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Dungeons & Dragons 2027 Roadmap Features Mature-Rated Expansion That Comes Shrink-Wrapped With a Warning For Its Violence, Sex and Nudity
Dungeons & Dragons is set to release a mature-rated expansion in 2027, which will be shrink-wrapped to conceal its content. The expansion is noted to contain significant violence, bloodshed, nudity, and sexuality.
Dungeons & Dragons GenCon 2026 Keynote Reveals World of Warcraft, Dark Sun, D&D Beyond Enhancements, And More
Wizards of the Coast announced several updates at their Dungeons & Dragons GenCon keynote, including the return of Dark Sun, enhancements for D&D Beyond, and integration with World of Warcraft. These announcements signal a significant expansion of the Dungeons & Dragons brand.
D&D World of Warcraft is the first MTG-style Universes Beyond crossover for the RPG
Wizards of the Coast announced Dungeons & Dragons World of Warcraft, a new tabletop RPG crossover set in the World of Warcraft universe. This marks the first time the MMO's world will be playable in pen-and-paper form since 2005 and is the inaugural release under the 'Universes Beyond' label. The game will feature new species, subclasses, and iconic characters, launching in early access on November 3, 2026.
D&D reveals long-awaited Dark Sun revamp, and it's an 18+ gore-fest
Wizards of the Coast is revamping the post-apocalyptic Dungeons & Dragons setting Dark Sun, set to launch in early 2027 with an 18+ rating for mature content including gore, sex, and bleak atmosphere. The reboot will include two core books, a Dungeon Master Screen, and a map pack, introducing a new Psion class and addressing past controversies.
D&D Icons resurrects Greyhawk, Dragonlance, and more with new books from legendary creators
Joe Manganiello has announced D&D Icons, a new content slate from Wizards of the Coast that pairs legendary creators with beloved Dungeons & Dragons settings. The first wave of books will include Dragonlance by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman, The Legend of Drizzt by RA Salvatore, and a Greyhawk project by Luke Gygax utilizing his father's unfinished work, with potential releases starting in 2027. Wizards of the Coast also revealed Greyhawk: Crown of the Witch Queen, set for late 2027, and a D&D World of Warcraft crossover.
D&D World of Warcraft isn't trying to be the MMO so much as evoke how it makes you feel: "This is your chance to explore Azeroth as you never have before"
Dungeons & Dragons World of Warcraft aims to evoke the feeling of the MMO rather than replicate its mechanics. Principal game designer James Wyatt explained that the focus is on capturing the intangible essence of playing characters in Azeroth. The upcoming tabletop RPG will feature new species, subclasses, and dungeons, allowing for unique character origin stories not possible in the original game.
Dungeons & Dragons: World of Warcraft expansion announced at Gen Con 2026
Wizards of the Coast announced a Dungeons & Dragons expansion based on World of Warcraft at Gen Con 2026. This collaboration, part of D&D's new Universes Beyond banner, will feature all playable races and classes from WoW, new subclasses, and adventures set in Azeroth, including the Ice Crown Citadel raid. The expansion is scheduled for release on November 17, 2026.
Free League Announces Revised The One Ring, and New Digital Platform, Free League Unbound
Free League Publishing has announced a revised edition of their Middle-earth tabletop role-playing game, The One Ring. Alongside this, they are launching their own digital platform called Free League Unbound.
Eberron Creator Reveals New Daggerheart Setting, Eidolon: The Ghost Market
Keith Baker, the creator of the Eberron setting for Dungeons & Dragons, has announced a new setting for Daggerheart called Eidolon: The Ghost Market. This announcement reveals a new world for players to explore within the Daggerheart tabletop role-playing game.
Wingspan Pocket is faster and sharper than the original board game, and I think it may even be better
Wingspan Pocket offers a faster, more streamlined board game experience compared to its predecessor, Wingspan. This travel-sized version is easier to learn and play, taking around 25 minutes to complete, and requires less table space. Despite its simplicity, it retains the fun and strategic depth, making it a compelling option for both new and experienced players.
Paizo Reaches New Agreement with Pathfinder Fan Directory, Archives of Nethys
Paizo and the fan-run website Archives of Nethys have reached a new agreement, ensuring the continued availability of Pathfinder and Starfinder rules and lore. The new arrangement is less formal, with reduced oversight and no royalty payments, though volunteers will receive advance PDFs less frequently. This deal is seen as a positive outcome for both the publisher and its community, especially given Paizo's recent financial challenges.
Dungeons & Dragons accidentally unveiled a World of Warcraft collab ahead of schedule
Wizards of the Coast appears to have accidentally revealed an upcoming collaboration between Dungeons & Dragons and World of Warcraft. A deleted announcement on the virtual tabletop platform Roll20 indicated that pre-orders for D&D World of Warcraft were live. This leak suggests an official crossover between the two popular franchises, following previous D&D collaborations with other IPs like Stranger Things and Rick and Morty.
A crossover between Dungeons & Dragons and World of Warcraft has leaked
A crossover between Dungeons & Dragons and World of Warcraft has reportedly leaked ahead of the Gen Con event. The leak suggests a setting book for D&D 5th edition based on the Warcraft universe, similar to previous Magic: The Gathering collaborations. This would not be the first time Blizzard and D&D have partnered, with past collaborations including a World of Warcraft RPG.
Dungeons & Dragons World of Warcraft Crossover May Have Been Leaked
A leaked Roll20 post suggests Wizards of the Coast is planning a crossover between Dungeons & Dragons and World of Warcraft. This potential supplement or campaign module would be the first major crossover since the World of Warcraft RPG books for D&D 3.5e, and more details may emerge at Gen Con.
Three Mechanics From Blades in the Dark I Want In All My Games
This article discusses three core mechanics from the tabletop RPG Blades in the Dark that the author wishes to see implemented in other games: Clocks, Phases of Play, and Fortune Rolls. These mechanics are praised for adding depth, structure, and emergent narrative possibilities to gameplay.
DC Studios Suits Up with Justice League Unlimited Roleplaying Game
D20 Culture is developing an official Justice League Unlimited Roleplaying Game, based on the DC Comics universe and set during the Absolute Power comic event. The TTRPG will utilize the Entropy System and is being funded through a crowdfunding campaign on Gamefound, which has already surpassed its initial goal.
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.
Renegade Games Studios Delves into the Past with Anne Rice's Immortal Universe Roleplaying Game
Renegade Game Studios is developing Anne Rice's Immortal Universe Roleplaying Game, a tabletop adaptation of Anne Rice's gothic horror novels and their AMC television series adaptations. The game will focus on complex relationships and difficult choices, with the first rulebook based on 'Interview with a Vampire'. A crowdfunding campaign for the game is planned for Fall 2026.
The Guild Reunion Movie: Ren Faire’d has already funded on Kickstarter with over $2.5M in less than a day
Felicia Day's reunion movie for the webseries The Guild has successfully crowdfunded on Kickstarter, surpassing its $1.5 million goal within a day and reaching over $2.5 million. The project, which aims to celebrate the webseries' 20th anniversary, will feature the original cast and a Renaissance Faire theme, with additional merchandise including a dating sim card game and a tabletop RPG.
Rolling a Natural One-Shot
This article explores a method for creating Dungeons & Dragons one-shot adventures using random tables found in 5th edition sourcebooks like the Dungeon Master's Guide, Xanathar's Guide to Everything, and Tasha's Cauldron of Everything. The author details a process of rolling dice on various tables to generate narrative elements, characters, and plot points, demonstrating how this can lead to unique and quickly developed adventures.
