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Paizo Announces Pathfinder War of Immortals Meta Event
As part of a Twitch stream on Tuesday, April 16th, Paizo announced a host of products all connected to the War of Immortals meta-event, including the death of a core deity.
Wedneday, April 17th. [Seattle, WA]: Yesterday, Paizo Inc. hosted a livestream on their Twitch channel (https://twitch.tv/officialpaizo) to announce all of the products associated with the War of Immortals meta-event. This stream, hosted by Community Manager Jon Morgantini, featured members of the Pathfinder design team across lines: Michael Sayre, Design Manager, James Jacobs, Narrative Creative Director, Mark Moreland, Director of Brand, and Luis Loza, Rules & Lore Creative Director.
“This meta event is something that has been in the works for several years, and we’re excited to finally invite our players to experience the War of Immortals,” said Paizo’s Director of Brand, Mark Moreland, “Along with tying together our rulebooks, setting, and adventures, this event is also giving us a fantastic opportunity to return to fiction publishing in a big way.”
Death of a God
For the past six months, Paizo has been teasing out information about the death of one of the Core 20 deities of the Pathfinder setting. Weekly since February 7th, Paizo has published the Godsrain Prophecies—a series of false prophecies about the potential deaths of gods, by Erin Roberts—on the Paizo Blog, marking one god safe per week.
The teasers culminated in Paizo’s announcement on stream that the god on the chopping block is Gorum, God of War. The means of his death are still under wraps to surprise players in upcoming adventures.
War of Immortals Tie-In Products
The stream announced a variety of products that relate to the War of Immortals, including a hardcover rulebook, a hardcover setting book, a variety of adventures, and a hardcover novel—Paizo’s return to the fiction market.
Pathfinder War of Immortals
Paizo is proud to announce the tentpole release of the War of Immortals event, the aptly named Pathfinder War of Immortals hardcover rulebook. This 240-page hardcover (also available in special edition, retailer-exclusive sketch variant, and forthcoming pocket edition) will introduce mythic rules to Pathfinder Second Edition, as well as two brand new classes—the first original classes built on the remastered foundation of the Pathfinder Player Core—the animist and exemplar!
In addition to loads of new character options, War of Immortals also explores Gorum’s death and the ramifications. Most notable among these is the Godsrain: a literal shower of the slain god’s blood, shattered armor, and divine essence that falls upon Golarion and every world on which he was worshiped, leaving war and mythic power in its wake.
Pathfinder War of Immortals releases in October, 2024.
Pathfinder Lost Omens: Divine Mysteries
The death of a god is sure to reshape a setting, and Pathfinder Lost Omens: Divine Mysteries explores, updates, and remasters the divine landscape of the Age of Lost Omens. This hardcover setting book remasters the deities already present in Pathfinder’s setting, as well as introducing a handful of new gods—such as Aleph, god of darkness, and Nin, god of vampires, shown off on stream.
Also included in Divine Mysteries are a variety of player options related to the new divine landscape—such as the Rivethun Emissary and Palatine Detective. Divine Mysteries is the new guide to all things holy (and unholy) in Golarion.
Pathfinder Lost Omens: Divine Mysteries releases in November, 2024.
Pathfinder Adventure: Prey for Death
Pathfinder standalone adventures return with Pathfinder Adventure: Prey for Death, a 128 page adventure for 14th level characters written by Vanessa Hoskins. In this adventure, players take on the role of Red Mantis assassins, members of the notorious guild and cult of the mantis god, Achaekek.
This book also introduces the new format for standalone adventures—hardcover, and with more content. Pathfinder Adventure: Prey for Death releases at Gen Con, 2024.
Pathfinder Adventure Path: Curtain Call
Pathfinder’s 40th Adventure Path, Curtain Call, takes characters from 11th to 20th level as they work to produce an opera based on their past exploits. This Adventure Path is designed to slot in after any previous campaign—celebrating the players’ previous game by immortalizing it as a work of theatre. While this adventure’s tie-in may seem tenuous on the surface, Paizo assures players that Curtain Call will give them a front-row seat to the Godsrain and its affects on Golarion.
The second Adventure Path to tie in to the War of Immortals meta event is Pathfinder Adventure Path #41: Triumph of the Tusk— an Adventure Path for 3rd to 11th level characters. Players fight alongside the orcs of Belzen in their war for independence as war rages around Golarion—and Gorum is far from the only god to die or be affected in this global conflict.
The final tie-in announced during Paizo’s livestream is Pathfinder: Godsrain, a hardcover novel written by long-time Pathfinder writer Liane Merciel. The novel follows four iconic heroes—the wizard Ezren, the barbarian Amiri, the cleric Kyra, and her wife, the rogue Merisiel—as they witness the calamity of the Godsrain and are faced with the opportunities—and consequences—of mythic power.
Pathfinder: Godsrain releases November 2024.
Playtest Announcement
With a global war on the horizon, Pathfinder needs new classes that are suited to military combat. Mike Sayre announced the upcoming Pathfinder playtest for two new classes: the guardian and the commander. These classes will be featured in a Pathfinder rulebook set to release in 2025.
As the launch of War of Immortals looms, Paizo plans to share more details at PaizoCon, Gen Con, and on their monthly talk show, Paizo LIVE.
About Paizo
Paizo Inc. is publisher of the award-winning Pathfinder Roleplaying Game, Pathfinder Adventure Card Game, Pathfinder Tales novels, Starfinder science-fantasy roleplaying game, as well as numerous board games and accessories. In the 15+ years since its founding, Paizo has received more than 100 major awards and has grown to become one of the most influential companies in the hobby games industry. Visit https://paizo.com/ for more information.
Contact:
Rue Dickey (they/he/xe) | Marketing & Media Specialist
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Paizo Announces Retail and Convention Partners for New PaizoCon@ Initiative
Paizo’s annual convention will now include local in-person chapters around the United States and beyond.
January 9, 2024. [Seattle, WA]: As part of their annual PaizoCon celebration, Paizo will include several friendly local game stores (FLGS) and one convention as pilot partners in the PaizoCon@ project. These local game stores will receive access to the PaizoCon exclusive Organized Play releases, as well as the ability to participate in the PaizoCon Interactive Specials for both Pathfinder and Starfinder.
“We’ve gotten a lot of requests for a return to in-person PaizoCon activities, but with a remote workforce, a singular event couldn’t meet our needs,” said Alex Speidel, Paizo’s Organized Play Coordinator and project lead for the PaizoCon@ Initiative, “so we’ve decided to branch out and hold satellite PaizoCon events at local game stores and conventions around the country and abroad. This year’s initiative is a pilot program, which we hope to expand in future years if it proves successful.”
The pilot program will take place at the following game stores:
Paizo has also provided a Google Map Locator for these participating locations.
Alongside these events at FLGS locations, PaizoCon will once again be partnering with KublaCon, a gaming convention in Burlingame, CA. At KublaCon, attendees will be able to participate in PaizoCon Organized Play games and interactive specials, as well as watching the PaizoCon panels via Twitch stream in a dedicated streaming room.
PaizoCon 2024 takes place May 24–27, 2024, online and in-person.
About Paizo
Paizo Inc. is the publisher of the award-winning Pathfinder Roleplaying Game, Pathfinder Adventure Card Game, Pathfinder Tales novels, Starfinder science-fantasy roleplaying game, as well as numerous board games and accessories. In the 15+ years since its founding, Paizo has received more than 100 major awards and has grown to become one of the most influential companies in the hobby games industry. Visit https://paizo.com/ for more information.
Contact:
Rue Dickey (they/he/xe) | Marketing & Media Specialist
press@paizo.com
rue.dickey@paizo.com
Pathfinder Lore Masters Trivia Game Now Available for iOS and Android
[Oct 19th 2023] Montreal, Quebec - Tabletop RPG enthusiasts have another reason to celebrate today, as the highly anticipated Pathfinder Lore Masters trivia game is officially live and available for download on both iOS and Google Play stores.
Pathfinder Lore Masters is a project that has been meticulously crafted over the past years by a dedicated team of developers. Their hard work has resulted in an engaging and immersive gaming experience that promises to challenge fans' knowledge of the Pathfinder lore and rules.
Key Features of Pathfinder Lore Masters:
Thousands of Pathfinder Questions: Immerse yourself in the rich lore and rules of the Pathfinder universe with a vast collection of trivia questions.
Tailor Your Experience: Customize your gameplay by selecting specific rules or classes and selecting comfortable difficulty levels
Challenge Your Friends: Share your matches with friends and challenge their knowledge of the Pathfinder world.
The developers are eager to receive feedback from the community and players worldwide. They invite users to leave comments, write reviews, and suggest improvements. Player input will play a crucial role in shaping future updates and new features.
The game is now available on the following platforms:
The Lore Masters Dev Team extends their heartfelt thanks to the community for their support and wishes all players the best of luck on their Pathfinder journey. To celebrate the launch, they've prepared a first set of questions for players to enjoy here.
For more information and updates about Pathfinder Lore Masters, please visit the official website here.
About Pathfinder Lore Masters
Pathfinder Lore Masters is a Montreal-based project developed by a team of passionate multi decade fans of tabletop rpg’s dedicated to delivering a captivating and immersive trivia game experience. With thousands of questions, customization options, and a commitment to ongoing updates, Pathfinder Lore Masters is set to become a must-play game for Pathfinder enthusiasts.
Paizo Inc. is the publisher of the award-winning Pathfinder Roleplaying Game, Pathfinder Adventure Card Game, Pathfinder Tales novels, Starfinder science-fantasy roleplaying game, as well as numerous board games and accessories. In the 15+ years since its founding, Paizo has received more than 100 major awards and has grown to become one of the most influential companies in the hobby games industry. Visit https://paizo.com/ for more information.
Contact:
Rue Dickey (they/he/xe)
Marketing & Media Specialist
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Paizo + RPGMatch Partnership
RPGMatch is excited to announce a partnership with Paizo, the award-winning publisher behind the blockbuster tabletop games Pathfinder & Starfinder! With this partnership, fans of the Paizo games can now unlock an exclusive badge for their RPGMatch profile to let people know about their affinity with the brand:
This badge not only shows in the profile, but also on the user list and can be included in filters when searching for other users.
How do I get the badge?
Paizo has a shortcode that will allow fans to unlock the badge. The best way to collect the badge is to connect with them on social media where they will be sharing it out:
RPGMatch is an application where you can register and meet other TTRPG players who like to play like you do. We ask the important questions about safety tools, character death, and stylistic preferences so you are guaranteed a good fit before you sit down at the table or VTT. RPGMatch is more than a matching service, we are building a community online from the ground up with table top gamers in mind. Best of all? It’s all free.
About Paizo
Paizo Inc. is one of the world’s leading hobby game publishers. Since 2002, millions of players have joined the goblin army by playing the Pathfinder® and Starfinder® Roleplaying Games in homes, at conventions, at their favorite local game stores, and digitally on virtual tabletops. Paizo.com is an online retail hobby destination for gamers that carries the latest products from top hobby game publishers. Players can also find the newest releases, as well as accessories like dice and maps, miniatures, T-shirts, goblin plush toys, to quickly replenish their adventuring supplies for the next dungeon run.
Contact:
Rue Dickey (they/he/xe)
Marketing & Media Specialist
press@paizo.com
rue.dickey@paizo.com
TabletopTown Welcomes Paizo
Thursday, July 27 (Brooklyn, NY): TabletopTown announced today its multi-year licensing agreement with Paizo Inc., a leading publisher of tabletop roleplaying games, to bring Pathfinder and Starfinder into the asynchronous, mobile gaming space. TabletopTown is a new mobile platform dedicated to TTRPG play, allowing players to find an entirely new way of engaging through its casual, text-based interface. TabletopTown is currently in an open beta, with full launch coming later this summer.
“Paizo’s proven commitment to their fans and support of their creators is what initially drew us to them,” says CEO Kelly DeWindt. “We’re excited to bring Pathfinder and Starfinder to a new audience by lowering the barrier of entry to players, whether they’re just starting out or are lifelong devotees.”
Since its release in 2008, fans have flocked to Pathfinder for its gorgeous settings, customizable gameplay, and rich lore. TabletopTown preserves the details and depth that make Pathfinder and Starfinder unique, while streamlining the more technical aspects of gameplay. This leads to an approachable experience where veteran players can focus on the details they love, and beginners can get started easily without worrying about specifics.
Fans can try out TabletopTown today, before the full release later this summer. At launch, both Pathfinder and Starfinder will be available for purchase from the in- app Marketplace with even more support and adventures soon to follow.
For more about TabletopTown, visit here, and download the beta to test it out today here. Fans can join the TabletopTown discord here to learn about new features as they are released and to begin setting up their own games.
About TabletopTown
TabletopTown puts game night in your pocket. An asynchronous, casual play-style means that you can play games at your own pace, on your time. Everything you need to play is available for free, with a premium subscription and creator marketplace for upgraded and customized content. For more information, please visit https://www.tabletop.town/.
Contact:
Blair Dawson (she/her) | Head of Community
blair@littlebook.studio
About Paizo
Paizo Inc. is one of the world’s leading hobby game publishers. Since 2002, millions of players have joined the goblin army by playing the Pathfinder® and Starfinder® Roleplaying Games in homes, at conventions, at their favorite local game stores, and digitally on virtual tabletops. Paizo.com is an online retail hobby destination for gamers that carries the latest products from top hobby game publishers. Players can also find the newest releases, as well as accessories like dice and maps, miniatures, T-shirts, goblin plush toys, to quickly replenish their adventuring supplies for the next dungeon run.
Contact:
Rue Dickey (they/he/xe)
Marketing & Media Specialist
press@paizo.com
rue.dickey@paizo.com
Paizo and Lore Masters Studios Inc. unveil "Pathfinder: Lore Masters"
A knowledge and trivia focused game exploring the rules and lore of the Pathfinder tabletop role-playing game.
July 26,2023. Montreal, Quebec – Lore Masters Studios Inc. is thrilled to announce the upcoming release of their mobile trivia game, "Pathfinder: Lore Masters". Designed to immerse players in the rules and lore of the Paizo tabletop RPG Pathfinder, Lore Masters promises an engaging and entertaining experience that helps players increase their knowledge of the game and also serves as an entertaining way for new players to learn rules and lore. It is set to launch in October 2023, for free to mobile gamers worldwide.
"Our goal with Lore Masters is to create a game that brings fans closer to the heart of the Pathfinder brand," said The Lore Masters Team. "We want players of all skill levels to engage with the captivating universe and classes they love, providing them with an interactive experience that challenges their knowledge of the game and strengthens the relationship with fellow players."
"We're very excited to bring the world of Golarion to Lore Masters," said Paizo's Director of Brand Strategy, Mark Moreland, "This engaging trivia game is a great way to immerse players new and old in the lore and rules of Pathfinder.”
Pathfinder: Lore Masters is scheduled for release on both iOS and Android platforms in October. For more information about Pathfinder: Lore Masters, please visit www.loremasters.com
About Lore Masters
Lore Masters Studios is an independent mobile video game studio piloted by a team of video game industry veterans with a passion for gaming. We are dedicated to making the best game experience possible for fans.
Contact:
social@loremasters.com
About Paizo
Paizo Inc. is one of the world’s leading hobby game publishers. Since 2002, millions of players have joined the goblin army by playing the Pathfinder® and Starfinder® Roleplaying Games in homes, at conventions, at their favorite local game stores, and digitally on virtual tabletops. Paizo.com is an online retail hobby destination for gamers that carries the latest products from top hobby game publishers. Players can also find the newest releases, as well as accessories like dice and maps, miniatures, T-shirts, goblin plush toys, to quickly replenish their adventuring supplies for the next dungeon run.
Contact:
Rue Dickey (they/he/xe)
Marketing & Media Specialist
press@paizo.com
rue.dickey@paizo.com
Paizo Provides Community Update and a Look Ahead
[REDMOND, WA, July 19, 2023] It’s been a little over a year since Jim Butler took over the helm at Paizo as president. Today, he has given a look behind the scenes at what’s been happening during that time as well as provided a look ahead.
United Paizo Workers
“Before I became president, I was leading negotiations with the UPW to create the tabletop industry’s first-ever collective bargaining agreement. This wasn’t an easy task, and we didn’t always see eye-to-eye on all the issues, but we worked together for more than a year and found compromises to create an agreement that I believe works for both the company and its employees. That’s not the end of the process, of course, as the leadership team continues to work with the union on many day-to-day matters that running a company requires,” said Butler.
“We’ve had customers and companies reach out to us in concern about the unionization process. Yes, becoming unionized is serious business and brings significant changes, but it’s also brought an opportunity for the union and the management team to form stronger bonds that will serve us well in the future. To other business leaders in the industry who are concerned about unionization, I offer the immortal words of Douglas Adams: Don’t Panic!”
Rise of the ORC
Earlier this year, the Open Gaming License (OGL) was in the talk of the industry. Paizo and other publishers made the decision to leave the OGL and begin publishing under the Open RPG Creative (ORC) license. This wasn’t a decision they took lightly, but Paizo said it can no longer operate under a license that a corporate giant believed they could change, shake up, or cancel whenever it wanted to.
That decision had other impacts, however. Pathfinder Abomination Vaults 5E, Starfinder’s Scoured Stars and Mechageddon! Adventure Paths, the Lost Omens Tian Xia Character Guide, and Pathfinder’s Howl of the Wildrulebook all had to move to 2024 to make room for the Player Core and GM Core ORC Remastered rulebooks coming out in November.
The shift to the ORC license will also necessitate a change to the Paizo Compatibility License and Community Use Policy. They’ll have those available for public comment soon, and final versions will be released before the new Remaster books come out in November. They’re also taking the opportunity to introduce a new fan policy they think many artisans are going to love.
Reorganizations
Butler has been working with other members of Paizo’s leadership team to streamline operations throughout the company. The biggest changes have been merging the customer service team into the sales team, organized play into the marketing team, and the entirety of marketing under the sales and operations teams. These independent silos weren’t working the way they should, and now that they’re all under the same umbrella, they better share and work toward common goals to support customers, distributors, and local game stores.
The creative team also saw some changes, primarily merging teams that specialize along narrative (organized play scenarios, standalone adventure modules, and Adventure Paths), rules & lore (Lost Omens and general Pathfinder rulebooks), and Starfinder lines. They’ve also added the ability to create games outside of our traditional RPG fold, and the public will see the first of those efforts, Elemental Stones, launch this fall. Pre-order it today!
Mostly Remote
With virtually all of Paizo working remotely since the start of the pandemic, they decided that Paizo would remain a remote workforce even after most lockdown protocols ended. They’re in the process of closing down their Redmond offices and warehouse, and will be moving their warehouse operations a few miles up the road to Woodinville over the coming months. Outside the warehouse team, Paizo employees have additional states eligible for remote work (currently Colorado, Indiana, Maryland, Minnesota, Oregon, and Washington).
As they vacate the Redmond offices, they’ll likely have some downtime for Paizo.com and the forums as they move those servers to a new data center. They’ll let the public know about that when they get a bit closer to the move.
New Technology
Paizo been operating their finances on basic software for decades, but the time has come to invest in a new platform that can give the company the business intelligence and integrations they need.
Butler said, “Too many people at Paizo spend hours every week manually building reports from Excel files, so this change should result in a win for everyone. We’re in the final stages of moving over to a shiny new financial and analytics platform, which we’ll then use to integrate with a new store.”
New Store
Paizo will be replacing the current Paizo Store with a shiny new one. They’re still working out timelines for that, so stay tuned for future updates. The new finance platform needed to happen first, since the store needs to plug into something that can handle all the data. Some of the goals of the new store are to:
Provide a responsive design across mobile, web, and tablet.
Allow for an easy checkout process with more payment methods available.
Offer a more robust reward program than the current Paizo Advantage.
Allow for more robust subscription options, like the ability to skip a shipment or start with a specific book.
Allow sidecarts for subscribers.
Better organization and a Paizo-branded experience.
New Forums
The community is important to Paizo, and they are investigating new platforms to provide a better forum experience (along with preserving the content of the current forums). As they finalize the decision, they’ll provide more updates to the community.
Licensing
Paizo’s goal with licensing is to serve the Pathfinder and Starfinder communities with amazing products from partners that resonate with gamers. They want to make your game experiences better, whether you play around the table at home, across a virtual table, or at your favorite local game store or convention. They’re looking for partners with a passion for the Pathfinder and Starfinder brands that can bring experiences to you in new ways and attract a wider audience.
That’s why they’ve partnered with Owlcat on the Kingmaker and Wrath of the Righteous games, and also why they’ve partnered with BKOM on Gallowspire Survivors and the Pathfinder: Abomination Vaults ARPG. Not only are these games fun for a large number of current Pathfinder and Starfinder players, but they’ll also bring in “nufriends” to experience tabletop for the first time.
Bringing those new players into their games means making character creation easy, which they’ve done by partnering with Demiplane and Hero Lab Online. They say they have more work to do for new players, but they’re leveling-up with new tools and an awesome community to guide them to amazing gaming experiences.
The Pathfinder Infinite and Starfinder Infinite programs have allowed community creators across the world a generous license to produce their own Pathfinder and Starfinder material using Paizo’s intellectual property, and make money for their efforts. Both communities continue to grow, and they're seeing more new, innovative material from Infinite creators every month.
Pathfinder Fiction
The fiction industry has been struggling for years outside a handful of very successful authors, and Paizo’s previous Pathfinder Tales novels had the same challenges. Paizo is going to be trying out some new strategies to ensure making novels is profitable, but that means they need to create one.
Novels let Paizo tell stories in ways that game products can’t and can reach a wider audience of fantasy readers, so they are pleased to announce that they’ve greenlit a standalone Pathfinder novel for release in 2024. What that novel is about, and who it’s amazing author is, will be revealed in due time—but prepare to be entertained (and for some major, longstanding canon questions to be answered)!
“I’m really excited about the future, and I look forward to working with the Paizo team and our community to bring Pathfinder and Starfinder to wider audiences. What can you do to help? Take the opportunity to invite someone new to your gaming group, never miss another release by signing up for a subscription, make a leap into the Pathfinder Society and Starfinder Society, and support your favorite local game store as you continue to explore the worlds of Pathfinder and Starfinder,” Butler concluded.
About Paizo
Paizo Inc. is one of the world’s leading hobby game publishers. Since 2002, millions of players have joined the goblin army by playing the Pathfinder® and Starfinder® Roleplaying Games in homes, at conventions, at their favorite local game stores, and digitally on virtual tabletops. Paizo.com is an online retail hobby destination for gamers that carries the latest products from top hobby game publishers. Players can also find the newest releases, as well as accessories like dice and maps, miniatures, T-shirts, goblin plush toys, to quickly replenish their adventuring supplies for the next dungeon run.
Contact:
Rue Dickey (they/he/xe)
Marketing & Media Specialist
press@paizo.com
rue.dickey@paizo.com
Paizo, Mirrorscape Announce Collab to Bring Starfinder, Pathfinder to Augmented Reality
The collaboration enhances play of Paizo’s legendary game titles on Mirrorscape’s AR
Virtual Tabletop platform
LOS ANGELES, Calif. – (July 11, 2023): Extended reality (XR) game development company Mirrorscape today announced its collaboration with Paizo, leading publisher of tabletop roleplaying games, to make acclaimed titles like Pathfinder and Starfinder available on Mirrorscape’s augmented reality tabletop gaming platform.
The Mirrorscape platform, which is slated for release in summer 2023, has generated excitement among tabletop roleplay gamers as an immersive and authentic AR virtual tabletop that allows players to interact with game pieces, terrains and minis exactly as they would in real life. The partnership with Paizo will bring its best-selling titles to Mirrorscape, allowing players and fans to bring legendary quests and gaming adventures they’ve enjoyed around the table to the AR world.
“Our platform is designed to combine the tabletop gaming experience beloved by players across the world with emerging technologies that make gaming as immersive, enjoyable and accessible as possible,” Mirrorscape COO Don Bland said. “Open gaming is our vision, and the addition of Paizo’s legendary set of titles will further enhance the experience available on Mirrorscape, while also giving Paizo’s widespread and immensely loyal fanbase more ways to play.”
Mirrorscape has built its platform over the course of four years, and throughout this time has dedicated itself to open, community-based experiences that support gamer creativity and homebrew campaigns. This is in direct alignment with Paizo’s offerings, specifically its Open RPG Creative (ORC) License which is in the final stages of drafting.
“Bringing Paizo’s titles to Mirrorscape allows us to replicate the true-to-life, around-the-table experience that our fans have enjoyed for decades in an astonishing virtual experience,” Paizo Publisher Erik Mona said. “The team at Mirrorscape has dedicated a tremendous amount of time and effort into keeping the Paizo experience as realistic and original as possible on the platform, and we are thrilled to contribute to the growth of such a unique and exciting development in virtual tabletop gaming.”
Mirrorscape will soon launch as an open beta on iOS and Android devices, with Paizo titles available shortly thereafter for players to explore in augmented reality. Mirrorscape is also being developed for compatibility on AR glasses and headsets, which will enable enhanced hand- and eye-tracking tracking for gamers.
For more information, please visit www.mirrorscape.com, and pre-download the app on iOS or Android.
About Mirrorscape
Based in Los Angeles, California, Mirrorscape is a cutting-edge extended reality game development company founded by entertainment and technology veterans from Apple, SONY, Disney and Marvel Studios. A leader in immersive gaming and virtual TTRPG, Mirrorscape pairs the best of emerging technology with next-generation entertainment
Contact:
Sean Herpolsheimer, PR
sherpolsheimer@thebranded.agency
About Paizo
Paizo Inc. is one of the world’s leading hobby game publishers. Since 2002, millions of players have joined the goblin army by playing the Pathfinder® and Starfinder® Roleplaying Games in homes, at conventions, at their favorite local game stores, and digitally on virtual tabletops. Paizo.com is an online retail hobby destination for gamers that carries the latest products from top hobby game publishers. Players can also find the newest releases, as well as accessories like dice and maps, miniatures, T-shirts, goblin plush toys, to quickly replenish their adventuring supplies for the next dungeon run.
Contact:
Rue Dickey (they/he/xe)
Marketing & Media Specialist
press@paizo.com
rue.dickey@paizo.com
The Ultimate Game Master Screen Kickstarter to Support Pathfinder & Starfinder Rulesets
June 7, 2023. Kansas City, Missouri: Forged Gaming, the company behind the Ultimate Game Master Screen Kickstarter, announced today that the project will support the Pathfinder and Starfinder RPGs with official rulesets and content. These products will be included in the ongoing Kickstarter as add-ons to the Ultimate Game Master Screen campaign. The addition of these iconic RPGs to the Ultimate Game Master Screen offers Pathfinder and Starfinder Game Masters even more opportunities to take advantage of the new product’s customizability.
“Forged Gaming and the Ultimate Game Master Screen team couldn’t be more excited to partner with an iconic publisher like Paizo,” said Jon Barry, director of Forged Gaming. “As a GM and player myself, I can’t wait to create official content for amazing RPGs like Pathfinder and Starfinder!”
While exact details of the content are still in development. The partnership with Paizo will offer backers of the project access to officially licensed content like magnetic rule tables and game-specific trackers, as well as thematic artwork.
“Working with Forged Gaming on the Ultimate Game Master Screen has been incredible. Paizo has always been dedicated to giving GMs the tools they need to run exciting Pathfinder and Starfinder games, and this screen's modular build gives GMs the ability to use one screen for all their adventures. We’re looking forward to partnering with Forged Gaming on more fantastic projects in the future,” says John Feil, Director of Licensing at Paizo.
The Ultimate Game Master Screen Kickstarter is helmed by the team at Forged Gaming and developed in partnership with RealmSmith. Using feedback collected from over 1,500 Game Masters across various TTRPG systems, the team developed a unique Game Master screen system that is customizable, affordable, and system agnostic.
“When we started roughing-in what we wanted to build, customizability was at the core of our thought process”, said Jason Azevedo of RealmSmith and project designer. “GMing and storytelling is such a personal experience; no two games or GMs are alike. We knew we wanted to create a premium GM screen that was flexible enough to be useful to Game Masters of almost any game, and affordable. I think we succeeded on all counts. Check it out and tell us what you think”.
The Ultimate Game Master Screen Kickstarter campaign is live through June 24, 2023. Earlybird pricing, which is still available at the time of this article, is US$89 for the core product and ranges up to US$279 for the Ultimate Backer Bundle. For more information on the project and the Kickstarter campaign, visit the campaign here!
About Forged Gaming
Forged Gaming (ForgedGaming.com) makes premium tabletop gaming accessories ranging from unique RPG dice sets like the Legacy of Adventure to hand-painted thematic dice towers like the Dragons Keep. Forged prides itself on making the highest quality products at affordable prices. For wholesale inquiries, email info@forgedgaming.com
About Paizo
Paizo Inc. is one of the world’s leading hobby game publishers. Since 2002, millions of players have joined the goblin army by playing the Pathfinder® and Starfinder® Roleplaying Games in homes, at conventions, at their favorite local game stores, and digitally on virtual tabletops. Paizo.com is an online retail hobby destination for gamers that carries the latest products from top hobby game publishers. Players can also find the newest releases, as well as accessories like dice and maps, miniatures, T-shirts, goblin plush toys, to quickly replenish their adventuring supplies for the next dungeon run.
Pathfinder: Abomination Vaults Hack & Slash ARPG live on Kickstarter!
Quebec City, May 30, 2023 – This is the moment you have been waiting for! BKOM Studios, in partnership with Paizo, has launched the Pathfinder: Abomination Vaults Kickstarter campaign. This game is the first-ever co-op Hack and Slash ARPG based on the Pathfinder Roleplaying Game and is set to release on PC (Steam)!
Up to four players leadiconic Pathfinderheroesinto the farthest depths of Gauntlight Keep, battling deadly monsters and abominations to reach the evil sorceress BelcorraHaruvex and put an end to her vile schemes once and for all.
In addition to getting a copy of the game when it launches, backers have access to rewards such as the game’s artbook, private early access, a custom dice set and bag, miniatures, different ways to be a part of the game’s production experience and more!
Sophie Grenier
Director, Communications & Marketing, BKOM Studios
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About BKOM Studios
Founded in 1996, BKOM Studios is the award-winning developer behind “Sunday Gold,” “Overloot,” “Tales from Candlekeep: Tomb of Annihilation,” “Little Lords of Twilight” and more. We also create our own original games and universes. Our team is made up of more than 120 talented people developing PC /consoles / mobile games, video trailers, social media, marketing campaigns, points of sale, apps, connected toys and AR/VR experiences. For more information, visit https://www.bkomstudios.com/.
About Paizo
Paizo Inc. is one of the world’s leading hobby game publishers. Since 2002, millions of players have joined the goblin army by playing the Pathfinder® and Starfinder® Roleplaying Games in homes, at conventions, at their favorite local game stores, and digitally on virtual tabletops. Paizo.com is an online retail hobby destination for gamers that carries the latest products from top hobby game publishers. Players can also find the newest releases, as well as accessories like dice and maps, miniatures, T-shirts, goblin plush toys, to quickly replenish their adventuring supplies for the next dungeon run.
Contact:
Rue Dickey
Marketing & Media Specialist rue.dickey@paizo.com
PaizoCon Online 2023 Kicks Off With Glimpses Into The Future Of Pathfinder, Starfinder, And More!
Friday, May 26, 2023 (Redmond, WA): From the Pathfinder Remaster Project to Starfinder Enhanced, the team at Paizo has a plethora of new content coming down the pipeline. This year’s PaizoCon Online Keynote featured speakers across Paizo’s creative team, teasing at new products and projects.
Pathfinder Remaster
Logan Bonner, Lead Designer, revealed the final, painted covers for the Player Core and GM Core books during the presentation. These fully painted covers by Wayne Reynolds feature the Pathfinder iconic heroes alongside and doing battle against new dragons, debuting in the Monster Core. The full color covers will be available online and at retailers, while the Hobby Retailer Exclusive Sketch Covers, previously revealed on the Paizo Blog, will only be available through your FLGS.
Hardcover Rulebooks
Pathfinder has a variety of new rulebooks- some freshly released and some on their way. James Case, Senior Designer on Pathfinder, showcased some of the upcoming content.
Rage of Elements, Pathfinder’s latest rulebook, will be available in early August at Gen Con 2023, as well as online and at local retailers. This book adds wood and metal elemental planes to Golarian, taking players on a tour of the planes and introducing their elemental lords. Also included in Rage of Elements is a much-anticipated new class—the kineticist, an elemental adept martial class. Rage of Elements is the first Remaster compatible rulebook, giving a preview of the rule changes to come.
Coming in 2024 is the recently announced Howl of the Wild, a creature-filled book featuring the Naturalist and crew of the Zoetrope navigating the wilds. This book introduces 6 new wild-side ancestries, new creatures, regional variants of existing creatures, spells, archetypes, and more.
Lost Omens
Luis Loza, Creative Director of Pathfinder, gave a look inside upcoming Lost Omens: Highhelm, a book that’s part gazetteer and part exploration of dwarven culture. This Lost Omens book, releasing in June, will include new skills, feats, ancestries, backgrounds, and mechanics to immerse yourself in dwarf culture and the city of Highhelm. Players can also expect to learn more about the dwarven pantheon, particularly 8 gods not yet expanded on in Golarian.
Pathfinder Adventures
Syncing wonderfully with the release of Lost Omens: Highhelm, Pathfinder’s next Adventure Path, Sky King’s Tomb, takes player characters on a quest for a major piece of dwarven history. The Adventure Path starts in August, and the three volumes will take players from levels 1-10.
Following that, our Adventure Paths take us to Tian Xia for Season of Ghosts. This ghostly, horror-flavored four-part Adventure Path for levels 1-12 takes place over a full calendar year in game- with each installment covering the length of one season in a cursed Tian Xia town.
Standalone adventures return with Rusthenge, a softcover book that places low level characters in the world of Runelords and their conflicts. Rusthenge will release late this year, bringing the western reaches to your table.
Partner Projects
Many of Paizo’s licensed partners are currently running crowdfunding drives or releasing new projects, such as the Dynamite Comics Kickstarter, BKOM Studios Abomination Vaults ARPG, Demiplane’s Pathfinder NEXUS, and more.
Breaking news, Steve Jackson Games has announced that Pathfinder: Revolution—the Pathfinder expansion for hit board game Revolution—will release late this year. Pathfinder: Revolution puts players in the rebellion of Korvosa—facing against Queen Ileosa to save the city from her bloody path to immortality.
Starfinder
Looming big and bright on Starfinder’s horizon is Starfinder Enhanced, a book full of player options, items, spells, and rules for scaling up equipment. This book rolls out enhanced versions of four classes: the envoy, solarian, technomancer, and witchwarper—bringing new rules and changes that reflect feedback from experiences of developers and community members alike.
Newly announced at PaizoCon 2023, Starfinder and mech fans alike can look forward to Mechageddon, a high-level hardcover Adventure Path coming in 2024. This adventure starts on Daimalko—the planet of Kaiju—and takes players through levels 3-18, letting their mechs level up with them through tier 17.
Organized Play
Pathfinder Society & Starfinder Society have plenty in store for this summer’s convention season. Debuting at PaizoCon Online 2023 for Pathfinder Society, play in PFS: 4-13 & PFS: 4-14 to continue this season’s path towards conflict with the night hag. Starfinder Society starts its new season, Year of Fortune’s Fall, with SFS: 6-01 & 6-02, both live and playable at PaizoCon Online. Starfinder Society players can also participate in the group interactive special- SFS: 5-99 Battle for Bulwark.
Look forward to election day in Starfinder Society! The First Seeker has stepped down, and four new candidates have been chosen from player-submitted characters to run for their place. In SFS: 6-06, going live at GenCon 2023, society players will get to meet the candidates, and vote on who will step up as the next First Seeker.
Pathfinder #200
Closing the Keynote, Erik Mona saved a big announcement for last. Pathfinder Adventure Path #200 is coming next year, and it’s a special double-sized standalone adventure available in hardcover and softcover. Seven Dooms for Sandpoint brings Pathfinder Adventure Path #1 author James Jacobs back to that adventure’s setting—Sandpoint—for a 4-9th level adventure that adapts Pathfinder’s designer playtest campaign for the first time.
All of these announcements will be followed by a series of panels from Paizo, Friday through Sunday, expanding on their new releases and upcoming projects. Those panels can be viewed for free on twitch.tv/officialpaizo, with videos to be posted on YouTube after the con.
About Paizo
Paizo Inc. is one of the world’s leading hobby game publishers. Since 2002, millions of players have joined the goblin army by playing the Pathfinder® and Starfinder® Roleplaying Games in homes, at conventions, at their favorite local game stores, and digitally on virtual tabletops. Paizo.com is an online retail hobby destination for gamers that carries the latest products from top hobby game publishers. Players can also find the newest releases, as well as accessories like dice and maps, miniatures, T-shirts, goblin plush toys, to quickly replenish their adventuring supplies for the next dungeon run.
Contact:
Rue Dickey
Marketing & Media Specialist rue.dickey@paizo.com
Dynamite Launches Comic Kickstarter Extravaganza!
Hardcovers of Pathfinder & Starfinder comics are crowdfunding now!
Monday, May 22, Mt. Laurel, NJ: Dynamite Entertainment has announced an exciting new Kickstarter that allows fans to immerse themselves in thrilling Pathfinder and Starfinder graphic novels. The campaign, live now, intends to produce hardcover editions of the fantasy comic Pathfinder:Wake the Dead and the science-fantasy Starfinder: Angels of the Drift, as well as a collection of the Pathfinder: Worldscape crossover specials. As a bonus, backers will receive playable RPG content included in each volume, extra incentive digital downloads, and more. From high fantasy to science fiction, there's an adventure for every kind of gamer and reader.
Pathfinder comics make their return with Wake the Dead, the eighth volume in the line. Longtime gamer and comics veteran Fred Van Lente (Amazing Spider-Man, Marvel Zombies) tackles this latest epic, alongside artist Eman Casallos (Vampirella).
"I'm thrilled to be back writing Pathfinder comics, and even more excited to be writing a whole new party meeting and adventuring together for the very first time," said Van Lente.
n Wake the Dead, a party of adventuring heroes sets out on a quest to rendezvous with a defector of Geb, who has priceless secrets from that undead nation. When the team find themselves cornered by the city's remorseless Deathsealers, can they band together for survival and escape a city full of hostile wizards alive?
The public On Sale Date for individual volumes of Wake the Dead is 5/24/2023.
Starfinder: Angels of the Drift is the first-ever comic series set in the titular science-fantasy roleplaying game's sprawling and diverse Pact Worlds setting. Built on a foundation of the Pathfinder setting flung far into the future, Starfinder blends magic and technology, elves and aliens. Starfinder's first, now former, Creative Director James L. Sutter writes the series, alongside artist Edu Menna (Army of Darkness).
"Starfinder is all about exploring the galaxy and having epic adventures, but at the end of the day it's also about your real-world experience as a player, sitting around a table having fun with your friends," said Sutter. "I think the comic zeroes in on that feeling of camaraderie—the banter, the conflict, but also the knowledge that no matter how high the stakes get, your friends have your back. That heart is just as important as the daring laser battles and captivating alien worlds."
Angels of the Drift stars a colorful cast of heroes that pulled together by a disaster in the hyperspace dimension known as the Drift, which has completely thrown off the galaxy's ability to travel between worlds safely.
The public On Sale Date for individual volumes of Angels of the Drift is 6/21/2023.
Pathfinder: Worldscape Volume 3 will bind together many never before collected and now hard to find multiversal crossovers, including Worldscape: Vampirella, Worldscape: Dejah Thoris, Worldscape: Reanimator, and Worldscape: Swords of Sorrow. The collection features adventures written by Paizo's Chief Creative Officer and Publisher Erik Mona, alongside other talented artists.
Backers for each volume on Kickstarter will receive PDF downloads of official Paizo rulebooks.
Pathfinder: Wake the Dead is bundled with the Pathfinder Second Edition Core Rulebook.
Starfinder: Angels of the Drift is complemented by the Starfinder Core Rulebook.
Worldscape is accompanied by the Pathfinder Second Edition Bestiary.
Fans who pledge for all three hardcovers will also receive the Starfinder Alien Archive.
Kickstarter supporters can also add previous volumes of Pathfinder comics to their pledge, including the recent Pathfinder: Fumbus special, and other fun add-on options.
Dynamite was founded in 2004 and is home to several best-selling comic book titles and properties, including The Boys, Red Sonja, James Bond, Warlord of Mars, Nancy Drew, A Game of Thrones, Elvira, Pathfinder, Disney franchises including Gargoyles, Darkwing Duck, and more. Dynamite owns and controls an extensive library with over 3,000 characters (which includes the Harris Comics and Chaos Comics properties), such as Vampirella, Pantha, Draculina, Evil Ernie, Chastity, Purgatori, and Peter Cannon: Thunderbolt. In addition to their critically-acclaimed titles and bestselling comics, Dynamite works with some of the most high-profile creators in comics and entertainment, including Gail Simone, Christopher Priest, Brandon Sanderson, Leah Moore, Kevin Smith, David F. Walker, Vita Ayala, Greg Weisman, Neil Gaiman, Garth Ennis, Darick Robertson, Pierce Brown, Mark Russell, Charlaine Harris, Amy Chu, Reginald Hudlin, Nancy Collins, Jim Butcher, Greg Pak, Jenny Frison, Matt Wagner, and a host of up-and-coming new talent. Dynamite is consistently ranked in the upper tiers of comic book publishers and several of their titles - including Alex Ross and Jim Krueger's Project Superpowers - have debuted in the Top Ten lists produced by Diamond Comics Distributors. In 2005, Diamond awarded the company a GEM award for Best New Publisher and another GEM in 2006 for Comics Publisher of the Year (under 5%), and again in 2011. The company has also been nominated for and won several industry awards, including the prestigious Harvey and Eisner Awards.
About Paizo
Paizo Inc. is one of the world’s leading hobby game publishers. Since 2002, millions of players have joined the goblin army by playing the Pathfinder® and Starfinder® Roleplaying Games in homes, at conventions, at their favorite local game stores, and digitally on virtual tabletops. Paizo.com is an online retail hobby destination for gamers that carries the latest products from top hobby game publishers. Players can also find the newest releases, as well as accessories like dice and maps, miniatures, T-shirts, goblin plush toys, to quickly replenish their adventuring supplies for the next dungeon run.
A Pathfinder Abomination Vaults ARPG coming to Kickstarter!
BKOM Studios and Paizo are proud to reveal Pathfinder: Abomination Vaults, the first ever co-op Hack and Slash RPG based on the Pathfinder Roleplaying Game!
