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 23 May 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 |
|---|---|---|
| RPG News: 9 August 2025 | A new DM for the world's biggest roleplaying game stream? Find out who, plus get the exciting news about a Diablo TTRPG and the buzz… | Critical RoleDarrington PressDiabloDraw SteelDungeons & Dragons |
| 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: 25 July 2025 | Get the latest roleplaying game news for Gen Con season! Catch up on the Gamefound acquisition of Indiegogo, the new Mutants & Masterminds playtest, and… | Brotherwise GamesCosmereDungeons & DragonsGen ConGreen Ronin PublishingMutants & Masterminds |
| RPG News: 18 July 2025 | This month's roleplaying game news summary. We cover the sale of 7th Sea to Studio Agate, a lawsuit involving Luke Gygax, and a significant delay… | Dream Realm StorytellersGary GygaxKevin CrawfordLegalLuke GygaxSine Nomine PublishingStudio Agate |
| RPG News: 11 July 2025 | Major shifts are underway in the roleplaying industry, including a new head for Dungeons & Dragons and legal issues for Green Ronin, alongside new product… | CyberpunkDiamond Comic DistributorsGreen Ronin PublishingMonte Cook GamesShadowdark |
| RPG News: 4 July 2025 | This week's TTRPG news summary covers Diamond's shocking seizure of games, the 2025 ENnie nominees, Gary Con badge sales, and "new" DC roleplaying games. | ChaosiumDolmenwoodDungeons & DragonsEnniesGary ConSchwalb EntertainmentShadow Of The Demon Lord |
| RPG News: 28 June 2025 | Discover the 2025 Origin Award winners! Plus, Evil Hat drops their Tomb Raider roleplaying game, a fantastic bundle supports Owen Stephens, and Cubicle 7 releases… | Black FlagDiceKobold PressLabyrinthOrigins AwardOwen K. C. StephensWatch |
| RPG News: 21 June 2025 | This week in tabletop RPG news: Darrington Press sees big hires and departures, Wizards of the Coast layoffs, Free RPG Day, and more! | Cubicle 7 EntertainmentDaggerheartDarrington PressFree Rpg DayWarhammer |
| RPG News: 14 June 2025 | A roundup of tabletop RPG news for Friday the 13th, covering Wizards of the Coast's new RPG 'Exodus', Sebastien de Castell on licensing, Free RPG… | Free Rpg DayHero ForgeHouseholdPaizo PublishingStarfinder |
| 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: 30 May 2025 | Diving into TTRPG news from UK Games Expo: Rebellion Unplugged Kickstarts Tunnels & Trolls: A New Age, Gary Con 2026 dates announced, and Kobold Press… | Gary ConLuke GygaxMork Borg |
| RPG News: 23 May 2025 | White Wolf is back! Paradox brings World of Darkness TTRPGs in-house. Plus, WizKids' Baldur's Gate 3 minis apology, a forgotten RIFTS game returns, new Invisible… | DaggerheartDarrington PressDungeons & DragonsInvisible SunMonte Cook Games |
| RPG News: 16 May 2025 | Daniel Fox back with ZWEIHANDER Reforged. Is drama over as Ad Populum buys Diamond? Plus ALIEN RPG deal & Geek Native news. | AlienDaniel D. FoxGeek NativePaizo PublishingZweihanderZweihander: Reforged |
| 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: 25 April 2025 | D&D released SRD 5.2 with new free rules and commercial terms, Paizo is launching Starfinder Society 2.0, Goodman Games is preparing for Dungeon Con, Philip… | FoodMarvelMarvel Multiverse Role-playing Game NexusPhilip ReedStranger ThingsThe Twenty-sided Tavern |
| RPG News: 19 April 2025 | Fail to find any elves? It's easier to find the RPG news summaries. | Steve Jackson GamesVampireWhite Wolf |
| 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: 5 April 2025 | RPG news: Tariff worries for TTRPGs, D&D's Chris Perkins retires, GAMA turmoil, and a 100% off Svilland bundle. Catch up on the latest! | Chris PerkinsDungeons & DragonsForged In The Dark |
| RPG News: 29 March 2025 | Gaming updates: Remembering Greg Stafford, exciting Paksworld RPG announcement, unique D&D Earth Day dice, and Greyhawk bundles now available. | Alien RpgDiceDungeons & DragonsFree League PublishingSirius Dice |
