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 21 March 2026, or explore the full TTPG 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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| RPG News: 21 March 2026 | Stay up to date with the latest tabletop news, from the official Children of Time TTRPG announcement to Luke Gygax’s return to Greyhawk with Wizards… | GreyhawkLuke GygaxOrigins AwardStillfleet |
| 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: 28 February 2026 | D&D digital hiring, Kickstarter layoffs and a Paizo leak. Catch up on the latest in the world of roleplaying games in this week's Routinely Itemised. | Hard Wired IslandPathfinder |
| RPG News: 21 February 2026 | A short month packed with TTRPG developments: We cover the passing of Patrick Campbell, the US board game tariff situation, and new releases like Skies… | DicePaizoPaizoconUk Games Expo |
| RPG News: 13 February 2026 | Explore the latest roleplaying games news as Hasbro credits AI for profits and Planet of the Apes hits DTRPG. Plus, an exclusive look at a… | Chris CocksHasbroMagnetic Press PlayMatt MercerPinnacle Entertainment GroupPlanet Of The Apes |
| RPG News: 7 February 2026 | From Baldur's Gate III screen adaptations to the massive Zine Month crowdfunding surge, get your essential weekly summary of roleplaying games news. | Frog God GamesGallant Knight GamesGallows CornerTanya FloakerThree Sails Studios |
| 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: 23 January 2026 | Wayland acquires Kraken Wargames and print-on-demand prices rise. Read our curated collection of TTRPG news, featuring fresh Kickstarters, bundle deals, and the latest roleplaying releases. | Gm ScreensJay DragonYazeba's Bed & Breakfast |
| RPG News: 17 January 2026 | Stay updated with this week's TTRPG news from Edinburgh. We cover the Infinite Black product controversy, Games Workshop's new AI ban for staff, and R.… | Artificial IntelligenceEn WorldGames WorkshopR. Talsorian Games |
| RPG News: 9 January 2026 | Matt Mercer steps back from DMing due to burnout, Steve Dee passes away and Leon Barillaro joins Wizards of the Coast. Plus news on the… | Dungeon Crawl ClassicsGoodman GamesMatt MercerOld-school EssentialsSavage WorldsSteve Dee |
| 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: 26 December 2025 | A new Four Against Darkness edition, The Snarl playtest, and Fantasy Grounds top sellers headline our latest TTRPG news summary and reviews. | Penguin Random HouseStudio Hex |
| RPG News: 19 December 2025 | Critical Role heads to London Comic Con, Steve Jackson Games brings back Toon and there are major staff changes at Wizards of the Coast. | BackerkitCritical RoleGreen Ronin PublishingJames OhlenSteve Jackson GamesThe Expanse Rpg |
| 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 LabsDaggerheartJason CarlMetis MediaThundercatsWhite WolfWizards Of The CoastWorld Of Darkness |
| RPG News: 5 December 2025 | Pre-order the Call of Cthulhu 50th Anniversary set and the Planet of the Apes Roleplaying Game. Plus, news on The Black Company playtest, Rascal's pricing,… | 9th Level GamesDungeons & DragonsPlanet Of The ApesThe Black Company |
| RPG News: 29 November 2025 | Paradox reviews World of Darkness and Titmouse sets a release date. Catch the last Black Friday TTRPG offers, Dragonmeet updates and Geek Native store news. | Cubicle 7Warhammer 40k |
| RPG News: 21 November 2025 | Catch up on this week's TTRPG news, including Mausritter Month at BackerKit and the release of D&D Battlemarked VR. Plus, Darrington Press expands Daggerheart. | Alien RpgColumbia GamesDaggerheartDarrington PressFree League PublishingKeith BakerMausritterMonte CookMork BorgNightfall GamesVaesen |
| RPG News: 15 November 2025 | Support the Games against Genocide and Feeding America charity bundles. Also in gaming news: the new DND Nexus, a Godzilla TTRPG, and a 'Dark Sun'… | Ghost In The ShellGodzillaIdw PublishingMana Project Studio |
| RPG News: 31 October 2025 | Who's knocking? It's your TTRPG news summary! This Halloween, get updates on D&D Beyond's T&Cs, Pelgrane's Lumen, the future of OSE, and the biggest new… | Bloat GamesDaggerheartDnd BeyondLumenPelgrane Press |
