This is your essential weekly roundup of tabletop roleplaying games news from across the industry. The roleplaying hobby moves at a rapid pace, with a constant stream of news about new games, company announcements, and community-led projects.
Stay current with the latest briefing from 3 April 2026, or explore the full TTRPG news archive below.
Routinely Itemised serves as Geek Native’s curated intelligence briefing on the tabletop news that matters. Each week, we collate the most significant developments, from the latest Dungeons & Dragons updates to breakthrough indie titles on platforms like Itch.io and DriveThruRPG. Consider this your go-to source for a scannable list of headlines and links, ensuring you never miss a critical update in the world of tabletop roleplaying.
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| News Briefing | Summary | Topics |
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| RPG News: 14 March 2026 | From Godzilla TTRPG updates to the digitisation of 40 years of roleplaying history, we summarise the week's biggest tabletop stories. Discover why the Neopets drama… | Dungeons & DragonsMork BorgPocketquestTunnels & TrollsWizards Of The Coast |
| RPG News: 6 March 2026 | Dungeons & Dragons confirms the 2024 rules as version 5.5, while a major Fan Expo heads to London. Plus, Sirius Dice lands a Lord of… | Dungeons & DragonsWizards Of The Coast |
| RPG News: 30 January 2026 | Explore the latest tabletop RPG news including the Elden Ring Nightreign release in Japan, a new edition of Numenera, and GURPS celebrating 40 years. Plus,… | Gm ScreensGurpsSolo LevelingWizards Of The Coast |
| RPG News: 2 January 2026 | From the passing of TSR’s Tim Kask to a deep dive into 2025’s TTRPG sales data. Explore our exclusive best-seller analysis, roleplaying games reviews and… | DiceDungeons & DragonsGurpsNecrotic GnomeOld-school EssentialsWizards Of The Coast |
| RPG News: 13 December 2025 | Australian legislation blocks teens from D&D on Twitch, though VTTs remain accessible. Meanwhile, Jason Carl departs World of Darkness, Justice Arman becomes D&D’s new design… | Catalyst Game LabsDaggerheartDraw SteelJason CarlMetis MediaThundercatsWhite WolfWizards Of The CoastWorld Of Darkness |
| RPG News: 2 August 2025 | Alongside promises of change for D&D, major roleplaying game announcements include a new ThunderCats TTRPG, an updated Cypher System, and a host of new books… | Cyberpunk RedDungeons & DragonsFantastic FourMarvelMarvel Multiverse Tabletop Role-playing GameThundercatsWizards Of The Coast |
| RPG News: 6 June 2025 | A new CEO for Chaosium and a new lead designer for D&D? This week's TTRPG news unpacks major industry changes, plus the latest bundles and… | Modiphius EntertainmentShadowdarkStar Trek AdventuresWizards Of The CoastWorld Anvil |
| RPG News: 9 May 2025 | Recent RPG news includes a fundraiser for Rick Hershey's injured children, Goodman Games clarifying a controversial partnership, new D&D horror subclasses, a UK publisher skipping… | ChaosiumDrinkDungeons & DragonsGoodman GamesJudges GuildKids In The AtticRick HersheyStartplayingThree Sails StudiosWizards Of The Coast |
| RPG News: 2 May 2025 | It's May. We've celebrated the ancient European festival of May Day and had RPG news. | Crow Land PublishingDemiplaneDiceMarvelPaizo PublishingPathfinderRoll20Wizards Of The Coast |
| RPG News: 11 April 2025 | It's been another busy week, so let's distract ourselves with TTRPG news. | Atlas GamesDark ConspiracyDungeons & DragonsMongoose PublishingSpace: 1999Wizards Of The Coast |
| RPG News: 1 March 2025 | Weekend TTRPG news: Ernie Gygax passes, new Horus Heresy game, D&D VTT launch, Sigil's rename, VR charity event, and RPG Publisher Spotlight voting. | Cepheus EngineDungeons & DragonsIndependence GamesVirtual TabletopWizards Of The Coast |
| RPG News: 17 January 2025 | We're halfway through the first month of 2025 and ready for the next round-up of TTRPG news! | Dungeons & DragonsJess LanzilloWizards Of The Coast |
| RPG News: 30 November 2024 | Fueled by rum bought at the Edinburgh Night Market, Team Geek Native wonders if your RPG features goblin markets or floating markets while RPG news… | ArcknightChaosiumDungeons & DragonsHasbroMonte Cook GamesWizards Of The Coast |
| RPG News: 23 November 2024 | Catch up on the latest tabletop gaming news, including Elon Musk's feud with Wizards of the Coast, Steve Jackson Games' charitable donation, a unique 5e… | Arkham HorrorDungeons & DragonsEdgeGary GygaxWizards Of The Coast |
| RPG News: 7 September 2024 | Get the latest TTRPG news: Greg Tito's new job, free D&D rules return, Andrews McMeel's new RPG, Cannon Otter Studio's debut game, and 50th anniversary… | Wizards Of The Coast |
| RPG News: 17 August 2024 | August! You have killed my wallet and my sleep. Thank goodness the post-Gen Con slump also seems to have damped crowdfunding launches. | Dungeons & DragonsStarfinderStarfinder InfiniteWizards Of The Coast |
| RPG News: 20 April 2024 | Wizards of the Coast seeks new leadership as Cynthia Williams departs. Despite financial loss, Steve Jackson Games remains optimistic. Fallout TTRPG sells out, Pathfinder's war… | Cynthia WilliamsDungeons & DragonsSteve Jackson GamesWizards Of The Coast |
| RPG News: 16 March 2024 | Huge RPG sale to help a developer! Plus, Critical Role playtests, D&D AI news, and new releases! | Artificial IntelligenceChris CocksCubicle 7 EntertainmentDungeons & DragonsWizards Of The Coast |
| RPG News: 23 December 2023 | It's a big weekend. Are you ready? This blogger is not, but he's used to that feeling! Here's the festive RPG news. | Artificial IntelligenceDungeons & DragonsWizards Of The Coast |
| RPG News: 16 December 2023 | Routinely Itemised is a weekly summary of RPG news from Geek Native, mainstream media and other RPG blogs, forums and sites around the web. | Darrington PressDungeons & DragonsHasbroWizards Of The Coast |
