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Former Battlefield, Star Wars developers announce DnD-inspired adventure title—and it looks promising
Former DICE developers, including Dennis Brännvall, have announced Wyldheart, a co-op fantasy adventure game inspired by tabletop Dungeons & Dragons. The game features a sandbox environment with extensive player agency, survival mechanics, and a rumor system for discovering quests. Wyldheart is currently being crowdfunded on Kickstarter.
Wyldheart Preview — Dungeons and Tumbleweeds | Console Creatures
Wyldheart is a new online action RPG from Wayfinder Studios, featuring a rustic Western setting and a strong emphasis on co-op gameplay inspired by tabletop RPGs. The game allows for deep character customization without strict class systems, encouraging players to build unique abilities over the course of campaigns. Wyldheart is set to launch in early access on PC later this year.
Wyldheart Demo Proves Classic RPGs Can Still Evolve
The upcoming co-op action RPG Wyldheart, developed by Wayfinder Studios, aims to capture the spirit of classic online RPGs with a focus on player freedom and collaborative gameplay. The demo showcases a classless character creator, branching dialogue, and flexible party roles, with an Early Access launch planned for 2027. The game is being developed by a small team of industry veterans who previously worked at EA DICE.
D&D Beyond's slick new online character creator lets you make a hero in seconds
D&D Beyond has launched a new Quickbuilder tool designed to streamline the character creation process for Dungeons & Dragons. The updated interface allows players to create a character in seconds by selecting class, species, background, and portrait, with automated defaults for finer details.
Save On The Official Cosmere TTRPG Based On Brandon Sanderson's Stormlight Archive Series
The Cosmere RPG Stormlight Starter Set, based on Brandon Sanderson's Stormlight Archive series, is available at a 15% discount during Amazon's Spring Sale, bringing the price down to $21.21. This tabletop RPG kit from Brotherwise Games includes a starter rulebook, pre-generated characters, an adventure, dice, and a custom plot die.
Give 'em A Little Free Play
This guide explains the concept of 'free play' in tabletop role-playing games, particularly within the context of Blades in the Dark. Free play sessions are designed to break from the core gameplay loop, allowing characters to pursue individual goals and develop their stories through focused scenes, offering a change of pace and deeper character exploration.
Actual-play series Dimension 20 is partnering with White Wolf for a Vampire: The Masquerade show
The actual-play series Dimension 20 is partnering with White Wolf for a new show titled 'City Council of Darkness,' which will utilize the Vampire: The Masquerade ruleset. This marks the first time Dimension 20 has officially collaborated with a publisher for a show using their specific rules and setting. The series will feature the core cast and will premiere on the subscription service Dropout.
Xbox Partner Preview showcase March 2026 - here's everything announced
Microsoft's Xbox Partner Preview showcase revealed Hunter: The Reckoning - Deathwish, a new entry in the series published by Nacon. The game is set to launch in summer 2027 for Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and PC, marking the first video game adaptation of the tabletop RPG in over two decades.
How You’ll Go From Prey to Predator in Hunter: The Reckoning – Deathwish
Hunter: The Reckoning – Deathwish is a new action-RPG from Teyon, building on their work with RoboCop: Rogue City. The game draws heavily from the World of Darkness TTRPG setting and features a deep character creator, branching narrative, and multiple approaches to quests, including combat, stealth, and dialogue. It is set to release in Summer 2027 for Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Xbox Cloud Gaming.
Free League Partners with Tania Herrero and MÖRK BORG Co-Creator Johan Nohr for the Fomoria RPG
Free League Publishing has partnered with creators Tania Herrero and Johan Nohr for the upcoming folk horror tabletop RPG, Fomoria. The game, powered by a modified MÖRK BORG engine, is set in a subterranean world and will launch its Kickstarter campaign on April 7, 2026. Herrero is the primary creator and illustrator, while Nohr handles graphic design.
