Critical Role’s Daggerheart TTRPG Drops This May!

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Critical Role has formally declared that the game “Daggerheart” will become available starting from May 20th. For gamers seeking something different from “Dungeons and Dragons,” they won’t have to wait much longer before diving into the new gaming system offered by Critical Role’s “Daggerheart.

At a State of the Press address for Darrington Press, Critical Role’s publishing company in 2023, they unveiled plans for Daggerheart – a fresh tabletop roleplaying game system using a d12 format. This innovative game features a card-based advancement system and an intriguing Hope and Fear mechanism. Over the following two years, numerous playtests were conducted, some involving the community at events like GenCon, as well as live play one-shots on Critical Role’s channel.

Currently, the much-awaited game titled “Daggerheart” is on the verge of being dispatched to eager fans. It’s been officially announced by Critical Role that “Daggerheart” will be launched on May 20. On this day, you’ll be able to pre-order the game from its official website, Darrington Press Guild stores, and numerous local game stores. Digital versions of the game can also be obtained through DriveThruRPG and Demiplane starting from May 20. From June 3, players will find “Daggerheart” in various stores that stock tabletop role-playing games such as Dungeons & Dragons, along with other retailers that sell similar TTRPGs.

Critical Role’s Daggerheart TTRPG Release Dates

  • May 20
    • Physical versions through Daggerheart.com, Darrington Press Guild stores, and other local game stores
    • Digital versions via Demiplane and DriveThruRPG
  • June 3
    • Other book and game stores

At this moment, you can pre-purchase “Daggerheart” from numerous retailers. The “Daggerheart Core Set,” priced at $60, offers a 300-page hardcover rulebook and 279 character customization cards, as well as the rules in PDF format. For those who prefer a more limited edition, it’s available for $150 and includes alternative cover art, a GM screen, a dice set, tokens, and additional items. If you’re only interested in the digital rulebook, it can be obtained for $35 through Demiplane, or for $45 on Nexus and DriveThruRPG as part of a bundle that includes printable versions of the game’s cards.

The May 20 launch of the game “Daggerheart” may seem ordinary at first glance, but it holds more significance than you might expect. Coincidentally, May 12 marks the 10-year anniversary of “Critical Role“. Given this timing, it makes perfect sense that the actual play group would choose this moment to release their own game system. Additionally, “Critical Role” recently concluded Campaign 3 with a dramatic finale, leaving many fans speculating whether they will transition to “Daggerheart” for their next adventure.

In summary, fans of Critical Role won’t need to wait much longer for updates. Beginning February 13th, they will be able to enjoy a four-week miniseries titled “Exandria Unlimited: Divergence”. This will be followed by an Exandria Wrap-Up talk show on March 13th, right before the official launch of Daggerheart. The voice actors may share their upcoming plans for Critical Role, possibly including a video game, not long after these events, or perhaps during the Exandria Wrap-up itself.

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2025-02-12 03:20