As I do every year, I recently took nominations for the most anticipated tabletop RPGs for the coming year, and then opened the floor to voting. Previous winners include 13th Age (2013), Star Wars Force & Destiny (2015), Rifts for Savage Worlds (2016), Trudvang Chronicles (2017), and Vampire: the Masquerade 5th Edition (2018). Who will join their ranks this year? Read on to find out!
10. Judge Dredd & The Worlds of 2000 AD
I'm somewhat biased, being the publisher of this upcoming game, but I can't say I'm not pleased it made it in at #10! Judge. Jury. Executioner. Play as a Judge of Mega-City One and bust perps, Sov spies, and mutant raiders in this action-packed standalone tabletop roleplaying game, bringing to life the iconic characters and worlds found in the legendary British comic 2000 AD.
9. Things from the Flood
Tales From The Loop was a gorgeous, award-winning game which made this list in previous years. The Swedish publisher Fria Ligan is back with a sequel standalone RPG. This game is a bit darker; you play teens in the 1990s, and the stakes are higher.
8. Changeling the Lost 2nd Edition
A prestige hardcover edition of one of the Chronicles of Darkness core rulebooks.
7. John Carter of Mars
Kickstarted right back in January, this science-fantasy RPG of planetary romance is based on the worlds of Edgar Rice Burroughs. Pulp action powered by a variant of Modiphius' in-house 2d20 system!
6. Dune RPG
Another entry from Modiphius, partnering with Gale Force 9, information is sparse on this one. It was announced back in August with a release date of late 2019 as part of GF9's multi-year deal covering the works of Frank Herbert. Image is of the Last Unicorn/WotC Dune RPG from back in 2000.
5. Eclipse Phase 2nd Edition
The roleplaying game of transhuman survival is back with a new edition from Posthuman Studios. In a universe where death is now meaningless, characters belong to a secret organization which explores new worlds and navigates high-tech criminal cartels. With an estimated delivery date back in 2017, it's now eagerly anticipated for 2019!
4. The Expanse*
Green Ronin's Adventure Game Engine powers the official RPG of James S.A. Corey's series of novels. The solar system is at war at a pivotal time in humanity's history. Martians, Belters, and Earthers struggle for resources and power, but aliens forces are stirring...
3. Lex Arcana
Romans, mythology, monsters, and more clash in this RPG set in the 5th century AD in an alternative timeline where Rome never fell. This game is 25 years old, published in 1993 in Italy, and brought to the English market via Kickstarter.
2. Pathfinder 2nd Edition
Let's face it -- you knew this one would be up here, and it needs no introduction! In public playtest now, and slated for a Gen Con 2019 release, this is the second edition of one of the biggest tabletop RPGs in the world. It was a close race between this and the top spot!
1. Savage Worlds Adventure Edition
A massive half-million dollar Kickstarter, this is the latest edition of the 15-year-old game which powers half the RPGs out there! It was a close contest between this and Pathfinder 2, but this hardcover, 208-page book is the game voted most anticipated for 2019! Savage Worlds tags itself as "Fast! Furious! Fun!" and has shown itself able to run many different genres, from pulp to horror to sci-fi.
Congratulations to the 10 Most Anticipated Tabletop RPGs of 2019! Same time, same place next year!
PREVIOUS WINNERS OF THE ANNUAL EN WORLD MOST ANTICIPATED TABLETOP RPG OF THE YEAR
Items marked with asterisks were also in last year's list.
10. Judge Dredd & The Worlds of 2000 AD
I'm somewhat biased, being the publisher of this upcoming game, but I can't say I'm not pleased it made it in at #10! Judge. Jury. Executioner. Play as a Judge of Mega-City One and bust perps, Sov spies, and mutant raiders in this action-packed standalone tabletop roleplaying game, bringing to life the iconic characters and worlds found in the legendary British comic 2000 AD.
9. Things from the Flood
Tales From The Loop was a gorgeous, award-winning game which made this list in previous years. The Swedish publisher Fria Ligan is back with a sequel standalone RPG. This game is a bit darker; you play teens in the 1990s, and the stakes are higher.
