Timothy Brown and the original Dark Sun team reunite to bring savage fantasy setting Dragon Kings to 5E and 2E on BackerKit.
D&D TTRPG news and articles
Dungeons & Dragons is more than a game; it's a cultural titan and the gateway to fantasy adventure for millions worldwide. At its heart, D&D is a collaborative storytelling experience. Players create unique heroes, from mighty barbarians to wise wizards, and embark on perilous quests in a world brought to life by the Dungeon Master. The rules provide structure, but the real magic comes from the shared imagination of the group. Every roll of the dice and every player decision shapes a unique narrative, making each campaign a truly personal epic forged in creativity and chance.
The game’s enduring appeal lies in its powerful social core. In an age of digital screens, D&D brings people together to cooperate, solve problems, and build legends face to face. This spirit has fuelled its explosive resurgence in pop culture, introducing the magic of tabletop roleplaying games to a new generation. Yet for all its grand legacy, D&D remains wonderfully accessible. All it takes is a set of dice, a few friends, and a spark of imagination to unlock infinite worlds of adventure. It is the ultimate engine for heroic storytelling.
Routinely Itemised: RPG #375
Catch up on the latest tabletop RPG news in Routinely Itemised: Warhammer FRPG 5 updates, Cypher Advanced, Dark Conspiracy, and Olaf Falafel on GMing.
Edge Studio silent as fan administrators address Star Wars roleplaying game future
Fan admins clarify that Edge Studio keeps its Star Wars roleplaying game licence following the new D&D crossover announcement.
Gen Con 2026 News: Daggerheart Expansion, D&D Icons, and 13 Omens
From WotC deputising Kobold Press and Ghostfire Gaming to Paizo’s new horror RPG 13 Omens, here is the biggest TTRPG news from Gen Con 2026 so far.
D&D announces Star Wars crossover for 2027 as Universes Beyond expands
Wizards of the Coast announces an official Star Wars crossover for Dungeons & Dragons coming in 2027 under the Universes Beyond imprint.
D&D revives Dark Sun with an 18+ age rating and shrink-wrapped physical releases
Wizards of the Coast revives Dark Sun for D&D 5.5e with an explicit 18+ age rating, shrink-wrapped physical books, and the new Psion class launching in 2027.
Departing Wizards of the Coast boss says D&D is stronger than ever. Is he right?
Outgoing Wizards of the Coast President John Hight claims D&D and MTG are stronger than ever. But as game cancellations and VTT shutdowns mount, is he right?
Roll20 leak reveals official World of Warcraft product for Dungeons & Dragons
A premature Roll20 marketplace listing reveals an official World of Warcraft crossover for Dungeons & Dragons ahead of Gen Con 2026.
Dungeons and Shakespeare: Bringing tabletop roleplaying to the Edinburgh Fringe
Creator Shelby Bond explains how Dungeons and Shakespeare turns classic theatre into interactive tabletop roleplaying games at the Edinburgh Fringe.
The Body in the Mage Tower: Frankenstein-inspired Mystery launches on Kickstarter
Midnight Tower returns with an 80-page, Frankenstein-inspired Gothic murder mystery adventure for fifth edition featuring scalable encounters and deep investigation mechanics.