Up to four players lead iconic Pathfinder heroes into the farthest depths of Gauntlight Keep, battle deadly monsters and abominations to reach the evil sorceress Belcorra Haruvex and put an end to her vile schemes once and for all.
The wicked sorceress Belcorra Haruvex has returned to haunt her forsaken home of Gauntlight Keep. There, she covertly assembles an army of monsters, beasts, and abominations with which to take her revenge against those who wronged her in life. Brave heroes are needed—to venture forth into these long-forgotten depths, defeat Belcorra’s abomination army, and put her wicked soul to rest… for good.
The game has players delve ever deeper into Gauntlight Keep—a sprawling megadungeon teeming with foul monsters and grotesque abominations—to slay the evil sorceress who has reawakened at its farthest depths. In order to tell a rich story from both the perspective of the adventure and its participants, the game will feature four iconics from the Pathfinder universe, including Amiri and Ezren.
The project is set to be launched on Kickstarter later this month. Players who would like to stay informed or get notified when the campaign starts can now visit the pre-launch phase page here.
“Launching a Kickstarter campaign for ‘Pathfinder: Abomination Vaults’ gives us the opportunity to share our own excitement and anticipation around the project with the IP's fans, from the get-go,” says Frederic Martin, CEO at BKOM Studios. “With Kickstarter, we can directly reach players and supporters, and offer them a chance to bring the game to life with us.” He adds, “And by creating this communication channel with the fans, the campaign is a vehicle that allows us to build an even stronger, deeper, and more meaningful game, which we believe every Pathfinder enthusiast deserves.”
In the weeks leading to its launch, more details about the campaign and the title on “Pathfinder: Abomination Vaults” will be revealed on our Twitter, Discord, Twitch, and Facebook accounts. Be sure to follow us.
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Founded in 1996, BKOM Studios is the award-winning developer behind “Sunday Gold,” “Overloot,” “Tales from Candlekeep: Tomb of Annihilation,” “Little Lords of Twilight," and more. We also create our own original games and universes. Our team is made up of more than 120 talented people developing PC/consoles/mobile games, video trailers, social media, marketing campaigns, points of sale, apps, connected toys, and AR/VR experiences. For more information, visit https://www.bkomstudios.com/.
About Paizo
Paizo Inc. is publisher of the award-winning Pathfinder Roleplaying Game, Pathfinder Adventure Card Game, Pathfinder Tales novels, Starfinder science fantasy roleplaying game, as well as numerous board games and accessories. In the 15+ years since its founding, Paizo has received more than 100 major awards and has grown to become one of the most influential companies in the hobby games industry. Visit https://paizo.com/ for more information.
Paizo Announces Pathfinder Second Edition Remaster Project
November’s Player Core and GM Core to Kick Off Multi-Book Rules Update
April 26, 2023 (REDMOND, Wash.): Pathfinder RPG publisher Paizo Inc. is pleased to announce the Pathfinder Second Edition Remaster Project, four new hardcover rulebooks that offer a fresh entry point to the popular Pathfinder Second Edition roleplaying game. The first two books, Pathfinder Player Core and Pathfinder GM Core, release this November, with Pathfinder Monster Core (March) and Pathfinder Player Core 2 (July) completing the remastered presentation of Pathfinder’s core rules. The new rulebooks are compatible with existing Pathfinder Second Edition products, incorporating comprehensive errata and rules updates and some of the best additions from later books into new, easier-to-access volumes with new presentations inspired by years of player feedback.
“This year saw a huge explosion in the number of new Pathfinder players,” said Paizo Publisher Erik Mona. “Remastered books like Pathfinder Player Core and Pathfinder GM Core streamline the popular Pathfinder Second Edition rules to improve their presentation, remixing four years of updates and improvements to make the game easier to learn and more fun to play.”
In time, the Pathfinder Player Core, Pathfinder GM Core, Pathfinder Monster Core, and Pathfinder Player Core 2 will replace the Pathfinder Core Rulebook, Gamemastery Guide, Bestiary, and Advanced Player’s Guide, which Paizo will not reprint when their current print runs expire. Existing Pathfinder players should be assured that the core rules system remains the same, and the overwhelming majority of the rules themselves will not be changing. Their existing books are still valid. The newly formatted books consolidate key information in a unified place—for example, Pathfinder Player Core will collect all the important rules for each of its featured classes in one reference, rather than spreading out key information between the Core Rulebook and the Advanced Player’s Guide.
The new core rulebooks will also serve as a new foundation for Paizo’s publishing partners, transitioning the game away from the Open Game License that caused so much controversy in the industry earlier this year to the more stable and reliable Open RPG Creative (ORC) license, which is currently being finalized with the help and input of hundreds of independent RPG publishers. This transition will result in a few minor modifications to the core system, notably the removal of alignment and a small number of nostalgic creatures, spells, and magic items exclusive to the OGL. These elements remain a part of the corpus of Pathfinder Second Edition rules for those who want them and are fully compatible with the new remastered rules but will not appear in future Pathfinder releases.
In the meantime, Pathfinder’s remaining projects and product schedule remain as-is and compatible with the newly remastered rules. This July’s Rage of Elements hardcover to the Lost Omens campaign setting books to Paizo’s regular monthly Adventure Path volumes continue as planned, as does the Pathfinder Society Organized Play campaign, which will incorporate the new rules as they become available.
About Paizo
Paizo Inc. is one of the world’s leading hobby game publishers. Since 2002, millions of players have joined the goblin army by playing the Pathfinder® and Starfinder® Roleplaying Games in homes, at conventions, at their favorite local game stores, and digitally on virtual tabletops. Paizo.com is an online retail hobby destination for gamers that carries the latest products from top hobby game publishers. Players can also find the newest releases, as well as accessories like dice and maps, miniatures, T-shirts, goblin plush toys, to quickly replenish their adventuring supplies for the next dungeon run.
Contact:
Aaron Shanks
Director of Marketing
aaron.shanks@paizo.com
BKOM Studios Partners With Paizo To Bring Two Pathfinder Projects to the Market
Quebec City, April 3rd, 2023 – BKOM Studios is excited to announce an epic partnership with Paizo, one of the most influential companies in the hobby games industry, known for publishing the award-winning Pathfinder Roleplaying Game and the Starfinder science-fantasy roleplaying game. BKOM Studios is the award-winning developer behind “Sunday Gold,” “Overloot,” “Tales from Candlekeep: Tomb of Annihilation,” “Little Lords of Twilight,” and more.
BKOM Studios and Paizo are joining forces to bring to the market two new videogames based on Paizo’s Pathfinder franchise, one launching on Steam later this year and the second in early stages of development. Details about both projects will be revealed soon.
"We are so excited about this collab," says Frederic Martin, CEO of BKOM Studios. "We absolutely love role playing games (lots of us at BKOM are already part of that community) and already were fans of the Pathfinder brand. In Paizo, we found the ideal partner with whom to collaborate to materialize a common vision. After 26 years in this industry, there are people whom you know you want to work with again. And John Feil (Director of Licensing at Paizo) is definitely one of them. We can't wait to reveal more about the projects we've been working on with John and his colleagues," he adds. "The upcoming titles are perfectly aligned with BKOM’s vision to bring unique and meaningful gaming experiences on PC and consoles."
"We at Paizo are incredibly excited to be working with BKOM," says Mark Moreland, the company's Director of Brand Strategy. "Their track record is impeccable, and we can't wait to expand the Pathfinder brand into new digital spaces with them."
ABOUT BKOM STUDIOS
Founded in 1996, BKOM Studios offers a full range of digital services for state-of-the-art games and interactive experiences for prestigious names in the games and entertainment industry. We also create our own original games and universes, exploring the digital space further and experimenting with cutting-edge technologies. Our team is made up of more than 120 talented people developing PC/console/mobile games, video trailers, social media, marketing campaigns, points of sale, websites, apps, connected toys and AR/VR experiences. For more information, visithttps://www.bkomstudios.com/.
About Paizo
Paizo Inc. is publisher of the award-winning Pathfinder Roleplaying Game, Pathfinder Adventure Card Game, Pathfinder Tales novels, Starfinder science-fantasy roleplaying game, as well as numerous board games and accessories. In the 15+ years since its founding, Paizo has received more than 100 major awards and has grown to become one of the most influential companies in the hobby games industry. Visit https://paizo.com/ for more information.
BKOM Studios s'associe à Paizo pour lancer deux projets Pathfinder sur le marché
3 avril 2023, Québec - BKOM Studios est heureux d'annoncer un nouveau partenariat épique avec Paizo, l'une des entreprises les plus influentes de l'industrie des jeux de loisir connue pour avoir publié le jeu de rôle populaire Pathfinder et le jeu de rôle de science-fiction Starfinder. BKOM Studios est le développeur primé à l'origine de Sunday Gold, Overloot, Tales from Candlekeep: Tomb of Annihilation, Little Lords of Twilight, et autres.
BKOM Studios et Paizo unissent leurs forces pour mettre sur le marché deux nouveaux jeux vidéo basés sur la franchise Pathfinder de Paizo. Le premier sera lancé sur Steam dans le courant de l'année et le second est en cours de développement. Les détails de ces deux projets seront bientôt dévoilés.
Frédéric Martin, PDG de BKOM Studios nous mentionne: «Nous sommes très fiers de cette collaboration. Nous adorons les jeux de rôle (plusieurs d’entre nous font déjà partie de cette communauté) et nous sommes déjà fans de la marque Pathfinder. Chez Paizo nous trouvons un partenaire idéal avec lequel nous collaborons pour matérialiser une vision commune. Après 26 ans dans cette industrie, il y a des personnes que nous connaissons et avec qui nous voulons travailler de nouveau. John Feil (Directeur des Licences chez Paizo) est définitivement l’une de ces personnes. Nous avons hâte de révéler davantage de détails sur les projets sur lesquels nous travaillons avec John et ses collègues.», il ajoute: «Les jeux à venir sont parfaitement alignés avec la vision de BKOM qui est d’amener des expériences de jeu significatives sur PC et consoles ».
Mark Moreland, le Directeur de la Stratégie de la Marque nous dit: «Chez Paizo, nous sommes extrêmement enthousiastes de travailler avec BKOM». «Leur expérience est irréprochable et nous sommes impatients d'étendre la marque Pathfinder vers de nouveaux espaces numériques avec eux.»
À PROPOS DE BKOM STUDIOS
Fondé en 1996, BKOM Studios propose un large éventail de services numériques pour des jeux et expériences interactives de pointe auprès d'acteurs prestigieux de l'industrie du jeu et du divertissement. Nous créons aussi nos jeux et univers propres, en explorant l'espace numérique et en expérimentant avec des technologies de pointe. Notre équipe est constituée de plus de 120 personnes de talent qui aident les marques à développer leur présence sur plusieurs plateformes comme PC, consoles ou appareils mobiles grâce à des bandes-annonces, aux réseaux sociaux, aux campagnes marketing, aux points de vente, aux sites Internet, aux applis, aux jouets connectés et aux expériences en AR/VR.
Paizo Inc. a publié le jeu de rôle primé Pathfinder, le jeu de carte Pathfinder Adventure, les romans Pathfinder, le jeu de rôle science fiction Starfinder et plusieurs jeux de table et accessoires. Dans les 15+ ans et depuis sa création, Paizo a reçu plus de 100 prix majeurs et est devenu l'une des entreprises les plus influentes de l'industrie des jeux de loisir. Visitez https://paizo.com/ pour en savoir plus.
Tian Xia Coming to Pathfinder!
March 2, 2023 (REDMOND, Wash.) – Paizo, publisher of the Pathfinder and Starfinder Roleplaying games, has announced starting this fall, Pathfinder will be turning the globe a bit as it heads to a region that players have been waiting for—the setting of the next few Pathfinder projects coming down the road: Tian Xia! Starting at the end of this year and continuing into 2024, Pathfinder will dive into this region like never before to bring adventures, stories, and character options inspired by this land!
Season of Ghosts Adventure Path
First, the narrative team will kick things off with the Season of Ghosts Adventure Path in October of 2023 horror-themed campaign is set in the haunted land of Shenmen and begins just after the small town of Willowshore celebrates the Season of Ghosts—a local festival to appease Shenmen’s many evil ghosts and spirits and ensure safety for the coming year. Yet this year, something’s gone wrong, and the PCs wake to find their hometown of Willowshore has fallen under a sinister curse and been invaded by monsters. In the months to come, the heroes must help the people of Willowshore prepare for winter while working to discover the cause of the curse that’s cut them all off from the rest of the world. Is it the work of a fiend? The machinations of vengeful spirits? Or is it something much, much worse?
Season of Ghosts will take your PCs from 1st to 12th level over the following volumes!
The Summer that Never Was, by Sen H.H.S.
Let the Leaves Fall, by Joan Hong, with additional articles by Tan Shao Han and Grady Wang
With No Breath to Cry, by Dan Cascone & Eleanor Ferron, with additional articles by Jeremy Blum, Dana Ebert, Joshua Kim, and Michelle Y. Kim
To Bloom below the Web, by Liane Merciel, with additional articles by Jeremy Blum, Joshua Kim, and Michelle Y. Kim
You might notice that this is Pathfinder’s first four-part adventure path, for a very good reason! Each of this Adventure Path’s volumes take place over the course of a different season, starting with the rainy summer and ending in the spring. With each season’s passing, the stakes the heroes face escalate, and the revelations in store will shock the townsfolk of Willowshore to the core! Will your group of adventures be able to save their hometown from a mysterious supernatural horror, or will your hometown simply become the next of Shenmen’s haunted ruins?
Lost Omens Tian Xia
Then, in 2024, prepare for not one but two Lost Omens books from the rules and lore team!
The Lost Omens Tian Xia World Guide covers the many diverse nations and cultures that inhabit Tian Xia. Snippets of Tian Xia’s lore and history have come to Avistan via merchants and immigrants, but this book will present a look at the whole picture, from the elemental hegemony and yaoguai wars that shaped the landscape in ancient times to the return of Hao Jin in the modern era. Learn the secrets behind the undying emperor of Yixing, whose return is still awaited in Po Li. Offer a small prayer to the local kami, anito, or kaiju. See if you find satisfaction in the service of the Empress of Heaven, Shizuru, or in the explosive rivalry between the dancing gods Mugura and Nrithu.
In an age ruled by heroes unfettered by prophecy, change is sweeping across the continent. Some of you might have helped Ameiko Kaijitsu depose the Jade Regent and ascend to the throne of Minkai—now witness the new Ondori era under her rule. Step into the nation of Bachuan, now that a Po Li oracle has convinced it to ease its restrictions and open its borders; Hao Jin’s tapestry people now live here too, descendants of a past once thought lost for good. Amanandar, a nation now as Tian in heritage as it is Taldan, has declared its independence with the blessings of Queen Eutropia and renamed itself as Linvarre—visitors from Avistan may delight in its Grogrisant lion dances or pick up a few words of its national language of Taltien. Journey the perilous Valashmai Jungle and find your way upon the Valash Raj, flourishing among the ruins shattered by giant beasts and monsters. The World Guide will lead you through these nations and more before giving GMs a bestiary containing the continent’s monsters, from the ferocious, four-horned aoyin to the aristocrat-eating yeongno.
After finding a nation or city that sparks your interest in the World Guide, it’s only natural to want to make a character from there! The Lost Omens Tian Xia Character Guide will introduce new rules options to bring your characters to life! The book will contain six brand-new ancestries and numerous backgrounds to provide the seeds for new PCs. You’ll also find expanded heritages and feats for existing ancestries that might be more common in Tian Xia than in other areas, like the peachchild leshy heritage, which might have come from a fruit that floated down a river, or the bakuwa lizardfolk heritage, possibly responsible for eclipses over Minata when they eat the moon! The book also contains numerous character options to flesh out Tian adventurers, whether that’s skill feats to prepare elemental Tian medicine or a new magus hybrid study that lets you leap weightlessly through the air with your cultivated magic, before your sword strikes home.
Here is a tiny sneak peek into three of the new ancestries coming in the Character Guide:
Samsarans have reincarnated many times, and they will do so many times more. This ancestry dwells in enclaves, though often a samsaran will journey to learn more about the world in pursuit of their goal of enlightenment. Samsarans can call upon the memories of their past selves to aid them in skill checks—perhaps recalling a life as a painter as they observe a piece of art—and they can even share some of their powerful life essence with an ally to heal them! Samsarans are great for characters with deep knowledge and experience but who always seek to learn new things.
Next are the wayangs, a diasporic people who have sailed from the Shadow Plane to the oceans and forests of Tian Xia. Wayangs value freedom and knowledge, often organizing their societies in overlapping circles around wise teachers or artisans. Unsurprisingly, wayangs have abilities that let them harness their shadows, often through specific dances, and more magically inclined wayangs might gain a unique dreaming heirloom with occult powers. Wayangs are great for artistic or expressive characters, or ones who want to use their magical powers to liberate others.
The last ancestry previewed is a new one! Scurrying underfoot, tanuki are a fun-loving people who are determined to get the most out of life before their luck runs out! Tanuki can shapeshift into a variety of forms, whether that’s turning into a teapot to hide in a room or turning into a priest to get a bit of extra respect. Tanuki also use illusions to play tricks on others or get a laugh, and they enjoy drumming on their bellies under the full moon. Tanuki are a great ancestry for players who want to play underdogs or just have fun!
Lastly, Pazio couldn’t have put these books together without an amazing team of writers! The Lost Omens Tian Xia books are brought to you by Eren Ahn, Jeremy Blum, Alyx Bui, James Case, Banana Chan, Connie Chang, Rick Chia, Hiromi Cota, Hans Chun, Theta Chun, Dana Ebert, Basheer Ghouse, John Godek III, Joan Hong, Sen H.H.S., Michelle Jones, Joshua Kim, Daniel Kwan, Dash Kwiatkowski, Jacky Leung, Jesse J. Leung, Monte Lin, Jessie “Aki” Lo, Adam Ma, Liane Merciel, Ashley Moni, Kevin Thien Vu Long Nguyen, Collette Quach, Andrew Quon, Kyra Arsenault Rivera, Christopher Rondeau, Joaquin Kyle "Makapatag" Saavedra, Shahreena Shahrani, Kienna Shaw, Philip Shen, Tan Shao Han, Mari Tokuda, Ruvaid Virk, Viditya Voleti, Grady Wang, Emma Yasui, and Jay Zhang.
Paizo hopes that you’re as excited to check out these lands and tales as they are! They’ll have updates and information coming in the upcoming weeks and months, so stay tuned and subscribe to the Lost Omens and Adventure Path lines to ensure you catch updates as we all make our way to Tian Xia!
About Paizo
Paizo Inc. is one of the world’s leading hobby game publishers. Since 2002, millions of players have joined the goblin army by playing the Pathfinder® and Starfinder® Roleplaying Games in homes, at conventions, at their favorite local game stores, and digitally on virtual tabletops. Paizo.com is an online retail hobby destination for gamers that carries the latest products from top hobby game publishers. Players can also find the newest releases, as well as accessories like dice and maps, miniatures, T-shirts, goblin plush toys, to quickly replenish their adventuring supplies for the next dungeon run.
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Record Braking Pathfinder RPG Humble Bundle Extended!
[REDMOND, WA, February 23, 2023]—Humble Bundle, Inc. and Paizo Inc. have announced the one-week extension of the So You Wanna Try Pathfinder Book Bundle. The Book Bundle is Humble’s most successful to date, selling over 100,000 bundles of Pathfinder Roleplaying game PDFs. It has raised over $180,000 for Code for America, a national nonprofit, which helps municipalities and government institutions implement programs based on open-source software solutions.
Paizo and Humble created a special digital deal to help players access Pathfinder and support a great open-source cause. Inside this bundle, you’ll find a complete set of digital assets to get you started playing Pathfinder—and inspire you to keep playing for many adventures to come. This includes over $400 in rulebooks, world guides, adventures, and accessories—with top-notch high-fantasy lore and art.
All save one of the products in this bundle are PDFs that you can redeem with codes at the Paizo Store, one code per tier. There are three tiers to this bundle, starting at $5 and ending with a digital $25 tier. The last tier also includes the Pathfinder Adventure Path: Abomination Vaults for Foundry VTT.
Humble Bundles offer great deals and support great causes. Purchasers get a say in how much of their donation goes to each participant at checkout.
Code for America is a national nonprofit that believes government can work for the people, by the people, in the 21st century. They organize a network of people who build technology to further local governments' priorities of creating healthy, prosperous, and safe communities. Their goal: government services that are simple, effective, and easy to use, for everyone.
About Humble Bundle
Humble Bundle sells games, ebooks, software, and other digital content. Our mission is to support charity while providing awesome content to customers at great prices. We launched in 2010 with a single two-week Humble Indie Bundle, but we have humbly grown into a store full of games and bundles, a gaming membership service, a game publisher, and more.
About Paizo
Paizo Inc. is one of the world’s leading hobby game publishers. Since 2002, millions of players have joined the goblin army by playing the Pathfinder® and Starfinder® Roleplaying Games in homes, at conventions, at their favorite local game stores, and digitally on virtual tabletops. Paizo.com is an online retail hobby destination for gamers that carries the latest products from top hobby game publishers. Players can also find the newest releases, as well as accessories like dice and maps, miniatures, T-shirts, goblin plush toys, to quickly replenish their adventuring supplies for the next dungeon run.
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Starfinder Society To Confront Bloody Criminal Syndicate In Science Fantasy Setting
Paizo to welcome players to the Year of Fortune’s Fall at PaizoCon Online in May!
Thursday, February 9, 2023 (REDMOND, Wash.) Paizo has announced that the new Year 6 Starfinder Society metaplot will center around a mysterious and powerful criminal syndicate and be called The Year of Fortune’s Fall. It will begin at PaizoCon Online 2023, over Memorial Day Weekend in May. It will run for a full year and told over the course of seven Starfinder Society Scenarios.
Paizo Starfinder Society Developer, Jessica Catalan, gives the set-up, “The Starfinder Society stands proud and united, yet trouble gathers on the horizon. When a mysterious and powerful criminal syndicate, dubbed the Organization, enacts a bloody attack within the Pact Worlds, First Seeker Ehu Hadif vows to bring an end to their predations. Yet, this attack is only the opening salvo in a plot destined to doom millions. It’s up to you to unravel the plans of the Organization and bring the group’s leaders to justice! Will the Starfinder Society emerge triumphant or will the Organization be our downfall?”
The Year of Fortune’s Fall metaplot kicks off with Starfinder Society Intro: Year of Fortune’s Fall, an adventure for 1st- to 4th-level characters written by Mahpiya. This exciting scenario is centered on a gala celebration hosted by the Grand Museum of Qabarat on Castrovel. This scenario debuts at PaizoCon Online 2023, alongside one other Starfinder Society Scenario.
There are seven Starfinder Society Scenarios that directly influence the Year of Fortune’s Fall metaplot. Each will be marked with a special metaplot icon on the cover.
With the launch of Year 6, the following species will become “always available” for Organized Play: gnoll, hanakan, kiirinta, quorlu, raxilite, and shimreen. Four other species will become purchasable with Achievement Points: kobold, psyacnoid, scyphozoan, and uplifted bear. Additionally, many species that were showcased in Starfinder Interstellar Species, such as contemplative and urog, will have a reduced point cost to unlock.
New players can read about the story so far and start playing Starfinder Society today at StarfinderSociety.club
About Paizo Organized Play
Paizo Organized Play is a worldwide roleplaying organization where players can take the same character and play in any game around the globe. Scenarios and quests are designed to bring players together as they explore new worlds, investigate mysteries and fight the forces of evil in a shared setting that responds to their decisions./p>
About Starfinder Society
Starfinder Society is a worldwide science fantasy campaign that puts you in the role of an agent of the Starfinder Society. The Society is a group of explorers who travel out into the galaxy in search of lost knowledge and technologies, bringing what they learn back with them to share with the people of the Pact Worlds.
About Paizo
Paizo Inc. is one of the world’s leading hobby game publishers. Since 2002, millions of players have joined the goblin army by playing the Pathfinder® and Starfinder® Roleplaying Games in homes, at conventions, at their favorite local game stores, and digitally on virtual tabletops. Paizo.com is an online retail hobby destination for gamers that carries the latest products from top hobby game publishers. Players can also find the newest releases, as well as accessories like dice and maps, miniatures, T-shirts, goblin plush toys, to quickly replenish their adventuring supplies for the next dungeon run.
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Aaron Shanks
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aaron.shanks@paizo.com
Paizo and TYPE40 Announce Partnership
November 29, 2022 (REDMOND, Wash.) – Paizo, publisher of the Pathfinder and Starfinder Roleplaying games, has announced a new partnership with multi-award-winning studio, TYPE40. Known for their work across multiple genres, TYPE40 have brought joy to gamers and collectors for over a decade.
Creating props and in world artefacts, TYPE40 will bring new levels of immersion to your games, giving you and your players new ways to enjoy Pathfinder and Starfinder. Product details are yet to be announced.
“We absolutely love the rich and inspiring lore of Pathfinder and Starfinder and look forward to creating new and exciting ways to help you enjoy your games.” Allan Carey – Director.
“We share Type40’s vision, “to help gamers have as much fun as we can,” and look forward to seeing our rich Lost Omens Setting come to life at the hands of master artisans.”
Type40 is a dedicated team of creatives with a shared vision. From prop makers to illustrators, editors, writers, and designers. Producing the highest quality in-world artefacts for gamers, collectors, and enthusiasts across both the physical and digital spaces.
About Paizo
Paizo Inc. is one of the world’s leading hobby game publishers. Since 2002, millions of players have joined the goblin army by playing the Pathfinder® and Starfinder® Roleplaying Games in homes, at conventions, at their favorite local game stores, and digitally on virtual tabletops. Paizo.com is an online retail hobby destination for gamers that carries the latest products from top hobby game publishers. Players can also find the newest releases, as well as accessories like dice and maps, miniatures, T-shirts, goblin plush toys, to quickly replenish their adventuring supplies for the next dungeon run.
Contact:
Aaron Shanks
Director of Marketing
aaron.shanks@paizo.com
Pathfinder and Starfinder Offer Tabletop Treats for the Holidays
Paizo Inc. is one of the world’s leading hobby game publishers. Since 2002, millions of players have joined the goblin army by playing the Pathfinder® and Starfinder® Roleplaying Games in homes, at conventions, at their favorite local game stores, and digitally on virtual tabletops. Paizo.com is an online retail hobby destination for gamers that carries the latest products from top hobby game publishers. Players can also find the newest releases, as well as accessories like dice and maps, miniatures, T-shirts, goblin plush toys, to quickly replenish their adventuring supplies for the next dungeon run.
Contact:
Aaron Shanks
Director of Marketing
aaron.shanks@paizo.com
Pathfinder: Wrath Of The Righteous Season Pass 2 Detailed
Wild beasts, demon lords, lost secrets… Owlcat reveals its future plans for the Pathfinder franchise, including the premium DLCs in Season Pass 2
18:00 CEST Cyprus, Nicosia 25 October 2022: Owlcat Games today revealed information on Season Pass 2 and its three premium DLCs for critically-acclaimed epic cRPG Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous.
“Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous is the first title created by Owlcat as an independent studio with complete control over the development, and we have far-reaching plans for future updates and new content. - says Alexander Mishulin, Creative Director at Owlcat Games - It’s been a year since we released the game, but there is still a dedicated team in our studio working exclusively on Pathfinder. And we have a lot of ideas for your future adventures. Thus, we will continue making new content in the form of DLC for our game.”
Watch the full video with Owlcat Games’ Creative Director Alexander Mishulin reveals future plans for Pathfinder: Wrath of The Righteous
Season Pass 2
New friends and enemies, dangers and rewards await you — both as extensions of the main Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous campaign and as standalone experiences.
DLC #4
Here comes a new companion for the Knight Commander's party and a new playable class: the ever changing shifter! Bolster your party with a reliable brawler, capable of taking on the aspects of various wild beasts. Delve into the lost secrets of Old Sarkoris. And who knows? Maybe you will even find new love, one transcending time itself.
DLC #5
This new standalone campaign picks up where the ‘Through the Ashes’ DLC story left off. A new demon lord with hordes of frozen minions is emerging from the depths of the Abyss. With the Knight Commander busy elsewhere, what can a group of regular adventurers with no mythic powers do to save the day? This expansion offers a 6-7 hour story, which you can play independently or with the hero from your ‘Through the Ashes’ save game. And when you're done, a new dungeon in the main campaign will be open for the Knight Commander to explore.
DLC #6
During your first visit to Kenabres, things didn't go well. Now that the demonic assault has been thwarted, and the crusaders are preparing their final counterattack, why not take a little break? Kenabres, burned and rebuilt, is holding a new festival, and the Knight Commander will be the guest of honor. This is your chance to spend some quality time away from the battlefields together with your companions – and, perhaps, go on a special date with your loved one. Be careful, though: the war isn't over yet, and even the new, peaceful Kenabres might be hiding its share of secrets...
Season Pass 2 is available for pre-order on PC from today. It will arrive on consoles later, with the release of the first out of three new DLCs.
To commemorate the Season Pass 2 reveal, Owlcat has announced a Halloween “Scream sale” on Steam, with discounts on the following editions: 55% on Mythic and Commander Editions, 30% off on the recent premium DLC - The Treasure of the Midnight Isle. The promotion runs from October 25, through to November 1, 2022.
NOTES TO EDITORS
Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous is now available on all major digital storefronts, including Steam, Epic Games Store, and GOG, together with consoles on PlayStation 4, Xbox One (PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X / S via backward compatibility) and Nintendo Switch (via Cloud). Prime Matter, PLAION’s premium gaming label, distributes the physical console copies.
Owlcat Games is a team of developers united by a love of RPGs. From our beginnings as a small group of games industry veterans obsessed with the idea of making our dream games a reality, we have grown into a truly international company, with our headquarters in Cyprus and more than 120 employees spread across offices in various countries. We are continuing to expand and take on new hires from around the world, and we also get together every week to play tabletop games in the office and on Roll20 online.
About META Publishing
META Publishing is a rising video game label powered by industry veterans and gaming enthusiasts worldwide. We do not only publish games but create unique relations between the game and the players. With love and passion for games, we cater to developers’ needs and help them make each game shine!
About Prime Matter
Headquartered in Munich, Germany, Prime Matter is the premium gaming label dedicated to delivering a range of diverse and immersive games from amazing game development talent all around the globe. Working across projects of all styles, scopes and sizes, single-player, co-op to live ops, from producing to publishing, from ambitious teams taking their first step that need full support without compromising their dream to larger established successful studios searching that next step in the global market and building of brands. Prime Matter looks to lead through creativity, expression and passion, with games that will grip and enchant with enthralling story-telling, winning an audience with its incredible moments and larger-than-life experiences. Prime Matter is a proud member of the Koch Media Group.
About Paizo
Paizo Inc. is one of the world’s leading hobby game publishers. Since 2002, millions of players have joined the goblin army by playing the Pathfinder® and Starfinder® roleplaying games across tabletops, at conventions, at their favorite local game store, and digitally on virtual tabletops. Paizo.com is an online retail hobby destination for millions of gamers that carries the latest products from top hobby game publishers. Players also find accessories, like dice and maps, miniatures, T-shirts, goblin plush toys, and the newest releases to quickly replenish those adventuring supplies for the next dungeon run.
Starfinder Ports of Call, the latest hardcover resource for the Starfinder RPG brings expanded character options and setting details that add depth to the game’s weird and wonderful universe.
In the wake of the upheaval to interstellar travel caused by the galaxy-wide Drift Crisis, countless new worlds await exploration by eager and opportunistic starfarers. Ports of Call, the latest hardcover resource for the Starfinder Roleplaying Game, presents 10 highly detailed spaceports and settlements across all of space, from Drifter’s End on Absalom Station to the rebuilt megacity of Izadamar in the Scoured Stars to the to the wonders of the theme-park planet of Golarion World! Other featured locales include a collection of warships called the Bastion that protects against the insectile hordes of the alien Swarm or the starship port of Skydock on Verces. Each location provides area maps, regional overviews and customs, local character options like equipment and spells, copious adventure hooks, and more, offering a huge selection of interesting sites for stopovers or long-term stays.
Pathfinder Stolen Fate Adventure Path (2 of 3): The Destiny War, the second adventure in an all-new three-volume Pathfinder Adventure Path campaign, promises an easy on-ramp for new and experienced players and a thrilling new storyline rife with paranormal mystery to compliment the recent Pathfinder Dark Archive rulebook release.
More scattered cards of the mysterious and powerful Harrow deck known as the Deck of Destiny must be gathered before those who would use the Harrow's power to alter fate itself for their own needs can get them first. But this time, the cards come to the heroes when one of their competitors grows aggressive and attacks them in their own home. Only by gathering allies, exploring an ancient ruin, and exploring a corrupted demiplane can the heroes stand a chance over their latest enemy—a demonic mercenary who's taken an apocryphal Harrow card as his own identity.
The Destiny War is a Pathfinder adventure for four 14th-level characters. This adventure continues the Stolen Fate Adventure Path, a three-part monthly campaign in which a band of adventurers are thrust into the role of the defenders of destiny itself. This adventure also includes new magical items and treasures to be discovered, including another 18 powerful cards from the Deck of Destiny, and a mix of monsters to torment the player characters.
Pathfinder Adventure: The Enmity Cycle, an exciting low-level adventure, features Thuvia, one of the most intriguing and little-detailed nations in the Pathfinder setting, revealing never-before told secrets of this important Inner Sea political power and the people who inhabit it!
The Enmity Cycle is a deluxe Pathfinder adventure for 4th-level characters. On the cusp of completing a grand project that would wow audiences and build solidarity between the five squabbling cities of Thuvia, a trio of renowned artists suddenly go missing. Who could be behind such treachery—and why? Explore the Thuvian city of Lamasara as your characters investigate the disappearance and prevent a poisoned performance from shaking the desert nation. This adventure also includes a gazetteer of Thuvia and a selection of new magic and monsters.
It is complimented by Pathfinder Flip-Mat: The Enmity Cycle, another May 2023 release featuring miniature-scaled maps of key encounter locations in the adventure!
Bring your adventures in The Enmity Cycle to life on your tabletop with this double-sided full-color Flip-Mat featuring key encounter locations from the Pathfinder Second Edition adventure on either side! One side depicts a spacious desert home, while the other presents a riverside amphitheater ready for a performance! Don't waste your time sketching when you could be playing. With Pathfinder Flip-Mat: The Enmity Cycle, you'll be ready to take on the dangers of Thuvia in style!
The Pathfinder Lost Omens Monsters of Myth Special Edition is a reprint of the original Lost Omens Monsters of Myth. It is a deluxe, collectible, limited edition, special edition bound in faux leather with metallic deboss cover elements and a bound-in ribbon bookmark.
Heroes abound in the Age of Lost Omens, but for every great hero, there is an even greater monster. Pathfinder Lost Omens Monsters of Myth Special Edition provides details on 20 of the most infamous and terrifying monsters from the Inner Sea region and beyond. Uncover the secrets of some of Golarion's greatest monsters from the Sandpoint Devil to Fafnheir, the Father of All Linnorms, and more. Monsters of Myth provides rumors, tales, and even treasures for the brave adventurers willing to face these legendary creatures!
Get ready to throw down on the biggest battlefields Paizo has ever published! This immense 30” by 46” double-sided map features a massive urban battleground on one side and the ruins of an icy trench battlefield on the other. Starfinder Flip-Mats present ready-to-use science-fantasy set pieces for the busy Game Master. If you need a bloody backdrop for the players to show their valor or a fitting ground for their mechs to shine, Starfinder Flip-Mat: Enormous Battlefield has you covered!
Starfinder Ports of Call PZO7121 Price: $46.99 Writer: Kate Baker, Brian Bauman, Jessica Catalan, John Compton, John Curtin, John Feil, Sen H.H.S. Joan Hong, Jenny Jarzabski, Jason Keeley, Dennis Muldoon, Hilary Moon Murphy, Chesley Oxendine, Emily Parks, Joe Pasini, Jessica Redekop, Paul Scofield, Shay Snow, Kendra Leigh Speedling, Alex Speidel, Jason Tondro, Andrew White, Shan Wolf, Isis Wozniakowska Size: 8.5 x 11 Page Count: 192 Format: Hardcover, full color Recommended Age: All ages Publication Date: May 2023
Pathfinder Stolen Fate Adventure Path (2 of 3): The Destiny War PZO90191 Price: $26.99 Writer: Chris Simms Size: 8.5 x 11 Page Count: 96 Format: Softcover Recommended Age: All ages Publication Date: May 2023
Pathfinder Adventure: The Enmity Cycle PZO9563 Price: $24.99 Writer: Brian Duckwitz Size: 8.5 x 11 Page Count: 64 Format: Softcover Recommended Age: All ages Publication Date: May 2023
Pathfinder Lost Omens Monsters of Myth Special Edition PZO9311-SE Price: $59.99 Writers: James Case, John Compton, Dana Ebert, Joshua Kim, Aaron Lascano, Luis Loza, Ron Lundeen, Stephanie Lundeen, Liane Merciel, Andrew Mullen, Michael Sayre, Sen H.H.S., Shay Snow, and Jason Tondro Size: 8.5 x 11 Page Count: 128 Format: Hardcover Recommended Age: All ages Publication Date: May 2023
Starfinder Flip-Mat: Enormous Battlefield PZO7337 Price: $26.99 Writer: Damien Mammoliti Size: 8 x 10 Page Count: 36 Format: Softcover, full color Recommended Age: All ages Publication Date: May 2023
About Paizo
Paizo Inc. is one of the world’s leading hobby game publishers. Since 2002, millions of players have joined the goblin army by playing the Pathfinder® and Starfinder® Roleplaying Games in homes, at conventions, at their favorite local game stores, and digitally on virtual tabletops. Paizo.com is an online retail hobby destination for gamers that carries the latest products from top hobby game publishers. Players can also find the newest releases, as well as accessories like dice and maps, miniatures, T-shirts, goblin plush toys, to quickly replenish their adventuring supplies for the next dungeon run.
Contact:
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Director of Marketing
aaron.shanks@paizo.com
Pathfinder: Wrath Of The Righteous Launches Today On Consoles!
Enhanced Edition of Owlcat Games’ critically acclaimed RPG comes to PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch and PC
18:00 CEST Cyprus, Nicosia 29 September 2022: Owlcat Games today launched its critically acclaimed epic RPG Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One (PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/ S via backward compatibility / Smart Delivery), as well as Nintendo Switch via the Cloud.
Watch the Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous Launch Console trailer here:
By purchasing Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous on consoles, players will get the Enhanced Edition right from the start, while all owners of the PC version will receive a free update to the Enhanced Edition today. The Edition features quality-of-life improvements, additional high-level content related to several mythic paths, a photo mode, and other features and tweaks. A photo mode on consoles will be added via digital update soon after release.
The console version includes all free DLC released on PC so far; premium DLC is available separately or as a Season Pass on PlayStation and Xbox. Premium downloadable content for Nintendo Switch will be released at a later stage.
Players who purchase the physical edition will also get—in addition to four separate sets of DLC—a set of stickers and the official printed handbook, introducing the Pathfinder Roleplaying Game universe to newcomers and featuring exclusive artwork. The physical edition is also available for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. Check local stores for availability.
About Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous
Embark on a journey to a realm overrun by demons in an epic RPG from the creators of the critically acclaimed Pathfinder: Kingmaker, based on Paizo’s tabletop Pathfinder Roleplaying Game. Explore the nature of good and evil, learn the true cost of power and rise as a Mythic Hero capable of deeds beyond mortal expectations.
The realm of Sarkoris was destroyed when Areelu Vorlesh, a scholar and practitioner of forbidden magics, opened a rift to the abyssal planes of existence, and hordes of demons invaded the world of Golarion. Led by the evil Demon Lords Deskari and Baphomet, the abyssal forces crushed all who stood against them, turning Sarkoris into a demon‑infested land now known as the Worldwound. Join the Crusade against the demonic invasion and rise as a new hero wielding unimaginable powers in this classic cRPG. The fate of this world lies in your hands!
NOTES TO EDITORS Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous is now available on all major digital storefronts, including Steam, Epic Games Store, and GOG, together with consoles on PlayStation 4, Xbox One (PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X / S via backward compatibility) and Nintendo Switch (via Cloud). Prime Matter, Koch Media’s premium gaming label, distributes the physical console copies.
Owlcat Games is a team of developers united by a love of RPGs. From our beginnings as a small group of games industry veterans obsessed with the idea of making our dream games a reality, we have grown into a truly international company, with our headquarters in Cyprus and more than 120 employees spread across offices in various countries. We are continuing to expand and take on new hires from around the world, and we also get together every week to play tabletop games in the office and on Roll20 online.
About META Publishing
META Publishing is a rising video game label powered by industry veterans and gaming enthusiasts worldwide. We do not only publish games but create unique relations between the game and the players. With love and passion for games, we cater to developers’ needs and help them make each game shine!
About Prime Matter
Headquartered in Munich, Germany, Prime Matter is the premium gaming label dedicated to delivering a range of diverse and immersive games from amazing game development talent all around the globe. Working across projects of all styles, scopes and sizes, single-player, co-op to live ops, from producing to publishing, from ambitious teams taking their first step that need full support without compromising their dream to larger established successful studios searching that next step in the global market and building of brands. Prime Matter looks to lead through creativity, expression and passion, with games that will grip and enchant with enthralling storytelling, winning an audience with its incredible moments and larger-than-life experiences. Prime Matter is a proud member of the Koch Media Group.
About Paizo
Paizo Inc. is one of the world’s leading hobby game publishers. Since 2002, millions of players have joined the goblin army by playing the Pathfinder® and Starfinder® roleplaying games across tabletops, at conventions, at their favorite local game store, and digitally on virtual tabletops. Paizo.com is an online retail hobby destination that carries the latest products from top hobby game publishers. Players also find accessories, like dice and maps, miniatures, T-shirts, goblin plush toys, and the newest releases to quickly replenish those adventuring supplies for the next dungeon run.
Pathfinder: Wrath Of The Righteous – The Treasure Of The Midnight Isle Now Available
Seek untold riches and explore an expansive archipelago in new endless-dungeon mode, or as part of the main campaign
5PM CEST Cyprus, Nicosia 30 August, 2022: Owlcat Games today launched The Treasure of the Midnight Isle - the third premium DLC for critically-acclaimed RPG Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous, now available on Steam, GOG.com and Epic Game Store. Board the grim cursed ship and venture into the inky blackness of the Abyss - will you uncover untold riches, or be devoured by unspeakable horrors?
Explore the vast archipelago full of treasures and dangers in a stand-alone rogue-like mode, or as a part of the main campaign.
Try out different builds and party compositions, taking advantage of the enormous variety of the Pathfinder role-playing system – including the mythic paths.
