus back to console exclusivity for its single-player PlayStation games, potentially limiting future PC releases. Meanwhile, Stardew Valley's upcoming 1.7 update will add new marriage candidates, and Nvidia has recalled a problematic GPU driver.
Paizo Inc Revealed, Then Quickly Removed, Announcement of New Pathfinder: Feybound BookPaizo Inc accidentally revealed details for their upcoming Pathfinder supplement, Pathfinder: Feybound, before quickly removing the announcement. The book will introduce fey-themed content, including new character archetypes, ancestries like faun and nymph, and a gazetteer of the First World. This marks the debut of significant fey material in Pathfinder Second Edition.