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Dark Sun Reports

Built on a foundation of objective journalism, Geek Native has tracked Dark Sun for more than 16 years. This archive collates 18 reports, ensuring that breaking developments are evaluated with deep topical expertise. This resource evaluates first-hand data from official industry announcements and crowdfunding mechanics.

Routinely Itemised: RPG #383

October 17, 2026 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

Wizards of the Coast staff organise a union vote, UKGE apologises for generative AI art, and Kobold Press reveals a Shadowdark game. Read Routinely Itemised #383.

Filed Under: Tabletop & RPGs Tagged With: chamomile has adventures, dark sun, routinely itemised, schwalb entertainment, uk games expo, wizards of the coast

Rebecca Roanhorse’s Black Sun series gets tabletop adaptation from Monte Cook Games

September 5, 2026 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

Monte Cook Games announces the Between Earth and Sky RPG based on Rebecca Roanhorse’s bestselling trilogy, alongside UK Cypher demos at Tabletop Scotland

Filed Under: Tabletop & RPGs Tagged With: Asmodee, cypher, dark sun, Monte Cook Games, tabletop scotland

Dark Sun creators reunite as Timothy Brown launches new 5E Dragon Kings edition

August 26, 2026 by Andrew Girdwood 1 Comment

Timothy Brown and the original Dark Sun team reunite to bring savage fantasy setting Dragon Kings to 5E and 2E on BackerKit.

Filed Under: Tabletop & RPGs Tagged With: backerkit, Bill Slavicsek, crowdfunding, dark sun, Dungeons & Dragons, shane hensley, strange owl games, timothy brown

Routinely Itemised: RPG #372

July 31, 2026 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

Catch up on the latest RPG news as Gen Con approaches. Wizards of the Coast sees leadership changes, while Vampire 6e and new D&D titles are announced.

Filed Under: Tabletop & RPGs Tagged With: Catalyst Game Labs, cypher system, dark sun, john hight, Monte Cook Games, R. Talsorian Games, routinely itemised, Vampire: The Masquerade

Dungeons & Dragons pivots to seasonal model as Halo veteran Dan Ayoub takes charge

March 6, 2026 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

Wizards of the Coast unveils a new “seasonal” roadmap for D&D in 2026. Discover how the “Ayoub Doctrine” is transforming tabletop gaming into a live-service experience.

Filed Under: Tabletop & RPGs Tagged With: Dan Ayoub, dark sun, Dungeons & Dragons, Ravenloft, wizards of the coast

Wizards of the Coast’s 2026 D&D schedule: A slow start or a hidden hand?

January 2, 2026 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

Wizards of the Coast has confirmed four D&D books for 2026, including a Dragonlance reprint and a crochet guide. Here is why the schedule looks so quiet.

Filed Under: Tabletop & RPGs Tagged With: dark sun, Dragonlance, Dungeons & Dragons, wizards of the coast

Routinely Itemised: RPGs #194

March 3, 2023 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

Alright, gang, somehow we’re into March, and it’s been a bit of a struggle to keep up. Despite that, there’s still lots to say!

Filed Under: Tabletop & RPGs Tagged With: artificial intelligence, bloat games, dark sun, dice, Dungeons & Dragons, Paizo Publishing, routinely itemised, savage worlds, tabletop gaming magazine

Dark Sun, Dragonlance and other classic Gold Box D&D titles make a return

March 12, 2022 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

Even decades after their original release, the Gold Box games are seen by many as iconic Dungeons & Dragons digital experiences, and they practically defined computer RPGs.

Filed Under: PC Tagged With: dark sun, Dragonlance, Dungeons & Dragons, forgotten realms, Ravenloft, Steam

The official Dark Sun site just published a new sourcebook

February 28, 2022 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

You can download Secrets of the Dead Lands for free. The name comes from an officially announced, but I don’t think ever realised, Dark Suns adventure dating back to 1999. TSR days.

Filed Under: Tabletop & RPGs Tagged With: dark sun, Dungeons & Dragons, free to download, TSR

Feel the darkness: Red Dawn – Into the Dawnlands battles towards funding on Kickstarter

August 30, 2021 by Andrew Girdwood 2 Comments

Red Dawn positions itself as the spiritual successor to Dark Sun. So, that’s dark D&D.

Filed Under: Tabletop & RPGs Tagged With: dark sun, Dungeons & Dragons, kickstarters

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