Death is just a setback! If a party perishes, its progress can still help you in subsequent playthroughs.
Equip new magic weapons, put new magic potions and scrolls on your belt, and challenge both old and new enemies.
Discover the secret of the ship that takes you on your journeys – and the truth about the ultimate treasure you're seeking.
This DLC along with the two previous ones conclude the first Season of additional content, which can be purchased altogether via Season Pass for a discounted price. The second Season of content for the game (Season Pass #2) will also consist of three new DLCs and will become available to players later this year. More details are to be revealed in September.
Alongside the new DLC, patch 1.4 launches for Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous including quality of life improvements and fixes. The full list of changes can be found here.
NOTES TO EDITORS Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous is now available on all major digital storefronts, including Steam, Epic Games Store, and GOG. It will also be available on consoles for PlayStation 4, Xbox One (PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X / S via backward compatibility) and Nintendo Switch (via Cloud) versions slated for release on September 29th, 2022. Prime Matter, Koch Media’s premium gaming label, will distribute the physical console copies.
Owlcat Games is a team of developers united by a love of RPGs. From our beginnings as a small group of games industry veterans obsessed with the idea of making our dream games a reality, we have grown into a truly international company, with our headquarters in Cyprus and more than 120 employees spread across offices in various countries. We are continuing to expand and take on new hires from around the world, and we also get together every week to play tabletop games in the office and on Roll20 online.
About META Publishing
META Publishing is a rising video game label powered by industry veterans and gaming enthusiasts worldwide. We do not only publish games but create unique relations between the game and the players. With love and passion for games, we cater to developers’ needs and help them make each game shine!
About Prime Matter
Headquartered in Munich, Germany, Prime Matter is the premium gaming label dedicated to delivering a range of diverse and immersive games from amazing game development talent all around the globe. Working across projects of all styles, scopes and sizes, single-player, co-op to live ops, from producing to publishing, from ambitious teams taking their first step that need full support without compromising their dream to larger established successful studios searching that next step in the global market and building of brands. Prime Matter looks to lead through creativity, expression and passion, with games that will grip and enchant with enthralling story-telling, winning an audience with its incredible moments and larger-than-life experiences. Prime Matter is a proud member of the Koch Media Group.
About Paizo
Paizo Inc. is one of the world’s leading hobby game publishers. Since 2002, millions of players have joined the goblin army by playing the Pathfinder® and Starfinder® roleplaying games across tabletops, at conventions, at their favorite local game store, and digitally on virtual tabletops. Paizo.com is an online retail hobby destination for millions of gamers that carries the latest products from top hobby game publishers. Players also find accessories, like dice and maps, miniatures, T-shirts, goblin plush toys, and the newest releases to quickly replenish those adventuring supplies for the next dungeon run.
In Pathfinder Adventure Path: The Choosing (Stolen Fate 1 of 3), a vision of a strange shop in the Grand Bazaar of Absalom accompanies the unexpected arrival of powerful magic cards that mysteriously manifest in the possession of a band of adventurers. But when an investigation of this vision reveals murder, treachery, and fiendish machinations, the adventurers are thrown into a race to control the very future of all things to come, tied to the ubiquitous fortune-telling cards known as the Harrow! Who has chosen your characters for this deadly quest, and what might become of your destinies should you fail?
“The Choosing” is a Pathfinder adventure for four 11th-level characters. This adventure begins the Stolen Fate Adventure Path, a three-part monthly campaign in which a group of adventurers race against time to gather the scattered parts of a powerful deck of magical fortune-telling cards. This adventure also includes a detailed look at a brand new demiplane tied to the Harrow deck, new rules options to explore these magical cards, and several new monsters ready to test your characters' mettle!
Each monthly full-color softcover Pathfinder Adventure Path volume contains an in-depth adventure scenario, stats for several new monsters, and support articles meant to give Game Masters additional material to expand their campaign. Pathfinder Adventure Path volumes use the Open Game License and work with both the Pathfinder RPG and the world’s oldest fantasy RPG.
PZO90190: Pathfinder Adventure Path: The Choosing (Stolen Fate 1 of 3) Price: $26.99 Writer: Ron Lundeen Size: 8.5 x 11 Page Count: 96 Format: Softcover Recommended Age: All ages Publication Date: April 2023
Be the first to market with Pathfinder Lost Omens Grand Bazaar Special Edition! The Grand Bazaar is Absalom's greatest marketplace, featuring items from all over Golarion. Here, an adventurer can find equipment of all kinds to help them on their next quest like new weapons, armors, magic items, accessibility items to enable adventures for anyone, new animal companions, and more! The Grand Bazaar is also home to countless unique merchants and shops. Game Masters can use these new shops as part of their campaigns to flesh out the world and inspire new adventures. See what's for sale at the Grand Bazaar, and snap up the good deals while you still can!
This deluxe special edition is bound in faux leather with metallic deboss cover elements and a bound-in ribbon bookmark.
PZO9310-SE: Pathfinder Lost Omens Grand Bazaar Special Edition Price: $59.99 Writers: Tineke Bolleman, Jesse Decker, Jessica Catalan, Dominique Dickey, Dana Ebert, Steven Hammond, Dustin Knight, Avi Kool, Aaron Lascano, Carlos Luna, Ron Lundeen, Sydney Meeker, Randal Meyer, Jacob W. Michaels, Matt Morris, Andrew Mullen, Ianara Natividad, Dave Nelson, Jessica Redekop, Nathan Reinecke, Erin Roberts, Sen H.H.S, Simone D. Sallé, Michael Sayre, Shay Snow, Ashton Sperry, Amber Stewart, Sara Thompson, Isabelle Thorne, Jason Tondro Size: 8.5 x 11 Page Count: 136
Format: Hardcover, full color Recommended Age: All ages Publication Date: April 2023
Down on the boardwalk, there's more than just opportunities for bargains and entertainment, for it's here that your next urban adventure might begin! This line of gaming maps provides ready-to-use and captivatingly detailed fantasy set pieces for the busy Game Master. The next time your players head down to the local waterfront, these maps have you covered. With Pathfinder Flip-Mat: Boardwalk, you'll be ready the next time your players head to the waterfront!
A special coating on each Flip-Mat allows you to use wet erase, dry erase, AND permanent markers with ease! Removing permanent ink is easy—simply trace over any permanent mark with a dry erase marker, wait 10 seconds, then wipe off both marks with a dry cloth or paper towel. Each Flip-Mat measures 24" x 30" unfolded, and 8" x 10" folded.
PZO30128:Pathfinder Flip-Mat: Boardwalk ISBN-13: 978-1-64078-513-7 Price: $16.99 Writer: Stephen Radney MacFarland and Jason Engle Size: 8 x 10 Page Count: 18 Format: Softcover, full color Recommended Age: All ages Publication Date: April 2023
In Starfinder Drift Hackers Adventure Path: Into the Dataverse (3 of 3) the heroes must fight past digital creatures, aid some of the realm’s peaceful programs, and confront the avatar of the leader of the Architects atop a stormswept mountain. Then, they’ll need to draw out the harmful code like poison from a wound… but the damage has been done. Though the PCs have helped Triune and the Drift return to functionality, neither the heroes nor the galaxy itself will emerge from the Drift Crisis the same!
“Into the Dataverse" is a Starfinder adventure for four 11th-level characters, wrapping up the 3-volume Drift Hackers Adventure Path. Drift Hackers is part of the Drift Crisis, an event taking place across the entire Starfinder game line, in which faster-than-light travel breaks down and the galaxy is thrown into chaos. In addition to the adventure itself, this book includes ways to expand your campaign, an examination of hacking techniques, as well as an Adventure Toolbox filled with a collection of strange alien and technological creatures.
Each bi-monthly full-color softcover Starfinder Adventure Path volume contains a new installment of a series of interconnected science-fantasy quests that together create a fully developed plot of sweeping scale and epic challenges. Each 64-page volume also contains in-depth articles that detail and expand the Starfinder campaign setting and provide new rules, a host of exciting new monsters and alien races, a new planet to explore and starship to pilot, and more!
PZO7251: Starfinder Adventure Path: Into the Dataverse (Drift Hackers 3 of 3) Price: $24.99 Writer: Alexander Augunas Size: 8.5 x 11 Page Count: 64 Format: Softcover, full color Recommended Age: All ages Publication Date: April 2023
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About Paizo
Paizo Inc. is one of the world’s leading hobby game publishers. Since 2002, millions of players have joined the goblin army by playing the Pathfinder® and Starfinder® Roleplaying Games in homes, at conventions, at their favorite local game stores, and digitally on virtual tabletops. Paizo.com is an online retail hobby destination for gamers that carries the latest products from top hobby game publishers. Players can also find the newest releases, as well as accessories like dice and maps, miniatures, T-shirts, goblin plush toys, to quickly replenish their adventuring supplies for the next dungeon run.
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Pre-Orders Begin! Pathfinder: Wrath Of The Righteous Physical Edition Revealed
Owlcat Games’ critically-acclaimed RPG comes to consoles on 29 September, 2022
18:00 CEST Cyprus, Nicosia 11 August 2022:Owlcat Games and Prime Matter today opened digital pre-orders for multi award-winning, critically-acclaimed Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous. PlayStation and Xbox gamers can now place a digital pre-order, ahead of the epic RPG coming to consoles on 29 September, 2022. PlayStation Plus owners get an additional 10% discount.
The physical edition of Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous was also revealed today. This collector’s item will include 4 free DLCs, a set of stickers, and the official printed handbook introducing the universe to newcomers and featuring exclusive artwork. Physical pre-orders will start soon - check local stores for availability.
Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous will be available on both physical and digital formats for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One (PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X / S via backward compatibility); as well as Nintendo Switch via the Cloud.
The Enhanced Edition of Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous will become the standard version for the console release, featuring quality-of-life improvements, a photo mode, together with additional high-level content related to several mythic paths and other features and tweaks. All owners of the PC version will also receive a free update to the Enhanced Edition on September 29.
Watch the Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous trailer here:
The Treasure of the Midnight Isles DLC
In addition to the eagerly-anticipated console announcement, Owlcat Games also confirmed that The Treasure of the Midnight Isles—the third premium DLC for Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous—will launch 30 August, 2022.
NOTES TO EDITORS Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous is now available on all major digital storefronts, including Steam, Epic Games Store, and GOG. It will also be available on consoles for PlayStation 4, Xbox One (PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X / S via backward compatibility) and Nintendo Switch (via Cloud) versions slated for release on September 29th, 2022. Prime Matter, Koch Media’s premium gaming label, will distribute the physical console copies.
Owlcat Games is a team of developers united by a love of RPGs. From our beginnings as a small group of games industry veterans obsessed with the idea of making our dream games a reality, we have grown into a truly international company, with our headquarters in Cyprus and more than 120 employees spread across offices in various countries. We are continuing to expand and take on new hires from around the world, and we also get together every week to play tabletop games in the office and on Roll20 online.
About META Publishing
META Publishing is a rising video game label powered by industry veterans and gaming enthusiasts worldwide. We do not only publish games but create unique relations between the game and the players. With love and passion for games, we cater to developers’ needs and help them make each game shine!
About Prime Matter
Headquartered in Munich, Germany, Prime Matter is the premium gaming label dedicated to delivering a range of diverse and immersive games from amazing game development talent all around the globe. Working across projects of all styles, scopes and sizes, single-player, co-op to live ops, from producing to publishing, from ambitious teams taking their first step that need full support without compromising their dream to larger established successful studios searching that next step in the global market and building of brands. Prime Matter looks to lead through creativity, expression and passion, with games that will grip and enchant with enthralling story-telling, winning an audience with its incredible moments and larger-than-life experiences. Prime Matter is a proud member of the Koch Media Group.
About Paizo
Paizo Inc. is one of the world’s leading hobby game publishers. Since 2002, millions of players have joined the goblin army by playing the Pathfinder® and Starfinder® roleplaying games across tabletops, at conventions, at their favorite local game store, and digitally on virtual tabletops. Paizo.com is an online retail hobby destination for millions of gamers that carries the latest products from top hobby game publishers. Players also find accessories, like dice and maps, miniatures, T-shirts, goblin plush toys, and the newest releases to quickly replenish those adventuring supplies for the next dungeon run.
Pathfinder Revolution! Launches on Kickstarter from Steve Jackson Games and Paizo Inc.
July 18, 2022 AUSTIN, TEXAS – Tabletop publishers Steve Jackson Games and Paizo Inc. have joined forces once again for the release of Pathfinder Revolution!, funding on Kickstarter July 18 - August 4. This new edition of the classic Revolution! board game combines the best elements of the base game and follow-up expansions into one package, setting it in the universe of Paizo’s Pathfinder RPG. Players secretly bid to influence powerful figures and control the city of Korvosa through bribery, blackmail, and force.
"Revolution! is an outlier in our catalog, the game closest to the "Euro" wave titles of the mid-2000s that we've ever released. It's a game where your ability to read the table and your skills at guile and diplomacy can be stronger than any other abilities you bring to the session. Rather than relying on the luck of the draw or the roll of the dice to achieve victory, your social skills and long-term plans have the most decisive impact on your position at the game's end. With Pathfinder Revolution!, we've finally managed to bring the game back in a new edition that incorporates the best mechanics and concepts from the earlier edition of the game and its expansions." says Phil Reed, CEO of Steve Jackson Games.
About Steve Jackson Games
Steve Jackson Games, based in Austin, Texas, has been publishing games, game books, and magazines since 1980. SJ Games released Car Wars Sixth Edition, a new take on its best-selling classic. Other top sellers are The Fantasy Trip, Zombie Dice, and Illuminati. Past hits have included the Dungeon Fantasy and GURPS roleplaying game systems. Steve's very first game, Ogre, was originally published in 1977.
About Paizo
Paizo Inc. is the publisher of the award-winning Pathfinder Roleplaying Game, Starfinder Roleplaying Game, Pathfinder Adventure Card Game, and Pathfinder Tales novels, as well as board games and accessories. The world of Pathfinder, in which players take on the role of brave adventurers fighting to survive in a world beset by magic and evil, is currently translated into eight languages, and has been licensed for video games, comic books, graphic novels, toys, and apparel. Paizo.com is also a leading online hobby retail store, offering tens of thousands of products from a variety of publishers to customers all over the world.
Join The Crusade! Pathfinder: Wrath Of The Righteous Comes To Consoles On September 29th
Third premium DLC coming to PC on 11 August 2022
Cyprus, Nicosia 14 July 2022: Owlcat Games and Prime Matter are pleased to announce that the multi award-winning, critically-acclaimed Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous is coming to consoles on 29 September 2022.
The epic RPG will be available on both physical and digital formats for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One (PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X / S via backward compatibility); as well as Nintendo Switch via the Cloud.
The Enhanced Edition of Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous will become the standard version for the console release, and also will be available for all PC owners of the game on 29 September for free.
The Treasure of the Midnight Isles DLC
In addition to the eagerly-anticipated console announcement, Owlcat Games also confirmed that The Treasure of the Midnight Isles—the third premium DLC for Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous—will launch 11 August 2022. The islands—scattered across the dark abyssal ocean—hide treasures untold (and horrors unspeakable). Board the grim cursed ship and venture into the unknown to find your fortune… or demise.
Explore the vast archipelago full of treasures and dangers in a stand-alone rogue-like mode, or as a part of the main campaign
Try out different builds and party compositions, taking advantage of the enormous variety of the Pathfinder role-playing system – including the mythic paths
Death is just a setback! If a party perishes, its progress can still help you in subsequent playthroughs
Equip new magic weapons, put new magic potions and scrolls on your belt, and challenge both old and new enemies
Discover the secret of the ship that takes you on your journeys – and the truth about the ultimate treasure you're seeking
Prepare for your trip to the Midnight Isles with a 50% discount for Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous in the Epic Games Store Summer Sale. Also, the Mythic Edition and Commander Edition are available at a 45% discount. The Epic Games Store Summer Sale starts today and ends 28 July 2022./p>
NOTES TO EDITORS
Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous is now available on all major digital storefronts, including Steam, Epic Games Store, and GOG. It will also be available on consoles for PlayStation 4, Xbox One (PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X / S via backward compatibility) and Nintendo Switch versions slated for release on September 29th, 2022. Prime Matter, Koch Media’s premium gaming label, will distribute the physical console copies.
Owlcat Games is a team of developers united by a love of RPGs. From our beginnings as a small group of games industry veterans obsessed with the idea of making our dream games a reality, we have grown into a truly international company, with our headquarters in Cyprus and more than 120 employees spread across offices in various countries. We are continuing to expand and take on new hires from around the world, and we also get together every week to play tabletop games in the office and on Roll20 online.
About META Publishing
META Publishing is a rising video game label powered by industry veterans and gaming enthusiasts worldwide. We do not only publish games but create unique relations between the game and the players. With love and passion for games, we cater to developers’ needs and help them make each game shine!
About Prime Matter
Headquartered in Munich, Germany, Prime Matter is the premium gaming label dedicated to delivering a range of diverse and immersive games from amazing game development talent all around the globe. Working across projects of all styles, scopes and sizes, single-player, co-op to live ops, from producing to publishing, from ambitious teams taking their first step that need full support without compromising their dream to larger established successful studios searching that next step in the global market and building of brands. Prime Matter looks to lead through creativity, expression and passion, with games that will grip and enchant with enthralling story-telling, winning an audience with its incredible moments and larger-than-life experiences. Prime Matter is a proud member of the Koch Media Group.
About Paizo
Paizo Inc. is one of the world’s leading hobby game publishers. Since 2002, millions of players have joined the goblin army by playing the Pathfinder® and Starfinder® roleplaying games across tabletops, at conventions, at their favorite local game store, and digitally on virtual tabletops. Paizo.com is an online retail hobby destination for millions of gamers that carries the latest products from top hobby game publishers. Players also find accessories, like dice and maps, miniatures, T-shirts, goblin plush toys, and the newest releases to quickly replenish those adventuring supplies for the next dungeon run.
Paizo Welcomes Rai Kong and Maggie Gallagher to Leadership Team
June 9, 2022 - Redmond, WA Maggie Gallagher and Rai Kong have been promoted to the Leadership Team. Both have also received promotions in-line with that responsibility. Rai Kong is now Vice President of Technology, and Maggie Gallagher is now Vice President of People & Culture, both reporting directly to Paizo’s President.
“I’ve worked closely with Maggie and Rai during their time here at Paizo, and I’m excited to add their expertise and vision as we lead Paizo into its third decade of gaming,” said Jim Butler, Paizo President.
Maggie Gallagher joined Paizo in January 2022 with over 20 years of HR experience and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion expertise. She has served as an instructor, volunteer, and presenter for several LGBTQ+ organizations. Most recently, she has focused on groups and organizations that actively advocate for the rights of transgender individuals.
“I'm excited to join the Leadership Team and to participate in the strategic direction of the company,” said Maggie Gallagher.
Rai Kong started her career in web design/UX and web development in the computer gaming industry, working for both computer software companies and gaming review websites before continuing her career in other sectors. She joined Paizo in 2018, bringing extensive e-commerce, web development, and management experience from over a decade of working in technology at Nordstrom.com, where she used her skills to help lead cross-company efforts in Modernization and Agile transformation initiatives.
She loves games of all kinds and is just as likely to be found playing board games—her current favorite is Terraforming Mars—and pinochle as she is tabletop RPGs or video games.
"I'm pleased to participate in shaping the future of Paizo and lending my voice to meet the needs of our customers,” said Rai Kong.
Maggie Gallagher, Vice President of People & Culture
Rai Kong, Vice President of Technology,
Erik Mona, Publisher and Chief Creative Officer
Mike Webb, Vice President of Sales & Operations
About Paizo
Paizo Inc. is one of the world’s leading hobby game publishers. Since 2002, millions of players have joined the goblin army by playing the Pathfinder® and Starfinder® roleplaying games across tabletops, at conventions, at their favorite local game store, and digitally on virtual tabletops. Paizo.com is an online retail hobby destination for millions of gamers that carries the latest products from top hobby game publishers. Players also find accessories, like dice and maps, miniatures, T-shirts, goblin plush toys, and the newest releases to quickly replenish those adventuring supplies for the next dungeon run.
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First Hybrid PaizoCon 2022 Celebrates Pathfinder And Starfinder RPGs
Mona’s Keynote Address covered a wide variety of details on previously announced products, including the Kingmaker Adventure Path slate of products, which backers are expected to receive in September with a retail release expected in October. New products announced in the Keynote include the Starfinder Drift Crisis Case Files Adventure, which are three short mystery adventures set in the aftermath of the Drift Crisis, the Pathfinder Treasure Vault hardcover rulebook filled with high-fantasy mundane, alchemical and magical items, and the paranormal-themed, three-part Pathfinder Gatewalkers Adventure Path, complimenting the similarly themed Dark Archive rulebook. Staff panels over the weekend, both on @OfficialPaizo on Twitch and at the physical con, will provide deeper detail on many RPG products and topics.
Starfinder Drift Crisis Meta-Event Highlights:
The Drift Crisis is a year-long publishing event that covers rulebooks, Adventure Paths, Organized Play, and all aspects of the Starfinder world and product line.
The Drift Crisis involves the Drift, Paizo’s hyperspace dimension, malfunctioning. Bits of the other dimensions spill out into space, while once-reliable distances between worlds become unpredictable. Pirates and other opportunists move in to create a current conflict that touches all parts of the galaxy.
The event kicks off with the now-available Drift Crisis hardcover, which provides rules, advice, and campaign seeds that tie the Crisis into existing Starfinder adventures or the home campaigns of players.
The action continues in the Free RPG Day adventure Skitterwarp on June 25th, the three-part Drift Crashers Adventure Path (June-October), and the Drift Hackers Adventure Path (December-April 2023).
Pathfinder Dark Archive Highlights:
The book is comprised of eight dossiers on various paranormal subjects like cryptids, secret societies, curses and pacts.
Dark Archive also features two new Pathfinder classes: the psychic and the thaumaturge.
PaizoCon Discord Events
Join Paizo Organized Play: Create a Paizo account with a registered player number and join in the fun.
Find a Game: Visit Warhorn to register, view scheduled events, and sign up for games.
Discord: Join the PaizoCon Discord community, chat with friends, participate in giveaways, and more. Throughout the weekend, we'll be hosting giveaways from a number of our friends at Roll20, Syrinscape, Demiplane, and more. Keep an eye on the PaizoCon Discord for info on the Giveaway channel and how to participate.
Also, Geek Grind is offering a PaizoCon special. Use the code "PaizoCon22" for 20% off all Paizo Pathfinder and Starfinder coffee, tea, and mugs in their store.
Other Announcements:
Paizo.com Discount Code 20% off Paizo-published PDFs (one-time code; use PaizoCon2022 at checkout). From now through Monday May 30 take 20% off a single order* on Pathfinder and Starfinder products at the Paizo Store using the code PaizoCon2022 at checkout.
Many partners and prizes are on Discord throughout the Con. Players should get the “Giveaway” role to be notified as each giveaway goes live, or just pay attention to the Giveaway channel. Prizes will be given away from 10 a.m. through 6 p.m. Fri-Sun.
Humble Bundle – The Starfinder Bug Buster Bundle is on now through the next two weeks.
Paizo Inc. is one of the world’s leading hobby game publishers. Since 2002, millions of players have joined the goblin army by playing the Pathfinder® and Starfinder® roleplaying games across tabletops, at conventions, at their favorite local game store, and digitally on virtual tabletops. Paizo.com is an online retail hobby destination for millions of gamers that carries the latest products from top hobby game publishers. Players also find accessories, like dice and maps, miniatures, T-shirts, goblin plush toys, and the newest releases to quickly replenish those adventuring supplies for the next dungeon run.
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Paizo Inc.
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Fear The Night With The Pathfinder Adventure: Shadows At Sundown
Players of the Pathfinder First Edition Curse of the Crimson Throne Adventure Path still tell tales of how the city of Korvosa is perched on the edge of anarchy—the king was dead, and rumors whispered that his young queen might be responsible! It has been well over a decade since Queen Ileosa was defeated, but the city of Korvosa still fears the evil tyrant’s legacy. And so, when ghosts of the sinister queen manifest on the streets after dark, the need for new heroes arises! Pathfinder Adventure: Shadows at Sundown is an adventure for 11th-level characters written by Landon Winkler. While a standalone story, it builds upon themes and plots from years of adventures set in the Varisian city of Korvosa, and includes new monsters and new challenges to test the mightiest heroes. Who will save the city of Korvosa from the dangers that hide in the Shadows at Sundown?
The Cathedral of Pharasma, goddess of death, has long stood watch over the city of Korvosa’s sprawling graveyard. This Pathfinder Flip-Mat: Shadows at Sundown details the cathedral itself, as well as the catacombs that exist below, suitable for use in play with Pathfinder Adventure: Shadows at Sundown or for any cathedral and attached catacomb found in your own campaign.
Paizo Inc. is one of the world’s leading hobby game publishers. Since 2002, millions of players have joined the goblin army by playing the Pathfinder® and Starfinder® roleplaying games across tabletops, at conventions, at their favorite local game store, and digitally on virtual tabletops. Paizo.com is an online retail hobby destination for millions of gamers that carries the latest products from top hobby game publishers. Players also find accessories, like dice and maps, miniatures, T-shirts, goblin plush toys, and the newest releases to quickly replenish those adventuring supplies for the next dungeon run.
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Enter The Megadungeon With The Pathfinder Adventure Path: Abomination Vaults
Spiteful evil stirs beneath the mysterious lighthouse called Gauntlight. When the lighthouse emits an eerie glow, locals suspect that something sinister threatens the countryside. Brave heroes must explore the ruins around the lighthouse and delve into the dungeon levels beneath it. Hideous monsters, deadly traps, unexpected allies, vengeful ghosts, and more await the heroes who dare to enter the sprawling megadungeon called the Abomination Vaults! The Abomination Vaults Adventure Path is a complete campaign taking heroes from 1st to 11th level.
“I knew this campaign would be a big hit from the start: it has old-fashioned kick-down-the-door dungeon exploration seeded with interesting NPCs, side quests, and tons of roleplaying. The authors—James Jacobs, Vanessa Hoskins, and Stephen Radney-MacFarland—really blew me away by adding exciting action sequences and compelling character personalities to every dungeon level. The Abomination Vaults present more than a place to fight monsters and grab loot (although there’s plenty of that!), but an opportunity for heroes to solve mysteries, negotiate old feuds, rescue innocent people, and much more. And, of course, the villain lurking behind the scenes is a terrifying and powerful enemy. She’s right there on the cover and, wow, does she look angry!” said Ron Lundeen, the development manager responsible for the Abomination Vaults Adventure Path.
Paizo Inc. is one of the world’s leading hobby game publishers. Since 2002, millions of players have joined the goblin army by playing the Pathfinder® and Starfinder® roleplaying games across tabletops, at conventions, at their favorite local game store, and digitally on virtual tabletops. Paizo.com is an online retail hobby destination for millions of gamers that carries the latest products from top hobby game publishers. Players also find accessories, like dice and maps, miniatures, T-shirts, goblin plush toys, and the newest releases to quickly replenish those adventuring supplies for the next dungeon run.
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Take Up Arms With Pathfinder Lost Omens: Knights Of Lastwall
When the lich Tar-Baphon escaped from his prison, he destroyed the vigilant nation of Lastwall. Though its cities fell, the people of Lastwall didn’t falter! Knights of Lastwall takes a detailed look at the courageous knights who rose up to continue the fight against the undead hordes threatening the world. This book contains information on joining the knights, details on important members of the organization, new options for knightly characters, and details for playing a valiant, knightly campaign!
“We are thrilled to publish this book, with its undead hunting theme, on the heels of the Pathfinder Book of the Dead rulebook. It is a long-desired dive into this in-world organization and a timely addition to the Pathfinder Lost Omens series!” said Aaron Shanks, Paizo Marketing and Media Manager.
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Paizo Inc. is one of the world’s leading hobby game publishers. Since 2002, millions of players have joined the goblin army by playing the Pathfinder® and Starfinder® roleplaying games across tabletops, at conventions, at their favorite local game store, and digitally on virtual tabletops. Paizo.com is an online retail hobby destination for millions of gamers that carries the latest products from top hobby game publishers. Players also find accessories, like dice and maps, miniatures, T-shirts, goblin plush toys, and the newest releases to quickly replenish those adventuring supplies for the next dungeon run.
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Paizo Inc.
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Brace For Cosmic Catastrophe With Starfinder Drift Crisis
The hardcover RPG rulebook and jumbo, double-sided Flip-Mat kick off a year-long meta-event.
June 02, 2022 Redmond, Wash.:Starfinder Drift Crisis, the latest rulebook for the Starfinder Roleplaying Game, and the associated Starfinder Flip-Mat: Drift Crisis, are now available at game and books stores world-wide and at paizo.com. The hyperspace plane known as the Drift has gone haywire in a galaxy-spanning disaster that will change the Starfinder setting forever!
The Drift Crisis is a year-long meta-event taking place throughout the Starfinder Roleplaying Game. Launching in today and running through spring 2023, the Drift Crisis features a hardcover sourcebook, two 3-part Adventure Paths, multiple adventures, a Flip-Mat, and will shake the foundations of how interstellar travel works in the Starfinder game and setting. This event gives you even more reason to play Starfinder today!
Hyperspace is broken! In a catastrophic instant, commonplace faster-than-light travel, made possible by the Drift, fails. Travelers vanish midflight, communications scramble, and the Drift’s progenitor god Triune falls mysteriously silent. In the aftermath, empires cling to far-flung holdings, opportunists exploit the chaos, and everyone demands to know what triggered this crisis—and how it can be solved. With Starfinder Drift Crisis, you can dive right into this galaxy-spanning adventure and determine what happens next! Featuring:
More than 100 new player options, from class options and themes to equipment, feats, and spells!
Twenty detailed adventure seeds that provide a framework for playing a framework for playing through dozens of Drift Crisis stories, whether in encounters, adventures, or entire campaigns.
Deep dives on the myriad effects of the Drift Crisis on factions, worlds, systems, and the galaxy at large.
A toolbox with a vast store of information for running adventures in the Drift Crisis, from dozens of unique treasures and 20 new creatures to rich nonplayer character profiles and information on adapting Adventure Paths.
Enhance your trip into trouble with the Starfinder Flip-Mat: Drift Crisis. This jumbo, double-sided Starfinder Flip-Mat features a hex grid map of a typical expanse of the Drift on one side, perfect for the Starfinder Roleplaying Game’s starship combat system. The other side is a standard 1-inch-square grid showing the interior of a technological structure—such as a Drift beacon, the satellites that help make Drift travel possible, or a high-tech temple to Triune, the tripartite deity who resides in the Drift. Starfinder Flip-Mats present ready-to-use science-fantasy set pieces for the busy Game Master. With Starfinder Flip-Mat: Drift Crisis, you’ll be ready for this setting-changing catastrophe!
How will your adventures during the Drift Crisis shape the future of the galaxy? Learn more about the year-long meta-event at DriftCrisis.com!
About Paizo
Paizo Inc. is one of the world’s leading hobby game publishers. Since 2002, millions of players have joined the goblin army by playing the Pathfinder® and Starfinder® roleplaying games across tabletops, at conventions, at their favorite local game store, and digitally on virtual tabletops. Paizo.com is an online retail hobby destination for millions of gamers that carries the latest products from top hobby game publishers. Players also find accessories, like dice and maps, miniatures, T-shirts, goblin plush toys, and the newest releases to quickly replenish those adventuring supplies for the next dungeon run.
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Public Relations Manager
Paizo Inc.
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Jim Butler Named Paizo President
May 16th, 2022 - Redmond, WA: Jeff Alvarez has stepped down as president due to health reasons. Paizo has named Vice President of Marketing and Licensing, Jim Butler, as its new president.
“I have had the pleasure of working closely with Jim from his days at TSR through his time working on Dungeons & Dragons 3rd Edition at Wizards of the Coast, and now working with me at Paizo,” Paizo CEO Lisa Stevens said. Jim is a hardworking visionary whose almost three decades of game experience makes him the perfect person to guide Paizo into its third decade.”
“I’m grateful for the trust that Lisa and the Leadership Team have placed in me to lead Paizo,” Jim Butler said. “I look forward to working with my fellow employees to lead the company into the next era of tabletop excellence.”
Jim brings decades of gaming experience to his new role, including serving as Paizo’s vice president of marketing and licensing over the last five years. Before Paizo, he has worked at TSR, Wizards of the Coast, Warner Bros./Turbine, and Trion Worlds.
“I started my gaming career as an editor and game designer, switching over to marketing and brand management when Peter Adkison wanted ‘gamers with business degrees’ running Dungeons & Dragons,” Jim said. “It’s been an epic adventure so far, and I’m excited that a new chapter has begun.”
Jim lives in Redmond, WA with his husband, Matthew, and their fur-kids: Toker, Stella, and Skylar. He’s currently playing through volume 5 of the Pathfinder Return of the Runelords Adventure Path as a kobold druid and GMing the Extinction Curse Adventure Path for Pathfinder Second Edition.
About Paizo
Paizo Inc. is one of the world’s leading hobby game publishers. Since 2002, millions of players have joined the goblin army by playing the Pathfinder® and Starfinder® roleplaying games across tabletops, at conventions, at their favorite local game store, and digitally on virtual tabletops. Paizo.com is an online retail hobby destination for millions of gamers that carries the latest products from top hobby game publishers. Players also find accessories, like dice and maps, miniatures, T-shirts, goblin plush toys, and the newest releases to quickly replenish those adventuring supplies for the next dungeon run.
Contact:
Aaron Shanks
Public Relations Manager
Paizo Inc.
(425) 250-0800
Fax (425) 250-0801
aaron.shanks@paizo.com
paizo.com
7120 185th Ave NE Ste 120
Redmond, WA 98052-0
The Dead Are Rising In Pathfinder Book Of The Dead
April 27, 2022 Redmond, Wash.: Today, Paizo released Book of the Dead, the latest rulebook for the Pathfinder Second Edition Roleplaying Game. The rulebook brings the shambling menace of the undead to the forefront of the game.
Inside Book of the Dead, players will find tools and skills to fight against the undead hordes. Or they can join the other side and turn their character into a ghost, ghoul, lich, mummy, skeleton, vampire, or zombie! They’ll also find new haunts, as well as information about the undead-plagued lands within the Lost Omens campaign setting, perfect for adding undead to their next adventure! A massive bestiary section full of undead creatures brings more threats for GMs and summonable creatures for players, including more versions of classic undead like vampires, skeletons, and zombies. This book also includes “March of the Dead,” a grim and dangerous adventure themed around an undead uprising!
The regular 224-page hardcover Book of the Dead has an MSRP of $49.99 and is part of the optional Pathfinder Rulebook Subscription, which comes with a complimentary PDF. For an MSRP of $69.99, players can purchase the deluxe Special Edition bound in faux leather with metallic deboss cover elements and a bound-in ribbon bookmark. This is part of the Pathfinder Special Edition Rulebook Subscription and also comes with a complimentary PDF. A smaller, softcover Pocket Edition will be available starting May 25 for $24.99. These are available at paizo.com and game and book retailers worldwide.
Paizo Inc. is one of the world’s leading hobby game publishers. Since 2002, millions of players have joined the goblin army by playing the Pathfinder® and Starfinder® roleplaying games across tabletops, at conventions, at their favorite local game store, and digitally on virtual tabletops. Paizo.com is an online retail hobby destination for millions of gamers that carries the latest products from top hobby game publishers. Players also find accessories, like dice and maps, miniatures, T-shirts, goblin plush toys, and the newest releases to quickly replenish those adventuring supplies for the next dungeon run.
Contact:
Aaron Shanks
Public Relations Manager
Paizo Inc.
(425) 250-0800
Fax (425) 250-0801
aaron.shanks@paizo.com
paizo.com
7120 185th Ave NE Ste 120
Redmond, WA 98052-0
Archon Studio Announces Pathfinder Terrain For Abomination Vaults Adventure Path!
April 26, 2022 Piła, Poland: Archon Studio has announced Pathfinder Terrain, a new product line of plastic unpainted and unassembled miniatures and environments. Each set will feature iconic places from the Pathfinder Roleplaying Game by Paizo. The first release will be for the dark and grim mega-dungeon in the Abomination Vaults Adventure Path. The new dungeon is their first retail release of half-height walls, which retain full backward compatibility with the classic full-height walled sets. More releases will follow.
Abomination Vaults is one of Paizo’s most popular Pathfinder Adventures Paths in which brave heroes must venture into a dungeon full of beasts and traps to prevent a spiteful villain from rising again. Archon Studio approached the challenge of making Pathfinder Terrain for the Abomination Vaults open-minded yet focused on the lore and the story.
Archon Studio Art Director, Tomasz Badalski said, “First thing that came to my mind was the abomination angle of the design. How to make a dungeon, that clearly says “we reject all that’s natural and give ourselves to all kinds of heresy and evil rituals”? That’s why you will notice good-ol’ tentacles on the walls and evil-eyes overseeing the adventuring party. Even the metal door ornaments are looking more like veins on living, cursed organisms than a piece of engineering. How cool is that?”
“Paizo is excited to work with Archon Studio in a way to bring the excitement of the Pathfinder Abomination Vaults Adventure Path to your gaming group, and we look forward to the many future releases that will bring the world of Golarion to life,” said Jim Butler, Vice President of Marketing & Licensing at Paizo. “We can’t wait to see these dungeons take shape on your own tabletop.”
The most noticeable feature of the Pathfinder Terrain: Abomination Vaults are the half-height walls. They are designed differently than previous terrain packs to make it even easier to handle miniatures inside of the dungeon. The height of the walls is roughly 25 millimeters/1-inch. They are also much thicker than in the previous packs. Doorways are kept at 50 millimeters/2-inch height to make it easier to locate them during the game.
Also, for the first time, Archon Studio is implementing a functional door. It works using a push and fit system, you can open and rotate the door or remove it altogether from the doorway if you do not need it.
Pathfinder Terrain: Abomination Vaults comes with extra set pieces to help you customize your dungeon. Columns are a perfect all-rounder when it comes to removing a single tile from the map and blocking a line of sight at the same time. A small pile of rubble works as a blockade. Some walls also include special holes in which to place torchlights.
You can pre-order Pathfinder Terrain: Abomination Vaults on the online store at https://archon-studio.com/shop/ or by asking for it at your favorite local gaming store.
About Archon Studio
Named after one of classic video games creatures, Archon Studio is dedicated to creating games and miniatures, challenging themselves with more complex and detailed designs every time. Archon Studio innovates within the board game industry with stunning miniatures made with their custom UniCast technology. Born on the Kickstarter platform, Archon lives among its community and funds its projects directly from the fans. Project after project, they create models both in plastic and resin, worth both painting and assembling..
About Paizo
Paizo Inc. is one of the world’s leading hobby game publishers. Since 2002, millions of players have joined the goblin army by playing the Pathfinder® and Starfinder® roleplaying games across tabletops, at conventions, at their favorite local game store, and digitally on virtual tabletops. Paizo.com is an online retail hobby destination for millions of gamers that carries the latest products from top hobby game publishers. Players also find accessories, like dice and maps, miniatures, T-shirts, goblin plush toys, and the newest releases to quickly replenish those adventuring supplies for the next dungeon run.
Contact:
Aaron Shanks
Public Relations Manager
Paizo Inc.
(425) 250-0800
Fax (425) 250-0801
aaron.shanks@paizo.com
paizo.com
7120 185th Ave NE Ste 120
Redmond, WA 98052-0
Paizo and Foundry Virtual Tabletop Announce Content Partnership
April 5, 2022 (REDMOND, Wash.) Paizo has announce an official partnership with Foundry Gaming LLC to bring premium content to Foundry Virtual Tabletop. This new level of partnership represents the culmination of nearly a year of communal effort from Paizo, Foundry Virtual Tabletop, Sigil Entertainment Group, Syrinscape, and contributors from the FVTT Pathfinder Second Edition development community. Paizo has heard the outpouring of support from the Foundry VTT userbase and is excited to continue to work with the Foundry team to bring Pathfinder content to their platform in a way that emphasizes the quality of the respective products
The first premium product to release as part of this partnership is the second edition Pathfinder Beginner Box, coming April 16. The release of the Beginner Box on Foundry VTT has been specifically timed to precede the community driven Beginner Box Day event occurring the weekend of April 23–24, 2022. Fans won’t have to wait long for more content as the debut volume of the Outlaws of Alkenstar Adventure Path, Punks in a Powder Keg, will be available simultaneously with the book’s retail release on April 27. Volumes two and three will follow as they hit store shelves in upcoming months.
Next month, the truly massive Abomination Vaults Adventure Path arrives as an all-inclusive deluxe module, coinciding with the release of the hardcover adventure compilation.
Among the many premier features players and GMs can expect in these premium offerings are:
Adventure and toolbox content converted to Journal Entries, each customized by hand to provide dynamic links to other documents and specific instructions for running the adventure using the automation features of Foundry Virtual Tabletop.
Scores of unique, high-resolution character and monster tokens.
Exclusive, highly detailed, and immersive adventure maps with support for Foundry Virtual Tabletop's Overhead Tiles and Foreground Layer features, re-created using assets from Forgotten Adventures.
Scenes pre-configured with walls, lights, sound, tokens, and hazards already placed to provide GMs the most convenient experience running the adventure.
Music, ambience, and sound effects provided using audio from the extensive Syrinscape library.
Script Macros that allow a GM to ease the effort needed to handle more complex encounters that await players.
Paizo is excited for the Pathfinder community to check this premier slate of products out on FoundryVTT and looks forward to expanding its offerings as time goes on.
Mark Moreland, Director of Brand Strategy, expressed Paizo’s gratitude, “We’d like to thank the passionate volunteers who laid the groundwork for Pathfinder Second Edition content on Foundry, without whom we’d have had a much steeper climb to bring these projects to fruition. Special thanks are due to developer FryGuy, whose PF2e PDF to Foundry module has provided countless GMs with adventure importing and formatting services in the absence of official FoundryVTT support before now. Internally, this partnership has had no greater champion than Andrew White, who was among the first in the company to point out FoundryVTT’s meteoric rise in the virtual tabletop landscape and has spearheaded coordination between Paizo and the various teams working on these releases. Thank you all!”
Foundry VTT is a standalone application built for experiencing multiplayer tabletop RPGs using a feature-rich, modern, and self-hosted application. Foundry VTT is licensed software with a one-time purchase that only one player at your table needs to purchase; everyone else can connect directly through a web browser. For more information, please visit https://foundryvtt.com/.
