Weekly TTRPG Roundup

News, Releases & Round Up

Pull up a stool and warm your hands by the hearth. This week brought a mix of delays, quiet signals, and reminders that the tabletop world keeps moving even when the big announcements are scarce.

D&D and the Wider Wizards Orbit

WizKids confirmed adjustments to the upcoming Dungeons & Dragons Onslaught: Tomb of Horrors expansion, including a revised release date and a lower MSRP. Not ideal, but a rare case where patience may cost a little less coin.

Meanwhile, broader commentary suggests D&D itself is in a holding pattern, with eyes firmly set on 2026 as a potential year of reinvention. Quiet years often precede loud ones.

Hobby Sightings Worth Noting

Universal Studios Hollywood has confirmed the return of its Fan Fest Nights in spring 2026, once again featuring a D&D-themed experience tied to Waterdeep. It's another reminder that the game continues to bleed into mainstream culture, and that usually means more curious newcomers at the table.

Tools, Tech, and Table Toys

CES coverage highlighted new tabletop-focused tech concepts promising campaign tracking and digital assistance. Whether you embrace them or not, these tools continue to shape expectations for newer players entering the hobby.

What to Keep an Eye On

As January rolls on, expect more crowdfunding launches, clearer signals about D&D's longer-term direction, and the usual surge of indie releases that follow the new year thaw.

~ GNAW Gaming