Here comes another week of StartPlaying TTRPG news! 2025 must really be underway now, because there’s a lot to get into. Critical Role announced an interactive show for wildfire relief, the Dungeons & Dragons 2025 roster got two surprise books, the ENNIE awards went back-and-forth on AI, and Evil Genius Games asked a Redditor to remove a post illuminating its shady history.
Universal began casting for a Xanathar puppet, TTRPGTok kicked off another massive charity drive, DnD previewed new monsters, and Paizo announced a remaster of a recent book.
Hasbro is already being criticized for a business decision regarding Dungeons & Dragons, JRPG hit Fabula Ultima is on sale for a steal, Mainstream news jumped into DnD culture wars, and DnD Beyond teased a lot of new baddies for the 2025 Monster Manual.
Marvel Multiverse RPG kicks off our adventure with a Starter Set while Henry Cavill soars to new highs with Amazon and Warhammer 40K. Daggerheart reveals its snazzy cover art, while a dastardly AI-powered scheme targets a well-known indie marketplace.
WizKids revealed a new miniature for the iconic Dungeons & Dragons Red Dragon, and along with it a detailed look at its 2025 Monster Manual appearance.