About Paizo
Paizo Inc. is one of the world’s leading hobby game publishers. Since 2002, millions of players have joined the goblin army by playing the Pathfinder® and Starfinder® roleplaying games across tabletops, at conventions, at their favorite local game store, and digitally on virtual tabletops. Paizo.com is an online retail hobby destination for millions of gamers that carries the latest products from top hobby game publishers. Players also find accessories, like dice and maps, miniatures, T-shirts, goblin plush toys, and the newest releases to quickly replenish those adventuring supplies for the next dungeon run.
Contact:
Aaron Shanks
Public Relations Manager
Paizo Inc.
(425) 250-0800
Fax (425) 250-0801
aaron.shanks@paizo.com
paizo.com
7120 185th Ave NE Ste 120
Redmond, WA 98052-0
Inevitable Excess – The First Story DLC For Pathfinder: Wrath Of The Righteous Is Now Available
The game also gets a major free update (patch 1.2).
MOSCOW, 3 March 2022 - Today, Owlcat Games and META Publishing have launched Inevitable Excess – the first story DLC for Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous together with a major free update (patch 1.2).
The Inevitable Excess DLC will take players on new adventures set just before the moment of their greatest triumph: victory over the Worldwound. The new story will require all the hero's high-level abilities and mythic powers to battle with nearly invincible opponents.
Areelu Vorlesh's experiment was about more than just Golarion and the Abyss. Many powerful entities could not stay away from the war between mortals and demons. Some participated personally, while others observed from afar, asking questions – is this experiment too dangerous for Golarion, for the planes, for the universe? And as the hero of the Fifth Crusade strode toward the inevitable battle with Areelu Vorlesh, the primordial inevitable Valmallos, the keeper of magic, sensed an impending threat to the universe, and turned to the Commander.
Play a new story that complements the main campaign storyline. Import your character from the main campaign with all their companions, or create a new one to find out what exactly has troubled the keeper of magic.
At the beginning of the adventure, the character will be high level – with both standard and mythic options available. Fight new mythic opponents who threaten the peace of the planes. Use your entire arsenal of mythic abilities!
Visit Axis – the birthplace and home of the inevitables, the machine aeons, exploring every corner of this plane and finding a way through a dungeon full of dangers.
Export achievements to the main campaign. After completing this DLC, new powers will become available to the character in the main campaign right before the official start of the Fifth Crusade.
The DLC is available as a part of the Season Pass, as well as via a standalone purchase on Steam, GOG, and the Epic Games Store for $12.99.
A new patch (1.2) is now available and features over 500 tweaks and fixes for the crusade, various mythic paths, and other aspects of the game. The full list of updates can be found here.
Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous is now available on all major digital storefronts, including Steam, Epic Games Store, and GOG. It will also be available on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, with release now slated for early fall 2022. Prime Matter, Koch Media’s premium gaming label, will distribute the physical console copies.
Owlcat Games was founded in 2016 by a group of developers united by their love of CRPGs. The team is led by veteran game designers behind titles like Heroes of Might and Magic V, Silent Storm, Etherlords, Evil Islands: Curse of the Lost Soul and other games. Team members also took part in the development of popular MMO titles, Allods Online and Skyforge. The first project unveiled by Owlcat Games was 2018’s Pathfinder: Kingmaker, an isometric computer RPG based on the highly popular Pathfinder pen-and-paper roleplaying game by Paizo Inc. The success of Kingmaker has allowed them to continue working with Paizo on a new Pathfinder adventure, Wrath of the Righteous.
About META Publishing
META Publishing is a rising video game label powered by industry veterans and gaming enthusiasts worldwide. We do not only publish games but create unique relations between the game and the players. With love and passion for games, we cater to developers’ needs and help them make each game shine!
About Prime Matter
Headquartered in Munich, Germany, Prime Matter is the premium gaming label dedicated to delivering a range of diverse and immersive games from amazing game development talent all around the globe. Working across projects of all styles, scopes and sizes, single-player, co-op to live ops, from producing to publishing, from ambitious teams taking their first step that need full support without compromising their dream to larger established successful studios searching that next step in the global market and building of brands. Prime Matter looks to lead through creativity, expression and passion, with games that will grip and enchant with enthralling story-telling, winning an audience with its incredible moments and larger-than-life experiences. Prime Matter is a proud member of the Koch Media Group.
About Paizo
Paizo Inc. is one of the world’s leading hobby game publishers. Since 2002, millions of players have joined the goblin army by playing the Pathfinder® and Starfinder® roleplaying games across tabletops, at conventions, at their favorite local game store, and digitally on virtual tabletops. Paizo.com is an online retail hobby destination for millions of gamers that carries the latest products from top hobby game publishers. Players also find accessories, like dice and maps, miniatures, T-shirts, goblin plush toys, and the newest releases to quickly replenish those adventuring supplies for the next dungeon run.
Media Contact:
Owlcat Games
n.putilin@owlcatgames.com
Paizo and Gale Force Nine Announce Boardgame Partnership
Paizo and Gale Force Nine have agreed on a multi-game partnership to publish original Pathfinder and Starfinder board games.
January 28, 2022 (REDMOND, Wash.) Gale Force Nine (GF9) have teamed up with Paizo to publish original board and card games drawing from the worlds of Pathfinder and Starfinder. The multi-year partnership will see GF9 exploring the rich settings of Golarion, the Pact Worlds, and beyond to bring the heroes, villains, locations, and monsters from the roleplaying games into several new board games.
Starting in Q2 2022, Gale Force Nine will release two board games and one card game over the first year of the partnership, with more following over the course of the relationship. The first three titles are:
Pathfinder: Level 20 (Q2 2022)
Starfinder: Pirates of Skydock (Q3 2022)
Pathfinder: Tall Tales (Q4 2022)
“The worlds of Pathfinder and Starfinder are fun, diverse, and full of character,” says John-Paul Brisigotti, CEO of Gale Force Nine. “We are excited to explore them further and offer fans of these games an opportunity to interact with the worlds in a new way.”
"We look forward to partnering with Gale Force Nine in bringing the Pathfinder and Starfinder worlds to life as board games,” says Paizo President, Jeff Alvarez.
Pathfinder: Level 20
The first game of this partnership, releasing in Q2 2022, is Pathfinder: Level 20, a game where the players take on the role of kobolds in their warren scampering away from a 19th-level adventurer who only needs five XP to hit level 20.
Will you make the heroes scamper away in embarrassment, thus being crowned the kobold champion? Or will you be the last survivor among your friends, a victory in its own right?
Pathfinder: Level 20 is a 2–6 player game and will be available in April with an MSRP of $30. Visit www.gf9games.com/pathfinder for more information.
Gale Force Nine, LLC
(GF9) specializes in creating hobby board games with rich strategic play based on licenses from fan-favorite media properties such as DUNE, Dungeons & Dragons, Star Trek, Firefly, Aliens, and Dr. Who. Gale Force Nine is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Battlefront Group. Visit http://www.gf9.com for more information.
About Paizo
Paizo Inc. is one of the world’s leading hobby game publishers. Since 2002, millions of players have joined the goblin army by playing the Pathfinder® and Starfinder® roleplaying games across tabletops, at conventions, at their favorite local game store, and digitally on virtual tabletops. Paizo.com is an online retail hobby destination for millions of gamers that carries the latest products from top hobby game publishers. Players also find accessories, like dice and maps, miniatures, T-shirts, goblin plush toys, and the newest releases to quickly replenish those adventuring supplies for the next dungeon run.
Contact:
Aaron Shanks
Public Relations Manager
Paizo Inc.
(425) 250-0800
Fax (425) 250-0801
aaron.shanks@paizo.com
paizo.com
7120 185th Ave NE Ste 120
Redmond, WA 98052-0
Pathfinder: Wrath Of The Righteous First Story DLC – Inevitable Excess – Lauching 15 February
Console versions will now launch early fall 2022
MOSCOW, 27 January 2022 - Owlcat Games and META Publishing are happy to announce that the first story DLC for Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous will launch on 15 February 2022.
The Inevitable Excess DLC will take players on new adventures that await just before the moment of their greatest triumph: victory over the Worldwound. Players leave Golarion and use unparalleled mythic powers to defend the space-time continuum against imminent collapse. The DLC will be available on February 15, 2022 as a part of Season Pass, as well as via a standalone purchase on major digital storefronts.
In addition, the studio wants to share an important update: the console release date for Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous has been moved to early fall 2022. Originally slated for a spring release, the team made the tough decision to move the launch date so they can deliver the best gaming experie
Starting today, January 27, – until the beginning of February 2022 - the main game is taking part in Lunar New Year sales, with a 20% discount on Steam, GOG, and the Epic Games Store. Moreover, the game is accompanied by a new free DLC featuring a new pet: a tiny sovereign dragon from Tian Xia that will help players succeed at all Knowledge and Lore skill checks.
Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous is now available on all major digital storefronts, including Steam, Epic Games Store, and GOG. It will also be available on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, with release now slated for early fall 2022. Prime Matter, Koch Media’s premium gaming label, will distribute the physical console copies.
Owlcat Games was founded in 2016 by a group of developers united by their love of CRPGs. The team is led by veteran game designers behind titles like Heroes of Might and Magic V, Silent Storm, Etherlords, Evil Islands: Curse of the Lost Soul and other games. Team members also took part in the development of popular MMO titles, Allods Online and Skyforge. The first project unveiled by Owlcat Games was 2018’s Pathfinder: Kingmaker, an isometric computer RPG based on the highly popular Pathfinder pen-and-paper roleplaying game by Paizo Inc. The success of Kingmaker has allowed them to continue working with Paizo on a new Pathfinder adventure, Wrath of the Righteous.
About META Publishing
META Publishing is a rising video game label powered by industry veterans and gaming enthusiasts worldwide. We do not only publish games but create unique relations between the game and the players. With love and passion for games, we cater to developers’ needs and help them make each game shine!
About Prime Matter
Headquartered in Munich, Germany, Prime Matter is the premium gaming label dedicated to delivering a range of diverse and immersive games from amazing game development talent all around the globe. Working across projects of all styles, scopes and sizes, single-player, co-op to live ops, from producing to publishing, from ambitious teams taking their first step that need full support without compromising their dream to larger established successful studios searching that next step in the global market and building of brands. Prime Matter looks to lead through creativity, expression and passion, with games that will grip and enchant with enthralling story-telling, winning an audience with its incredible moments and larger-than-life experiences. Prime Matter is a proud member of the Koch Media Group.
About Paizo
Paizo Inc. is one of the world’s leading hobby game publishers. Since 2002, millions of players have joined the goblin army by playing the Pathfinder® and Starfinder® roleplaying games across tabletops, at conventions, at their favorite local game store, and digitally on virtual tabletops. Paizo.com is an online retail hobby destination for millions of gamers that carries the latest products from top hobby game publishers. Players also find accessories, like dice and maps, miniatures, T-shirts, goblin plush toys, and the newest releases to quickly replenish those adventuring supplies for the next dungeon run.
MEDIA CONTACTS
Owlcat Games
n.putilin@owlcatgames.com
Paizo Welcomes Maggie Gallagher As Director Of People And Culture
Human resources veteran brings a passion for employee relations, diversity, equity, and belonging.
January 27, 2022 (REDMOND, Wash.) – Paizo Inc., publisher of the Pathfinder and Starfinder Roleplaying games, announced that Maggie Gallagher has joined as its Director of People and Culture this month.
“Maggie’s experience and skillset are a perfect fit for Paizo, and we think that her personality; her commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion; and her passion for strong relationships truly make her the right person for our company today,” said Jeff Alvarez, Paizo President.
“I come to Paizo with over 20 years of HR experience in fields including biomedical repair, software engineering, and various theaters and operas,” said Maggie Gallagher. “While a true HR generalist, my passions are in diversity, equity, and inclusion. I have worked with numerous organizations in helping them implement Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs and initiatives that advance organizational and cultural change by ensuring DEI considerations are incorporated in all aspects of the decision-making process.”
Maggie has also served as an instructor, volunteer, and presenter for several LGBTQ+ organizations. For the past five years, she has focused on groups and organizations that actively advocate for the rights of transgender individuals.
“Outside of work, I enjoy wandering the wilderness, fishing, and canoeing. As much as I love the outdoors, I am a true nerd at heart. I have been playing RPGs and Tabletop games for over 30 years, so I am very excited to be joining the Paizo team.”
Maggie can be reached via email at maggie.gallagher@paizo.com.
About Paizo
Paizo Inc. is one of the world’s leading hobby game publishers. Since 2002, millions of players have joined the goblin army by playing the Pathfinder® and Starfinder® roleplaying games across tabletops, at conventions, at their favorite local game store, and digitally on virtual tabletops. Paizo.com is an online retail hobby destination for millions of gamers that carries the latest products from top hobby game publishers. Players also find accessories, like dice and maps, miniatures, T-shirts, goblin plush toys, and the newest releases to quickly replenish those adventuring supplies for the next dungeon run.
Pathfinder: Wrath of The Righteous Launches Free DLCs
The Critically Acclaimed title takes part in Autumn Sale!
Moscow, Russia, November 24, 2021 — Owlcat Games and META Publishing are happy to announce that today critically acclaimed Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous has launched two Free DLCs at once, together with a 15% discount available on the game in all main digital stores.
Faces of War, the first free DLC, features a couple of new portraits, new hairstyles, war paints, hair colors and will expand the rich possibilities for character customization that the game already has. Players will also be able to zoom in the character menu to check the heroes in all details.
The second free DLC, Love Beyond Death, includes a side quest for Chapter 5 of the Wrath of the Righteous main story. Players will visit the new area of Bear's Maw Shrine.
Heroes will see the consequences of the demonic invasion, which occurred right in the middle of a wedding.
Free DLCs are available for all owners of the game on Steam, GOG, and Epic Games Store. This content is not part of the Season Pass.
To celebrate the release of first downloadable content the game is featured with a 15% discount on Steam and Epic Games Store together with GOG joining on November 26th.
Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous is now available on all major digital stores including Steam, Epic Games Store, and GOG. It will also be available on consoles for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One versions slated for release on March 1st, 2022. Prime Matter, Koch Media’s premium gaming label, will distribute the physical console copies.
Owlcat Games was founded in 2016 by a group of developers united by their love of CRPGs. The team is led by veteran game designers behind titles like Heroes of Might and Magic V, Silent Storm, Etherlords, Evil Islands: Curse of the Lost Soul and other games. Team members also took part in the development of popular MMO titles, Allods Online and Skyforge. The first project unveiled by Owlcat Games was 2018’s Pathfinder: Kingmaker, an isometric computer RPG based on the highly popular Pathfinder pen-and-paper roleplaying game by Paizo Inc. The success of Kingmaker has allowed them to continue working with Paizo on a new Pathfinder adventure, Wrath of the Righteous.
About META Publishing
META Publishing is a rising video game label powered by industry veterans and gaming enthusiasts worldwide. We do not only publish games but create unique relations between the game and the players. With love and passion for games, we cater to developers’ needs and help them make each game shine!
ABOUT PAIZO
Paizo Inc. is one of the world’s leading hobby game publishers. Since 2002, millions of players have joined the goblin army by playing the Pathfinder® and Starfinder® roleplaying games across tabletops, at conventions, at their favorite local game store, and digitally on virtual tabletops. Paizo.com is an online retail hobby destination for millions of gamers that carries the latest products from top hobby game publishers. Players also find accessories, like dice and maps, miniatures, T-shirts, goblin plush toys, and the newest releases to quickly replenish those adventuring supplies for the next dungeon run.
MEDIA CONTACTS
Owlcat Games
n.putilin@owlcatgames.com
Gold Edition of Pathfinder’s Absalom, City of Lost Omens From Beadle & Grimm’s Pandemonium Warehouse
The announcement of Beadle & Grimm’s Gold Edition of Pathfinder’s Absalom, City of Lost Omens, marks the company’s first-ever foray into Pathfinder premium edition boxed sets.
Pre-orders start on Black Friday (November 26) with shipping targeted for February 2022.
(LOS ANGELES, CA – November 19, 2021) – Beadle and Grimm’s, a champion of the tabletop roleplaying game experience, announced today the unveiling of a Gold Edition of Pathfinder’s comprehensive city guide Absalom, City of Lost Omens to be released worldwide in early 2022. The Gold Edition can be ordered starting on November 26th at www.beadleandgrimms.com/pathfinder/absalom.
The boxed set is priced at $349, and Beadle & Grimm’s is offering a 10% discount to anyone who purchases from Nov 26 through Nov 28.
Officially licensed by Paizo, this Beadle & Grimm’s boxed set will be filled with elements a Game Master (GM) needs to immerse their players into Pathfinder’s most famous city. Whether they’re playing Pathfinder 2e, Pathfinder 1, or even a 5e rules-based campaign, this set will help a GM establish an incredibly detailed urban setting.
AN ABUNDANCE OF MAPS
The Gold Edition will come with a large-scale map of the city, six (6) 24x30” battle maps, a map of the Starstone Isle, and a map folder with thirteen (13) 8.5x11” district maps with a place for GM or player notes on the back.
IN-WORLD PLAYER HANDOUTS
When the player is handed an Absalom broadsheet, or an invitation to adventure, the GM will actually hand these beautifully designed pieces to the player instead of simply reading them.
FACTION JEWELRY, COINS, AND COASTERS!
Absalom comes with its own unique factions and organizations and the Gold Edition will include three pieces of faction-related jewelry, a set of coins of the realm, including a collectible gold coin that can only be found in the Gold Edition, and a set of four in-world coasters sure to delight the players and help keep the GM’s table stainless!
NPC CARDS AND LOCATION CARDS
Designed to fit over the GM’s screen, these cards will feature artwork of important Absalom non-player characters and key Absalom locations on the player side and important role-playing information or key location information on the GM’s side.
ABSALOM GM SCREEN
The exterior features B&G original art, while the interior will give the GM the quick-reference tables and city-specific information needed to smoothly run their game.
BONUS ADVENTURES
These short adventures, created exclusively by Beadle & Grimm’s for this edition, take advantage of areas, maps and important players in Absalom. They can be dropped in by the GM, or act as launching points for longer adventures of the GM’s design.
ABSALOM, CITY OF LOST OMENS
Paizo’s complete published book is included in smaller booklets that allow the GM to organize the parts of the city needed for a particular session, whether it be an individual district, the comprehensive list of NPCs, or the introduction to the city.
DEMIPLANE INTEGRATION
Purchasers of the Gold Edition will be emailed a code to unlock Absalom, City of Lost Omens online on Demiplane!
“The folks at Paizo have created a city so rich, so immersive, you could run an entire campaign and never leave the city walls and yet feel like you’ve seen a world’s worth. It has been immensely satisfying working on this project with such a collaborative team, and I expect GMs to get years of use out of this setting,” said Jon Ciccolini, Beadle & Grimm’s lead on Absalom, City of Lost Omens Gold Edition.
“Our Absalom, City of Lost Omens hardcover is a lore-packed guide presenting a fascinating locale suitable for years of Pathfinder adventures. With a huge poster map of the city, more than 250 locations, and 400 NPCs to set the scene in unprecedented detail, it beckons characters to walk upon streets paved with centuries of history. Now, in Beadle and Grimm’s hands, the City at the Center of the World, will vividly come to life at the gaming table for unparalleled cosmopolitan adventures,” said Erik Mona, Paizo Publisher and CCO. Mona was also an author, Development Lead and Editing Lead on Pathfinder Lost Omens Absalom, City of Lost Omens.
Beadle and Grimm’s Pandemonium Warehouse was founded by actor and longtime gaming enthusiast Matthew Lillard (Scooby Doo, The Descendants), Jon Ciccolini, Bill Rehor, Charlie Rehor, and Paul Shapiro.
ABOUT BEADLE AND GRIMM’S
Beadle & Grimm’s Pandemonium Warehouse, LLC, is revolutionizing the tabletop experience by providing premium, collector editions in the rapidly growing roleplaying industry. Based in Southern California, a group of gamers with over 150 years of gaming experience, including film and television veteran Matthew Lillard, drive the creative ideas behind this company that believes in having fun and loving what we do. For more details, visit www.beadleandgrimms.com.
ABOUT PAIZO
Paizo Inc. is one of the world’s leading hobby game publishers. Since 2002, millions of players have joined the goblin army by playing the Pathfinder® and Starfinder® roleplaying games across tabletops, at conventions, at their favorite local game store, and digitally on virtual tabletops. Paizo.com is an online retail hobby destination for gamers that carries the latest products from top hobby game publishers. Players also find accessories, like dice and maps, miniatures, T-shirts, goblin plush toys, and the newest releases to quickly replenish those adventuring supplies for the next dungeon run.
MEDIA CONTACTS
Paul Shapiro / paul.shapiro@beadleandgrimms.com
The Adventure Continues: Toy Vault Releases Two New Pathfinder Puzzles
Designs feature iconic artwork from bestselling RPG’s catalog
Corbin, Kentucky (November 16, 2021) - Toy Vault, Inc. - in partnership with award winning role playing game publisher Paizo, Inc. - is announcing the release of two new 1,000-piece jigsaw puzzles featuring artwork from the exciting and popular Pathfinder fantasy role-playing game franchise.
“The Pathfinder RPG has such a rich and expansive catalog of artwork from which to make high quality jigsaw puzzles,” said Tony Smith, Director of Toy Vault. “I’m proud of the two newest puzzles recently released in our growing Pathfinder puzzle line. I think they are a must-have item for anyone that’s a fan of world class fantasy art.”
“The previously released Pathfinder Core Rulebook and Pathfinder Bestiary puzzles were received with great enthusiasm and we are thrilled that Toy Vault is expanding the line with the Pathfinder Gamemastery Guide, and Pathfinder Lost Omens: Gods and Magic covers,” said Erik Mona, Publisher and Chief Creative Officer at Paizo. “Artists Wayne Reynolds and Ekaterina Burmak bring the world of Pathfinder to life in vivid detail, and we can’t wait to share their work with jigsaw puzzle lovers.”
Pathfinder artists Wayne Reynolds and Ekaterina Burmak are the talent behind the brilliant images used for these puzzles which showcase paintings from the covers of the Pathfinder RPG Gamemastery Guide, and Lost Omens: Gods and Magic rulebooks. When complete, the puzzles measure approximately 20” x 26” and are composed of thick, quality cardboard pieces which make preservation of the puzzle for framing and display easy. All of the pieces come in a resealable plastic bag, and a handy reference sheet is included with each puzzle.
Toy Vault released the first two puzzles based on the Pathfinder Roleplaying Game in January. All four puzzles are currently available in stores and online for an MSRP of $24.99.
About Toy Vault
Toy Vault was founded in 1998 to fill a need in the marketplace for high-quality, well-crafted toys and figures based on overlooked properties, such as Alice in Wonderland and Lord Of The Rings. Toy Vault has since gone on to acquire licenses for popular properties such as The Jim Henson Company and Paizo Inc. For more information on Toy Vault visit www.toyvault.com
About Paizo
Paizo Inc. is publisher of the award-winning Pathfinder Roleplaying Game, Pathfinder Adventure Card Game, Pathfinder Tales novels, Starfinder science-fantasy roleplaying game, as well as numerous board games and accessories. In the 15+ years since its founding, Paizo has received more than 100 major awards and has grown to become one of the most influential companies in the hobby games industry. The Pathfinder world, in which players take on the role of brave adventurers fighting to survive in a world beset by magic and evil, is currently translated into eight languages, and has been licensed for comic book series, graphic novels, toys, apparel, computer games, and more. Paizo.com hosts a leading online hobby retail store, offering tens of thousands of gaming products from a variety of publishers to customers all over the world. The website is also a portal for Paizo's organized play campaigns and Pathfinder and Starfinder communities.
Paizo Expands Leadership Team
November 4, 2021 (Redmond, WA) CEO Lisa Stevens recently expanded the Paizo Leadership Team to include industry veterans Mike Webb and Jim Butler. Mike and Jim join Jeff Alvarez, Erik Mona, Lisa Stevens, and David Reuland as they work together to drive Paizo into the future.
“With me stepping back from day-to-day operations of Paizo, it’s been important for me to find leaders that can guide the company into the future,” said Lisa Stevens, CEO of Paizo.
Jim Butler began working in the industry as an editor and game designer for TSR, eventually moving to Seattle with Wizards of the Coast where he worked alongside Lisa Stevens on the brand team for Dungeons & Dragons. Jim founded Bastion Press before working for Turbine/WB Games on Dungeons & Dragons Online and The Lord of the Rings Online. He then worked for Trion Worlds as Director of Global Marketing for RIFT and other MMOs.He completed the circle in 2017 when he returned to Seattle to work for Paizo as Vice President of Marketing and Licensing. He lives in Redmond with his husband Matthew and their furkids (Toker, Stella, and Skylar).
“I’m excited to bring my experiences and expertise to help shape the future of Paizo,” said Jim Butler. “Gaming is an integral part of my life, and I’m looking forward to working with the rest of the leadership team to grow the Pathfinder and Starfinder brands for many years to come!”
Mike Webb has been a role player since 1980, and made his living in the industry since 1997, when he joined Zocchi Distributing as Vice President and General Manager. In 2000, he joined the crew of Alliance Game Distributors as Vice President of Customer Service and Marketing, where he led innovative and national award winning in-store promotions and marketing programs. He has been active in the community, serving 14 years on the Game Manufacturers Association Board of Directors, and running miniature games and rpgs at local and nationwide conventions. An avid fan of Pathfinder from the beginning, Mike joined the Paizo team in July 2021. Mike lives in Decatur, Indiana where he runs a weekly Pathfinder game for his high school son.
"I've long found Paizo to epitomize what's great about our business. Bringing people to the table to tell epic stories together, providing truly mythic campaigns and Adventure Paths, and providing GMs and players tools that expand that experience - these are the things that made me a fan,” said Mike Webb, Vice President of Sales and E-Commerce. “Having the chance to join a team I've admired for years is the opportunity of a lifetime.”
Paizo Inc. is one of the world’s leading hobby game publishers. Since 2002, millions of players have joined the goblin army by playing the Pathfinder® and Starfinder® roleplaying games across tabletops, at conventions, at their favorite local game store, and digitally on virtual tabletops. Paizo.com is an online retail hobby destination for gamers that carries the latest products from top hobby game publishers. Players also find accessories, like dice and maps, miniatures, T-shirts, goblin plush toys, and the newest releases to quickly replenish those adventuring supplies for the next dungeon run.
Demiplane Partners with Paizo to Create Pathfinder Nexus, the Official Digital Toolset and Game Companion for Pathfinder
Unleash Your Hero Digitally - Pathfinder Nexus Launches in 2022
GREEN BAY, WI (October 26, 2021) – Today Demiplane, a leading digital platform for tabletop roleplaying fans, announced a multi-year licensing agreement with Paizo Inc. to create Pathfinder Nexus, the official digital toolset and game companion for the award-winning Pathfinder tabletop roleplaying game. Pathfinder Nexus is set to release in early 2022. Pre-orders with early access to the new platform begin today.
Originally released in 2008, Pathfinder is one of the most popular fantasy tabletop roleplaying games in the world, filled with unique characters, rich lore, and exciting monsters, magic, and wonder. Pathfinder Second Edition was released in 2019 with rules that are fast to learn, easy to play, and that offer more customization options than ever before. In Pathfinder, players take on the role of custom-created characters to tell cooperative stories of limitless fantasy adventures and collaborative gameplay amongst friends. Pathfinder Nexus delivers the game’s trove of sourcebooks, character options, and adventures in a convenient and easily accessible way, whether players are new to the game or are long-time veterans.
“Pathfinder Nexus will give players the kind of support that a dynamic and expansive game like Pathfinder deserves,” said Adam Bradford, Chief Development Officer at Demiplane. “I have seen firsthand how technology can elevate play experiences. I’m thrilled for fans to see how much convenience Pathfinder Nexus brings to the table so that the most important elements can shine through— the players and the stories you’re telling together.”
Pathfinder Nexus aims to make every part of playing game sessions better, starting with sought-after tools like a game compendium, digital reader, character builder, interactive digital character sheet, as well as a playspace with video chat where all the other tools are fully integrated. Demiplane has an extensive roadmap for Pathfinder Nexus, with new features to enhance play planned for years to come.
“Working with Demiplane on this project has been an absolute dream come true. Demiplane’s team brings digital expertise that is truly unique,” said Erik Mona, Paizo’s Chief Creative Officer. “With Pathfinder Nexus, we’re not only able to enhance overall Pathfinder gameplay, but this new toolset will also ensure that more people can experience the game than ever before.”
Fans can pre-order official Pathfinder digital content on Pathfinder Nexus starting today, which grants early access to that content in the digital reader. More features are planned to be added to early access between now and the full 2022 launch. Fans can also create an account to receive email updates about Pathfinder Nexus or join the discussion in the community forums at PathfinderNexus.com.
For interviews and press inquiries, please contact Jeremy Bonds of Motiv PR at jbonds@motivpr.com.
About Demiplane
Demiplane brings roleplaying fans together to make games better, providing high-quality tools to form groups and enhance the ways games can be played, shared, and explored. Launched in 2020 by lifelong friends and die-hard RPG players, Peter Romenesko and Travis Frederick, Demiplane looks to revolutionize how people engage with and enjoy roleplaying games. For more information, visit www.demiplane.com.
About Paizo
Paizo Inc. is the publisher of the award-winning Pathfinder Roleplaying Game, Starfinder Roleplaying Game, Pathfinder Adventure Card Game, Pathfinder Tales novels, as well as numerous board games and accessories. In the nearly 20 years since its founding, Paizo has received more than 100 major awards and has grown to become one of the most influential companies in the hobby games industry. For more information, visit www.paizo.com.
Paizo Recognizes United Paizo Workers
October 21, 2021 (Redmond, WA) - Paizo is pleased to announce it has voluntarily recognized the United Paizo Workers union, which is affiliated with the Communications Workers of America (CWA).
“We look forward to working with the union to continue and expand our efforts to make Paizo a better place to work and to ensure that Pathfinder and Starfinder products continue to exceed gamer expectations for many years to come,” said Jeff Alvarez, President of Paizo.
The next steps will involve the United Paizo Workers (UPW) union electing their bargaining representatives and then meeting with Paizo management to negotiate terms for a collective bargaining agreement. We expect this process to take some time, but we are committed to the effort and hope to settle a contract in due course. Until an agreement is reached, the Paizo staff continues to focus on creating amazing Pathfinder and Starfinder products.
Paizo has always been about creating awesome games, and we look forward to the changes that unionization will bring to the company. Please join us on this journey by following the UPW on Twitter and stay tuned for future updates!
About Paizo
Paizo Inc. is one of the world’s leading hobby game publishers. Since 2002, millions of players have joined the goblin army by playing the Pathfinder® and Starfinder® roleplaying games across tabletops, at conventions, at their favorite local game store, and digitally on virtual tabletops. Paizo.com is an online retail hobby destination for gamers that carries the latest products from top hobby game publishers. Players also find accessories, like dice and maps, miniatures, T-shirts, goblin plush toys, and the newest releases to quickly replenish those adventuring supplies for the next dungeon run.
Contact
Paizo
Aaron Shanks, Media & Marketing Manager
Email: press@paizo.com
Giochi Uniti To Launch Pathfinder Arena On Kickstarter November 23 At 10 Am Eastern
The competitive board game will be set in the Pathfinder roleplaying game’s Age of Lost Omens
October 14, 2021 (Italy): Giochi Uniti will launch Pathfinder Arena, a competitive board game set in the Pathfinder roleplaying game’s fantasy fiction Age of Lost Omens setting on Kickstarter on November 23 at 10 AM EST time.
In Pathfinder Arena players take the role of one of the iconic heroes of Pathfinder trapped in a magical Arena. Heroes are forced to compete to select a champion by defeating the Arena’s monsters or unleashing their wrath against opponents. The Arena structure is constantly changed by players rotating and pushing the tiles. Heroes have asymmetric ability and a tailor-made deck to pursue different strategies during the game. Players draft cards to build their deck throughout the game and enhance their characteristics by picking up tokens spread in the Arena.
A young black dragon miniature will be free for day backers of the Kickstarter campaign. Three add-ons have been already revealed (monsters and heroes’ expansion and one dedicated to Age of Ashes) and exclusive Kickstarter stretch goals will be included.
Giochi Uniti is an Italian board game publisher and distributor since 2006. It is well known at the international level for its long-selling Letters From Whitechapel and Kingsburg. Giochi Uniti creates board games with creativity and passion. Our mission is to gather people around the table to share unique moments and fun. In other words, Gaming is sharing.
About Paizo
Paizo Inc. is one of the world’s leading hobby game publishers. Since 2002, millions of players have joined the goblin army by playing the Pathfinder® and Starfinder® roleplaying games across tabletops, at conventions, at their favorite local game store, and digitally on virtual tabletops. Paizo.com is an online retail hobby destination for gamers that carries the latest products from top hobby game publishers. Players also find accessories, like dice and maps, miniatures, T-shirts, goblin plush toys, and the newest releases to quickly replenish those adventuring supplies for the next dungeon run.
“We wanted to make the art style darker and more grounded,” says Alexander Mishulin, Creative Director. “So we had to rethink our graphical pipeline, to change the way we work with models, textures, and particle effects.”
Two story DLCs and a fully-fledged roguelike mode DLC are planned and included in the Season Pass. The first DLC will feature new adventures that await the player after the victory over the Worldwound. Leave Golarion behind and use unparalleled mythic powers to defend the space-time continuum against imminent collapse. The second DLC features a brand-new story that takes place during the main campaign. Band together with other survivors and try to reach the last foothold of the crusader forces in the city using scarce resources and relying only on your humble skills. Third DLC, the roguelike mode with partial integration into the main campaign, will offer limitless replayability.
Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous will be released on September 2 on PC. PlayStation and Xbox versions will land before the end of 2021.
Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous graphical features:
Hand-painted textures
Physical-based rendering
Overhauled weather system
New particle systems and surfaces
Dynamic lightning
Better textures and more realistic 3D models
Darker and more serious art-style throughout
360 camera control
Digital Editions features:
Core Edition - includes a digital copy of the game
Commander Edition - includes the game, artbook, digital OST, digital world map, and in-game items
Mythiс Edition - includes the game, artbook, digital OST, digital world map, in-game items, the season pass with three DLCs, including a new roguelike mode
Pre-order bonuses for any edition:
3 extra animal companions skins
2 in-game items (boots and amulet)
Owlcat in-game pet
The game is published by META Publishing and developed by Owlcat Games. Prime Matter is a distribution partner for console editions.
For more on Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous, visit the official website
About META Publishing
META Publishing is a rising video game label powered by industry veterans and gaming enthusiasts worldwide. We do not only publish games but create unique relations between the game and the players. With love and passion for games, we cater to developers’ needs and help them make each game shine!
About Owlcat Games
Owlcat Games was founded in 2016 by a group of developers united by their love of CRPGs. The team is led by veteran game designers behind titles like Heroes of Might and Magic V, Silent Storm, Etherlords, Evil Islands: Curse of the Lost Soul and other games. Team members also took part in the development of popular MMO titles Allods Online and Skyforge. The first project unveiled by Owlcat Games was 2018’s Pathfinder: Kingmaker, an isometric computer RPG based on the highly popular Pathfinder pen-and-paper roleplaying game by Paizo Inc. The success of Kingmaker has allowed them to continue working with Paizo on a new Pathfinder adventure, Wrath of the Righteous
About Paizo
Paizo Inc. is one of the world’s leading hobby game publishers. Since 2002, millions of players have joined the goblin army by playing the Pathfinder® and Starfinder® roleplaying games across tabletops, at conventions, at their favorite local game store, and digitally on virtual tabletops. Paizo.com is an online retail hobby destination for gamers that carries the latest products from top hobby game publishers. Players also find accessories, like dice and maps, miniatures, T-shirts, goblin plush toys, and the newest releases to quickly replenish those adventuring supplies for the next dungeon run.
About Prime Matter
Headquartered in Munich, Germany, Prime Matter is the premium gaming label dedicated to delivering a range of diverse and immersive games from amazing game development talent all around the globe. Working across projects of all styles, scopes and sizes, single-player, co-op to live ops, from producing to publishing, from ambitious teams taking their first step that need full support without compromising their dream to larger established successful studios searching that next step in the global market and building of brands. Prime Matter looks to lead through creativity, expression and passion, with games that will grip and enchant with enthralling story-telling, winning an audience with its incredible moments and larger-than-life experiences. Prime Matter is a proud member of the Koch Media Group.
Paizo Names Mike Webb Vice President of Sales and E-Commerce
Veteran Game Biz Distribution Guru to Manage Book and Hobby Sales
July 1, 2021 (REDMOND, Wash.) – Paizo Inc., publisher of the Pathfinder and Starfinder Roleplaying Games, proudly announces the addition of tabletop game industry veteran Mike Webb to its management team as Vice President of Sales and E-Commerce, effective July 19th, 2021. Webb comes to Paizo after a distinguished term as Vice President of Marketing and Customer Service at Alliance Game Distributors, Inc., where he has helped to manage the category’s largest game distributor for more than 20 years. Webb takes over the Paizo Sales Team from longtime Director of Sales, Pierce Watters, who remains a consultant for the team as he enters retirement.
“I am ecstatic to work with the team of creatives and professionals at Paizo that have given birth to worlds that I along with so many love to tell stories in. From the days of Dungeon and Dragon Magazine to now, they have been a foundational part of my work and my hobby. I look forward to new adventures, and Mythic ones at that,” says Webb. "Following in the footsteps of a man as deeply connected to fantasy and science fiction as Pierce Watters is both humbling and exhilarating. Having an opportunity to work with him in several capacities for the last quarter decade has been a highlight of my time in the industry - and he will leave a Texas sized pair of boots to fill. I look forward to working closely with him in the weeks to come."
“We couldn’t have asked for a better successor for Pierce, and Mike’s years of experience will help him hit the ground running” says Paizo President Jeff Alvarez, “We are all looking forward to adding Mike’s energy and excitement to what we do at Paizo. His fresh perspective on the industry, our processes, and our products should help us raise the bar across the company.”
Webb can be reached via email at mike.webb@paizo.com.
About Paizo
Paizo Inc. is one of the world’s leading hobby game publishers. Since 2002, millions of players have joined the goblin army by playing the Pathfinder® and Starfinder® Roleplaying Games in homes, at conventions, at their favorite local game stores, and digitally on virtual tabletops. Paizo.com is an online retail hobby destination for gamers that carries the latest products from top hobby game publishers. Players can also find the newest releases, as well as accessories like dice and maps, miniatures, T-shirts, goblin plush toys, to quickly replenish their adventuring supplies for the next dungeon run.
Paizo's Epic Sci-Fi Starfinder Alexa Skill Finds A New Home At Wonderword
Boden, Sweden (May 25, 2020): Wanderword, the thought leader in interactive audio entertainment for smart speakers, has signed a licensing agreement with Paizo, the prolific tabletop roleplaying game publisher, to take their award-winning science-fantasy Starfinder Alexa Skill to new heights. Wanderword will manage development of the audio adventure, adding the power of their experienced team.
“We are proud to be a part of the Starfinder community and are huge fans of both Pathfinder and Starfinder. We will make sure that we honor this great IP and we will support, grow, and keep the community active through a number of actions. Wanderword and its founders have worked with interactive audio entertainment since 2012 and we are happy to have been selected by Paizo and Amazon to take this awarded production further, ” said Johan Strömberg, Wanderword CEO.
The skill was originally developed by Amazon's internal team in collaboration with Paizo in December of 2019 and currently has over 900 4-star reviews in the U.S. Skill store alone. The Starfinder team secured two awards at this year’s Project Voice Awards, picking up both Voice Experience of the Year and Developer of the Year, cementing Starfinder’s position as a flagship entertainment title for the Amazon Alexa. Starfinder features over 13 hours of interactive gameplay and is a must for anyone who loves voice-first interactive audio gaming.
“Wanderword’s expertise in interactive audio entertainment for the global mobile and smart speaker market is an excellent partner to take the innovative and award-winning Starfinder Alexa Skill we developed and published with Amazon to an even wider audience. With them, we can work to bring it to more users and show what is possible with this evolving technology,” said Jim Butler, Paizo VP of Marketing and Licensing.
The skill guides a solo player through an interactive adventure filled with professional voice actors, exciting sound effects, music, and multiple different story paths based on their in-game decisions. The challenging combat leaves you with the same satisfied feeling that you would get from another video game, but this can be done from anywhere and doesn’t require the use of your hands—just your voice and imagination!
FEATURES
An interactive space audio adventure epic with over 13 hours of audio to set the scene.
One free tutorial style mission, “Scoundrels in the Spike,” and six premium full missions are playable at this time.
“Starfinder: Scoundrels in the Spike” was adapted for Alexa by James L. Sutter, former Starfinder Creative Director and award-winning author.
Featuring the voice talents of Nathan Fillion (Firefly, Castle), Laura Bailey (Critical Role, The Last of Us Part II), and more!
Available for purchase now on Amazon, as well as through your smartphone or Alexa device.
Wanderword is defining the Interactive Audio Entertainment industry. With our tech platform Fabula, we are enabling storytellers to create their own interactive audio stories, our in-house studio, Polar Night Studio is pushing the boundaries with cutting-edge productions, & our inspiration hub Poptale.com is helping the industry come together and evolve in a rapidly changing environment.
About Paizo
Paizo Inc. is one of the world’s leading hobby game publishers. Since 2002, millions of players have joined the goblin army by playing the Pathfinder® and Starfinder® Roleplaying Games in homes, at conventions, at their favorite local game stores, and digitally on virtual tabletops. Paizo.com is an online retail hobby destination for gamers that carries the latest products from top hobby game publishers. Players can also find the newest releases, as well as accessories like dice, maps, miniatures, T-shirts, and goblin plush toys to quickly replenish their adventuring supplies for their next dungeon run.
Pathfinder For Savage Worlds Coming To Kickstarter January 2021
Take the first step into an amazing world of fantasy adventure!
Chandler, AZ December 17, 2020 – Pinnacle Entertainment Group, creators of Savage Worlds™ and Deadlands™ tabletop roleplaying games, and Paizo, creators of Pathfinder® roleplaying game announced Pathfinder for Savage Worlds in a surprise revelation Thanksgiving Day.
Fans of both games responded globally to the information with enthusiastic comments on social media, forums, and news sites. As user “Doctor Futurity” said on ENworld’s Comments:
“As a fan of Pathfinder and Savage Worlds this feels like a peanut butter and chocolate moment.”
Paizo President Jeff Alvarez said, “We are thrilled to be partnered with Shane and his amazing team at Pinnacle on this project. I remember when Shane approached us about the partnership over a year ago and to see that we are just a few short weeks away from their Kickstarter is really exciting.”
