Steve Jackson Games made money in 2020, although slightly less than in 2019 and managed to keep all staff employed despite the devastating effect global lockdowns have had on the tabletop gaming scene.
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HC SVNT DRACONES expands as the 2nd edition gets a companion book
HC SVNT DRACONES is a transhuman RPG. All that’s left in space are races born from genetic manipulation, sentient AI and astral horror.
If Blizzard did D&D: Auroborus – Coils of the Serpent
Chris Metzen left his position as vice-president and Blizzard last year to set up Warchief Gaming and publish the D&D 5e high-power fantasy setting Auroborus: Coils of the Serpent.
Solemn Vale is a spooky RPG about folk horror in isolated England
The RPG uses a system called “Wyrd Abacus” that involves attribute pools and a bidding mechanic. As characters get more involved, they risk getting caught in the Wyrd itself, a force of fate.
Free League details The Haunted Waste of Alberetor in a new Symbaroum adventure
Alberetor – The Haunted Waste is the fifth part in The Chronicle of the THrone of Thorns campaign for the dark fantasy RPG Symbaroum.
OSR classic Astonishing Swordmen & Sorcerers of Hyperborea in Bundle of Holding
Designer Jeffrey Talanian worked with Gary Gygax on a game called Castle Zagyg and then started North Wind Adventures to push his own modules.
Modiphius confirms Super Mutants and Mister Handy as PC options for the new Fallout 2d20 RPG
The latest news for the Fallout 2d20 RPG confirms a rather diverse list of PC options.
Welcome to the Apocalypse: DarkEnergy Tabletop RPG
DarkEnergy lets the players be either the Hero of the story, or the Villain, with both good and evil paths available to be explored. There is a unique Faith/Pantheon system with bonuses that allows faith to be rewarded and play more importance than your typical RPG.
Shadow of Mogg – A Post Brexit RPG comes with rules for group anxiety
Shadow of Mogg is an RPG that explores post-Brexit London. It’s written by Panayiotis Lines as is the result of successful 2020 Kickstarter.
Free RPG Day confirmed for 2021
This year, Free RPG Day will be held on October 16, 2021.