Hunter: The Reckoning – Deathwish is a New Shooter That Pits Players Against Vampires
Developer Teyon and publisher Nacon have announced Hunter: The Reckoning – Deathwish, a new first-person shooter based on the World of Darkness tabletop RPG universe. The game, which pits players as vampire hunters against creatures of the night, is set to release in Summer 2027 for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S. The announcement trailer showcased a tone consistent with the Vampire: The Masquerade franchise and hinted at potential co-op gameplay.
Dropout's Newest Trailer for Dimension 20 City Council of Darkness Embraces Some New Kindred
Dropout has released a new trailer for Dimension 20 City Council of Darkness, a season that will feature the Vampire: The Masquerade tabletop RPG system instead of Dungeons & Dragons. The season premieres on April 8th and stars Emily Axford, Ally Beardsley, Lou Wilson, Zac Oyama, Brian Murphy, and Siobhan Thompson, with Brennan Lee Mulligan serving as Storyteller. The premise involves exiled vampires attempting to gain favor by ruling the quaint town of Burpee, Oregon.
Gnomecast 233 - Player Types: The Pros and Cons
This episode of Gnomecast discusses four common player types encountered in tabletop role-playing games. Hosts Ang and Jared, along with guest Carl Lehman, explore the advantages and disadvantages of each player type and offer strategies for leveraging their tendencies to enhance the overall game experience.
Game Crossovers and Collaborations
The Division tabletop role-playing game has been announced with a Kickstarter campaign scheduled for April 2026. This announcement indicates a new venture for the franchise beyond its video game origins.
Coriolis The Fractured Library Offers More Adventures From The Lost Horizon
Free League Publishing announced Coriolis The Fractured Library & Other Tales From The Lost Horizon, a new collection of five prewritten adventures for the latest edition of the spacefaring sci-fi TTRPG, Coriolis: The Great Dark. The book also includes rules for a new ship, The Kumaranti, and is available for pre-order with a PDF copy included.
Vince Vaughn Buys a Dungeons & Dragons Melf Painting for Charity
Actor Vince Vaughn purchased a Dungeons & Dragons Melf painting for $5,000 at a Gary Con charity auction benefiting Extra Life and the Children's Hospital of Wisconsin. The painting, created by Jeff Easley, served as cover art for the upcoming Melf's Guide to Greyhawk sourcebook from Wizards of the Coast.
Invincible RPG Late Pledges Still Available Following Season 4 Premiere
Late pledges are now available for the official Invincible – Superhero Roleplaying tabletop RPG from Free League Publishing and Skybound Entertainment, following a successful Kickstarter campaign. The game, based on the comic book series by Robert Kirkman, Cory Walker, and Ryan Ottley, will officially launch on July 30, 2026, at Gen Con.
Public Access Kickstarter Campaign Sweeps Platform, Providing Print Version of the Analog Horror Mystery RPG
The analog horror mystery tabletop RPG, Public Access, has launched a successful Kickstarter campaign for a printed release, exceeding its $10,000 goal by raising over $279,000. The campaign offers various pledge tiers for the core rulebook, an expansion titled 'Signals From The Other Side,' and accessories, with unlocked stretch goals including upgraded production materials and additional content.
This is one of the most exciting new wargames right now, but you've probably never heard of it
Malediction, a wargame from Loot Studios, is receiving a relaunch in 2026 with new beginner boxes, emphasizing accessibility through cardboard standees instead of expensive miniatures. This approach allows players to start playing without painting or assembly, making it a more time- and cost-effective option compared to many other wargames. The game features an Elden Ring-style world and offers 3D printable miniatures for those who wish to engage further.
I've run Curse of Strahd twice, so here's my advice for anyone hoping to use the best D&D campaign
This guide offers advice for Dungeon Masters running the Dungeons & Dragons campaign Curse of Strahd, based on two years of experience. It emphasizes detailed note-taking, utilizing supplementary materials like Van Richten's Guide to Ravenloft, considering popular modifications, pre-planning key plot points over randomization, and frequently involving the antagonist Strahd.