Shane Hensley of Pinnacle responded: “I’ve loved Pathfinder’s Adventure Paths forever, so we’re beyond thrilled our friends at Paizo are letting us share their amazing tales with our Savage Worlds audience.”
The Pathfinder for Savage Worlds core rulebook will include an adaptation of the Savage Worlds game mechanics for players to make and evolve characters, and for game masters to create games of their own design, for play in Pathfinder’s world of Golarion. A separate purchase of the Savage Worlds core rules (SWADE) is not necessary to play.
The Pathfinder for Savage Worlds boxed set—as typical for Pinnacle Entertainment Group—will include the core rulebook as well as other elements of game play for Savage Worlds like Bennies, Action Deck, Templates, Game Master Screen with adventure, Powers Cards, and more.
For the Kickstarter planned to launch in January 2021, a Boxed Set for Rise of the Runelords with all six books of the Adventure Path provides starting adventures for many gaming groups who have not yet visited the town of Sandpoint.
Retail release of all items created in the Kickstarter is targeted for Q4 2021
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Take the first step into an amazing world of fantasy adventure!
REDMOND, WASHINGTON (November 11, 2020): Paizo Inc. has launched the Pathfinder Beginner Box for Pathfinder Second Edition! This hefty box contains everything a new player needs to begin a lifetime of fantasy adventures, serving as an entry point for players new to roleplaying games, experienced gamers new to Pathfinder Second Edition, and Pathfinder veterans looking to teach friends and family members how to play. The box includes:
A solo adventure for new players
Four pregenerated character sheets, plus blank sheets for new hero creation
Four sets of action cards, ensuring players know what their options are on their turns
A set of color-coded dice
A double-sided Flip-Mat, plus over 100 sturdy cardboard pawns with plastic bases to represent your heroes, friends, and foes
Menace Under Otari, an adventure for up to four players that introduces players to the town of Otari, located on the isle of Korthos near Absalom
Players who want to continue their Pathfinder Beginner Box adventures can do so by playing the follow-up adventure, Pathfinder Adventure: Troubles in Otari (available December 6, 2020), which advances characters to 5th level using the Pathfinder Beginner Box rules. For those seeking even more adventures around Otari, the Abomination Vaults Adventure Path launches in January! In addition, the Organized Play Team intends to reveal details on how to use the Pathfinder Beginner Box in the Pathfinder Society organized play program in their upcoming blog on November 19.
Finally, Paizo will release a new stream on the official Paizo Twitch channel beginning November 18 at 6 p.m. PST that will showcase the Pathfinder Beginner Box and Pathfinder Adventure: Troubles in Otari (but leave some stones unturned so GMs can still surprise players who watch the stream). Paizo will announce more details on the cast soon.
Paizo Inc. is one of the world’s leading hobby game publishers. Since 2002, millions of players have joined the goblin army by playing the Pathfinder® and Starfinder® Roleplaying Games in homes, at conventions, at their favorite local game stores, and digitally on virtual tabletops. Paizo.com is an online retail hobby destination for gamers that carries the latest products from top hobby game publishers. Players can also find the newest releases, as well as accessories like dice and maps, miniatures, T-shirts, goblin plush toys, to quickly replenish their adventuring supplies for the next dungeon run.
Giochi Uniti and Paizo to Create Pathfinder Arena Board Game
Crowdfunding campaign for the competitive strategy game set for 2021.
NAPLES, ITALY (October 22, 2020): Giochi Uniti and Paizo Inc. will release Pathfinder Arena, a new board game set in the Pathfinder roleplaying game’s fantasy fiction Age of Lost Omens setting. The game will be available through a crowdfunding campaign in 2021.
Pathfinder Arena is a competitive strategy game divided in four stages of challenges between monsters and heroes. In each stage the number and power of monsters increase, while heroes level-up and gather resources to gain new skills, magic spells, equipment, and the deities’ favor.
The monsters summoned in the labyrinth never leave their spot, but the labyrinth shape is dynamic, and players can change it by moving the board’s tile. Monsters can then be used to attack other players: there will be only one winner.
Subscribe to the Pathfinder Arena webpage to be updated on this project and be notified on the crowdfunding campaign.
About Paizo
Paizo Inc. is one of the world’s leading hobby game publishers. Since 2002, millions of players have joined the goblin army by playing the Pathfinder® and Starfinder® Roleplaying Games in homes, at conventions, at their favorite local game stores, and digitally on virtual tabletops. Paizo.com is an online retail hobby destination for gamers that carries the latest products from top hobby game publishers. Players can also find the newest releases, as well as accessories like dice and maps, miniatures, T-shirts, goblin plush toys, to quickly replenish their adventuring supplies for the next dungeon run.
About Giochi Uniti International
Giochi Uniti is an Italian board game publisher and distributor since 2006. It is well known at the international level for its long-selling Letters From Whitechapel and Kingsburg. Giochi Uniti creates board games with creativity and passion. Our mission is to gather people around the table to share unique moments and fun. In other words, Gaming is sharing.
Starfinder, The Popular Interactive Audio Adventure Game For Alexa, Returns With Episodes Four To Six, Available Now
STARFINDER, THE POPULAR INTERACTIVE AUDIO ADVENTURE GAME FOR ALEXA, RETURNS WITH EPISODES FOUR TO SIX, AVAILABLE NOW
Nathan Fillion and Laura Bailey are Back for the Second Half of the Season, Alongside a Veteran Voice Cast, including Kevin Pariseau, Elizabeth Evans, Allyson Johnson, LJ Ganser, and Lauren Fortgang
To Celebrate Launch, Customers who Purchase the Starfinder Beginner Box In-game Receive the First Episode of the Audio Adventure Free
The second half of Starfinder is available starting today, featuring three brand-new episodes. The Starfinder skill for Alexa is a multi-part interactive audio adventure game that transports players to a futuristic science-fantasy world where they can make decisions to advance and influence the outcome of the story just by using their voice. By simply saying “Alexa, play the Starfinder game,” customers can play one of the most captivating audio games available on Alexa-enabled devices today. According to Amazon, users have played nearly 2 million minutes of Starfinder, making it one of the most popular Alexa skills this year. Check out the new launch trailer here, and you can also download additional assets for the audio adventure game here.
Starfinder features an exceptional voice cast of 13 actors, with casting led by Audible Studios. Nathan Fillion (The Rookie, Castle, and Firefly) and Laura Bailey (The Last of Us Part II) join a cast of veteran voice actors of Audible, including Kevin Pariseau, Elizabeth Evans, Allyson Johnson, LJ Ganser, and Lauren Fortgang.
Paizo, the team responsible for the popular Starfinder tabletop game, and Amazon collaborated to reimagine the game for Alexa. The free-to-play pilot episode of Starfinder, “Scoundrels in the Spike,” debuted in December 2019, and episodes 1 to 3 were launched on August 4, 2020 to much fanfare.
For players looking to continue the adventure outside Alexa, the Starfinder Beginner Box can now be purchased from within the skill. With streamlined rules, this deluxe boxed set includes everything needed to explore the futuristic tabletop RPG setting. In celebration of launch, players who purchase the Beginner Box in-game will receive their first episode free.
The full season of Starfinder is now available in the United States and the United Kingdom on Alexa-enabled devices, including Amazon Echo, Fire TV, and the Alexa mobile app (explore more Alexa-enabled devices here); players have numerous access points to the game and can resume playing whenever, wherever. The pilot is free to play, and customers can purchase each episode for $1.99 or the full season for $9.99.
Jeffrey Alvarez promoted to President; Lisa Stevens continues as CEO
REDMOND, WASHINGTON (June 15, 2020): Paizo Inc. has announced the promotion of Jeffrey Alvarez to the position of President and shared its leadership transition plans. Alvarez will be responsible for the company’s regular operations. CEO Lisa Stevens will continue to provide strategic guidance while preparing the company for her retirement in a few years. Erik Mona continues as Publisher and Chief Creative Officer.
“When I started Paizo—18 years ago as of July 1!—I had a vague idea that I might work for about 20 more years before retiring. As we began to approach that 20-year mark, I started to make more specific plans for my transitioning away from the business. For the last five or six years, I have gradually given Erik Mona and Jeff Alvarez more parts of the business to run, along with more control of the decision-making processes. I feel that it’s time for me to formally acknowledge these changes that have been an increasing reality for years,” said Lisa Stevens, Paizo CEO. Stevens founded Paizo in 2002. She previously worked at TSR and Wizards of the Coast. In 2014 Lisa Stevens was inducted in The Academy of Adventure Gaming Hall of Fame.
“I am now officially stepping back from the day-to-day running of Paizo and focusing primarily on the strategic aspects of the business. Jeff Alvarez is being promoted to President of Paizo Inc., responsible for the company’s regular operations. I am continuing in my role as CEO, though when I fully retire sometime in the next few years, Jeff will also take over that role,” continued Stevens.
Publisher and Chief Creative Officer Erik Mona has long been the architect of Paizo’s creative efforts. He will continue to make the final decisions about what Paizo publishes and when.
Vic Wertz, Paizo’s Chief Technology Officer, another founder of the company, and Stevens’ spouse, is also pulling back from day-to-day operations; he will continue overseeing the Pathfinder Adventure Card Game, among other duties.
Stevens concluded by saying that these changes have been in progress for some time and are part of an orderly plan.
About Paizo
Paizo Inc. is one of the world’s leading hobby game publishers. Since 2002, millions of players have joined the goblin army by playing the Pathfinder® and Starfinder® Roleplaying Games in homes, at conventions, at their favorite local game stores, and digitally on virtual tabletops. Paizo.com is an online retail hobby destination for gamers that carries the latest products from top hobby game publishers. Players can also find the newest releases, as well as accessories like dice and maps, miniatures, T-shirts, goblin plush toys, to quickly replenish their adventuring supplies for the next dungeon run.
Fantastic Worlds Productions Creates Pathfinder Adventures In Partnership With Paizo
A fantastic journey awaits in Reign of Winter and Extinction Curse Adventure Paths!
REDMOND, WA AND CITRUS HEIGHTS, CA (May 5, 2020): Paizo and Fantastic Worlds Productions are pleased to announce that Fantastic Worlds has become an officially licensed partner. They will premiere a new actual-play tabletop roleplaying game podcast adventure, The Greatest Show on Earth! set in the circus-themed Extinction Curse Adventure Path for Pathfinder Second Edition. They also will continue their immersive podcast in which they struggle against the wintry witch Baba Yaga, set in the Pathfinder Reign of Winter Adventure Path, using the first edition Pathfinder rules.
“We know many Pathfinder players are roleplaying game enthusiasts and many play multiple games—regardless of the edition. And it is always more impactful to see or hear people having fun with your product than to tell people it’s fun; show, don’t tell. So Paizo welcomes the experienced, diverse voices of Fantastic Worlds Productions and we can’t wait to see what stories they tell next!” said Aaron Shanks, Marketing and Media Manager for Paizo.
Established in August 2018, the Fantastic Worlds crew includes Game Dad (GM) Dustin Alexander who harries the team via the machinations of the Witch-Queens of Irrisen in Reign of Winter, Jess Negin takes the reigns as the nefarious Ring Master (GM) in Extinction Curse, Abbie Lammel, Angel Espinoza, and Logan Mayne-Rizzi—who just try to keep their characters alive.
Fantastic Worlds Productions invites you to join them in this next step of their journey. Engage with them on Twitter @fantasticpods, Instagram @fantasticworldspod, on their dedicated Discord server, and in their subreddit r/FantasticWorldsPod. Their cooperative and improvised story delivered every two weeks on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, & wherever else podcasts are available. Learn more at Fantastic Worlds Productions.
About Fantastic Worlds Productions
STORY FIRST, MATH SECOND: Fantastic Worlds Productions is composed of five friends who every other week unleash their overactive imaginations for the benefit of all. They strive to create both an intricate and personal experience in the Lost Omens setting via nuanced characters with complex motivations and even more complex interpersonal relationships. Drama runs high with this group whether the dice fall in their favor or not!
DIVERSITY IN FRONT & BEHIND THE MIC: One of the pillars of Fantastic Worlds Productions is their dedication to inclusivity. Women, People of Color, and members of the LGBT+ community are found in the characters played and the players themselves.
About Paizo
Paizo Inc. is one of the world’s leading hobby game publishers. Since 2002, millions of players have joined the goblin army by playing the Pathfinder® and Starfinder® Roleplaying Games in homes, at conventions, at their favorite local game stores, and digitally on virtual tabletops. Paizo.com is an online retail hobby destination for gamers that carries the latest products from top hobby game publishers. Players can also find the newest releases, as well as accessories like dice and maps, miniatures, T-shirts, goblin plush toys, to quickly replenish their adventuring supplies for the next dungeon run.
PaizoCon Online 2020 Scheduled For May 26-31
Get ready to stay safe at home as you play awesome Pathfinder and Starfinder games with friends around the world!
REDMOND, WASHINGTON (April 27, 2020): Paizo is excited to announce that PaizoCon 2020 will be online! The annual game convention of all-things-Paizo, originally scheduled for Memorial Day Weekend in Seattle, will fall-back, regroup, and expand to six days of gaming at a safe social distance online May 26-31.
The event will include seminars and live-plays on Twitch, games scheduled via Warhorn and run on a variety of VTT platforms such as Roll20, Fantasy Grounds, Astral, and D20Pro, an official PaizoCon Online Discord server as a general hangout for con-goers, plus blogs on paizo.com, and more!
Paizo Inc. is one of the world’s leading hobby game publishers. Since 2002, millions of players have joined the goblin army by playing the Pathfinder® and Starfinder® Roleplaying Games in homes, at conventions, at their favorite local game stores, and digitally on virtual tabletops. Paizo.com is an online retail hobby destination for gamers that carries the latest products from top hobby game publishers. Players can also find the newest releases, as well as accessories like dice and maps, miniatures, T-shirts, goblin plush toys, to quickly replenish their adventuring supplies for the next dungeon run.
Toy Vault to Create Paizo Licensed Plush Toys and Collectables
Paizo Inc., publisher of the award-winning Pathfinder roleplaying game, science-fantasy Starfinder roleplaying game, and Pathfinder Adventure Card Game, and Toy Vault, maker of plush toys and collectables, have entered into a licensing agreement.
Under the agreement, Toy Vault will produce a number of toys and collectibles based on and featuring the well-known highly recognizable monsters, characters and artwork of the Pathfinder and Starfinder universe.
“I am incredibly excited and honored to work with the exceptional team at Paizo to bring the iconic Pathfinder and Starfinder universes to life in a whole new way” says Derek Osborne.
CEO of Webbed Sphere, parent company of Toy Vault adds, “We’re very excited to have Toy both partner with such a strong brand in the world you’re bringing plush to all of their fans.”
“Plush figures have been much-asked-for by the Pathfinder and Starfinder communities, and we’re excited to be working with Toy Vault on bringing these creations to huggable life,” said Jim Butler, VP of Marketing and Licensing at Paizo.
About Toy Vault
Founded in 1998, Toy Vault has a long history of creating unique and memorable collectible products, and plush toys. Founded to fill a need for high quality toys, figures and collectibles based on well known and loved properties, Toy Vault has worked with some of the most beloved and respected brands in pop culture.
Paizo Partners with Find the Path Ventures to Present Tyrant's Grasp!
Find the actual-play podcast on Patreon.
REDMOND, WASHINGTON (September 11, 2019): Paizo is pleased to announce that Find the Path is now an officially licensed partner! They have been producing an actual-play podcast of the Mummy's Mask Adventure Path since May of 2018. Now, they are expanding to provide a podcast of the Tyrant's Grasp Adventure Path, exclusively to subscribers via Patreon at patreon.com/FindthePath.
Tyrant's Grasp is an important story connecting Pathfinder editions. It is a grand finale for the first edition and sets the stage for events to unfold in the Age of Lost Omens. "We are excited to have Find the Path bring it to life and make it accessible to players both new and old," said Jim Butler, Paizo's VP of Marketing and Licensing.
"We've been playing Pathfinder Adventure Paths together for going on seven years, so it's unbelievable to get to partner with Paizo. One of the important things that Find the Path brings to the Pathfinder community is the idea that you don't have to be a professional actor or comedian to have fun playing this game and that there's a place at the table for everyone," said Jessica Peters, Partner at Find the Path Ventures.
Mummy's Mask Adventure Path
The adventure begins in the Osirion city of Wati, where a lottery is being held for intrepid explorers who want to investigate the Necropolis. A criminal-turned-monk, a black marketeer, a priest of Horus, and a painter join together as the Doorkeepers of the Duat to see what secrets the Half-Dead City holds for them. Can the Doorkeepers uncover the mysteries of the Necropolis and save not just Wati, but all of Osirion? Listen to find out.
Mummy's Mask play episodes release weekly on Tuesday morning. Mummy's Mask After Party episodes release on the Saturday morning following every third play episode.
Tyrant's Grasp Adventure Path
In this Patreon-exclusive podcast, the Find the Path crew plays through Paizos Tyrants Grasp Adventure Path. Five normal, everyday people find themselves pulled into an adventure where the fate of Ustalav, and perhaps the world, is at stake. The adventure begins in the small town of Roslars Coffer where a woodworker, a barmaid, a rancher, and a cemetery caretaker are preparing for the yearly Remembrance Moon festival celebrating those who gave their lives defending Lastwall. Just as the festival begins, our four heroes see a flash of light and awaken entombed in a crypt. Now they must figure out a way to get home before all is lost!
Tyrant's Grasp play episodes release every two weeks on Monday morning. Tyrant's Grasp Post Mortem episodes release on the Friday morning following every third play episode. The first three episodes are accessible by everyone to sample!
Comprising a group of longtime friends, Find the Path, LLC produces content that invites gamers and non-gamers alike into the world of Golarion and the Pathfinder RPG. Known for genuine, cooperative table dynamics and members strong grasp of the Pathfinder rules system, Find the Path tells engaging and exciting stories full of diverse, multifaceted characters and epic fantasy adventure. Their deep understanding and respect for real-world history and culture truly bring Golarion to life for listeners, and their ability to seamlessly weave explanations of the rules into the story is a great way for those who want to play Pathfinder to get an introduction to the system. Along with high-quality audio and a respectful attitude toward each other and listeners, Find the Path is building a vibrant, positive community.
About Paizo
Paizo Inc. is one of the worlds leading hobby game publishers. Since 2002, millions of players have unleashed their inner heroes by playing the Pathfinder and Starfinder Roleplaying Games in homes, at conventions, at their favorite local game stores, and digitally on virtual tabletops. Paizo.com is an online retail hobby destination for gamers that carries the latest products from top hobby game publishers. Players can also find the newest releases, as well as accessories like dice and maps, miniatures, T-shirts, and goblin plush toys, to quickly replenish their adventuring supplies for the next dungeon run.
Celebrate Free RPG Day with Pathfinder, Starfinder, and the Pathfinder Adventure Card Game
Pick up free game products at participating retail stores this Saturday, June 15
Paizo is proud to again sponsor Free RPG Day 2019 and will release the We Be Heroes? and Skitter Crash adventures, plus the Pathfinder Adventure Card Game: We Be Heroes? storybook for free on Saturday, June 15 at participating retail locations. Players are encouraged to check out the program's event locator at freerpgday.com, join in the fun and grab a copy of Paizo's Free RPG Day offerings while supplies last. These special adventures were created specifically for Free RPG Day 2019. The print editions will be available for sale and free PDF downloads will be available on paizo.com beginning July 1, 2019.
About Free RPG Day
Established in 2007, Free RPG Day works with participating hobby game retailers and RPG publishers to bring new and exclusive RPG quickstart rules and adventure modules into the hands of gamers. Consumers worldwide will be able to grab brand new material for a variety of RPGs—no overstock, retail-priced or dead product here. The goal of Free RPG Day is to inspire gamers to play a new RPG, which will in turn, create sales through local game stores.
About Paizo
Paizo Inc. is one of the world's leading hobby game publishers. Since 2002, millions of players have joined the goblin army by playing the Pathfinder® and Starfinder® roleplaying games across tabletops, at conventions, at their favorite local game store, and digitally on virtual tabletops. Paizo.com is an online retail hobby destination for gamers that carries the latest products from top hobby game publishers. Players also find accessories, like dice and maps, miniatures, T-shirts, goblin plush toys, and the newest releases to quickly replenish those adventuring supplies for the next dungeon run.
Begin Your Next Adventure in the Newly Designed Pathfinder Adventure Card Game Core Set!
The Pathfinder Adventure Card Game is a cooperative strategy game, pitting players against monsters, perils, and traps, set in the exciting world of Pathfinder
Following five years of experience and feedback, Paizo Inc. has launched two new products to make a better, faster, and smarter Pathfinder Adventure Card Game. The fantastically illustrated 440-card Core Set and 550-card Curse of the Crimson Throne Adventure Path expansion are available at paizo.com and local gaming stores today.
In the Pathfinder Adventure Card Game, each player has a unique character with their own deck of equipment, magic, allies, and more. As their adventures continue, players add remarkable gear and breathtaking magic to their decks as their characters gain incredible powers, all of which they'll need to challenge more and more powerful threats.
The Pathfinder Adventure Card Game Core Set allows 1–4 players to play through the exciting Dragon's Demand Adventure Path. The new cards and rules form a modular core that allows for nearly infinite adventuring possibilities. New features give players control over the difficulty of scenarios and speed of play.
The Core Set serves as the foundation for future adventures and is compatible with the Curse of the Crimson Throne Adventure Path. Plus, players can supplement their experience with Character Add-On Decks, Pathfinder Adventure Card Society scenarios, and other accessories.
In the Curse of the Crimson Throne Adventure Path expansion, Korvosa is cursed that none of its monarchs shall ever die of old age or produce an heir. The metropolis teeters on the edge of anarchy. It needs heroes who can face down crime lords, rioting mobs, fervent cultists, virulent plague, undead hordes, and ancient and forgotten evils that seek to dominate and sacrifice the city.
This expansion includes the storybook and cards for the Curse of the Crimson Throne Adventure Path. Plus, the set adds 4 new character options and expands the maximum number of players to 6.
Players can also join the Pathfinder Adventure Card Society worldwide organized play campaign, which brings the fun of the Adventure Card Game to game stores and conventions! Play is organized into year-long storylines consisting of numerous scenarios set in a diverse and far-flung array of Pathfinder locations. Players will overcome challenges and defeat foes, gaining achievements that contribute to an ongoing campaign.
Learn more about the newly designed Pathfinder Adventure Card Game at paizo.com/pacg.
About Paizo
Paizo Inc. is one of the world's leading hobby game publishers. Since 2002, millions of players have joined the goblin army by playing the Pathfinder® and Starfinder® roleplaying games across tabletops, at conventions, at their favorite local game store, and digitally on virtual tabletops. Paizo.com is an online retail hobby destination for gamers that carries the latest products from top hobby game publishers. Players also find accessories like dice and maps, miniatures, T-shirts, and goblin plush toys, as well as the newest releases, to quickly replenish their adventuring supplies for the next dungeon run.
PaizoCon 2019 Celebrates Tabletop Gaming in Seattle and on Twitch
PaizoCon runs this Memorial Day weekend (Friday, May 24 through Monday, May 27) at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotels, near the SeaTac Airport. Many events will also be live-streamed on Twitch. Badges will be available onsite.
This year's PaizoCon lets gamers play Pathfinder Second Edition for the first time, plus adventure through the all-new Pathfinder Adventure Card Game! Quick games of both Pathfinder and Starfinder Beginner Box will be available through the delves near registration, and Pathfinder Society and Starfinder Society organized play events will be occurring throughout the weekend. Stop by, roll up a character, and have some fun!
PaizoCon also welcomes author Liane Merciel, artist Wayne Reynolds, and the Glass Cannon Network! Stop by and get an autograph, a signed print, or shop at the Paizo store onsite.
Paizo and Know Direction Network will be partnering to stream select PaizoCon seminars live on the OfficialPaizo Twitch channel twitch.tv/officialpaizo. The scheduled topics include Ask the Paizo GMs, Secrets of Golarion, Worldbuilding with Liane Merciel, Secrets of the Pact Worlds, Oblivion Oath, and more.
The PaizoCon Banquet will be held on Saturday, May 25 at 7:00 PM Pacific time and emceed by Paizo Publisher Erik Mona. It will preview future 2019 product releases across the Pathfinder Second Edition and Starfinder product lines, along with Pathfinder and Starfinder Society revelations.
Single Day Badges will be available at the PaizoCon Convention store. Regular Single Day Badges will be $25 each, and Single Day Kid's Badges will be $15 each.
About Liane Merciel
Liane Merciel is the author of critically acclaimed novels including The River Kings' Road, Dragon Age: Last Flight, and Pathfinder Tales: Hellknight. She has also contributed to game materials such as Paizo's Nidal, Land of Shadows and Faiths of Golarion. Liane lives in Philadelphia with two unruly mutts, her husband, and an extremely funny adventure toddler.
About Wayne Reynolds
Wayne Reynolds is a freelance illustrator with over 20 years of experience contributing artwork to the publishing industry, with his work appearing in games, comics, novels, and more. Reynolds has defined the look and feel of Pathfinder's iconic characters, and his work graces the cover of the Pathfinder RPG Core Rulebook, as well as every Pathfinder hardcover Paizo has published since. Wayne continues to work with Paizo's designers to reveal never-before-seen corners of Golarion, bringing the most exciting elements of the Pathfinder RPG to life.
About Glass Cannon
Following the rules of the Pathfinder and Starfinder RPGs, The Glass Cannon Network endeavors to create weekly captivating epic fantasy stories accessible to gamers and non-gamers alike. Interweaving immersive storytelling with irreverent, improvised humor, the GM and players deliver the experience of what it's really like to sit around a table rolling dice with your closest friends. Professional high-quality audio, complex and memorable three-dimensional characters, instructional elements designed to enlighten both new and veteran players, and a commitment to community-building among fans all combine to make The Glass Cannon an exciting and innovative voice in podcasting.
About Know Direction Network
The Know Direction Network is the premier source for Pathfinder audio, video, and blog coverage. Their flagship podcast, Know Direction, is the number one source for Pathfinder news, reviews, and interviews, as well as convention coverage. Stay informed with the latest Pathfinder info. Recorded live twice monthly on their YouTube channel. Know Direction: Beyond takes coverage to the future, bringing you the best of Starfinder news, reviews, and interviews, released twice monthly both as audio, and video on their YouTube channel. The Private Sanctuary focuses on game topics, going in depth on the rules, classes, flavor, and the running of the game. Geek Together is where they get their nerd on. From TV shows, movies, comics, and cartoons old and new, tune in weekly to enjoy geek culture. And of course, they have original articles and content posted regularly for your reading pleasure!
About Paizo
Paizo Inc. is one of the world's leading hobby game publishers. Since 2002, millions of players have joined the goblin army by playing the Pathfinder® and Starfinder® roleplaying games across tabletops, at conventions, at their favorite local game store, and digitally on virtual tabletops. Paizo.com is an online retail hobby destination for gamers that carries the latest products from top hobby game publishers. Players can also find accessories like dice and maps, miniatures, T-shirts, and goblin plush toys, as well as the newest releases, to quickly replenish their adventuring supplies for the next dungeon run.
WizKids Announces Enhanced Licensing Partnership with Paizo
Pre-painted Iconic Heroes and Monsters from the Starfinder Universe Coming Soon!
WizKids, the industry leader in high-quality pre-painted miniatures, today announced a new branch of their licensing partnership with Paizo, makers of the popular Pathfinder and Starfinder Roleplaying Games, with plans to bring the company's latest offering to life on the tabletop with a brand new line of Starfinder Pre-Painted Miniatures.
Starfinder Battles joins the wildly popular Pathfinder Battles line in offering an amazing collection of high-quality miniatures for fans of the game.
"We're very excited to explore the Starfinder universe with Paizo," said Justin Ziran, president of WizKids. "We're confident that our fans will love the new miniatures this line will have to offer."
The initial Starfinder offerings will include a Booster Set and Premium Set, and product will be available for sale worldwide. The first release is slated to hit shelves in 2020.
"Pathfinder Battles has been a stalwart of the Pathfinder RPG for years, and we're excited to see WizKids bringing that same expertise to the Starfinder universe," said Jim Butler, VP of Marketing and Licensing at Paizo. "With hundreds of aliens and scores of player-character races in the Starfinder RPG, the Starfinder Battles line is sure to expand your gaming tabletop for years to come."
For more information on WizKids and the upcoming Starfinder pre-painted miniatures line, visit: WizKids.com.
About WizKids
WizKids/NECA, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of NECA, is a New Jersey-based game developer and publisher dedicated to creating games driven by imagination. WizKids first pioneered the Combat Dial system featured in HeroClix, the leading collectible miniatures game on the market, with over 750 million miniature game figures sold worldwide.
About Paizo
Paizo Inc. is one of the world's leading hobby game publishers. Since 2002, millions of players have joined the goblin army by playing the Pathfinder® and Starfinder® roleplaying games across tabletops, at conventions, at their favorite local game store, and digitally on virtual tabletops. Paizo.com is an online retail hobby destination for millions of gamers that carries the latest products from top hobby game publishers. Players also find accessories, like dice and maps, miniatures, T-shirts, goblin plush toys, and the newest releases to quickly replenish those adventuring supplies for the next dungeon run.
Starfinder Beginner Box Lands Today
Begin your journey into science-fantasy adventure!
The Starfinder Beginner Box is ready to launch players into an exciting universe of science-fantasy roleplaying adventure today. With streamlined rules, a complete set of dice, colorful pawns, and more, this deluxe boxed set is the ideal introduction to the Starfinder Roleplaying Game, an imaginative tabletop roleplaying game for 2-7 players. It is available for purchase at paizo.com, your local gaming store, and anywhere else adventure can be found.
"We've designed an easy first step to an adventure in the stars. Players can choose pregenerated characters or create and customize their own futuristic hero to play through challenging scenarios and action-packed battles against dangerous foes. It also serves as the perfect tool for experienced players to quickly bring new crew members onboard their game," said Robert G. McCreary, Creative Director for the Starfinder RPG.
The Heroes' Handbook gets players started with everything they need to know to create and play a new character, from classes and themes to alien ancestry, general rules, plus a short solo adventure. The Game Master's Guide presents a wondrous galaxy, full of new worlds and alien adversaries. Game Masters will learn how to run encounters in the Steel Talon's Lair adventure, and gain insight into how to create a new world and engage players in the story. Also included in the box are: a set of seven polyhedral dice, 80 pawns depicting diverse heroes and aliens, 24 pawn bases, six pregenerated and six blank character sheets, six player aid cards for quick reference, and a double-sided Flip-Mat.
The Starfinder Beginner Box has everything you need to kickstart a lifetime of pulse-pounding adventure among the stars—the only limit is your imagination. Learn more at paizo.com/starfinder/beginnerbox
About Paizo
Paizo Inc. is one of the world's leading hobby game publishers. Since 2002, millions of players have joined the goblin army by playing the Pathfinder® and Starfinder® roleplaying games across tabletops, at conventions, at their favorite local game store, and digitally on virtual tabletops.¬†Paizo.com¬†is an online retail hobby destination for gamers that carries the latest products from top hobby game publishers. Players also find accessories, like dice and maps, miniatures, T-shirts, goblin plush toys, and the newest releases to quickly replenish those adventuring supplies for the next dungeon run.
Struggle to Survive in the Tyrant's Grasp
Use all your wits and skills to make allies, challenge invaders, and make your way back to the lands of the living in the first volume, The Dead Roads
Paizo Inc. has released two of six exciting volumes of the Tyrant's Grasp Adventure Path for the first edition of the Pathfinder Roleplaying Game. Volume one, The Dead Roads, and the second volume, Eulogy for Roslar's Coffer, are both available for purchase at paizo.com and retailers worldwide at an MSRP of $24.99 for softcover.
This survival horror campaign takes heroic players through both the afterlife and the mortal realm to stand against one of the most ancient threats ever to loom over the world. The heroes awaken already defeated—slain by a super-weapon unlike anything seen before. They must fight their way back to the land of the living and warn the rest of the land of this new threat.
The Dead Roads contains a first edition Pathfinder adventure for 1st-level characters. Additional material includes tips, tools, and tricks drawn from the Boneyard, an exploration of races inevitably linked to death, an extensive timeline of the events leading up to the campaign's beginning, and a bestiary of monsters drawn from the lands and lore of the dead.
Author of The Dead Roads, Ron Lundeen, recalls: “My favorite part of this adventure was building it in multiple parts, like a Netflix miniseries, with the players able to decide what order they tackle the middle pieces in. I wanted to make the middle pieces as different from each other as possible within the ‘horror movie' theme of the entire adventure, so they range from disturbing whimsy to space-warping nightmares.”
The adventures continue with a new volume every month for a total of six months. Volume three, Last Watch, can be preordered today and purchased starting April 24. The Tyrant's Grasp Poster Map Folio and the fourth volume, Gardens of Gallowspire, can both be preordered today and purchased starting May 29.
The free downloadable Tyrant's Grasp Player's Guide is available now is gives players all the spoiler-free background, information, and inspiration they'll need to create characters ready to hit the ground running. Explore the Pathfinder Roleplaying Game Tyrant's Grasp Adventure Path at paizo.com/tyrantsgrasp
About Paizo
Paizo Inc. is one of the world's leading hobby game publishers. Since 2002, millions of players have joined the goblin army by playing the Pathfinder® and Starfinder® roleplaying games across tabletops, at conventions, at their favorite local game store, and digitally on virtual tabletops. Paizo.com is an online retail hobby destination for millions of gamers that carries the latest products from top hobby game publishers. Players also find accessories, like dice and maps, miniatures, T-shirts, goblin plush toys, and the newest releases to quickly replenish those adventuring supplies for the next dungeon run.
Pathfinder Second Edition Unveiled!
After years of development and feedback from more than 125,000 players, Paizo Inc. has announced the August 1 launch of the second edition of the Pathfinder Roleplaying Game!
PathfinderSecondEdition.com showcases the full slate of launch titles, including the Core Rulebook, Bestiary, Lost Omens World Guide, the standalone adventure The Fall of Plaguestone, and the first of the new-six volume Age of Ashes Pathfinder Adventure Path: Hellknight Hill. It also presents the all-new Pathfinder Flip-Mat: The Fall of Plaguestone, Character Sheet Pack, GM Screen, Combat Pad, and Condition Card Deck Pathfinder accessories.
Paizo Publisher Erik Mona said, "The launch slate provides everything you need to set out on a world of limitless fantasy adventure. With more than 20 years of active development and playtest feedback from more than 125,000 gamers, the new Pathfinder rules are easy to learn and exciting to master. We can't wait to see the diverse and deeply customized characters the RPG community will create!"
A full description of all Pathfinder Second Edition launch products can be found at PathfinderSecondEdition.com. Paizo will reveal the September lineup in a few weeks, so make sure to bookmark the site. Follow their live Twitch streams at twitch.tv/officialpaizo for the latest news.
About Paizo Inc.
Paizo Inc. is one of the world‚Äôs leading hobby game publishers. Since 2002, millions of players have joined the goblin army by playing the Pathfinder® and Starfinder® roleplaying games across tabletops, at conventions, at their favorite local game stores, and digitally on virtual tabletops.¬†Paizo.com¬†is an online retail hobby destination for millions of gamers that carries the latest products from top hobby game publishers. Players can also find accessories, like dice and maps, miniatures, T-shirts, goblin plush toys, and the newest releases to quickly replenish their adventuring supplies for the next dungeon run.
Dragons and Things Officially Partners with Paizo
Paizo Inc. has welcomed Two Kings Entertainment LLC into its international fold of licensed partners, where the team will continue to produce epic fantasy tales on their actual play live stream, Dragons and Things, now in its second season. They can now expand their schedule with new and innovative content using the Pathfinder and Starfinder roleplaying games.
"We were drawn to Dragons and Things because it embodies the core of what tabletop gaming is all about: good friends, wild stories, and high-fantasy adventure. We look forward to working with them as they bring Pathfinder and Starfinder to life through vibrant characters and officially licensed RPG hijinks," said Jim Butler, Vice President of Marketing & Licensing at Paizo.
"Jim Rodehaver and I have always loved creating epic fantasy stories both at the tabletop and on the screen. What started years ago with his dad as GM has now grown into a tabletop experience that includes friends and loved ones, and extends to fans across the world every Friday night on Twitch. We're beyond excited to be partnering with Paizo on the next part of our adventure and very fortunate that they share our love of fun, memorable, and sometimes loud storytelling involving dragons and things. The team is looking forward to making 2019 just the beginning," said founder and CEO of Two Kings Entertainment, Adam Rady.
Dragons and Things isn’t just about rolling dice while the internet watches. The cast chats with the audience live every week. Fans influence the game itself in a dynamic story that leaves even the GM guessing what might happen next. It’s a community experience that keeps old fans coming back and welcomes new fans with open arms.
Dragons and Things streams every Friday night at 6 p.m. (PST). Find it on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Twitch, YouTube, and Patreon with the @datdragonshow handle.
About Two Kings Entertainment LLC
Two Kings Entertainment has been streaming live every Friday night since January of 2018 on twitch.tv/datdragonshow with its flagship show, Dragons and Things. It is also responsible for Bedlam and Discord, and is set to release a brand new podcast to Patreon supporters this year. Get access to this exclusive content and more on patreon.com/datdragonshow and stay up to date on all the latest from the Krag Krew @datdragonshow on Twitter and Instagram.
About Paizo Inc.
Paizo Inc. is one of the world‚Äôs leading hobby game publishers. Since 2002, millions of players have joined the goblin army by playing the Pathfinder® and Starfinder® roleplaying games across tabletops, at conventions, at their favorite local game stores, and digitally on virtual tabletops.¬†Paizo.com¬†is an online retail hobby destination for millions of gamers that carries the latest products from top hobby game publishers. Players can also find accessories, like dice and maps, miniatures, T-shirts, goblin plush toys, and the newest releases to quickly replenish their adventuring supplies for the next dungeon run.
PaizoCon 2019 Badges on Sale Now
Join Paizo at the DoubleTree by Hilton hotel in SeaTac, WA over Memorial Day weekend (May 24–27). Meet your favorite Paizo designers, developers, editors, artists, authors, and more for 4 days of amazing gaming, workshops, behind-the-scenes looks, and an entire ballroom filled with Pathfinder and Starfinder Society organized play tables.
PaizoCon 2019 also heralds the relaunch of the Pathfinder Adventure Card Game, plus its latest Adventure Path, Curse of the Crimson Throne. The Starfinder team will also have some secrets to share, and Paizo will definitely have some Pathfinder Second Edition reveals.
The Guests of Honor are Liane Merciel and Wayne Reynolds, with special guests The Glass Cannon Podcast.
Pricing:
4-Day Badges are $75.00
4-Day Kid's Badges are $40.00
PaizoCon Preview Banquet Tickets are $45.00 and include an exclusive commemorative item available only to attendees at the Preview Banquet and through auctions or prizes at select charity events.
Purchasing a 4-Day Badge (regular) and a Preview Banquet ticket together are $110 ($10 savings)
About Liane Merciel
Liane Merciel is the author of critically acclaimed novels including The River Kings' Road, Dragon Age: Last Flight, and Pathfinder Tales: Hellknight. She has also contributed to game materials such as Paizo's Nidal: Land of Shadows, Faiths of Golarion, and other forthcoming releases. Liane lives in Philadelphia with two unruly mutts, her husband, and an extremely funny adventure toddler.
About Wayne Reynolds
Wayne Reynolds is a freelance illustrator with over 20 years of experience contributing artwork to the publishing industry. His work has appeared in roleplaying games, collectable card games, board games, and miniature designs. He has contributed cover art and internal illustrations for comics, novels, and historical reference books. Reynolds defined the look and feel of the Pathfinder Roleplaying Game's iconic characters, setting the gold standard for all of the art to follow. His superlative work has graced the covers of the Pathfinder Roleplaying Game Beginner Box and numerous volumes of Pathfinder Adventure Path, as well as the Pathfinder RPG Core Rulebook and every Pathfinder hardcover Paizo has produced since. Wayne continues to work with Paizo's designers to reveal never-before-seen corners of Golarion, while his own in-depth knowledge of historic weapons, armor, and fighting styles brings the most exciting elements of the Pathfinder RPG to life.
About The Glass Cannon Network, LLC
Following the rules of the Pathfinder and Starfinder RPGs, The Glass Cannon Network endeavors to create weekly captivating epic fantasy stories accessible to gamers and non-gamers alike. Interweaving immersive storytelling with irreverent, improvised humor, the GM and players deliver the experience of what it's really like to sit around a table rolling dice with your closest friends. Professional high-quality audio, complex and memorable three-dimensional characters, instructional elements designed to enlighten both new and veteran players, and a commitment to community-building among fans all combine to make The Glass Cannon an exciting and innovative voice in podcasting.
About Paizo
Paizo Inc. is one of the world's leading hobby game publishers. Since 2002, millions of players have joined the goblin army by playing the Pathfinder® and Starfinder® roleplaying games across tabletops, at conventions, at their favorite local game store, and digitally on virtual tabletops. Paizo.com is an online retail hobby destination for millions of gamers that carries the latest products from top hobby game publishers. Players also find accessories, like dice and maps, miniatures, T-shirts, goblin plush toys, and the newest releases to quickly replenish those adventuring supplies for the next dungeon run.
Paizo and Glass Cannon Extend Partnership
"A couple of things are gonna happen..."
Paizo Inc. and the Glass Cannon Network are pleased to announce that their licensing partnership has been extended another three years. This includes both The Glass Cannon podcast for the Pathfinder Roleplaying Game and Androids&Aliens for the Starfinder Roleplaying Game.
"Our whole enterprise began out of a love bordering on obsession for Pathfinder and the adventures that Paizo puts out. We are thrilled to be extending this partnership at an exciting time in the industry as tabletop RPGs continue to explode into the mainstream and technology allows people worldwide to take part in a shared gaming experience with us on an almost daily basis," said Troy Lavallee, CEO of The Glass Cannon Network.
"We're excited to continue adventuring through GCP's imagination as they bring our Pathfinder and Starfinder Adventure Paths to life through their gifted storytelling," said Jim Butler, Vice President of Marketing&Licensing at Paizo. “We look forward to working with Troy, Joe, Matthew, Skid, and Grant as they continue their foray into the Pathfinder and Starfinder universes."
The Glass Cannon Network includes The Glass Cannon Podcast, Raiders of the Lost Continent and their Glass Cannon Live! Tour where they play the Pathfinder Roleplaying Game Adventure Paths Giantslayer, Ruins of Azlant, and Strange Aeons as well as Androids&Aliens, their Starfinder Roleplaying Game Dead Suns podcast.
