Egg Embry
Hero
Kansas City, MO (October 24, 2024) – SLLSWRD Publishing is pleased to announce that Daniel D. Fox, the original creator of ZWEIHÄNDER RPG, has reacquired the license from World of Game Design (WOGD). This transition brings ZWEIHÄNDER back under Fox’s creative direction, paving the way for a new era of adventures, community content, and future releases.
Originally launched in 2015 through Kickstarter and brought to its third and fourth print runs in2019 by Andrews McMeel Publishing, ZWEIHÄNDER RPG has earned a reputation for its immersive dark fantasy setting. As a multiple ENNIE award-winning tabletop RPG, ZWEIHÄNDER has powered other notable tabletop RPGs, including Ryan Verniere’s Blackbirds and Adam Ellis’ Fever Knights.
World of Game Design has played a key role in ZWEIHÄNDER’s expansion in 2023 and 2024, helping it reach new audiences and strengthen its presence in the U.S. convention and retail markets. WOGD assists publishers by providing global convention management services, organized play infrastructure, city rep programs, and product fulfillment logistics. WOGD has committed to a smooth transition for the fulfillment of the ZWEIHÄNDER Reforged Kickstarter.
“As a business incubator, we were pleased to help shepherd ZWEIHÄNDER through the Reforged launch and years of convention and organized play exposure. We look forward to bringing ZWEIHÄNDER to retailers throughout the world.” - Jared Nielsen.
“We appreciate the expertise and contributions that WOGD brought to the growth ZWEIHÄNDER has experienced,” said Daniel. “I’m excited to bring it back home here in Kansas City and continue to expand on the game’s dark and immersive world with familiar faces and new collaborators.”
Looking ahead, SLLSWRD Publishing plans to introduce new adventures later this year, an Open Gaming License, and community-focused initiatives. Stay updated by visiting www.sllswrd.games or following ZWEIHÄNDER RPG on social media.
About SLLSWRD Publishing
SLLSWRD Publishing, led by Daniel D. Fox, specializes in creating immersive dark fantasy tabletop RPGs that explore themes of moral ambiguity, gritty fantasy, and gothic horror. The next chapter of the product line, ZWEIHÄNDER Reforged, will be released in Q1 2025. Additional adventures will be released over the coming months.
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Kickstarters:
- ZWEIHÄNDER Grim & Perilous RPG reached 1,265 backers who pledged $61,743 in August, 2016
- MAIN GAUCHE chaos supplement for ZWEIHÄNDER Grim & Perilous reached 1,054 backers who pledged $75,171 in September, 2018
- Flames of Freedom RPG: Powered by Zweihander reached 1,090 backers who pledged $68,769 in November, 2020
- Zweihander Fantasy Horror RPG Starter Kit reached 1,460 backers who pledged $82,119 in February, 2022
- ZWEIHANDER RPG Reforged Edition reached 1,963 backers who pledged $166,813 in April, 2024
- In February at EN World, Daniel D. Fox spoke to Egg Embry about this project
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