Diablo RPG Kickstarter signup is live

[darjr]

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/glasscannonunplugged/diablo-the-roleplaying-game

The massive Core Rulebook offers over 300 pages of original game rules, rich lore, and breathtaking art—including covers by Igor Sidorenko and Antonio De Luca.

It’s joined by an anthology of one-shot adventures curated by Joe LeFavi, featuring award-winning writers from across the industry like Cullen Bunn (Horrow County), John Harper (Blades in the Dark), Graham McNeill (Warhammer), Micky Neilson (Diablo), Francesco Nepitello & Umberto Pignatelli (Lord of the Rings), MJ Newman (Arkham Horror), Grégory Thomazo (Shadows of Esteren), Shawn Tomkin & Matt Click (Ironsworn), and more.

The rules are powered by a custom d6 dice pool system from a dream team led by Joe LeFavi (Blade Runner) and GCU’s Przemysław Zub (Dying Light) working alongside Cam Banks (Marvel Heroic Roleplaying), John Harper (Blades in the Dark), Mike Olson (Fate), and Shawn Tomkin (Ironsworn) on the core rules.

With a deluxe rulebook, epic adventures, premium miniatures, and more, Diablo®: The Roleplaying Game launches as a fully realized line of physical & digital products for tabletop RPG fans and Diablo lovers alike. From evocative maps to collectible art prints, every item is forged in fandom and hellfire to honor the world of Sanctuary.

DARK FANTASY
Persevere through merciless foes, relentless stakes, and unspeakable horrors to root out all evils, even those within.

CINEMATIC ACTION
Hack & slash through endless mobs in fast-paced, tactical combat where story, stats, and synergies hold sway.

HEROES FROM SESSION ZERO
No inexperienced and squishy 1st levels here. Begin your adventure fully equipped as a seasoned hero ready to live the epic- level dream of TTRPGs from session zero.

MORAL CONFLICT
The Eternal Conflict seizes every chance to tempt and test you with a push-your- luck mechanic after your very soul.

FULLY IMMERSIVE WORLD
Explore Sanctuary’s diverse lands and history spanning the entire franchise.

ICONIC CLASSES
Take up the mantle as classic classes like Barbarians, Druids, Necromancers, Rogues, and Sorcerers as you harness awesome powers, plunge into dungeons, and revel in legendary gear, gold, and glory.

BREAK THE CHAINS AND DISCOVER WHO YOU MEANT TO BE.
BREAK THE CHAINS AND BE BEAUTIFUL IN SIN.

Click the FOLLOW BUTTON to stay updated about the upcoming Diablo®: The Roleplaying Game campaign in Q4 2025!

 

[Jahydin]

Hack & slash through endless mobs in fast-paced, tactical combat where story, stats, and synergies hold sway.

I'm especially curious to see the mechanics for handling this!

 

[overgeeked]

The rules are powered by a custom d6 dice pool system from a dream team led by Joe LeFavi (Blade Runner) and GCU’s Przemysław Zub (Dying Light) working alongside Cam Banks (Marvel Heroic Roleplaying), John Harper (Blades in the Dark), Mike Olson (Fate), and Shawn Tomkin (Ironsworn) on the core rules.

Wow. That’s a stacked design team if ever I saw one.

 

[Stormonu]

Oh my, I still have my 2E/3E Diablo books (and starter set), but I'd love to get my hands on updated rules.

 

[Micah Sweet]

Oh my, I still have my 2E/3E Diablo books (and starter set), but I'd love to get my hands on updated rules.

To me it's the lore I'm after. If I back this, it will be pdf only, like Avatar. That design team reads as more narrative than I would feel comfort GMing.

 

[Stormonu]

To me it's the lore I'm after. If I back this, it will be pdf only, like Avatar. That design team reads as more narrative than I would feel comfort GMing.

I think in your case, it might be better just to buy the big lore books. I think someone in the other thread mentioned there's two in existence right now.

I know I've gone that route for other properties - buying the Game of Thrones and Dark Crystal "world books" instead of the RPG games.

 

[stormwriter]

That’s a stacked design team!

I’m kinda sad they don’t even mention loot in the description. A Diablo rpg, at least for me, needs an amazing random loot and equipment generation system as a pillar.

 

[Shawnster_P]

Is there a secret cow level?

 

[schneeland]

Wow. That’s a stacked design team if ever I saw one.

Yeah, that's a pretty impressive roster! I'm wondering a bit who gets to be Diablo makes the final call for design decisions, but this certainly looks more interesting rules-wise than I expected.