The Glass Cannon Network Patreon page at http://www.patreon.com/glasscannon allows subscribers to unlock goals for the future and reap exclusive rewards, including episodes of the Raiders of the Lost Continent.
Learn more and find links to Glass Cannon Network podcasts, blogs, events, and store pages at https://glasscannonpodcast.com.
About The Glass Cannon Network, LLC
Following the rules of the Pathfinder and Starfinder RPG systems, The Glass Cannon Network endeavors to create weekly captivating epic fantasy stories accessible to gamers and non-gamers alike. Interweaving immersive storytelling with irreverent, improvised humor, the GM and players deliver the experience of what it's really like to sit around a table rolling dice with your closest friends. Professional high-quality audio, complex and memorable three-dimensional characters, instructional elements designed to enlighten both new and veteran players, and a commitment to community-building amongst their fans all combine to make The Glass Cannon an exciting and innovative voice in podcasting.
They recently signed with Paradigm Talent Agency to represent them as they embark on a cross-country tour. Joining a client roster that includes A-List acts such as Coldplay, Imagine Dragons and Ed Sheeran, the New York-based podcast company is ready to bring their unique brand of live role-playing game entertainment to cities all around the US. After kicking off their tour with a sold-out show in Los Angeles this October, dates will soon be announced for stops in Portland, Chicago, Dallas, Seattle and more in 2019.
About Paizo
Paizo Inc. is one of the world's leading hobby game publishers. Since 2002, millions of players have joined the goblin army by playing the Pathfinder® and Starfinder® roleplaying games across tabletops, at conventions, at their favorite local game store, and digitally on virtual tabletops. Paizo.com is an online retail hobby destination for millions of gamers that carries the latest products from top hobby game publishers. Players also find accessories, like dice and maps, miniatures, T-shirts, goblin plush toys, and the newest releases to quickly replenish those adventuring supplies for the next dungeon run.
Help Develop New Starfinder RPG Classes in the Character Operations Manual Playtest
Explore the galaxy with new science fantasy themed classes: the biohacker, the vanguard, and the witchwarper!
Today, Paizo Inc. launched the worldwide Character Operations Manual playtest of new playable character classes for the Starfinder Roleplaying Game. Players are invited to go to StarfinderPlaytest.com, download the free Character Operations Manual Playtest PDF, roll up some characters, and run them through their paces!
"This is our first opportunity to add new classes to Starfinder since the game's release in August 2017, and we need your help to do it! Try out these new classes in Starfinder Society scenarios, Starfinder Adventure Paths, or your own adventures. Then tell us what you and your friends thought of the experience. Paizo needs your feedback to make the classes in the Character Operations Manual the best they can be," said Starfinder Creative Director Robert G. McCreary.
This playtest focuses on three new classes for the upcoming Starfinder Character Operations Manual, a sourcebook full of new character options that is scheduled to release in late 2019. First up is the biohacker, a brilliant super-scientist who analyzes their enemies and creates injections that can help allies or hinder foes. Biohackers specialize in scientific fields of study and utilize a scientific method that is either studious and methodical, or instinctive and improvisational—the hallmarks of any good mad scientist! Next is the vanguard, a martial character who excels in melee fighting and channels the entropic forces of the universe to manipulate their surroundings, bolster themselves and their allies, and power their devastating unarmed strikes. Finally, Paizo presents the witchwarper. This Charisma-based spellcaster pulls from alternate realities to power their magic and alters the environment and even nearby creatures to the witchwarper's advantage. This playtest is a chance to get a look at early versions of these classes and have a hand in their development before they hit shelves next year!
The playtest will run until January 16, 2019. Feedback surveys on StarfinderPlaytest.com will be open throughout the playtest.
There are plenty of ways to participate in the playtest. Starfinder Society organized play will also open up the playtest classes via the use of custom created characters that operate much like pregenerated characters during the playtest.
Players can engage with other players and designers on the Character Operations Manual Playtest forums, discussing the new classes and possibilities for the future. While Paizo wants to focus on actual play feedback, they are interested in hearing all ideas about the classes.
Players can also join Paizo on their Twitch channel at twitch.tv/officialpaizo. They host a live Starfinder stream every Wednesday at 4:00 p.m. PST, where they talk about all things Starfinder—including the Character Operations Manual Playtest! Videos from that stream are archived on Paizo's YouTube channel at youtube.com/PaizoInc.
About Starfinder
Set thousands of years in Pathfinder's future, Starfinder is a science fantasy roleplaying game designed to bring you a whole new universe of adventure. The world of Starfinder puts you and your friends in the role of a ragtag starship crew exploring the mysteries of a strange and exciting universe. Play alien races both new and familiar as you explore the mysteries of a weird galaxy. Uncountable worlds are waiting for you and your intrepid crew! Explore the Starfinder Roleplaying Game at paizo.com/starfinder.
About Paizo
Paizo Inc. is one of the world's leading hobby game publishers. Since 2002, millions of players have joined the goblin army by playing the Pathfinder® and Starfinder® roleplaying games across tabletops, at conventions, at their favorite local game store, and digitally on virtual tabletops. Paizo.com is an online retail hobby destination for millions of gamers that carries the latest products from top hobby game publishers. Players also find accessories, like dice and maps, miniatures, T-shirts, goblin plush toys, and the newest releases to quickly replenish those adventuring supplies for the next dungeon run.
R&R Goes Awry in the New Starfinder Signal of Screams Adventure Path
Explore science fantasy horror in The Diaspora Strain
Today Paizo Inc. released The Diaspora Strain, the first volume in the Signal of Screams Adventure Path for the award-winning Starfinder Roleplaying Game. The 64-page volume, whose adventure was written by Chris S. Sims, is the first of three volumes in a horror-themed campaign to overcome a creeping madness. It is available for purchase at paizo.com and retailers worldwide at an MSRP of $22.99 for hardcover and $15.99 for PDF.
Horror relies on turning the normal into the threatening. The expected becomes terrifyingly other. This adventure takes that idea and runs with it, tapping into the id of the Starfinder galaxy while paying homage to other great horror stories, such as Alien, Oculus, Poltergeist, The Shining, and more. Heroes in this adventure will find their senses turned against them. They won't know what's real. And that means their reactions to what they sense will also be untrustworthy. They won't be able to solve a lot of their problems by shooting first, turning even the action-hero norm of Starfinder on its head. Horror also isn't about winning. Therefore, my hope is that players not only enjoy this disturbing journey, but also reach the conclusion with a sense of relief, grateful to have survived," said Paizo Developer Chris S. Sims.
The Diaspora Strain also includes a new corruption system by Jason Keeley and advice for running horror campaigns in the Starfinder RPG by Epidiah Ravachol, author of the incredibly popular indie RPG Dread.
About Paizo
Paizo Inc. is one of the world's leading hobby game publishers. Since 2002, millions of players have joined the goblin army by playing the Pathfinder® and Starfinder® roleplaying games across tabletops, at conventions, at their favorite local game store, and digitally on virtual tabletops. Paizo.com is an online retail hobby destination for millions of gamers that carries the latest products from top hobby game publishers. Players also find accessories, like dice and maps, miniatures, T-shirts, goblin plush toys, and the newest releases to quickly replenish those adventuring supplies for the next dungeon run.
Stop the End of the World in the Final Chapter of Doomsday Dawn, "When the Stars Go Dark"
Download the huge update to classes for the final chapter of the Pathfinder Playtest!
On Monday Paizo Inc. began "When the Stars Go Dark,"" the last part of the Doomsday Dawn adventure in the massive, public, and free Pathfinder Playtest. In Doomsday Dawn's final chapter, the players explore high-level play in the heroic climax of the Pathfinder Playtest. The playtest runs through the end of the year.
"When the Stars Go Dark" takes place in 4718 AR (the present). "Using the White Axiom and the Last Theorem, the heroes from Magnimar must do whatever it takes to stop the Doomsday Dawn," said Jason Bulmahn, Director of Game Design at Paizo, introducing the scenario.
Today also marks the release of the absolutely huge Pathfinder Playtest Update 1.6, which adds or adjusts aspects of every class in the game! These changes range from a small alteration in stances that affects the fighter to major changes for the alchemist and paladin, and are just a fraction of what Paizo is doing behind the scenes to make the game even better.
If players haven't completed their run through the previous parts, they still have until the end of the year to play and tell Paizo what they think. Once they have wrapped up "When the Stars Go Dark," they should make sure to complete the surveys and give the game designers their feedback on Part 7 of Doomsday Dawn!
The free playtest bundle, updates, alternate resonance system, Pathfinder Society playtest scenarios, surveys, and more can all be found at PathfinderPlaytest.com. Players can learn more about Pathfinder, participate in forums, read blog posts, and sign up for email updates at paizo.com.
Join the Pathfinder Playtest designers every Friday throughout the playtest on the Paizo Twitch Channel to hear all about the process and chat directly with the team. The channel hosts live play every Thursday from 2–5 p.m. PST and discussions with the design team every Friday at 4 p.m. PST.
About Paizo
Paizo Inc. is one of the world's leading hobby game publishers. Since 2002, millions of players have joined the goblin army by playing the Pathfinder® and Starfinder® roleplaying games across tabletops, at conventions, at their favorite local game store, and digitally on virtual tabletops. Paizo.com is an online retail hobby destination for millions of gamers that carries the latest products from top hobby game publishers. Players also find accessories, like dice and maps, miniatures, T-shirts, goblin plush toys, and the newest releases to quickly replenish those adventuring supplies for the next dungeon run.
Dynamite Launches Kickstarter for First Pathfinder Resin Statue
Dynamite Entertainment announced a Kickstarter campaign for the first-ever resin statue for the Pathfinder Roleplaying Game. The publisher continues their strong partnership with gaming leader Paizo Inc. following years of expanding the lore of the game's world. Backers can preorder their copies of the limited-edition statue and bundle in a range of extras.
Seoni, one of the most popular iconic heroes in the Pathfinder universe, was an obvious choice for the statue. The powerful Varisian spellcaster is perfect with her intricate tattoos and patterned clothing. The high-quality resin statue stands approximately 12 inches tall. The tattoos and other details like "dirt" and battle damage are all hand painted.
The statue is available in multiple variants. A "Spellcasting" edition portrays Seoni using her signature magic using a plastic energy effect. The "Battle Ready" edition swaps that out for her staff and an alternate pose. The Spellcasting version is available unpainted for the DIY enthusiasts and is available exclusively through the Kickstarter, so don't delay!
Supporters can choose among a range of reward tier options, including Dynamite's well-received comics, from the recent Spiral of Bones series to a complete set of nine graphic novel volumes—over 1,600 pages of Pathfinder content! Another option is the campaign setting book Sandpoint, Light of the Lost Coast signed by author James Jacobs. And of course, t-shirts! Or go big and get all the above!
Most exciting is the opportunity for tabletop devotees to collaborate with Dynamite and a professional sculptor to develop and create 10 custom pewter miniatures up to 35 millimeters tall.
"We've been creating great Pathfinder comics with Paizo over the last half-decade, but today, I'm immensely excited to announce the expansion of that partnership, starting with our first Pathfinder statue of Seoni," shared Nick Barrucci, Dynamite Publisher/CEO. "We're proud to have been chosen to work hand-in-hand with Paizo on this new venture and I have no doubt the fans will enjoy this beautiful piece as well."
"It's been a joy working with Nick and the team at Dynamite to bring Seoni to life," said Erik Mona, Paizo's Publisher and Chief Creative Officer. "The attention to detail we've seen as they've produced the comic line is mirrored in the production values of the statue, and we're excited to see these made available to Pathfinder players."
About Dynamite Entertainment
Dynamite was founded in 2004 and is home to several best-selling comic book titles and properties, including The Boys, The Shadow, Red Sonja, Warlord of Mars, Bionic Man, A Game of Thrones, and more. Dynamite owns and controls an extensive library with over 3,000 characters (which includes the Harris Comics and Chaos Comics properties), such as Vampirella, Pantha, Evil Ernie, Smiley the Psychotic Button, Chastity, and Peter Cannon: Thunderbolt. In addition to their critically-acclaimed titles and bestselling comics, Dynamite works with some of the most high-profile creators in comics and entertainment, including Kevin Smith, Alex Ross, Neil Gaiman, Andy Diggle, John Cassaday, Garth Ennis, Jae Lee, Marc Guggenheim, Mike Carey, Jim Krueger, Greg Pak, Brett Matthews, Matt Wagner, Gail Simone, Steve Niles, James Robinson, and a host of up-and-coming new talent. Dynamite is consistently ranked in the upper tiers of comic book publishers and several of their titles—including Alex Ross and Jim Krueger's Project Superpowers—have debuted in the Top Ten lists produced by Diamond Comics Distributors. In 2005, Diamond awarded the company a GEM award for Best New Publisher and another GEM in 2006 for Comics Publisher of the Year (under 5%) and again in 2011. The company has also been nominated for and won several industry awards, including the prestigious Harvey and Eisner Awards.
About Paizo
Paizo Inc. is one of the world's leading hobby game publishers. Since 2002, millions of players have joined the goblin army by playing the Pathfinder® and Starfinder® roleplaying games across tabletops, at conventions, at their favorite local game store, and digitally on virtual tabletops. Paizo.com is an online retail hobby destination for millions of gamers that carries the latest products from top hobby game publishers. Players also find accessories, like dice and maps, miniatures, T-shirts, goblin plush toys, and the newest releases to quickly replenish those adventuring supplies for the next dungeon run.
Crash a Pirate Party in Part 6 of Doomsday Dawn
Lead with skills and spells in this intrigue-themed chapter of the Pathfinder Playtest!
Today Paizo Inc. began the play-through of "Red Flags," the sixth of seven parts in the Doomsday Dawn adventure, in the massive, public, and free Pathfinder Playtest. In this chapter, players create new 14th-level characters with skill sets that favor infiltration, knowledge, and subtlety rather than aggressive combat prowess.
Jason Bulmahn, Director of Game Design at Paizo, set the scene: "An ancient tome, the Last Theorem, has been located in the possession of a Shackles pirate captain. Fortunately, an upcoming gala at his fortress gives you the opportunity to acquire the relic."
Today also marks the release of Pathfinder Playtest Update 1.5, which modifies spell damage. Throughout the playtest the Paizo design team has listened to players and modified core systems like proficiencies, difficulty classes, death, dying, skills, classes, ancestries, and multiclassing archetypes.
Additionally, separate from the main playtest, Paizo has released an alternate version of the item resonance system for testing using the Raiders of Shrieking Peak scenario and an encapsulated set of rules. Learn more from this Paizo blog post.
Join the Pathfinder Playtest designers every Friday throughout the playtest on the Paizo Twitch Channel to hear all about the process and chat directly with the team. The channel hosts live play every Thursday from 2–5 p.m. PST and discussions with the design team every Friday at 4 p.m. PST.
The free playtest bundle, updates, alternate resonance system, Pathfinder Society playtest scenarios, surveys, and more can all be found at PathfinderPlaytest.com. Players can learn more about Pathfinder, participate in forums, read blog posts, and sign up for email updates at paizo.com.
About Paizo
Paizo Inc. is one of the world's leading hobby game publishers. Since 2002, millions of players have joined the goblin army by playing the Pathfinder® and Starfinder® roleplaying games across tabletops, at conventions, at their favorite local game store, and digitally on virtual tabletops. Paizo.com is an online retail hobby destination for millions of gamers that carries the latest products from top hobby game publishers. Players also find accessories, like dice and maps, miniatures, T-shirts, goblin plush toys, and the newest releases to quickly replenish those adventuring supplies for the next dungeon run.
Fight an Alien Invasion with Starfinder Alien Archive 2
Over 100 science-fantasy species for both players and game masters
Paizo Inc. released the Starfinder Alien Archive 2 today, new for the award-winning Starfinder Roleplaying Game. The 160-page hardcover rulebook presents over 100 bizarre life-forms, both classic and new, and has rules options for both players and game masters. It is available for purchase at paizo.com and retailers worldwide at an MSRP $39.99 for hardcover and $9.99 for PDF.
Robert G. McCreary, Starfinder Creative Director spoke of the book's broad appeal. "With a whole galaxy to explore, there's always a need for more aliens to inhabit the distant worlds the player characters will visit. Alien Archive 2 showcases a variety of exotic new creatures, from sapient extraterrestrial civilizations to giant spaceborne life forms. But Alien Archive 2 is more than just another bestiary for Game Masters. Players will find a wealth of new rules inside just for them—whether it's a new alien species to play, like the canine vlaka, or new armor, weapons, magic items, and technology, like the fungal computer. Every science fantasy cantina needs a bunch of weird aliens to fill its booths and bar stools, and Alien Archive 2 has you covered!"
The creatures in this codex will challenge adventurers no matter where in the galaxy they may travel. What's more, player rules for over a dozen species let players not just fight aliens, but be them. Gamers can play everything from an uplifted bear to a sentient slug!
The book also includes new alien technology to help give characters an edge, including armor, weapons, magic items, and spells. It adds new Starfinder rules, including magical polymorphing and environmental template grafts that empower players to modify creatures to fit them to any world!
About Paizo
Paizo Inc. is one of the world's leading hobby game publishers. Since 2002, millions of players have joined the goblin army by playing the Pathfinder® and Starfinder® roleplaying games across tabletops, at conventions, at their favorite local game store, and digitally on virtual tabletops. Paizo.com is an online retail hobby destination for millions of gamers that carries the latest products from top hobby game publishers. Players also find accessories, like dice and maps, miniatures, T-shirts, goblin plush toys, and the newest releases to quickly replenish those adventuring supplies for the next dungeon run.
Paizo Welcomes New Order Editora as New Brazilian Partner
Brazilian Portuguese translations begin soon
Paizo is pleased to announce a partnership with New Order Editora that brings the Pathfinder Roleplaying Game, Starfinder Roleplaying Game, and the Pathfinder Adventure Card Game to Brazilian gamers.
New Order Editora's first products will be for the Starfinder RPG line, targeting a Q1 2019 release of the Core Rulebook, Alien Archive, and Dead Suns Adventure Path, along with the GM Screen and character sheet accessories.
New Order will begin its Pathfinder line of Brazilian Portuguese products with Pathfinder Second Edition. More information will be released after the conclusion of the Pathfinder Playtest, which continues through the end of 2018. The Pathfinder Adventure Card Game will release after Pathfinder Second Edition.
"We are immensely satisfied with this agreement with Paizo, both as publishers and as fans. Bringing Starfinder and Pathfinder Second Edition to the Brazilian community is a dream come true for us. We are grateful for the trust players and Paizo have placed in us and promise to represent them well," said New Order Editora owners Alexandre Seba and Anésio Vargas.
"We are excited to work with Alexandre, Anésio, and the rest of the team from New Order Editora," said Jim Butler, VP of Marketing and Licensing at Paizo Inc. "We're looking forward to seeing all of Paizo's product lines made available to Brazilian gamers."
Devir finishes its Pathfinder releases in Brazil with the Inner Sea World Guide, and they will continue to sell through their remaining Pathfinder inventory through mid-2019. They remain Paizo's translation partner for Spanish-language products worldwide.
About New Order Editora
Founded in 2013, New Order Editora is the realization of the dreams of two friends, Anésio Vargas and Alexandre Seba. Their goal is to create excellent Brazilian translations of quality games from other markets. This is our spirit, the New Order. For more information, visit newordereditora.com.br.
About Paizo
Paizo Inc. is one of the world's leading hobby game publishers. Since 2002, millions of players have joined the goblin army by playing the Pathfinder® and Starfinder® roleplaying games across tabletops, at conventions, at their favorite local game store, and digitally on virtual tabletops. Paizo.com is an online retail hobby destination for millions of gamers that carries the latest products from top hobby game publishers. Players also find accessories, like dice and maps, miniatures, T-shirts, goblin plush toys, and the newest releases to quickly replenish those adventuring supplies for the next dungeon run.
Claim Your Heritage, Level-Up, and Join the Crusade in Part 5 of Doomsday Dawn, The Heroes of Undarin
The Pathfinder Playtest continues to evolve with an ancestry rules update!
Paizo Inc. turned its attention today to The Heroes of Undarin, the fifth of seven scenarios in the Doomsday Dawn adventure in the worldwide, free Pathfinder Playtest. In this chapter, players create new hardy 12th-level characters who are accustomed to facing terrible foes in the Worldwound, a land ruined by demonic powers.
"A group of agents is sent deep into the Worldwound to uncover the secrets of the White Axiom. You are sent to protect them, said Jason Bulmahn, Director of Game Design at Paizo, setting the scene.
Throughout the playtest the Paizo design team has listened to players and made changes to the game, including modifications to core systems like proficiencies, difficulty classes, death, dying, skills, classes, and multiclassing archtypes. Today marks the release of Update 1.4, which delivers an overhaul of the ancestries. Starting with this update, when players make a character, they select not only an ancestry but also a heritage from within that ancestry. The heritage gives them additional physical characteristics based on their lineage, and choice of heritage is in addition to the ancestry feat that they gain at 1st level.
Bulmahn added, "The one thing we’ve heard mentioned over and over is that many of you felt like the ancestries weren’t quite giving enough at 1st level. We also saw a number of responses saying that taking a feat to be a half-elf or half-orc was too steep a price to pay. This update makes changes to the way that ancestries work, while also giving you some additional high-level ancestry feats to use in your game!
In addition to surveys on Chapters 1 through 5 of Doomsday Dawn, there are now surveys up for Ancestries, Classes, Monsters, Hazards and the Rules as a whole. The playtest bundle, updates, and surveys are all free to download at PathfinderPlaytest.com.
Players can learn more, participate in forums, read blog posts and sign up for email updates on paizo.com. The Paizo Twitch channel (twitch.tv/officialpaizo) hosts live play every Thursday from 2-5 PM Pacific and discussions with the design team every Friday at 4 PM Pacific.
Pathfinder Playtest Schedule
The Heroes of Undarin, October 9 – October 21
Red Flags, October 22 – November 4
When the Stars Go Dark, November 5 – November 18
About Paizo
Paizo Inc. is one of the world's leading hobby game publishers. Since 2002, millions of players have joined the goblin army by playing the Pathfinder® and Starfinder® roleplaying games across tabletops, at conventions, at their favorite local game store, and digitally on virtual tabletops. Paizo.com is an online retail hobby destination for millions of gamers that carries the latest products from top hobby game publishers. Players also find accessories, like dice and maps, miniatures, T-shirts, goblin plush toys, and the newest releases to quickly replenish those adventuring supplies for the next dungeon run.
Pathfinder: Kingmaker Releases Today!
The wait is over—the time for adventure is at hand!
Owlcat Games and Deep Silver proudly announce that the critically acclaimed and highly anticipated cRPG Pathfinder: Kingmaker releases today for both PC and Mac. Players can download digital versions at Steam and GOG. It's also available in select retail outlets.
Players will be able to adventure through the Stolen Lands, exploring the vast world of the Pathfinder® Roleplaying Game universe. From humble beginnings, characters will face fearsome beasts, meet lifelong companions, and build their own kingdoms as a deep and engaging story unfolds around them.
"Making Pathfinder: Kingmaker has been the most incredible journey. As a team we have lived this game, poured our passion, energy and personalities into it. The time has now come to allow fans to experience all that the Stolen Lands has to offer! We hope you enjoy it!" said Oleg Shpilchevsky, Head Of Owlcat Games
"We're thrilled to see Pathfinder's world of Golarion so vividly realized by the team at Owlcat," says Paizo Publisher and Chief Creative Officer Erik Mona. "Pathfinder: Kingmaker brings one of Pathfinder's most exciting epic adventures to computers everywhere, leaping from the tabletop to the computer and bringing the exciting environments and canny creatures of Kingmaker to life on the computer screen!"
Pathfinder: Kingmaker takes players on a tour through the infamous Stolen Lands, the dangerous and turbulent territories well known within Pathfinder fandom. The computer RPG revisits familiar characters and well-known locations of the series' lore as well as treat players to brand new adventures, deadly foes, and unforeseen twists and turns. Fans of the fantasy pen-and-paper RPG will experience its epic, heroic universe in new ways while computer RPG gamers will discover their favorite genre in a more contemporary light, in stunning 3D graphics that bring the universe to life.
Pathfinder: Kingmaker will challenge players as both adventurers and rulers as they claim explored lands and carve their own kingdom from the wilderness. Kingdom founding goes beyond simple stronghold-building to become a true reflection of the hero's character and choices made throughout the game. Each kingdom is a living thing shaped by alignment, choices, allies, and the hero's ability to lead his or her people.
About Owlcat Games
Owlcat Games was founded in 2016 as part of a pilot initiative of My.com. The team is led by veteran game designers behind titles like Heroes of Might and Magic V, Silent Storm, Etherlords, Evil Islands: Curse of the Lost Soul and other games. Team members also took part in the development of popular MMO titles, Allods Online and Skyforge. The first project unveiled by Owlcat Games is Pathfinder: Kingmaker, an isometric computer RPG based on the highly popular Pathfinder pen-and-paper roleplaying game by Paizo Inc.
About Paizo
Paizo Inc. is one of the world's leading hobby game publishers. Since 2002, millions of players have joined the goblin army by playing the Pathfinder® and Starfinder® roleplaying games across tabletops, at conventions, at their favorite local game store, and digitally on virtual tabletops. Paizo.com is an online retail hobby destination for millions of gamers that carries the latest products from top hobby game publishers. Players also find accessories, like dice and maps, miniatures, T-shirts, goblin plush toys, and the newest releases to quickly replenish those adventuring supplies for the next dungeon run.
About Koch Media
Koch Media is a leading producer and distributor of digital entertainment products (software, games and films). The company's own publishing activities, marketing and distribution extend throughout Europe and the USA. The Koch Media group has more than 20 years of experience in the digital media business, and has risen to become the number one distributor in Europe. It has also formed strategic alliances with numerous games and software publishers: Bethesda, Capcom, Kaspersky Labs, NC SOFT, Sega, Square Enix and Tecmo-Koei, etc. in various European countries. With Headquarters in Planegg near Munich/Germany, Koch Media owns branches in Germany, England, France, Austria, Switzerland, Italy, Spain, the Nordic regions, Benelux and the United States.
Solve the Mystery in Pathfinder Playtest Part 4, The Mirrored Moon
The free playtest PDF bundle, rules update 1.3, multiclass archetypes update, and new surveys await at PathfinderPlaytest.com
Today, Paizo Inc. officially began The Mirrored Moon, the fourth of seven scenarios in the Doomsday Dawn adventure. It runs through October 8 as part of the worldwide, free playtest of the second edition of Pathfinder on both real and virtual tabletops.
The adventure sees a return of the characters from Part 1, now at 9th-level. In the years that have passed, these heroes have grown to be powerful adventurers in their own right, but the mystery that started all those years ago in Keleri’s basement has yet to be solved. In Part 4, they continue the quest in Thicketfell, in the faraway River Kingdoms.
"The heroes from Magnimar are sent to secure aid in the River Kingdoms, while looking for a place called the Moonmere, the home of an ancient Kellid wizard who has something to do with the ominous Countdown Clocks," said Jason Bulmahn, Director of Game Design at Paizo.
Today also marks the release of Update 1.3, which delivers a number of substantive changes to the game, including a revision to the Proficiency, DCs, death, dying, the Medicine skill, and revisions to a number of classes. But there’s one other gigantic addition.
Multiclass Archetype Update
Paizo has playtest material for all 12 of the multiclass archetypes, along with some revisions to the existing multiclass archetypes found in the Pathfinder Playtest Rulebook. These additions expand the range of tools when building new characters. With these changes, players can now create a bard that dabbles in the strange mysteries of the monk, or a barbarian with a sorcerous lineage. Paizo put all of these archetypes in a document for ease of reference, the Multiclass Archetype Update. The playtest bundle, updates, and surveys are all free to download at PathfinderPlaytest.com.
Players can learn more, participate in forums, read blog posts and sign up for email updates on paizo.com. The Paizo Twitch channel (twitch.tv/officialpaizo) hosts live play every Thursday from 2-5 PM Pacific and discussions with the design team every Friday at 4 PM Pacific.
Pathfinder Playtest Schedule
The Mirrored Moon, September 24 – October 8
The Heroes of Undarin, October 9 – October 21
Red Flags, October 22 – November 4
When the Stars Go Dark, November 5 – November 18
About Paizo
Paizo Inc. is one of the world's leading hobby game publishers. Since 2002, millions of players have joined the goblin army by playing the Pathfinder® and Starfinder® roleplaying games across tabletops, at conventions, at their favorite local game store, and digitally on virtual tabletops. Paizo.com is an online retail hobby destination for millions of gamers that carries the latest products from top hobby game publishers. Players also find accessories, like dice and maps, miniatures, T-shirts, goblin plush toys, and the newest releases to quickly replenish those adventuring supplies for the next dungeon run.
Return to the Story that Launched Pathfinder in "Return of the Runelords"
Golarion shakes as the Runelords awaken...
Paizo Inc. is proud to announce the new Return of the Runelords Adventure Path, an exciting fantasy campaign that pits players against some of the most infamous and dangerous villains of the Pathfinder campaign setting. The Runelords, intimidating foes from Pathfinder RPG's first Adventure Path published in 2007, make their dreaded return in a new six-episode adventure series starting with Secrets of Roderic's Cove. Each volume is available for $24.99 at paizo.com and retailers around the world.
The all-powerful Runelords, near-immortal wizards who ruled Varisia in ancient days, stir to terrible life once more, surging across the frontier with plans to reignite their time-lost empire. Years ago, Pathfinder's classic Rise of the Runelords campaign explored the return of just one of these terrible masters from the depths of time—now the rest of his scheming allies have returned, their brilliant minds turned solely to conquest!
"As development on Rise of the Runelords wrapped up over ten years ago, we started a tradition that's lasted ever since—the inclusion of a tiny little message at the end of the sixth volume's legal text. In Rise of the Runelords, this message simply read, 'The runelords will return.' Likewise, in the sequel to Rise of the Runelords, the last volume of the Shattered Star Adventure Path teased, 'Sorshen lives!' Now, with Return of the Runelords, we finally get to see the payoff to these hidden messages, as well as wrap up the epic storyline that began with a now infamous goblin raid on the little town of Sandpoint."—James Jacobs, Pathfinder Creative Director
Each full-color softcover Pathfinder Adventure Path volume contains an in-depth adventure scenario, stats for several new monsters, and support articles meant to give Game Masters additional material to expand their campaign. Return of the Runelords features longer adventures than most volumes, with the final installment being the longest adventure Paizo has ever run in an Adventure Path volume! This increased length allows the game to cover every level from 1st to 20th.
The Return of the Runelords Adventure Path includes six volumes:
In addition, the Return of the Runelords Player's Guide free PDF provides players with all the spoiler-free information, inspiration, and new rules they'll need to create characters ready to take on the dangers and perils of the Return of the Runelords Adventure Path.
Find out more in the following Paizo blog posts on paizo.com:
About Paizo
Paizo Inc. is one of the world's leading hobby game publishers. Since 2002, millions of players have joined the goblin army by playing the Pathfinder® and Starfinder® roleplaying games across tabletops, at conventions, at their favorite local game store, and digitally on virtual tabletops. Paizo.com is an online retail hobby destination for millions of gamers that carries the latest products from top hobby game publishers. Players also find accessories, like dice and maps, miniatures, T-shirts, goblin plush toys, and the newest releases to quickly replenish those adventuring supplies for the next dungeon run.
Stage a Jailhouse Break-Out in Starfinder's "Escape from the Prison Moon"
Paizo publishes the daring second volume of the Against the Aeon Throne Adventure Path
Paizo released Escape from the Prison Moon, a Starfinder science-fantasy adventure for 3rd-level characters, by Eleanor Ferron today. It is the second volume of the Against the Aeon Throne Adventure Path for the award-winning tabletop roleplaying game. It is available for $22.99 at paizo.com and local game stores on planet Earth.
Deputized by the interstellar police force known as the Stewards after freeing a colony from Azlanti occupation, the heroes journey to the Azlanti Star Empire to rescue their friend who is being held captive on a well-guarded prison moon. After visiting an outlaw space station nearby, the heroes stage a daring breakout under the nose of the penal colony's warden. But the experimental starship drive is still out there, and the heroes must track it down to prevent the Azlanti from making it operational!
This volume also includes:
A detailed look at the culture, history, and territories of the expansionist Azlanti Star Empire, as well as a trove of Azlanti gear both magical and technological, by Robert G. McCreary, with Jason Keeley and Lyz Liddell.
An examination of many of the species conquered by the Azlanti Star Empire, by Saif Ansari.
An archive of new creatures, from radioactive dragons to plants that produce areas of zero gravity, by Eleanor Ferron, Joe Pasini, David N. Ross, and Owen K.C. Stephens.
Statistics and deck plans for an Azlanti prison-guard vessel, plus a glimpse of a space station on the fringes of Azlanti Star Empire space, by Eleanor Ferron.
"A lot of great science fiction focuses on exploring the unknown, and I enjoyed writing an adventure where the PCs were forced to explore a dangerous universe that they knew very little about. I loved playing up the tension of what it felt like to be strangers in a strange land, where anyone could be a friend or a foe, and where the very buildings and machines that the PCs relied on weren't necessarily built with the PCs in mind. I also like encounters that allow for multiple approaches, so I liked the open-ended infiltration aspect of this adventure—the PCs can choose how they want to interact with the people and challenges they encounter on their journey, but their choices may have wildly different consequences."—Eleanor Ferron
The Against the Aeon Throne Adventure Path began last month with The Reach of Empire and will continue in October with The Rune Drive Gambit. Watch the Against the Aeon Throne launch video on YouTube. Find out more at paizo.com.
About Paizo
Paizo Inc. is one of the world's leading hobby game publishers. Since 2002, millions of players have joined the goblin army by playing the Pathfinder® and Starfinder® roleplaying games across tabletops, at conventions, at their favorite local game store, and digitally on virtual tabletops. Paizo.com is an online retail hobby destination for millions of gamers that carries the latest products from top hobby game publishers. Players also find accessories, like dice and maps, miniatures, T-shirts, goblin plush toys, and the newest releases to quickly replenish those adventuring supplies for the next dungeon run.
Paizo Partners with the Archives of Nethys on Pathfinder and Starfinder System Reference Documents
Find what you're looking for at pfrd.info and sfrd.info
Paizo is pleased to announce that they have partnered with Blake Davis and the Archives of Nethys to serve as the official home of the Pathfinder and Starfinder System Reference Documents!
"Over six years ago I started the Archives of Nethys, with the goal of supporting my friends and fellow gamers who played Pathfinder and loved participating in the Pathfinder Society. Now, thanks in large part to many helpers among the Paizo community, the Archives has grown to support more content than ever before and even encompass a second game system, the Starfinder RPG (with a third site not far off!) I can't express how proud my team and I are to become the official representatives of this content. I plan to work closely with Paizo to ensure a constantly up-to-date and useful rules resource for all of the Pathfinder and Starfinder communities."—Blake Davis
As an official licensed partner, the Archives of Nethys will be able to incorporate Paizo’s product identity for Pathfinder and Starfinder, allowing gamers to find all of the Golarion- and Pact Worlds-specific rules they’re looking for efficiently. As Paizo moves toward the launch of Pathfinder Second Edition, the Archives of Nethys will also serve as the home for those rules.
The Archives of Nethys remains a free rules resource to players, but they can join its Patreon and support its future growth by visiting its Support page at aonprd.com/support.aspx.
About Paizo
Paizo Inc. is one of the world's leading hobby game publishers. Since 2002, millions of players have joined the goblin army by playing the Pathfinder® and Starfinder® roleplaying games across tabletops, at conventions, at their favorite local game store, and digitally on virtual tabletops. Paizo.com is an online retail hobby destination for millions of gamers that carries the latest products from top hobby game publishers. Players also find accessories, like dice and maps, miniatures, T-shirts, goblin plush toys, and the newest releases to quickly replenish those adventuring supplies for the next dungeon run.
Fight to Survive the Night in Pathfinder Playtest Part 3, Affair at Sombrefell Hall
Paizo challenges players to confront the horrors of Doomsday Dawn and then give feedback at PathfinderPlaytest.com
Today, Affair at Sombrefell Hall the third of seven scenarios in the Doomsday Dawn adventure officially began at Paizo Inc. The relentless adventure for four 7th-level characters was written by acclaimed Paizo Developer, Amanda Hamon Kunz. It runs on real and virtual tabletops through September 23 as part of the worldwide, free playtest of the Pathfinder Second Edition.
Jason Bulmahn, Director of Game Design at Paizo, introduced the new scenario saying, "A group of agents of the Palantine Eye are sent to secure the aid of an occult scholar who is on sabbatical at his family estate, which just happens to be in haunted Ustalav."
The playtest is available as a free PDF bundle. Changes to the playtest have already been made! Rules Update 1.2 and a new character sheet have just been added. Player, Game Master, and Open Surveys unlock as each new part begins. They will remain open throughout the playtest period. The PDFs and surveys are all available at PathfinderPlaytest.com.
The Paizo Twitch channel hosts live play every Thursday from 2-5 PM Pacific and discussions with the design team every Friday at 4 PM Pacific.
Paizo also discusses the surveys and resulting game changes on its blogs. Players and Game Masters can participate in the Pathfinder Playtest Forums and sign up for email updates on paizo.com.
Pathfinder Playtest Schedule:
Affair at Sombrefell Hall, September 10 – September 23
The Mirrored Moon, September 24 – October 8
The Heroes of Undarin, October 9 – October 21
Red Flags, October 22 – November 4
When the Stars Go Dark, November 5 – November 18
About Paizo
Paizo Inc. is one of the world's leading hobby game publishers. Since 2002, millions of players have joined the goblin army by playing the Pathfinder® and Starfinder® roleplaying games across tabletops, at conventions, at their favorite local game store, and digitally on virtual tabletops. Paizo.com is an online retail hobby destination for millions of gamers that carries the latest products from top hobby game publishers. Players also find accessories, like dice and maps, miniatures, T-shirts, goblin plush toys, and the newest releases to quickly replenish those adventuring supplies for the next dungeon run.
Rebel Against an Evil Empire with Against the Aeon Throne
Paizo launches the three-part Adventure Path series for Starfinder with "The Reach of Empire"
Today Paizo launched The Reach of Empire, a Starfinder Roleplaying Game adventure for four 1st-level characters. The adventure begins the Against the Aeon Throne Adventure Path, a 3-part, monthly campaign in which players visit and explore some of the worlds of the sinister Azlanti Star Empire. It also includes a gazetteer of the Pact Worlds colony of Nakondis, a collection of new starships and starship options used by the Imperial Fleet of the Azlanti Star Empire, and a selection of new monsters from alien worlds. It is available for $22.99 at paizo.com and retailers around planet Earth.
"Hired to transport supplies to a new Pact Worlds colony in the Vast, the heroes discover that the Azlanti Star Empire has invaded and occupied the colony with a small military force. The heroes must liberate the colony from its merciless oppressors, only to learn that the Azlanti have taken both an experimental starship drive and one of the colonists—an old friend of the heroes—back to the Star Empire!"—The Reach of Empire
Each monthly full-color softcover Starfinder Adventure Path volume contains a new installment of a series of interconnected science-fantasy quests that together create a fully developed plot of sweeping scale and epic challenges. Each 64-page volume of the Starfinder Adventure Path also contains in-depth articles that detail and expand the Starfinder campaign setting and provide new rules, a host of exciting new monsters and alien races, a new planet to explore and starship to pilot, and more!
"I loved framing an adventure where the PCs are stealthy rebels. The enemy seems so powerful and overwhelming at first that the heroes must be calculated and careful, hoping to gain allies, perform sabotage, and tip things in their favor. Heroes do their fair share of exploring abandoned locations and confronting traps and monsters, so I liked having an urban-based adventure where the stakes feel high and they're working among the people that they're helping."—Ron Lundeen, Starfinder Developer and lead writer of The Reach of Empire.
About Paizo
Paizo Inc. is one of the world's leading hobby game publishers. Since 2002, millions of players have joined the goblin army by playing the Pathfinder® and Starfinder® roleplaying games across tabletops, at conventions, at their favorite local game store, and digitally on virtual tabletops. Paizo.com is an online retail hobby destination for millions of gamers that carries the latest products from top hobby game publishers. Players also find accessories, like dice and maps, miniatures, T-shirts, goblin plush toys, and the newest releases to quickly replenish those adventuring supplies for the next dungeon run.
Chill Out with Comics and Society Scenarios for Pathfinder and Starfinder
Enjoy the last days of summer with Spiral of Bones comics and Organized Play adventures!
Paizo has partnered with Dynamite Entertainment and the Organized Play Foundation to keep the summer fun going with a new Spiral of Bones comic and five new Society Scenarios for the Pathfinder Society Roleplaying Guild and Starfinder Society Roleplaying Guild.
These products are available for purchase at game retailers and paizo.com now and many of them can be easily adapted to any fantasy world.
About Paizo
Paizo Inc. is one of the world's leading hobby game publishers. Since 2002, millions of players have joined the goblin army by playing the Pathfinder® and Starfinder® roleplaying games across tabletops, at conventions, at their favorite local game store, and digitally on virtual tabletops. Paizo.com is an online retail hobby destination for millions of gamers that carries the latest products from top hobby game publishers. Players also find accessories, like dice and maps, miniatures, T-shirts, goblin plush toys, and the newest releases to quickly replenish those adventuring supplies for the next dungeon run.
Hobby Gaming Hits Peak Season with More Hot Summer Releases from Paizo
Enticing accessories abound for every gamer!
On the heels of Gen Con 2018 Paizo has released more ways to enjoy the Pathfinder and Starfinder Roleplaying Games and the Pathfinder Adventure Card Game. Players can declare victory in the War for the Crown. Flip-Tiles offer a new way to expand dungeons both in size and variety. Pocket Edition rulebooks extend the legacy of Pathfinder First Edition and will continue to be available as Pathfinder Second Edition grows.
These products are available for purchase at game retailers and paizo.com now and many of them can be easily adapted to any fantasy world.
About Paizo
Paizo Inc. is one of the world's leading hobby game publishers. Since 2002, millions of players have joined the goblin army by playing the Pathfinder® and Starfinder® roleplaying games across tabletops, at conventions, at their favorite local game store, and digitally on virtual tabletops. Paizo.com is an online retail hobby destination for millions of gamers that carries the latest products from top hobby game publishers. Players also find accessories, like dice and maps, miniatures, T-shirts, goblin plush toys, and the newest releases to quickly replenish those adventuring supplies for the next dungeon run.
Pathfinder Playtest #1 Starts Today
Tell Paizo how "The Lost Star" went at PathfinderPlaytest.com
The first of seven Pathfinder Playtest adventures officially began today. The Lost Star runs through August 26 as part of Paizo's multi-month, worldwide, free playtest of Pathfinder Second Edition. Paizo needs player feedback to make one of the world's best fantasy RPGs even better.