8. Changeling the Lost 2nd Edition
A prestige hardcover edition of one of the Chronicles of Darkness core rulebooks.
7. John Carter of Mars
Kickstarted right back in January, this science-fantasy RPG of planetary romance is based on the worlds of Edgar Rice Burroughs. Pulp action powered by a variant of Modiphius' in-house 2d20 system!
6. Dune RPG
Another entry from Modiphius, partnering with Gale Force 9, information is sparse on this one. It was announced back in August with a release date of late 2019 as part of GF9's multi-year deal covering the works of Frank Herbert. Image is of the Last Unicorn/WotC Dune RPG from back in 2000.
5. Eclipse Phase 2nd Edition
The roleplaying game of transhuman survival is back with a new edition from Posthuman Studios. In a universe where death is now meaningless, characters belong to a secret organization which explores new worlds and navigates high-tech criminal cartels. With an estimated delivery date back in 2017, it's now eagerly anticipated for 2019!
4. The Expanse*
Green Ronin's Adventure Game Engine powers the official RPG of James S.A. Corey's series of novels. The solar system is at war at a pivotal time in humanity's history. Martians, Belters, and Earthers struggle for resources and power, but aliens forces are stirring...
3. Lex Arcana
Romans, mythology, monsters, and more clash in this RPG set in the 5th century AD in an alternative timeline where Rome never fell. This game is 25 years old, published in 1993 in Italy, and brought to the English market via Kickstarter.
2. Pathfinder 2nd Edition
Let's face it -- you knew this one would be up here, and it needs no introduction! In public playtest now, and slated for a Gen Con 2019 release, this is the second edition of one of the biggest tabletop RPGs in the world. It was a close race between this and the top spot!
1. Savage Worlds Adventure Edition
A massive half-million dollar Kickstarter, this is the latest edition of the 15-year-old game which powers half the RPGs out there! It was a close contest between this and Pathfinder 2, but this hardcover, 208-page book is the game voted most anticipated for 2019! Savage Worlds tags itself as "Fast! Furious! Fun!" and has shown itself able to run many different genres, from pulp to horror to sci-fi.
Congratulations to the 10 Most Anticipated Tabletop RPGs of 2019! Same time, same place next year!
PREVIOUS WINNERS OF THE ANNUAL EN WORLD MOST ANTICIPATED TABLETOP RPG OF THE YEAR
| # | 2013 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 |
| 1 | 13th Age | Star Wars Force & Destiny | Rifts for Savage Worlds | Trudvang Chronicles | Vampire: The Masquerade 5th Edition |
| 2 | Numenera | Deluxe Exalted 3rd Edition | Mutant Crawl Classics | Tales from the Loop | Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay Fourth Edition |
| 3 | Star Wars Edge of the Empire | Unified Rolemaster | 7th Sea 2nd Edition | Kult: Divinity Lost | Kult: Divinity Lost |
| 4 | Shadowrun 5th Edition | Conan Adventures In An Age Undreamed Of | Conan Adventures In An Age Undreamed Of | Star Trek Adventures | Forbidden Lands: Retro Open-World Survival Fantasy RPG |
| 5 | Call of Cthulhu 7th Edition | Deluxe Tunnels & Trolls | DCC Lankhmar | Conan: Adventures in an Age Undreamed Of | RuneQuest: Role-playing in Glorantha |
| 6 | Firefly | Barbarians of Lemuria: Mythic Edition | RuneQuest 4 | Starfinder | The Witcher Roleplaying Game |
| 7 | Fate Core | Feng Shui 2 | Torg: Eternity | The Witcher Roleplaying Game | Warhammer 40,000 Wrath & Glory |
| 8 | Hillfolk | Fantasy AGE | Blue Rose AGE | Coriolis | The Expanse |
| 9 | Torchbearer | Paranoia | Paranoia | Delta Green Roleplaying Game | Legend of the Five Rings 5th Edition |
| 10 | - | Shadows of the Demon Lord | Delta Green | Astonishing Swordsmen & Sorcerers of Hyperborea 2E | Numenera 2: Discovery & Destiny |
Items marked with asterisks were also in last year's list.
