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Skyrim and Stardew Valley mods weren't enough: rotund icon Jimothy the viral raccoon invades D&D as a Wizards-approved "cryptid" who is "hurling garbage and making friends"
Wizards of the Coast has officially added the viral raccoon known as Jimothy to Dungeons & Dragons as a playable cryptid with unique abilities like 'Compact Frame' and 'Hurl Garbage.' This follows numerous fan-made mods and developer tributes to the raccoon, which has gained widespread internet fame due to its unique appearance.
Appalachian horror game Blue Ridge Hunting releases this year
The Appalachian horror game Blue Ridge Hunting is set to release later this year, with developer Jade & Company seeking Kickstarter funding for its 2026 launch. The 1-4 player survival horror game tasks players with tracking and documenting cryptids based on Appalachian folklore, featuring co-op gameplay and a retro art style.
Blue Ridge Hunting Relaunches Kickstarter Campaign, Inviting Players to Hunt Appalachian Cryptids
Six One Publishing and developer Jade Meadows have relaunched the Kickstarter campaign for Blue Ridge Hunting, an online co-op horror adventure focused on hunting cryptids in the Appalachian Mountains. The game features a retro art style, proximity voice chat mechanics, and will include both a narrative story mode and a freeplay co-op mode. A new demo is also available on Steam.
CryptidCam – Beta Sign Up | Alpha Beta Gamer
CryptidCam is a lighthearted photography adventure game where players venture into spooky woods to photograph cryptids like Bigfoot and the Loch Ness Monster for a researcher's Cryptid-Nomicon. Players can interact with cryptids to elicit behaviors for photos, which are graded on various criteria. The game is designed as a short, relaxing experience with eight distinct cryptids and unlockable trivia.
Fallout 76 and Bigfoot welcome you to The Backwoods with the game’s spring content drop
Fallout 76's spring content update, titled The Backwoods, introduces reworked activities with improved rewards and pacing, including a new Bigfoot cryptid boss. The update also features an armor balance pass, a more responsive Pip-Boy, and a new season titled Rip Daring and the Cryptids Beyond the Cosmos.
The Fallout 76 Backwoods update unleashes a very angry Bigfoot
The latest Backwoods update for Fallout 76 introduces new cryptid enemies to public events, offering players increased rewards. The update aims to enhance the open-world experience with new challenges and content.
Fallout 76’s March update battles invaders from outer space and rubs shoulders with Bigfoot
Fallout 76's March content update, titled The Backwoods, will introduce Bigfoot and extraterrestrial cryptids to the game. The update also includes reworked armor, public events, and activities, alongside the start of Season 24: Rip Daring and the Cryptids from Beyond the Cosmos.