The Lost Star is an adventure for four 1st-level characters. Paizo's Director of Game Design Jason Bulmahn gave a spoiler-free introduction to the adventure, "A noblewoman's vault in Magnimar is pillaged and you are tasked with recovering a lost family heirloom. Can you find it in time for her to visit the Swallowtail Festival?"
After completing The Lost Star, players and GMs should go to PathfinderPlaytest.com to give their feedback through online surveys. The surveys will remain open throughout the playtest period. Players can also share their opinions on the Pathfinder Playtest Forums on paizo.com.
Paizo will be discussing the results of the surveys and changes they are implementing based on player feedback both on paizo.com and on the Paizo Twitch channel. Players can stay informed by signing up for email updates at paizo.com.
Pathfinder Playtest Schedule:
The Lost Star, August 7 – August 26
In Pale Mountain's Shadow, August 27 – September 9
Affair at Sombrefell Hall, September 10 – September 23
The Mirrored Moon, September 24 – October 8
The Heroes of Undarin, October 9 – October 21
Red Flags, October 22 – November 4
When the Stars Go Dark, November 5 – November 18
About Paizo
Paizo Inc. is one of the world's leading hobby game publishers. Since 2002, millions of players have joined the goblin army by playing the Pathfinder® and Starfinder® roleplaying games across tabletops, at conventions, at their favorite local game store, and digitally on virtual tabletops. Paizo.com is an online retail hobby destination for millions of gamers that carries the latest products from top hobby game publishers. Players also find accessories, like dice and maps, miniatures, T-shirts, goblin plush toys, and the newest releases to quickly replenish those adventuring supplies for the next dungeon run.
Starfinder Beginner Box Announced
This boxed set is the ideal introduction to the world of the Starfinder Roleplaying Game
Paizo Inc. announced the Starfinder Beginner Box at the Gen Con game convention in Indianapolis, Indiana. The streamlined rules presentation in the box is an ideal opportunity to bring new players into the hobby industry and presents easy-to-digest rules for beginning players. It will be available for purchase at paizo.com and retailers worldwide in Spring, 2019.
"Players will find simple rules for creating and customizing their hero, as well as a robust system for running their character through challenging adventures and deadly battles against villainous aliens," said Robert G. McCreary, Creative Director for the Starfinder RPG. "It's the ideal first step into an adventure in the stars!"
The Starfinder Beginner Box is packed with everything players need to get started playing Starfinder, and includes:
A 96-page Heroes' Handbook, detailing character creation, weapons and equipment, magic spells, and general rules for playing the game
A 96-page Game Master's Guide packed with adventure, alien adversaries, an introduction to the Starfinder setting, and advice on how to create and narrate science-fantasy adventures
A complete set of 7 polyhedral dice
More than 80 full-color pawns depicting diverse heroes and aliens
Six pregenerated character sheets to throw players right into the action
Six blank character sheets to record the abilities of custom-made heroes
Six player aid cards for quick rules references during play
A durable, reusable, double-sided Flip-Mat play surface that works with any kind of marker
About Paizo
Paizo Inc. is one of the world's leading hobby game publishers. Since 2002, millions of players have joined the goblin army by playing the Pathfinder® and Starfinder® roleplaying games across tabletops, at conventions, at their favorite local game store, and digitally on virtual tabletops. Paizo.com is an online retail hobby destination for millions of gamers that carries the latest products from top hobby game publishers. Players also find accessories, like dice and maps, miniatures, T-shirts, goblin plush toys, and the newest releases to quickly replenish those adventuring supplies for the next dungeon run.
Pathfinder Playtest Launches Today
Download available for free from paizo.com!
Today, Paizo Inc. launched the worldwide playtest of Pathfinder Second Edition, an evolution of one of the world's most popular tabletop roleplaying games. The free PDF bundle download of the Pathfinder Playtest Rulebook, Pathfinder Playtest Bestiary, Pathfinder Playtest Adventure: Doomsday Dawn, and Flip-Mat Multi-Pack is available now on paizo.com.
"Overall feedback from the playtest reveals on the Paizo blog and through industry partners has been positive. We've made the rules more fun, easier to learn, and better for telling our favorite fantasy stories. Now, we need all your feedback to make Pathfinder Second Edition the best it can be," said Erik Mona, Paizo's Publisher and Chief Creative Officer.
Preordered print editions of the Pathfinder Playtest Rulebook, Pathfinder Playtest Adventure: Doomsday Dawn, and Pathfinder Playtest Flip-Mat Multi-Pack have been shipped to players and are available for preorder pick up at Paizo's booth at Gen Con in Indianapolis, Indiana, August 2–5.
Softcover, hardcover, and deluxe special editions are available for purchase in the Paizo booth at Gen Con and at game and bookstores worldwide. Paizo will not reprint the playtest rulebook or adventure, so players who want print editions should act quickly.
Playtest 1: The Lost Star begins Tuesday, August 7 and runs through August 26, kicking off the massive multi-month free playtest.
Pathfinder Playtest Schedule:
The Lost Star, August 7 – August 26
In Pale Mountain's Shadow, August 27 – September 9
Affair at Sombrefell Hall, September 10 – September 23
The Mirrored Moon, September 24 – October 8
The Heroes of Undarin, October 9 – October 21
Red Flags, October 22 – November 4
When the Stars Go Dark, November 5 – November 18
Players are invited to visit PathfinderPlaytest.com to give feedback via online surveys for each of the 7 Doomsday Dawn adventure playtests and share opinions with others in the Pathfinder Playtest Forums on paizo.com. Paizo will be discussing the results of the Playtest surveys and changes they are implementing based on player feedback both on paizo.com and on the Paizo Twitch channel. Players stay informed by signing up for email updates at paizo.com.
The worldwide Pathfinder Society organized play program has four more opportunities to playtest. Pathfinder Society Playtest #1: The Rose Street Revenge (August 7), Pathfinder Society Playtest #2: Raiders of Shrieking Peak (August 7), Pathfinder Society Playtest #3: Arclord's Envy (August 7), and Pathfinder Society Playtest #4: The Frozen Oath (September 26) will all be available as free downloads.
Many Paizo official licensed partners are supporting the playtest. Players can immerse themselves in epic sounds with the Doomsday Dawn audio experience from Syrinscape. They can play with friends all over the world on Fantasy Grounds and Roll20 virtual tabletops. Players can also build their perfect character using Hero Lab. They can roll dice designed by Q Workshop to aesthetically compliment the Pathfinder Playtest Rulebook. Players can celebrate their participation with the deluxe enamel collector pin by Campaign Coins. Links to all of this content are waiting for players on PathfinderPlaytest.com.
About Paizo
Paizo Inc. is one of the world's leading hobby game publishers. Since 2002, millions of players have joined the goblin army by playing the Pathfinder® and Starfinder® roleplaying games across tabletops, at conventions, at their favorite local game store, and digitally on virtual tabletops. Paizo.com is an online retail hobby destination for millions of gamers that carries the latest products from top hobby game publishers. Players also find accessories, like dice and maps, miniatures, T-shirts, goblin plush toys, and the newest releases to quickly replenish those adventuring supplies for the next dungeon run.
Gear Up with the Starfinder Armory and Dead Suns Pawn Collection
The hardcover guide to science-fantasy gear and a beautifully illustrated accessory launch today
Today Paizo Inc. released Starfinder Armory, the 160-page hardcover rulebook, and the Starfinder Dead Suns Pawn Collection, with all of the enemies and allies of the Dead Suns Adventure Path, for the Starfinder Roleplaying Game.
From guns to augmentations to high-tech and magical devices for every imaginable situation, Starfinder Armory has everything a science-fantasy roleplayer needs. It is available for purchase at paizo.com and retailers worldwide at an MSRP $39.99 for hardcover and $9.99 for PDF.
"You have to have the right tool for the right job. It's a dangerous universe out there, and often the difference between survival and being the next meal for an angry ksarik is having the right equipment. This rulebook is a must-have whether you are playing a frontline soldier, stealthy spy, or scholarly spellcaster," said Robert G. McCreary, Creative Director for the Starfinder RPG.
The Starfinder Armory and Starfinder Dead Suns Pawn Collection are also available as part of the Starfinder Roleplaying Game subscription and as a PDF download at paizo.com. Subscribers get the download for free as part of their subscription.
About Paizo
Paizo Inc. is one of the world's leading hobby game publishers. Since 2002, millions of players have joined the goblin army by playing the Pathfinder® and Starfinder® roleplaying games across tabletops, at conventions, at their favorite local game store, and digitally on virtual tabletops. Paizo.com is an online retail hobby destination for millions of gamers that carries the latest products from top hobby game publishers. Players also find accessories, like dice and maps, miniatures, T-shirts, goblin plush toys, and the newest releases to quickly replenish those adventuring supplies for the next dungeon run.
Explore Extraplanar Worlds of Imagination with Paizo's June Product Releases
Game adventures and accessories take players from pubs and villages to distant dimensions
Paizo has released seven new game products for the Pathfinder Roleplaying Game, Starfinder Roleplaying Game and Pathfinder Adventure Card Game to expand the boundaries of your imagination. These products are available for purchase at game retailers and paizo.com now.
About Paizo
Paizo Inc. is one of the world's leading hobby game publishers. Since 2002, millions of players have joined the goblin army by playing the Pathfinder® and Starfinder® roleplaying games across tabletops, at conventions, at their favorite local game store, and digitally on virtual tabletops. Paizo.com is an online retail hobby destination for millions of gamers that carries the latest products from top hobby game publishers. Players also find accessories, like dice and maps, miniatures, T-shirts, goblin plush toys, and the newest releases to quickly replenish those adventuring supplies for the next dungeon run.
Starfinder RPG Wins Origins Award
The Starfinder roleplaying game won the 2018 Fan Favorite Roleplaying Game award at Origins Game Fair
Paizo is pleased to announce that the Starfinder Roleplaying Game won the Fan Favorite Best Roleplaying Game award at the Origins Awards on Saturday, June 16, 2018. The awards are presented by the Academy of Adventure Gaming Arts and Design for outstanding games in the industry and are presented at the annual Origins Game Fair.
"We are honored, and humbled, to be chosen as the best RPG of the year by our fans. As game designers, winning any award is always gratifying, but fan-voted awards are especially meaningful. Fans are the people who play our games, and without players, the games themselves don't serve much purpose," said Starfinder Design Leads Robert G. McCreary and Owen K.C. Stephens. "We want to thank everyone who voted for Starfinder, as well as every fan who plays Starfinder, talks about the game with friends, and helps make Starfinder's player base a vibrant community."
Go to paizo.com for more information on Starfinder and future releases.
About Paizo
Paizo Inc. is one of the world's leading hobby game publishers. Since 2002, millions of players have joined the goblin army by playing the Pathfinder® and Starfinder® roleplaying games across tabletops, at conventions, at their favorite local game store, and digitally on virtual tabletops. Paizo.com is an online retail hobby destination for millions of gamers that carries the latest products from top hobby game publishers. Players also find accessories, like dice and maps, miniatures, T-shirts, goblin plush toys, and the newest releases to quickly replenish those adventuring supplies for the next dungeon run.
Paizo Joins Free RPG Day 2018
Players can pick up the Pathfinder Adventure We Be 5uper Goblins!, the Starfinder Adventure Skitter Shot, and the Pathfinder Adventure Card Game character Nok-Nok, at participating retail stores on Saturday, June 16
As a sponsor of Free RPG Day, Paizo will release free products on Saturday, June 16 at
participating retail locations:
Players are encouraged to check out the program's event locator at http://freerpgday.com, join in the fun and grab a copy of Paizo's Free RPG Day offerings while supplies last.
About Free RPG Day
Established in 2007, Free RPG Day works with participating hobby game retailers and RPG publishers to bring new and exclusive RPG quickstart rules and adventure modules into the hands of gamers. Consumers worldwide will be able to grab brand new material for a variety of RPGs. The goal of Free RPG Day is to inspire gamers to play a new RPG, which will in turn, create sales through local game stores.
About Paizo Paizo Inc. is one of the world's leading hobby game publishers. Since 2002, millions of players have joined the goblin army by playing the Pathfinder® and Starfinder® roleplaying games across tabletops, at conventions, at their favorite local game store, and digitally on virtual tabletops. Paizo.com is an online retail hobby destination for millions of gamers that carries the latest products from top hobby game publishers. Players also find accessories, like dice and maps, miniatures, T-shirts, goblin plush toys, and the newest releases to quickly replenish those adventuring supplies for the next dungeon run.
Paizo Springs Forward with Pawns, Maps, Cards, and Another Adventure in May
Products span the ruins, battlefields, and carnivals of Pathfinder, as well as the starships and creatures of the Starfinder Pact Worlds!
In May, Paizo published eight adventurous story-telling products that let hobby gamers explore fantasy, history and space with adventure and intrigue. They are available for purchase at game retailers and paizo.com now:
About Paizo
Paizo Inc. is one of the world's leading hobby game publishers. Since 2002, millions of players have joined the goblin army by playing the Pathfinder® and Starfinder® roleplaying games across tabletops, at conventions, at their favorite local game store, and digitally on virtual tabletops. Paizo.com is an online retail hobby destination for millions of gamers that carries the latest products from top hobby game publishers. Players also find accessories, like dice and maps, miniatures, T-shirts, goblin plush toys, and the newest releases to quickly replenish those adventuring supplies for the next dungeon run.
PaizoCon 2018 Set to Celebrate Hobby Gaming in Seattle and on Twitch
PaizoCon, the annual hobby game convention, runs this weekend, Friday, May 25 through Monday, May 28 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotels, at the SeaTac Airport. Badges will be available onsite. Many events will be live-streamed on Twitch as @officialpaizo.
Officially sponsored by Paizo Inc., PaizoCon 2018 brings together hobby gaming's veteran authors, artists, publishers, and designers and gives fans the opportunity to meet, greet, and game with some of the best and brightest the industry has to offer.
Attendees can get a sneak peak of the Pathfinder Playtest, to be released this August, and can also playtest the next major release of the Pathfinder Adventure Card Game, currently in development.
Paizo will live-stream select events on Twitch as @officialpaizo. The scheduled topics, subject to change, will include Nostalgia in Gaming, Science Fantasy vs. Science Fiction, What Makes a Great Dungeon, Introduction to the Pathfinder Playtest and Q&A, RPG Writing & Editing, the PaizoCon Banquet, and more.
The PaizoCon Banquet will be held on Saturday, May 26 at 7:00 PM Pacific time and emceed by Paizo Publisher, Erik Mona. It will preview upcoming Paizo products and welcome the Glass Cannon Podcast and artist Taylor Fischer as Guests of Honor.
Other drop-in activities will include:
The Reaper Paint and Take Area where attendees can get expert advice while painting a free miniature
Catch a sneak peek of the upcoming Pathfinder: Kingmaker video game or try out Pathfinder Online
The Delves, which are 20-60 minute drop-in encounters run by members of Paizo staff, including options for Starfinder and the Pathfinder Playtest
A Character Creation Station presented by Hero Lab
An HQ room for pick-up games presented by Glass Cannon Podcast
Single Day Badges will be available at the PaizoCon Convention store. Regular Single Day Badges will be $25 each, and Single Day Kid's Badges will be $15 each.
Fans can learn more and register at paizocon.com. Find more information on Twitch at https://www.twitch.tv/officialpaizo. Additional information about the Pathfinder Playtest and related products can be found at PathfinderPlaytest.com.
About Taylor Fischer
Taylor Fischer is an artist who works with Paizo to conceive and illustrate many of their books such as the Curse of the Crimson Throne hardcover and Occult Adventures, as well leading up the early designs for the Starfinder series. Taylor's work is diverse in style and background, from sci-fi to fantasy. Taylor has "AAA" gaming industry experience, having worked on Elder Scrolls, Civilization, Xcom, and more. As an Adjunct Professor at the Maryland Institute College of Art, she taught students how to create industry standard concept art, the production quality artwork requirements required by the artistic game and visual development industries, and the techniques for digital painting. She enjoys a mixture of traditional mediums.
About Glass Cannon
The Glass Cannon debuted in June 2015 as a weekly one-hour actual play podcast of the Giantslayer Adventure Path. In June of 2016, they launched a behind the scenes talkback show called Cannon Fodder which takes a look back at each week's episode while also answering GM and player questions from listener mail all around the world. In 2017, they announced a partnership with Paizo to become the first officially licensed podcast of the Pathfinder game system. They also started a Patreon which quickly became one of the most successful campaigns on the site in under six months and, because of the generosity of GCP nation, they are currently in pre-production for a second weekly actual play of Paizo's first Starfinder Adventure Path—Dead Suns! Traveling to gaming conventions, making surprise visits to their numerous fan meet-ups and bringing their infamous live show on the road all make for an exciting future for five nerds based out of Astoria, Queens.
About Paizo
Paizo Inc. is one of the world's leading hobby game publishers. Since 2002, millions of players have joined the goblin army by playing the Pathfinder® and Starfinder® roleplaying games across tabletops, at conventions, at their favorite local game store, and digitally on virtual tabletops. Paizo.com is an online retail hobby destination for millions of gamers that carries the latest products from top hobby game publishers. Players also find accessories, like dice and maps, miniatures, T-shirts, goblin plush toys, and the newest releases to quickly replenish those adventuring supplies for the next dungeon run.
Universal Distribution is now Paizo's Exclusive Hobby Distributor in Canada
After many years of partnership, Paizo is pleased to announce that Universal Distribution is now the exclusive hobby-channel distribution partner in Canada for Paizo products. Universal Distribution is Canada's leading distributor of games, trading cards, accessories, toys, and memorabilia.
If you are a retailer who placed a Pathfinder Playtest preorder with any other Canadian distributor, please contact Universal to confirm your order. The Pathfinder Playtest Rulebook, Pathfinder Playtest Adventure: Doomsday Dawn, and Pathfinder Playtest: Flip-Mat Multi-Pack will be released worldwide on August 2.
Angelo Exarhakos, Owner and Founder of Universal Distribution, "We are honored that Paizo has named Universal Distribution as their exclusive distributor in Canada. The Universal team will work diligently with Paizo to support their initiatives and grow their business in Canada. Universal is committed to seeing our customers succeed, and this partnership with Paizo is an important step in achieving that goal."
Lisa Stevens, CEO of Paizo added, "We look forward to continuing to build on our existing relationship with Universal Distribution. We've always valued their industry experience, multiple distribution centers, and customer-centric focus. It is the right partnership for our growing Pathfinder and Starfinder product lines."
To set up a retail account, contact Universal Distribution at (866) 335-9001 or visit their website at universaldist.com.
About Universal Distribution
Universal Distribution is Canada's leading distributor of board games, tabletop games, CCGs, TCGs, sports and non-sports trading cards, role-playing games, collectible miniature games, accessories, toys, memorabilia and more for more than 25 years. With distribution centers in Montreal, Toronto, and Vancouver their focus is their customer's success. More information is available at universaldist.com, on at Twitter at https://twitter.com/UniversalDst and on Facebook at https://facebook.com/universaldistribution.
About Paizo
Paizo Inc. is one of the world's leading hobby game publishers. Since 2002, millions of players have joined the goblin army by playing the Pathfinder® and Starfinder® roleplaying games across tabletops, at conventions, at their favorite local game store, and digitally on virtual tabletops. Paizo.com is an online retail hobby destination for millions of gamers that carries the latest products from top hobby game publishers. Players also find accessories, like dice and maps, miniatures, T-shirts, goblin plush toys, and the newest releases to quickly replenish those adventuring supplies for the next dungeon run.
PaizoCon 2018 Runs May 25-28 in Seattle
Gamers worldwide converge for the annual celebration of all things Paizo
Join Paizo staff, authors, artists, and more for a weekend of gaming and camaraderie! The Pathfinder Playtest doesn't release until August, but attendees at PaizoCon will get a chance to see the evolution of Pathfinder in action. They can also playtest the updated Pathfinder Adventure Card Game. The convention runs May 25-28 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotels in Seattle, Washington.
Win the Lottery! Attendees should prioritize signing up for the event lottery at PaizoCon.com, which allows hundreds of fans to get an equal chance at claiming a coveted spot at events. The opportunity for attendees to rank their event preferences ends on Tuesday, May 8 at 2:00 pm PST.
PaizoCon events include the Preview Banquet, panels, seminars, workshops, and exclusive gaming events. There will be organized play sessions for Starfinder Society, Pathfinder Society, and the Adventure Card Guild. Paizo staff, game industry veterans, and fans will run open gaming. Special Guests include artist Taylor Fischer, who will host panels on designing aliens and monsters, and the Glass Cannon Podcast, who have promised events and shenanigans all weekend long.
4-Day Badges are $75, Preview Banquet tickets are $35 and purchasing them together gives attendees a $10 discount. There are Kids Badges for children ten years old and younger. Single Day Badges will be available in person at the PaizoCon convention store and are priced at $25 for adults and $15 for kids.
Fans can learn more and register at paizocon.com.
About Paizo
Paizo Inc. is one of the world's leading hobby game publishers. Since 2002, millions of players have joined the goblin army by playing the Pathfinder® and Starfinder® roleplaying games across tabletops, at conventions, at their favorite local game store, and digitally on virtual tabletops. Paizo.com is an online retail hobby destination for millions of gamers that carries the latest products from top hobby game publishers. Players also find accessories, like dice and maps, miniatures, T-shirts, goblin plush toys, and the newest releases to quickly replenish those adventuring supplies for the next dungeon run.
April Product from Paizo Feature Twilight, Gates, Shadows, and Darklands
This month, Paizo published new Adventure Path installments for Pathfinder and Starfinder, an expanded nation in the Pathfinder Campaign Setting, a classic Flip-Mat, two Pocket Edition rulebooks, and a magical Add-On Deck for the Pathfinder Adventure Card Game. They are available for purchase at game retailers and paizo.com now.
Dark shadows haunt the trade city of Yanmass, spreading chaos even as the city's leaders debate which royal heir to support in the growing civil war. Their soldiers are vanishing, bandits attack without fear, and a mysterious plague of nightmares rattles the populace—are these troubles random, or part of a larger conspiracy? And what role do the mysterious Twilight Child and the cultlike following he has attracted play in the chaos?
"The Twilight Child," a Pathfinder adventure for 7th-level characters, by Ron Lundeen.
A gazetteer of the city of Yanmass, the caravan hub of northern Taldor catering to travelers from across two continents, by Ron Lundeen.
An ecology of the mysterious and bureaucratic servants of death known as psychopomps, by F. Wesley Schneider.
A thoughtful exploration of resurrection, the strange role it plays in the world of Golarion, and how the various gods react to this violation of the natural order, by Patchen Mortimer.
A collection of strange beasts that roam the Whistling Plains, from the thieving grassling to the explosive bloodplate burster, by Ron Lundeen, Andrew Mullen, Richard Pett, and David Schwartz.
The heroes journey deeper into the Vast to find the Gate of Twelve Suns, an alien megastructure consisting of a dozen stars arranged in a perfect circle. However, members of the Cult of the Devourer precede them, and the heroes must contend with the cultists for control of the alien technology found on the single planet orbiting each sun. Only by defeating these foul marauders can the heroes keep the superweapon hidden here out of the wrong hands—though the destructive zealots are far from the only threats found in the system.
This volume of Starfinder Adventure Path continues the Dead Suns Adventure Path and includes:
"The Thirteenth Gate," a Starfinder adventure for 9th-level characters, by Stephen Radney-MacFarland.
A collection of technological relics left scattered across the galaxy by the kishalee, members of an ancient advanced alien civilization, by Stephen Radney-MacFarland.
Detailed descriptions of the worlds and cultures of five never-before-encountered alien species, by Mikko Kallio, Jason Keeley, Lyz Liddell, Ron Lundeen, and Mark Moreland.
An archive of new creatures, from the main inhabitants of the five new alien worlds to an undead manifestation of entropy, by Mikko Kallio, Jason Keeley, Lyz Liddell, Ron Lundeen, Mark Moreland, and Stephen Radney-MacFarland.
Statistics and deck plans for a heavily modified starship crewed by Devourer cultists, by Stephen Radney-MacFarland, plus a glimpse of a barren planet cloaked in shadow in the Codex of Worlds, by Owen K.C. Stephens.
Ten thousand years ago, faced with extinction, the terrified leaders of Nidal heard whispers in their minds—promises of salvation for their nation if only they'd submit their people's bodies and souls to perpetual servitude. Those leaders' assent transformed them into conduits for Zon-Kuthon, the god of envy and pain, and has sealed Nidal's fate to this day.
Pathfinder Campaign Setting: Nidal, Land of Shadows draws back the curtain from one of Golarion's most wicked and mysterious theocracies. Within these pages, you'll find:
Detailed descriptions of Nidal's history, including its tragic fall into Zon-Kuthon's grasp.
An in-depth gazetteer of the entire nation, from settlements to more sinister features.
Malevolent adventure sites from the Castle of the Captive Sun to the Tower of Slant Shadows.
A bestiary of shadowy creatures, including the suffragan kyton, that lurk in Nidal and beyond.
Raise your character to the pinnacle of magical might with Pathfinder Roleplaying Game Ultimate Magic! Within this book, secrets arcane and divine lie ready to burst into life at the hands of all the spellcasting classes in the Pathfinder Roleplaying Game. In addition to the brand-new magus class—a master of both arcane magic and martial prowess—you'll also find a whole new system for spellcasting, rules for spell duels and other magical specialities, and pages upon pages of new spells, feats, and more. Because when it comes to magic, why settle for less than absolute power?
Pathfinder Roleplaying Game Ultimate Magic is a must-have companion volume to the Pathfinder Roleplaying Game Core Rulebook. This imaginitive tabletop game builds on more than 10 years of system development and an Open Playtest featuring more than 50,000 gamers to create a cutting-edge RPG experience that brings the all-time best-selling set of fantasy rules into the new millennium.
Pathfinder Roleplaying Game Ultimate Magic includes:
The magus, a new base class combining deadly arcane magic with the skills and weapons of a trained warrior.
Words of power, an innovative and flexible new spellcasting system.
New options for dedicated casters, such as alchemist discoveries, alternative uses for channeled energy, druid companions, sorcerer bloodlines, eidolon abilities, witch hexes, and oracle mysteries.
Additional feats and magical abilities for martially oriented casters, including monk ki tricks, inquisitor archetypes, and ranger traps.
New magical conditions called spellblihgts, as well as systems for crafting constructs, binding outsiders, and spell-dueling.
More than 100 new spells, plus detailed guidelines for designing your own.
Confront the creatures that go bump in the night! Bestiary 4 presents hundreds of new monsters for use in the Pathfinder Roleplaying Game. Within this tome of terrors you'll find pitiless psychopomps and blood-drinking nosferatu, insectile formians and faceless nightgaunts, and even unique mythological horrors like Spring- Heeled Jack and Grendel himself. Yet not every creature need be an enemy, as mighty empyreal lords, primeval outer dragons, and valorous swan maidens enlist you in their epic battles!
Pathfinder Roleplaying Game: Bestiary 4 is the fourth indispensable volume of monsters for use with the Pathfinder Roleplaying Game and serves as a companion to the Pathfinder Roleplaying Game Core Rulebook and Pathfinder Roleplaying Game Bestiary. This imaginative tabletop game builds upon more than 10 years of system development and an Open Playtest featuring more than 50,000 gamers to create a cutting-edge RPG experience that brings the all-time best-selling set of fantasy rules into the new millennium.
Pathfinder Roleplaying Game Bestiary 4 includes:
More than 300 different monsters
Creatures from classic horror literature and monster films, including the colour out of space, elder things, and kaiju
New player-friendly races like changelings, kitsune, and nagaji
Entities of mythic might, from despotic demon lords and alien elohim to terrifying Great Old Ones—including Cthulhu!
New creatures you can construct, like clockworks and juggernauts
New familiars, animal companions, and other allies
New templates to help you get more life out of classic monsters
Appendices to help you find the right monster, including lists by Challenge Rating, monster type, and habitat
Expanded universal monster rules to simplify combat
Challenges for every adventure and every level of play
Crawl into the depths of the earth with Flip-Mat Classics: Darklands! Whether the adventurers are just checking out a cave or fighting their way through a subterranean tunnel system, this Flip-Mat provides a ready-to-use combat map for a variety of encounters. Don't forget to bring plenty of light and watch out for collapses when using Flip-Mat Classics: Darklands!
The most-popular Pathfinder Flip-Mats in history return! These fan-favorite maps feature versatile adventure settings—city streets, forests, ships, taverns, and more—and now they're back for a repeat performance. Durable and lavishly detailed, these essential adventure set pieces are sure to bring excitement to your game table for years to come!
Whether you're an arcane or a divine spellcaster, you need the magical boon cards included in this exciting new deck for the Pathfinder Adventure Card Game! Loaded with spells and magic items galore, the Ultimate Magic Add-On Deck can be used with any Pathfinder Adventure Card Game character or Adventure Path. Or you can play with the character included in this 109-card box: Enora, the iconic arcanist. Harness your eldritch power with the Ultimate Magic Add-On Deck!
About Paizo
Paizo Inc. is one of the world's leading hobby game publishers. Since 2002, millions of players have joined the goblin army by playing the Pathfinder® and Starfinder® roleplaying games across tabletops, at conventions, at their favorite local game store, and digitally on virtual tabletops. Paizo.com is an online retail hobby destination for millions of gamers that carries the latest products from top hobby game publishers. Players also find accessories, like dice and maps, miniatures, t-shirts, goblin plush toys, and the newest releases to quickly replenish those adventuring supplies for the next dungeon run.
Pathfinder Playtest Preorder Ends May 1
Paizo is reminding players that the window of opportunity to preorder print editions of the Pathfinder Playtest Rulebook, Pathfinder Playtest Adventure: Doomsday Dawn, and Pathfinder Playtest Flip-Mat Multi-Pack closes at 11:59 PM Pacific on May 1. Retailer preorders may have earlier deadlines. These items will only be printed once and the best way to ensure players get a copy is by preordering before May 1. The Playtest Rulebook and Doomsday Dawn adventure are being printed based on preorders.
The 400-page Pathfinder Playtest Rulebook contains everything players need to create characters and run Pathfinder adventures from levels 1–20. It will be available in three editions: softcover, hardcover, and deluxe hardcover with foil-debossed faux-leather cover and ribbon bookmark. The 96-page Pathfinder Playtest Adventure: Doomsday Dawn contains seven multi-encounter scenarios designed to introduce the new rules and put them to the test. The Pathfinder Playtest Flip-Mat Multi-Pack includes two double-sided, miniatures-scale, full-color, 24" x 30" Flip-Mats for use with the Playtest Adventure.
Orders on paizo.com ship worldwide and Gen Con 2018 attendees can opt to pick up their preorders at the Paizo booth.
The massive multi-month free playtest begins August 2 when free PDFs will also become available. Additional information about the playtest can be found at PathfinderPlaytest.com.
About Paizo
Paizo Inc. is one of the world's leading hobby game publishers. Since 2002, millions of players have joined the goblin army by playing the Pathfinder® and Starfinder® roleplaying games across tabletops, at conventions, at their favorite local game store, and digitally on virtual tabletops. Paizo.com is an online retail hobby destination for millions of gamers that carries the latest products from top hobby game publishers. Players also find accessories, like dice and maps, miniatures, t-shirts, goblin plush toys, and the newest releases to quickly replenish those adventuring supplies for the next dungeon run.
Paizo Inc. published six new products in March in its Pathfinder Roleplaying Game, Starfinder Roleplaying Game and Pathfinder Adventure Card Game lines. They are available for purchase at game retailers and paizo.com now.
The Pact Worlds are the beating heart of the Starfinder campaign setting, a solar system full of citizens both familiar and bizarre. From the cosmopolitan corridors of Absalom Station to the carnivorous jungles of Castrovel or the floating cloud-cities of the gas giant Bretheda, this 216-page hardcover rulebook is your guide to Starfinder's core worlds and civilizations, and the perfect place to launch any adventure.
Whether the heroes are defending a bustling space station from invading aliens or just looking for shore leave after a long voyage through deep space, no Game Master wants to spend precious game time drawing every airlock, bulkhead, and corridor. Fortunately, with Paizo's latest Starfinder Flip-Mat, you don't have to! This line of gaming maps provides ready-to-use science-fantasy set pieces for the busy Game Master. This double-sided map features the parklike commercial center of a futuristic station on one side and the cramped corridors of an industrial platform on the other, providing the perfect setting for any space-based adventure.
Don't waste time sketching when you could be playing. With Starfinder Flip-Mat: Space Station, you'll always be ready next time your players dock at a new station!
The county of Meratt is Taldor in a microcosm: a once-glorious land left to decay by negligent nobles. But to help secure Princess Eutropia's bid for the throne, bold adventurers must now infiltrate her ancestral homeland and overthrow the corrupt Count Lotheed from within, gaining allies and solving problems left to fester far too long. Can they play idle noble by day and hero by night well enough to reverse the county's fortunes, or will the weight of history's sins be too crushing a burden?
This volume of Pathfinder Adventure Path continues the War for the Crown Adventure Path. War for the Crown is a major part of Paizo's 2018 publishing program, with monthly Adventure Path volumes and support products released throughout the year.
As the political scene in the ancient kingdom of Taldor explodes into chaos, players take the roles of agents, advocates and saboteurs working for Princess Eutropia to help secure her claim to the throne and prevent the nation from collapsing into civil war. Along the way, the heroes must recover secrets of Taldor's past—many deliberately hidden—and grow from relative nobodies to powerful politicians and spymasters in the deadliest political arena in the Inner Sea!
Complete monthly campaign running February 2018-July 2018
Golarion's timeline thunders forward with a new destiny for Taldor in a thrilling campaign of espionage and intrigue that mixes James Bond with Game of Thrones! Your heroes decide the fate of the nation, and perhaps that of the whole Inner Sea Region!
Pathfinder Pawns, Poster Map Folios, and Pathfinder Battles miniatures tie-ins enrich the fantasy!
Some say that money makes the world go round, and Golarion's merchants make this a reality. Pathfinder Player Companion: Merchant's Manifest examines commerce through the lens of important trade hubs such as Absalom, Goka, and Katapesh, where smart shoppers can secure myriad fine wares. Whether you're aiming to purchase a rare item, hire on with a trade organization, or make your fortune on your own, this player-focused volume is your key to success.
This Pathfinder Player Companion is intended for use with the Pathfinder Roleplaying Game and the Pathfinder campaign setting, but it can be easily incorporated into any fantasy world.
Pathfinder Flip-Mat: Forest Fire features two different scenes of fiery destruction to challenge even the most stout-hearted or foolhardy adventurer! One side shows flames roiling across a remote forested highland, while the other depicts a small lakeside settlement threatened on all sides by an approaching conflagration. This portable, affordable map measures 24" × 30" unfolded and 8" × 10" folded. Designed for experienced GMs and novices alike, and usable with both dry erase and wet erase markers, Pathfinder Flip-Mats fit perfectly into any Game Master's arsenal!
Improve your fighting prowess with new cards for enhancing your combat lifestyle. Chock full of enough armors and weapons for any war you might wage, the Ultimate Combat Add-On Deck can be used with any Pathfinder Adventure Card Game character or Adventure Path. Or you can play with the brand-new character included in this 109-card box: Hayato, the iconic samurai. Get ready for action with the Ultimate Combat Add-On Deck!
More details are available at paizo.com.
About Paizo
Paizo Inc. is one of the world's leading hobby game publishers. Since 2002, millions of players have joined the goblin army by playing the Pathfinder® and Starfinder® roleplaying games across tabletops, at conventions, at their favorite local game store, and digitally on virtual tabletops. Paizo.com is an online retail hobby destination for millions of gamers that carries the latest products from top hobby game publishers. Players also find accessories, like dice and maps, miniatures, T-shirts, goblin plush toys, and the newest releases to quickly replenish those adventuring supplies for the next dungeon run.
Available Now: Starfinder Pact Worlds
Hardcover guide to the beating heart of the science-fantasy campaign setting
Today Paizo Inc. released Starfinder Pact Worlds, the 216-page hardcover guide to the Starfinder Roleplaying Game's core worlds and civilizations. Starfinder puts players in the role of bold science-fantasy explorers, investigating the mysteries of a weird and magical universe as part of a starship crew. Starfinder Pact Worlds is available for purchase at game retailers and paizo.com now.
Starfinder Pact Worlds includes:
In-depth gazetteers of the system's 14 major worlds, from high-tech Verces and the draconic empires of Triaxus to the necromantic wastelands of Eox or magical bubble cities floating on the surface of the sun. Each gazetteer features a detailed world map, residents and cultures, settlements and adventure locations, a unique theme to customize characters from that world, and more.
New playable alien races, from the undead borais to plantlike khizars.
New starships, from the living vessels of the Xenowardens to sinister Hellknight Citadels.
A codex of themed NPC stat blocks to help Game Masters create vivid encounters.
New archetypes for every class, including the Star Knight, Skyfire Centurion, and Divine Champion.
Tons of new weapons, armors, spells, feats, magic items, technological gadgets, and more to help outfit your adventurers.
Cover art by Remko Troost.
"Starfinder Pact Worlds takes a deep dive into the worlds and cultures of the core Starfinder setting and details some of the most notable locations on these worlds," said Robert G. McCreary, Paizo's Starfinder Creative Director. "The book is full of exciting adventure hooks, and it has a ton of new rules content, too, like themes and archetypes associated with worlds and factions within the setting. There are also some beautiful new starships, like the Iomedaean Cathedralships and the living Gardenships of the Xenowardens. But I'm especially excited about the new playable races, including the bantrids, curious aliens who roll around on foot-orbs and are always in motion!"
About Paizo
Paizo Inc. is one of the world's leading hobby game publishers. Since 2002, millions of players have joined the goblin army by playing the Pathfinder— and Starfinder— roleplaying games across tabletops, at conventions, at their favorite local game store, and digitally on virtual tabletops. Paizo.com is an online retail hobby destination for millions of gamers that carries the latest products from top hobby game publishers. Players also find accessories, like dice and maps, miniatures, T-shirts, goblin plush toys, and the newest releases to quickly replenish those adventuring supplies for the next dungeon run.
Pathfinder Playtest Preorder Launches on Paizo.com
Print editions of the Pathfinder Playtest Rulebook, Pathfinder Playtest Adventure: Doomsday Dawn, and Pathfinder Playtest Flip-Mat Multi-Pack, all scheduled for release August 2, are available for preorder on paizo.com now through 11:59 PM Pacific time on May 1.
Orders can be shipped worldwide, and Gen Con 2018 attendees can opt to pick up their preorders at the Paizo booth. Many retailers are also accepting preorders; players should contact their favorite retailer directly to ask about their preorder policies and deadlines. Paizo will use preorders to determine the number of copies that will be printed, so preordering is strongly recommended.
The 400-page Pathfinder Playtest Rulebook contains everything players need to create characters and run Pathfinder adventures from levels 1–20. It will be available in three editions: softcover, hardcover, and deluxe hardcover with foil-debossed faux-leather cover and ribbon bookmark. The 96-page Pathfinder Playtest Adventure: Doomsday Dawn contains seven multi-encounter scenarios designed to introduce the new rules and put them to the test. The Pathfinder Playtest Flip-Mat Multi-Pack includes two double-sided, miniatures-scale, full-color, 24" x 30" Flip-Mats for use with the Playtest Adventure.
The massive multi-month free playtest begins August 2. Additional information about the playtest and related products can be found at PathfinderPlaytest.com.
About Paizo
Paizo Inc. is one of the world's leading hobby game publishers. Since 2002, millions of players have joined the goblin army by playing the Pathfinder® and Starfinder® roleplaying games across tabletops, at conventions, at their favorite local game store, and digitally on virtual tabletops. Paizo.com is an online retail hobby destination for millions of gamers that carries the latest products from top hobby game publishers. Players also find accessories, like dice and maps, miniatures, T-shirts, goblin plush toys, and the newest releases to quickly replenish those adventuring supplies for the next dungeon run.
Paizo Starting Weekly Twitch Stream: Fridays at 4PM Pacific
Paizo will begin weekly live streaming Pathfinder and Starfinder news and entertainment on Fridays at 4 PM Pacific on Twitch. Players can follow Paizo at twitch.tv/officialpaizo.
The inaugural episode on Friday, March 30 will feature Paizo's Director of Game Design, Jason Bulmahn, who will answer questions about the Pathfinder Playtest. Fans can join in the discussion and hear the latest news coming from the design team.
In future live episodes, the channel will expand to include gameplay, interviews, seminars and interactive events.
About Paizo
Paizo Inc. is one of the world's leading hobby game publishers. Since 2002, millions of players have joined the goblin army by playing the Pathfinder® and Starfinder® roleplaying games across tabletops, at conventions, at their favorite local game store, and digitally on virtual tabletops. Paizo.com is an online retail hobby destination for millions of gamers that carries the latest products from top hobby game publishers. Players also find accessories, like dice and maps, miniatures, T-shirts, goblin plush toys, and the newest releases to quickly replenish those adventuring supplies for the next dungeon run.
Paizo Announces Second Edition of the Pathfinder Roleplaying Game
Worldwide open playtest begins August 2, product preorder begins March 20
Paizo Inc. today announced the worldwide open playtest of Pathfinder Second Edition, an evolution of one of the world's most popular tabletop roleplaying games. The playtest begins August 2, 2018 when Paizo releases the Pathfinder Playtest Rulebook, Pathfinder Playtest Adventure, and Pathfinder Playtest Flip-Mat Multi-Pack, kicking off a massive multi-month free playtest.
Digital editions of all three Pathfinder playtest products will be available for free at paizo.com starting August 2. A limited number of print editions will be available at game stores and bookstores all over the world, as well as at Paizo's booth at Gen Con in Indianapolis, Indiana, August 2–5. Players can preorder print editions of all three playtest products from local game stores now, or directly from paizo.com between March 20 and May 1. Paizo will not reprint the playtest rulebook or adventure, so players must preorder to assure they do not miss these items.
Paizo launched the roleplaying game industry's first large-scale public playtest in 2008 to create the first edition of the Pathfinder Roleplaying Game. Tens of thousands of gamers collaborated to improve its original concepts. "As Pathfinder has developed over the last ten years, we've continued to think about how to make the rules more fun, easier to learn, and better for telling our favorite fantasy stories," said Erik Mona, Paizo's Publisher and Chief Creative Officer. "It's time to take another step forward in the evolution of the game."
Jason Bulmahn, Paizo's Director of Game Design, has been the lead designer of the Pathfinder Roleplaying Game since its birth. "With the new edition, we have a chance to revisit some decisions we made with the first edition of Pathfinder. We're updating the game's engine while also adding a bunch of fun new ways to play," said Bulmahn. "There is a lot to discover, but you will never be far from the game you love—the game you helped us make."
"First and foremost, the game has to be true to itself. We're very excited about the new edition, but it won't be perfect until you've had a chance to try out the new rules and let us know what you think," said Mona.
The 400-page Pathfinder Playtest Rulebook contains everything players need to create characters and run Pathfinder adventures from levels 1–20. The rulebook will be available in softcover, hardcover, and deluxe special editions in addition to the free PDF. The 96-page Pathfinder Playtest Adventure contains seven short multi-encounter scenarios designed specifically to playtest the game at different levels of play, corresponding with regular playtest surveys released through PathfinderPlaytest.com starting August 6. The Pathfinder Playtest Flip-Mat Multi-Pack includes 2 double-sided miniatures-scale maps for use with the playtest adventure.Paizo plans to release Pathfinder Second Edition in August 2019. Additional information about the new edition will be revealed several times a week at PathfinderPlaytest.com.
About Paizo
Paizo Inc. is one of the world's leading hobby game publishers. Since 2002, millions of players have joined the goblin army by playing the Pathfinder® and Starfinder® roleplaying games across tabletops, at conventions, at their favorite local game store, and digitally on virtual tabletops. Paizo.com is an online retail hobby destination for millions of gamers that carries the latest products from top hobby game publishers. Players also find accessories, like dice and maps, miniatures, T-shirts, goblin plush toys, and the newest releases to quickly replenish those adventuring supplies for the next dungeon run.
Paizo Announces Partnership with Roll20: Virtual Tabletop Coming for Pathfinder and Starfinder Roleplaying Games
Pathfinder "Crownfall" pre-orders available today, much more to come in 2018
Today, Roll20® and Paizo Inc. unveiled the official support of Pathfinder® and Starfinder® roleplaying games on the Roll20 virtual tabletop.
Pre-orders for Crownfall, the first volume for the Pathfinder War for the Crown Adventure Path, are now available on Roll20. Thereafter, more War for the Crown volumes, monstrous Bestiary content, and Starfinder support will roll out in 2018.
In addition to the new Adventure Path, the Pathfinder character sheet will be available for early preview to Pro subscribers on March 6th and free for all subscribers on March 22nd.
"The Roll20 community has been vocal for years about wanting official Pathfinder support on our platform and we are very excited to start providing it," said Nolan T. Jones, Managing Partner of Roll20. "The added benefit of getting to be part of the already successful first voyages of the Starfinder universe only makes this better."
The Roll20 Virtual Tabletop provides a full suite of easy-to-use digital tools so players can build characters and run campaigns seamlessly through their web browser. With character sheet automation, simple click-to-roll attacks, and built-in video and voice communication, players can quickly craft stories as a group. Pre-made adventures and fully-integrated bestiaries allow Game Masters to run games with minimal setup, while effortlessly enjoying features such as dynamic lighting and advanced fog of war to build tension on what's right around the corner… or creeping up from behind.
"I'm a huge fan of virtual tabletops and look forward to bringing the amazing stories and art of the Pathfinder and Starfinder games to Roll20," said Jim Butler, VP of Marketing and Licensing for Paizo. "We're looking forward to working with Roll20 to bring our worlds to life for players and Game Masters worldwide."
Visit Roll20.net to start your own game or join one, and make sure to visit rebrand.ly/roll20crownfall for all of the Pathfinder products.
About Roll20
Roll20, owned by The Orr Group LLC, began as an effort to keep developers Riley Dutton, Richard Zayas, and Nolan T. Jones in touch via long distance tabletop gaming. Since launching via Kickstarter in 2012, it has attracted approximately 3 million users as a free service, becoming the preeminent way to play tabletop roleplaying games online and developing into a staple of in-person play. The award-winning program continues to be funded by subscribers who receive features that assist advanced gameplay.
About Paizo
Paizo Inc. is one of the world's leading hobby game publishers. Since 2002, millions of players have joined the goblin army by playing the Pathfinder® and Starfinder® roleplaying games across tabletop, at conventions, at their favorite local game store, and digitally on virtual tabletops. Paizo.com is an online retail hobby destination for millions of gamers that carries the latest products from top hobby game publishers. Gamers also find accessories, like dice and maps, miniatures, t-shirts, goblin plush toys, and the latest releases to quickly replenish those adventuring supplies for the next dungeon run.
Paizo Announces 24-Hour Extra Life Charity Twitch Marathon
Pathfinder Creative Team, Owlcat Games and Lone Shark Games Join Forces in Day-Long Gaming Event to Benefit Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals
Paizo Inc., publisher of the award-winning Pathfinder Roleplaying Game and Pathfinder Adventure Card Game, announces today Team Paizo will join the thousands of gamers worldwide uniting on November 4 to play games in support of the Extra Life charity, benefitting local Children's Miracle Network Hospitals.
The marathon event launches Saturday, November 4 at 10:00 AM Pacific Time and will take place on Paizo's official Twitch channel, live from Paizo headquarters in Redmond, WA. The schedule for the stream is as follows:
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Pathfinder Adventure Card Game w/ Mike Selinker and the Lone Shark Games team
2:00 PM – 10:00 PM Paizo Publisher and Chief Creative Officer Erik Mona GMs Kings of Absalom, Chapter One
10:00 PM – 12:00 AM Joe Pasini and friends play Asmodee's Captain Sonar
12:00 AM – 2:00 AM Owlcat Games' Alexander and Oleg play Pathfinder RPG: Kingmaker
2:00 AM – 6:00 AM Pathfinder Society game
6:00 AM – 10:00 AM Starfinder Society game
Viewers can interact with the players via chat and have the opportunity to score coveted giveaways from the world of Pathfinder and Starfinder, including a Limited Edition Starfinder RPG Core Rulebook, Limited Edition Pathfinder RPG Core Rulebook, Pathfinder 100 Limited Edition, Pathfinder Battles miniatures and more.
About Paizo Inc.
Paizo Inc. is publisher of the award-winning Pathfinder Roleplaying Game, Pathfinder Adventure Card Game, Pathfinder Tales novels, Starfinder Roleplaying Game, as well as board games and accessories. The Pathfinder world, in which players take on the role of brave adventurers fighting to survive in a world beset by magic and evil, is currently translated into eight languages, and has been licensed for comic book series, graphic novels, toys, and apparel. For more information on Pathfinder, visit paizo.com/pathfinderRPG. Paizo released its science-fantasy roleplaying game Starfinder at Gen Con in August 2017, where the game sold out in 6.5 hours. To learn more about Starfinder, visit paizo.com/starfinder. Paizo.com is also a leading online hobby retail store, offering tens of thousands of products from a variety of publishers to customers all over the world. You can explore the wonder of the store at paizo.com. In the 15+ years since its founding, Paizo Inc. has received more than 100 major awards and has grown to become one of the most influential companies in the hobby games industry.
Paizo and Dynamite Host 8-Hour Pathfinder RPG Marathon Charity Event, Q&A's on Worldscape, Starfinder, and More
Humble Bundle Offers More than $500 of Games, Comics, and Miniatures at a "Pay-What-You-Want" Price
In celebration of the launch of the "Humble Comics/RPG Bundle: Pathfinder Worldscape Ultimate Crossover Bundle", Paizo Inc., publisher of the award-winning Pathfinder Roleplaying Game and Dynamite Comics, publisher of best-selling comic book titles and properties, will host a live 8-hour Pathfinder and Starfinder gaming marathon on Twitch to benefit Camden's Concert, a Cystic Fibrosis research charity.
The marathon event launches tomorrow, October 11 at 11am Pacific Time live from Paizo headquarters and streamed at twitch.tv/officialpaizo. Kicking things off is "War for the Worldscape," a multi-genre adventure based on Dynamite's Pathfinder Worldscape comic, GM'd by Paizo Publisher and Pathfinder Worldscape author Erik Mona. The marathon will also include a live game demo and an audience Q&A with the Starfinder RPG design team. Pathfinder Society developer John Compton will host "Year of the Risen Rune" to wind up the all-day gaming marathon.
The schedule for the livestream is as follows:
11am-1pm: Pathfinder RPG: War for the Worldscape (GM: Erik Mona)
1pm-2pm: Pathfinder Worldscape Q&A (Erik Mona and Christopher Paul Carey)
2pm-4pm: Starfinder RPG Live Demo (GM: Owen K. C. Stephens)
4pm-5pm: Starfinder RPG Q&A (Starfinder RPG Design Team)
5pm-7pm: Pathfinder Society: Year of the Risen Rune (GM: John Compton)
Customers can support the charity effort by visiting the Humble Bundle campaign page at: https://www.humblebundle.com/books/pathfinder-worldscape-ultimate-book-bundle.
The event also marks the launch of the "Humble Comics/RPG Bundle: Pathfinder Worldscape Ultimate Crossover Bundle" two-week campaign, featuring more than $600 of comics, games, and miniatures at a pay-what-you-want price of $1.00 or more. Bundle offerings include comics featuring Pathfinder Worldscape guest stars like Herbert West Reanimator, Vampirella, Red Sonja, John Carter of Mars, and Tarzan, while Pathfinder RPG components provide rules and adventures similar to the "anything goes" multi-genre events in the popular new Pathfinder Worldscape sword & sorcery crossover event (hardcover collection of issues 1-6 newsstands now). Pathfinder Worldscape was called "One of the best comic book events of 2016" by OutrightGeekery.com.
The bundle also includes a collection of four exclusive Pathfinder Worldscape one-shot comics (each with a short Pathfinder RPG appendix and a pull-out poster map), as well as four Pathfinder Worldscape gaming figures based on Red Sonja, John Carter of Mars, Tars Tarkas of Mars, and Tarzan. Additionally, the campaign will include an exclusive preview Starfinder figure compliments of Ninja Division, who is currently running the Starfinder Masterclass Miniatures Kickstarter effort at https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/325468910/starfinder-masterclass-miniatures/description.
The special Pathfinder Worldscape issues are:
Pathfinder Worldscape: Herbert West, Reanimator One-Shot by Erik Mona
Pathfinder Worldscape: Warlords of Mars: Dejah Thoris One-Shot by Christopher Paul Carey
Pathfinder Worldscape: Vampirella One-Shot by Erik Mona
Pathfinder Worldscape: Swords of Sorrow One-Shot by Erik Mona
These special issues will not be available in stores, ever. They will be collected in the eventual Pathfinder Worldsape comics hardcover and a limited number with a Paizo-exclusive cover will be available months later for Pathfinder subscribers.
About Humble Bundle
Humble Bundle sells digital content through its pay-what-you-want bundle promotions and the Humble Store. When purchasing a bundle, customers choose how much they want to pay and decide where their money goes -- between the content creators, charity, and Humble Bundle. Since the company's launch in 2010, Humble Bundle has raised more than $85 million through the support of its community for a wide range of charities, providing aid for people across the world. For more information, please visit https://www.humblebundle.com
About Dynamite Entertainment
Dynamite was founded in 2004 and is home to several best-selling comic book titles and properties, including The Boys, The Shadow, Red Sonja, Warlord of Mars, Bionic Man, A Game of Thrones, and more. Dynamite owns and controls an extensive library with over 3,000 characters (which includes the Harris Comics and Chaos Comics properties), such as Vampirella, Pantha, Evil Ernie, Smiley the Psychotic Button, Chastity,and Peter Cannon: Thunderbolt. In addition to their critically-acclaimed titles and bestselling comics, Dynamite works with some of the most high-profile creators in comics and entertainment, including Kevin Smith, Alex Ross, Neil Gaiman, Andy Diggle, John Cassaday, Garth Ennis, Jae Lee, Marc Guggenheim, Mike Carey, Jim Krueger, Greg Pak, Brett Matthews, Matt Wagner, Gail Simone, Steve Niles, James Robinson, and a host of up-and-coming new talent. Dynamite is consistently ranked in the upper tiers of comic book publishers and several of their titles - including Alex Ross and Jim Krueger's Project Superpowers - have debuted in the Top Ten lists produced by Diamond Comics Distributors. In 2005, Diamond awarded the company a GEM award for Best New Publisherand another GEM in 2006 for Comics Publisher of the Year (under 5%) and again in 2011. The company has also been nominated for and won several industry awards, including the prestigious Harvey and Eisner Awards.
About the Pathfinder Roleplaying Game
In the best-selling Pathfinder Roleplaying Game, players take on the role of brave adventurers fighting to survive in a world beset by magic and evil. The Pathfinder RPG is currently translated into eight languages, and the vibrant Pathfinder universe has been licensed for comic book series, graphic novels, miniatures, plush toys, and apparel, and is being developed into a massively multiplayer online roleplaying game.
About Paizo Inc.
Paizo Inc. is publisher of the award-winning Pathfinder Roleplaying Game, Pathfinder Adventure Card Game, Pathfinder Tales novels, as well as board games and accessories. The Pathfinder world, in which players take on the role of brave adventurers fighting to survive in a world beset by magic and evil, is currently translated into eight languages, and has been licensed for comic book series, graphic novels, toys, and apparel, and is being developed into an MMORPG. Paizo.com is also a leading online hobby retail store, offering tens of thousands of products from a variety of publishers to customers all over the world.
Starfinder Becomes Fastest-Selling Product in Paizo History
Paizo Inc., publisher of the award-winning Pathfinder Roleplaying Game and Pathfinder Adventure Card Game, released the highly anticipated Starfinder Roleplaying Game several weeks ago and the game sold out almost immediately, becoming the fastest-selling product in Paizo history.
The epic science-fantasy Starfinder RPG, set in the far-future setting of Pathfinder, was released August 17 at Gen Con, North America's largest hobby game convention. The Starfinder Core Rulebook sold out within the first six hours, selling more copies than any other product has sold over all four days of the show in Paizo's x-year attendance history. Nearly the entire line of Starfinder products is currently on backorder on paizo.com, expected to restock at the end of October 2017. Fans are encouraged to check their friendly local game shops to purchase Starfinder, as there are still books in distribution, and digital versions remain available on paizo.com.
"The response to Starfinder has been truly incredible," says James Sutter, Starfinder's creative director. "From the fans on social media to distributors, from local game stores to the reviews, the enthusiasm for Starfinder has carried forward past Gen Con, and it's deeply gratifying to see so many people enjoying it!"
Players preparing to play Starfinder have an opportunity to create an immersive tabletop experience like never before with a line-up of Starfinder-related products to go with gameplay, including:
From the deathly planet Eox to the steamy jungles of Castrovel and every starship battle, rag-tag crew, and alien encounter across the universe, the Starfinder Roleplaying Game blasts to life with cinema-quality sound as the first tabletop RPG to launch with a complete audio companion. From Syrinscape, creators of the award-winning official sounds of the Pathfinder Roleplaying Game, comes the Official Starfinder Soundtrack, now available for the Syrinscape Sci-Fi app from Syrinscape.com/starfinder.
Ninja Division miniatures, which bring the heroic explorers and elegant spaceships of Starfinder to life on the table with both pre-painted plastic and high-quality unpainted resin versions, both scaled appropriately for use as gameplay pieces in the Starfinder game system.
"We worked carefully and closely with a bunch of amazing partners to have their licensed products available at Starfinder launch," says Sutter. "Between Ninja Division with their starship and character miniatures, Syrinscape with their interactive sound packs, and others, players are getting the chance to play an RPG like never before, and we're thrilled Starfinder is charting the course."
October will see the release of additional titles for the Starfinder line, including Alien Archive and the second installment of Starfinder's Dead Suns Adventure Path, Temple of the Twelve.
About Paizo Inc.
Paizo Inc. is publisher of the award-winning Pathfinder Roleplaying Game, Pathfinder Adventure Card Game, Pathfinder Tales novels, as well as board games and accessories. The Pathfinder world, in which players take on the role of brave adventurers fighting to survive in a world beset by magic and evil, is currently translated into eight languages, and has been licensed for comic book series, graphic novels, toys, and apparel. Paizo.com is also a leading online hobby retail store, offering tens of thousands of products from a variety of publishers to customers all over the world.
Owlcat Games outlines its ambitions for the first isometric RPG set in the renowned Pathfinder fantasy setting.
Developer Owlcat Games announces the launch of its crowdfunding campaign for the party-based fantasy video game Pathfinder: Kingmaker on PC. Players will shape the history and destiny of their own kingdom in the game, by choosing the path of tyrannical rule, subtle diplomacy or trickery and deceit. Subjects of the kingdom and companions in the party will love or loathe these moral decisions and the chosen path will influence the development and appearance of the kingdom's capital city.
The veteran RPG developers from Owlcat Games, strengthened by Chris Avellone for narrative game design, present their ambitious goals for Pathfinder: Kingmaker. The campaign includes multiple stretch goals that fund a whole new level of development options, like story chapters, additional races and enhancements to core game mechanics. In return gamers seeking to back the project will reap unique rewards in their digital or physical copy of the final game, ranging from discounts for early backers to in-game items, beta access, figurines and digitalizing their real-life pet in Pathfinder: Kingmaker.
"Our focus is on quality. A game with true consequences to player choices is a massive undertaking and there are so many interesting ideas that we want to explore that fall outside our budget," said Oleg Shpilchevsky, Head of Studio, Owlcat Games. "Our goal is to make a great RPG that does justice to the Pathfinder universe. We want to offer more companions, add companion depth, new classes, new dungeons and wilderness to explore, more Kingdom events, and even brand-new quests and custom content by famous Pathfinder and cRPG authors."
About Owlcat Games
Owlcat Games was founded in 2016 as a part of pilot initiative of My.com. The team is led by veteran game designers behind Heroes of Might and Magic V, Silent Storm, Etherlords, Evil Islands: Curse of the Lost Soul and other games. Team members also took part in the development of popular MMO titles, Allods Online and Skyforge. The first project unveiled by Owlcat Games is Pathfinder: Kingmaker, an isometric computer RPG based on the highly popular Pathfinder pen-and-paper roleplaying game by Paizo Inc.
About Paizo Inc.
Paizo Inc. is publisher of the award-winning Pathfinder Roleplaying Game, Pathfinder Adventure Card Game, Pathfinder Tales novels, as well as board games and accessories. The Pathfinder world, in which players take on the role of brave adventurers fighting to survive in a world beset by magic and evil, is currently translated into eight languages, and has been licensed for comic book series, graphic novels, toys, and apparel. Paizo.com is also a leading online hobby retail store, offering tens of thousands of products from a variety of publishers to customers all over the world.
Pathfinder RPG to be Made into Pathfinder Duels Digital CCG
37Games and DragonClaw Studio to Reimagine Popular Roleplaying Game into Mobile Collectible Card Game of Speed and Wits
Paizo Inc., publisher of the award-winning Pathfinder Roleplaying Game and Pathfinder Adventure Card Game, and 37Games, announce today the development of Pathfinder Duels, the first digital collectible card game based on the Pathfinder universe.
Pathfinder Duels will be a digital collectible card game based on the award-winning Rise of the Runelords Adventure Path. Players will build competitive decks around iconic Pathfinder heroes and villains. The game is in the early stages of development and is expected to release September 2017.
Says Paizo CEO Lisa Stevens, "I was intimately involved with the creation of Magic: The Gathering in 1992, so when 37Games and DragonClaw Studio approached me with a plan to produce a digital Pathfinder CCG, my mind immediately started to dream up what cards might go into my Amiri deck!"
"It’s an honor to work with Paizo to bring the Pathfinder world to a new generation of mobile players," says Allen Huang, project director at 37Games. "Thanks to the simultaneous turn mechanism, Pathfinder Duels is more than just a strategy game. It is a game of speed and wits. One must always be guessing the opponent’s next move and coming up with new, unique strategies to prevail. We guarantee you haven’t seen this in any other CCG."
About DragonClaw Studio
DragonClaw was established in Shanghai, China. We are currently focusing on development of mobile games. We believe a good game must not only be fun but balanced at the same time. We are a group of hardcore gamers and fantasy fans. The thing that matters most to us is building a world that makes players want to keep coming back to it.
About 37 Games
From its origins in a small, unassuming office in Guangzhou, China, 37Games has quickly grown to become a browser and mobile game market leader in Eastern and Southeastern Asia. 37Games currently has over 2,000 staff in its Guangzhou Main Office, along with international offices in Shanghai, Hong Kong, Ho Chi Minh, Seoul and Taipei. 37Games plans to take its publishing and marketing prowess from Mainland China to help expand its business across the globe.
Publishing free to play games, 37Games taps into demographics previously unreached by the gaming sector. The games are built from the bottom up to provide experiences welcoming to both new and casual players alike.
About Paizo Inc.
Paizo Inc. is publisher of the award-winning Pathfinder Roleplaying Game, Pathfinder Adventure Card Game, Pathfinder Tales novels, as well as board games and accessories. The Pathfinder world, in which players take on the role of brave adventurers fighting to survive in a world beset by magic and evil, is currently translated into eight languages, and has been licensed for comic book series, graphic novels, toys, and apparel. Paizo.com is also a leading online hobby retail store, offering tens of thousands of products from a variety of publishers to customers all over the world.
First CRPG Pathfinder Game in Development by Owlcat Games and Game Designer Chris Avellone
Pathfinder: Kingmaker Marks First Computer RPG Created Based on the Pathfinder Universe
Owlcat Games studio is proud to unveil it is developing Pathfinder: Kingmaker—the very first isometric computer RPG based on the highly popular Pathfinder Roleplaying Game. Additionally, helping shape the game's narrative is Chris Avellone, who has worked on a variety of RPGs over the years, including Fallout 2, Fallout: New Vegas, Planescape: Torment, Neverwinter Nights 2, and Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II.
Pathfinder: Kingmaker will take players on a tour through the infamous Stolen Lands, the dangerous and turbulent territories well known within Pathfinder fandom. The computer RPG will revisit familiar characters and well-known locations of the series' lore as well as treat players to brand new adventures, deadly foes and unforeseen twists and turns. Fans of the fantasy pen-and-paper RPG will experience its epic, heroic universe in new ways while computer RPG gamers will discover their favorite genre in a more contemporary light.
"I'm a Paizo fan, and a Pathfinder fan. I like the setting, the art style, the adventure paths, the card game, and the iconic characters. I've enjoyed playing Pathfinder with my friends (we used to be part of an Ocean's-11 style game), and I've enjoyed the comics, the world, and the overall setting," said Chris Avellone."I'm excited by the prospect of bringing Pathfinder to the computer RPG world, and hope gamers will enjoy playing in the Pathfinder universe."
Owlcat Games is working very closely with Paizo Inc., the company behind the world-famous pen-and-paper RPG, to ensure a truthful digital adaptation of Golarion.
"I am very excited to be working with Owlcat Games on the first computer RPG for Pathfinder," said Lisa Stevens, Paizo CEO. "Kingmaker is one of my all time favorite Pathfinder Adventure Paths, and from what we've seen from Owlcat Games, it is in good hands and promises to be an amazing addition to the computer RPG field."
Pathfinder: Kingmaker will challenge players as both adventurers and rulers as they will be able to claim explored lands and carve their own kingdom from the wilderness. Kingdom founding will go beyond simple stronghold-building to become a true reflection of the hero's character and choices made throughout the game. Each kingdom will be a living thing shaped by alignment, choices, allies and the hero's ability to lead his or her people.
Owlcat Games is excited to show its unique ideas for Pathfinder: Kingmaker during PaizoCon 2017 this month in Seattle. For more details about Pathfinder: Kingmaker, please visit the project's official site: owlcatgames.com
About Owlcat Games
Owlcat Games is a video game developer. The studio was founded in 2016 as a part of pilot initiative of My.com. The team is led by veteran game designers behind Heroes of Might and Magic V, Silent Storm, Etherlords, Evil Islands: Curse of the Lost Soul and other games. Team members also took part in the development of popular MMO titles, Allods Online and Skyforge. The first project unveiled by Owlcat Games is Pathfinder: Kingmaker, an isometric computer RPG based on the highly popular Pathfinder pen-and-paper roleplaying game by Paizo Inc.
About Paizo Inc.
Paizo Inc. is publisher of the award-winning Pathfinder Roleplaying Game, Pathfinder Adventure Card Game, Pathfinder Tales novels, as well as board games and accessories. The Pathfinder world, in which players take on the role of brave adventurers fighting to survive in a world beset by magic and evil, is currently translated into eight languages, and has been licensed for comic book series, graphic novels, toys, and apparel. Paizo.com is also a leading online hobby retail store, offering tens of thousands of products from a variety of publishers to customers all over the world.
Pathfinder RPG: Book of the Damned Explores the Workings of the Powerful Forces of Evil
Now Available for Pre-Order, Book of the Damned Takes Players from the Darkest Depths of the Demon-Haunted Abyss, to the Apocalyptic Realm of Abaddon and the Infernal Layers of Hell Itself
Paizo Inc., publisher of the award-winning Pathfinder Roleplaying Game and Pathfinder Adventure Card Game, announces today the forthcoming Pathfinder RPG: Book of the Damned hardcover rulebook will be released September 2017 and is now available for pre-order (MSRP $44.99).
The denizens of the evil planes of existence have long tempted, tormented, and tortured mortal life. From the lowliest imp to the mightiest demon lord, these realms are ripe with horrors and festering with threats to body, mind, and soul, and the routes to knowing these blasphemous secrets are held within the infamous pages of the Book of the Damned.
With details on demon lords and arch devils, information on the realms of Hell, Abaddon, and the Abyss, and rules for incorporating fiendish influences into the game—be they in the form of foes for heroic parties to face, or temptations for less scrupulous adventurers to consider—Pathfinder RPG: Book of the Damned explores the workings of these powerful forces of evil, focusing on the numerous demigods that influence mortal life and the countless fiends who prey upon the living and dead alike.
Pathfinder RPG Book of the Damned includes:
Information on the sinister boons granted to worshipers of dozens of fiendish demigods drawn from the planes of Abaddon, the Abyss, and Hell, including Archdevils, Demon Lords, and the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse.
An exploration of the infernal realms of Hell, the sinister reaches of Abaddon, and the bottomless rifts of the Abyss.
New feats, spells, magic items, and prestige classes for use by characters who both fight against and serve the forces of darkness.
Rules for infernal contracts and sinister rituals.
Statistics for several never-before revealed fiends and lavishly-illustrated in-world excerpts from the pages of the notorious Book of the Damned itself.
"Book of the Damned fills my dark soul with devilish delight," says Paizo Publisher and Chief Creative Officer Erik Mona. "Demons, devils, and darkness are always popular topics around the Pathfinder game table, and Book of the Damned arms players with tools to fight against (or alongside) these paragons of evil, adding a demoniacal twist to any Pathfinder campaign. Are your players taking a trip to Hell? Don't Satanic Panic! Book of the Damned has all the infernal answers you're looking for!"
Book of the Damned is a dark and beautiful new hardcover tome for the Pathfinder Roleplaying Game. For additional information, visit paizo.com.
About Paizo Inc.
Paizo Inc. is publisher of the award-winning Pathfinder Roleplaying Game, Pathfinder Adventure Card Game, Pathfinder Tales novels, as well as board games and accessories. The Pathfinder world, in which players take on the role of brave adventurers fighting to survive in a world beset by magic and evil, is currently translated into eight languages, and has been licensed for comic book series, graphic novels, toys, and apparel. Paizo.com is also a leading online hobby retail store, offering tens of thousands of products from a variety of publishers to customers all over the world.
Syrinscape Announces License for Starfinder Roleplaying Game
Epic Space Adventures Come Alive with New Syrinscape Sounds for Starfinder
Syrinscape, creator of the award-winning apps that bring tabletop games to life with movie-like sound, is thrilled to announce it will continue its partnership with Paizo Inc with the development of the official sounds of the forthcoming Starfinder Roleplaying Game. Syrinscape makes this announcement, along with the debut of Syrinscape retail gift cards, today from the Game Manufacturers Association trade show in Las Vegas.
Starfinder SoundSets and SoundPacks from Syrinscape will accompany Paizo's epic new science fantasy adventure with a slew of brand new, realistic sound effects, music, environments and more. The first of these are scheduled to release in tandem with the Starfinder Roleplaying Game at Gen Con Indy, August 2017.
Syrinscape also announces today the debut of new Syrinscape retail gift cards, making Syrinscape available for the first time at friendly local game shops, in addition to the Syrinscape.com store. Formatted like familiar gaming and entertainment gift cards such as those for iTunes and X-Box, Syrinscape retail cards will unlock Syrinscape subscriptions and select SoundSets for such popular gaming franchises such as Pathfinder, Starfinder, Mutants & Masterminds, and Catan.
The award-winning Syrinscape apps bring fantastic, realistic sound to tabletop gaming and are compatible with nearly any mobile device or computer. Syrinscape's Fantasy Player, Sci-Fi Player and Board Game Player apps are free to download and the official sounds of Pathfinder, Mutants & Masterminds, Catan and hundreds of other sound creations for nearly any tabletop game are available for sale individually or as part of the Supersyrin Subscription for $10/month.
Syrinscape can also be completely unlocked for free for 30 days at syrinscape.com/freetrial and includes two free SoundSets to keep after the trial.
About Syrinscape
Using a powerful audio engine and complex algorithms to produce ever-changing soundscapes and rich encounter-specific music, Syrinscape conjures every aural landscape imaginable, from ethereal forests and stony shorelines, to dank, vermin-filled dungeons, to the spooky depths of the underdark. Designed by accomplished composer and tabletop gamer Benjamin Loomes, along with the developers at the Interaction Consortium, Syrinscape builds on more than 8 years of prototyping and community feedback. Syrinscape is based in Australia. Syrinscape is available for a wide range of devices, including PCs, Macs, Android Tablets and phones, iPhones and iPads, and the players can be downloaded via syrinscape for free.
About Paizo Inc.
Paizo Inc. is publisher of the award-winning Pathfinder Roleplaying Game, Pathfinder Adventure Card Game, Pathfinder Tales novels, as well as board games and accessories. The Pathfinder world, in which players take on the role of brave adventurers fighting to survive in a world beset by magic and evil, is currently translated into eight languages, and has been licensed for comic book series, graphic novels, toys, and apparel. Paizo.com is also a leading online hobby retail store, offering tens of thousands of products from a variety of publishers to customers all over the world.
Paizo and Ninja Division Announce Pre-painted Miniatures for the Starfinder Roleplaying Game!
Ninja Division Publishing LLC. and Paizo Inc. are proud to announce the Starfinder Miniatures collection—the first officially licensed miniatures for the epic campaigns and adventures that players, worldwide, will start experiencing with the launch of the Starfinder Roleplaying Game.
Set thousands of years in Pathfinder's future, the Starfinder RPG is a stand-alone science fantasy game evolved from the Pathfinder RPG rules in which players take on the role of a ragtag starship crew exploring the countless mysteries of a weird galaxy. Starfinder is also designed to integrate easily with the Pathfinder RPG, allowing players of either game to port over monsters, items, and adventures with a minimal conversion effort.
Ninja Division is proud to announce a partnership with Paizo Inc. to bring fans of Starfinder an exciting range of pre-painted miniatures to accompany players on their Starfinder adventures. With painstaking detail and coloring, these pre-painted miniatures bring the heroic crews and explorers from Starfinder to life. The range of pre-painted miniatures will include both adventurers and the ships they use to traverse space, both scaled appropriately to use as gameplay pieces for their unique roles in the Starfinder game system.
Ninja Division Creative Director John Cadice comments: "Ninja Division has been working hard with Paizo to create a line of pre-painted miniatures for gamers. We are all fans of miniatures here, and lovers of Paizo's fantastic RPG worlds. Starfinder has not disappointed in the richness of the races and designs we get to help bring to life for players."
Paizo Inc., publisher of the award-winning Pathfinder Roleplaying Game and Pathfinder Adventure Card Game, announces today the initial product line-up for the highly anticipated Starfinder Roleplaying Game, the new science fantasy RPG set in the world of Pathfinder, ready for blast-off at Gen Con Indy August 2017.
Starfinder Creative Director James L. Sutter says: "The sculpts that Ninja Division have been creating for both characters and starships have been blowing our minds with their artistry and obvious love of the genre. I'm especially excited about the ships—I can't wait to see the looks on my players' faces the first time I pull out a bunch of the starship miniatures for a space battle!"
About Ninja Division Publishing, LLC
Ninja Division Publishing®, LLC produces and publishes high quality board games, card games, and beautiful hobby model miniatures for tabletops around the world. Ninja Division's tabletop lineup includes beloved originals such as the ground-breaking, dungeon-dashing Super Dungeon®: Explore; the charming chibi-ninja battle game, Ninja All-Stars®; the immersive and ever-expanding space war of Relic Knights®; and the forthcoming interstellar railway hold-up and heist, Rail Raiders Infinite®. Ninja Division also publishes an array of licensed games including favorites such as My Little Pony: Tails of Equestria®, Alien v Predator®, Codinca®, DrunkQuest®, and the award winning family game, Luchador!®. With legions of fans around the world, Ninja Division supports league play and encourages both collaborative and competitive play in its community of gamers of all ages!
About Paizo Inc.
Paizo Inc. is publisher of the award-winning Pathfinder Roleplaying Game, Pathfinder Adventure Card Game, Pathfinder Tales novels, as well as board games and accessories. The Pathfinder world, in which players take on the role of brave adventurers fighting to survive in a world beset by magic and evil, is currently translated into eight languages, and has been licensed for comic book series, graphic novels, toys, and apparel, and is being developed into an MMORPG. Paizo.com is also a leading online hobby retail store, offering tens of thousands of products from a variety of publishers to customers all over the world.
New Starfinder Society Roleplaying Guild Takes Players to the Stars with New Adventures, Starship Combat, and More
Paizo Inc., publisher of the award-winning Pathfinder Roleplaying Game and Pathfinder Adventure Card Game, reveals today the first details of the new forthcoming Starfinder Society Roleplaying Guild, which will launch in tandem with the highly anticipated new science fantasy Starfinder Roleplaying Game at Gen Con in August 2017.
Starfinder Society will be a brand new global, cooperative roleplaying campaign with its own quests, scenarios, rules, documentation and characters. The team behind Starfinder Society will be a familiar one to gamers already playing in the Pathfinder Society. Organized Play Coordinator Tonya Woldridge leads the team, with John Compton taking on the role of Lead Developer of both the Pathfinder and Starfinder organized play programs. Thurston Hillman joins the team as Starfinder Society Developer. Hillman has been a part of Pathfinder Society since Season 1 when he authored Pathfinder Society Scenario #55:The Infernal Vault. The volunteer team of Venture-Officers will also remain the same for both campaigns.
Tonya Woldridge, Organized Play Coordinator, says "I enjoy working on Pathfinder Society with the team and look forward to adding Thurston's creativity to the mix. The storyline for Season 1 is absolutely fantastic, and we are already talking about our vision for Season 2."
Starfinder Society Roleplaying Guild will launch at Gen Con (August 17, 2017) with three scenarios, one special event for pre-generated characters, and one quest pack, with subsequent monthly scenarios for players worldwide thereafter.
Set thousands of years in Pathfinder's future, the Starfinder RPG will be a stand-alone science fantasy game evolved from the Pathfinder RPG rules in which players take on the role of a rag-tag starship crew exploring the countless mysteries of a weird universe. Starfinder is also designed to integrate easily with the Pathfinder RPG, allowing players of either game to port over monsters, items, and adventures with a minimal conversion effort.
"From the very moment we announced the Starfinder RPG, players demanded a new organized play campaign to support the game," says Paizo Publisher and Chief Creative Officer Erik Mona. "We're thrilled to make the campaign a reality, and look forward to exciting adventures amid the stars for years to come!"
For more information, visit today's Starfinder Society Roleplaying Guild blog at paizo.com.
About Paizo Inc.
Paizo Inc. is publisher of the award-winning Pathfinder Roleplaying Game, Pathfinder Adventure Card Game, Pathfinder Tales novels, as well as board games and accessories. The Pathfinder world, in which players take on the role of brave adventurers fighting to survive in a world beset by magic and evil, is currently translated into eight languages, and has been licensed for comic book series, graphic novels, toys, and apparel. Paizo.com is also a leading online hobby retail store, offering tens of thousands of products from a variety of publishers to customers all over the world.
Starfinder Roleplaying Game Now Available for Preorder!
Paizo Announces Initial Product Line-Up and Compatibility License for Highly Anticipated New Science Fantasy RPG Set in the World of Pathfinder
Paizo Inc., publisher of the award-winning Pathfinder Roleplaying Game and Pathfinder Adventure Card Game, announces today the initial product line-up for the highly anticipated Starfinder Roleplaying Game, the new science fantasy RPG set in the world of Pathfinder, ready for blast-off at Gen Con Indy August 2017.
Starfinder Core Rulebook: 560 pages of science-fantasy glory, the Starfinder Core Rulebook features all the rules needed to play the Starfinder Roleplaying game, from classes and spells to lasers and starships, plus tons of setting information, new and classic races, and more. MSRP $59.99
The Starfinder Core Rulebook includes:
Complete rules for players and GMs for science-fantasy races like logical androids, telepathic lashunta, ysoki ratfolk, and more—plus all of the classic fantasy races of the Pathfinder Roleplaying Game!
7 new science-fantasy classes, from the spellhacking technomancer to the starship mechanic with a remote-controlled robot. Will you be a heavily armored soldier, a charismatic envoy, a stealthy operative, an occult mystic, or the cosmically attuned solarian, who calls forth strange powers and shapes energy weapons from stars and black holes?
A detailed overview of Starfinder's core setting, including the planets of the Pact Worlds, their gods, major factions and threats, and more.
Complete rules for starship combat, as well as for building and customizing starships.
Hundreds of science-fantasy weapons, armors, and items, both magical and technological, from plasma cannons and holy power armor to enchanted swords and cybernetic implants.
Hundreds of spells to let mystic or technomancer characters tap into esoteric energies and rewrite the laws of physics.
Rules for alien environments, deadly traps, bizarre diseases and poisons, and everything else needed to craft exciting adventures.
Advice on converting Pathfinder RPG content to Starfinder, and vice-versa.
Starfinder Adventure Path—Incident at Absalom Station (Dead Suns 1 of 6): The first Starfinder Adventure Path kicks off as a deserted mining ship tows a mysterious asteroid out of hyperspace, revealing clues to an ancient alien superweapon that could threaten the existence of the Pact Worlds. Starfinder Adventure Path will be a bimonthly, 64-page book filled with not just linked adventures, but new setting information, alien creatures, and new rules and options for GMs and players. This volume features a mega-sized gazetteer of Absalom Station, magical relics, new monsters, and more. MSRP $22.99
Starfinder GM Screen: All the most important Game Master information is at the fingertips with this handy GM screen, its player-facing side emblazoned with a massive and gorgeous panoramic battle scene featuring all the Starfinder iconic heroes. MSRP $19.99
Starfinder Player Character Folio: This deluxe player character portfolio keeps track of characters with expanded character sheet sections, quick rules reference, and more. MSRP $9.99
Starfinder Core Pawn Collection: Spice up combat with this collection of gorgeous pawns, perfect for both PCs and enemies, including humanoids, monsters, starships, and more. A Starfinder Pawn Base Assortment will also be available, using the same size as the Pathfinder Pawn bases to mix and match between the two game systems. MSRP $24.99
Starfinder Flip-Mats: Basic Terrain (MSRP $14.99) is a standard square-gridded battle mat with ground on one side and decking for a spaceship or space station on the other. Basic Starfield (MSRP $19.99) is a larger-than-normal flip mat featuring two different starfields with a hex grid, perfect for Starfinder's starship combat system.
Starfinder Compatibility License: The Starfinder Compatibility License is all fueled up and ready to launch for third parties to create their own Stafinder RPG-compatible content, with details and a publisher registry online at paizo.com/starfinder.
Set thousands of years in Pathfinder's future, the Starfinder RPG is a stand-alone science fantasy game evolved from the Pathfinder RPG rules in which players take on the role of a rag-tag starship crew exploring the countless mysteries of a weird universe. Starfinder is also designed to integrate easily with the Pathfinder RPG, allowing players of either game to port over monsters, items, and adventures with a minimal conversion effort.
Retailers can preorder the above Starfinder products from their distribution outlets. For more information about Starfinder, follow the Paizo blog with updates from creative director James Sutter.
About Paizo Inc.
Paizo Inc. is publisher of the award-winning Pathfinder Roleplaying Game, Pathfinder Adventure Card Game, Pathfinder Tales novels, as well as board games and accessories. The Pathfinder world, in which players take on the role of brave adventurers fighting to survive in a world beset by magic and evil, is currently translated into eight languages, and has been licensed for comic book series, graphic novels, toys, and apparel. Paizo.com is also a leading online hobby retail store, offering tens of thousands of products from a variety of publishers to customers all over the world.
Arclight and Paizo Partner to Release First Japanese Translation of the Pathfinder Roleplaying Game and Pathfinder Adventure Card Game
Paizo Inc., publisher of the award-winning Pathfinder Roleplaying Game and Pathfinder Adventure Card Game, announces today the agreement with Arclight Games of Japan for translation rights of the Pathfinder RPG and Pathfinder ACG.
Pathfinder Adventure Card Game: Rise of the Runelords, the popular cooperative card game, and the award-winning Pathfinder Roleplaying Game Beginner Box will be the first products in development for Japanese translation and will be released first quarter 2017.
Says Kosuke Fukomoto, CEO of Arclight Inc., "We have published RPGs in Japan for many years, and are the leading company in regard to RPGs in Japan today. One of our goals has been to do the Pathfinder RPG. We are positive that the excellent game system that fits both beginners and veterans, combined with the depth of the world, will fit the Japanese gamers very well. We're deeply thankful to Paizo who gave us the chance of publishing Pathfinder in Japan, and hope that this is the start of a long partnership."
About Arclight Inc.
Arclight was established in 1998. Since then, they have been localizing and creating boardgame, roleplaying game, and trading card game content for Japan. Arclight manages the yearly Japan Game Convention, or JGC, Japan's largest gaming convention. Arclight also organizes and manages Game Market, the largest board game event in Japan, which occurs three times annually, and have a network of 30+ boardgame, roleplaying, and trading card game stores throughout Japan.
About Paizo Inc.
Paizo Inc. is publisher of the award-winning Pathfinder Roleplaying Game, Pathfinder Adventure Card Game, Pathfinder Tales novels, as well as board games and accessories. The Pathfinder world, in which players take on the role of brave adventurers fighting to survive in a world beset by magic and evil, is currently translated into eight languages, and has been licensed for comic book series, graphic novels, toys, and apparel, and is being developed into an MMORPG. Paizo.com is also a leading online hobby retail store, offering tens of thousands of products from a variety of publishers to customers all over the world.
