[UPDATED - With Cubicle 7] Games Workshop Concluding Deal For Licensing Rights To Warhammer Fantasy

Either Cubicle 7 or Modiphius.

 

[Daniel D. Fox]

It was just confirmed to Grim & Perilous Studios last night by Games Workshop’s licensing department that they are in the process of concluding a deal with a major European publisher for world-wide distribution rights to Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay. While no other details were shared, we can only speculate which major European RPG publishers may have acquired the rights. [Update - it appears that the publisher in question is Cubicle 7, publisher of The One Ring, Doctor Who, and more!]

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From Grim & Perilous:

"Following breaking news from Bell of Lost Souls, Games Workshop was seen shopping a number of their licenses during the Licensing Expo 2016 in Las Vegas. While there has been uncertainty whether the Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay license was up for grabs (as it was not listed on their licenses), it seems that a deal has been struck outside the expo to acquire it.

It was just confirmed to us last night by GW’s licensing department that they are in the process of concluding a deal with a major European publisher for world-wide distribution rights to Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay. While no other details were shared, we can only speculate which major European RPG publishers may have acquired the rights."

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[Daniel D. Fox]

Either Cubicle 7 or Modiphius.

Cubicle 7 seems like a great candidate, were I to pick between the two publishers.

 

[Daniel D. Fox]

Thanks for sharing this, Morrus!


Cheers,
Daniel Fox

 

[Barantor]

If Modiphius gets it then that's another big IP for them.

I still enjoy the 1st edition WFRP myself. It does make one wonder if they will change the dice formulas and what type of game it will be.

 

[Maggan]

I think it is Modiphius.

/M

 

[Daniel D. Fox]

I truly hope it's set in the beloved Old World, and not set in far-flung post-End Times Age of Sigmar.

 

[Curmudjinn]

Modiphius has way too much on their plate already and isn't fulfilling their kickstarters.
I really hope it's Cubicle 7.

C7 is one my most-respected publisher/designers out there for RPGS. They never skimp in quality in any facet of a game. Top marks.

 

[Ralif Redhammer]

After seeing the attention to detail and mood of The Lord of the Rings D&D book, I’d have complete trust in Cubicle 7 to match the mood and rules together for WHFRP. Personally, I’d prefer something more in line with 1e/2e and not 3e. In any case, seeing a return of the Warhammer Fantasy RPG would be great.

 

[Wolvercote]

I'm with you Moniker but I'm not hopeful.

 

[mach1.9pants]

I'm with you Moniker but I'm not hopeful.

Yeah, but we can still hope! Still got Zweihander to keep us entertained in the mean time

 

[Zhern]

I'm betting it is Modiphius.

 

[BrockBallingdark]

Modiphius has way too much on their plate already and isn't fulfilling their kickstarters.
I really hope it's Cubicle 7.

C7 is one my most-respected publisher/designers out there for RPGS. They never skimp in quality in any facet of a game. Top marks.

I agree, I love Modiphius but with Star Trek and Conan currently and John Carter down the line... I don't want them bogged down more. C7 is awesome too (even though I am not a Warhammer fan at all) they could do it.

 

[JeffB]

Modiphius has way too much on their plate already and isn't fulfilling their kickstarters.
I really hope it's Cubicle 7.

C7 is one my most-respected publisher/designers out there for RPGS. They never skimp in quality in any facet of a game. Top marks.

Amen.

 

[crazy_cat]

I agree, I love Modiphius but with Star Trek and Conan currently and John Carter down the line... I don't want them bogged down more. C7 is awesome too (even though I am not a Warhammer fan at all) they could do it.

Agreed re Modiphius - have loved some of the stuff they have produced to date, but they are months behind on current projects like the Conan KS (as an example) already! Wave two of Conan releases should be out by now on their timelines but the wave 1 core book isn't actually finished yet.

 

[Zhern]

While I would bet it is Modiphius, I think C7 would do a great job with the WFRPG license. Yggdrasil & Keltia are both very well done. I haven't read through any of the Lord of the Rings stuff but it wouldn't surprise me that it is high quality. I did find it interesting that Asmodee was mentioned as a possibility, and it does make sense that they would be in the running, but I'm curious how FFG would then factor in - would they end up working on 4th edition because of their merger with Asmodee? Or would GW require it be kept completely separate? It will be interesting to see what the result is.

 

[Von Ether]

Well, if it's anything like the recent RPG poll, then it will be a Swedish company.

 

[TeichDragon]

Cubicle 7.

Check your DriveThru Accounts

Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay 2nd Edition Core Rulebook
Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay Core Rulebook.pdf

6Download

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Cubicle 7 Entertainment Ltd.

 

[Cam Banks]

I'd super happy if Fria Ligan picked it up.

Cheers,
Cam

 

[trystero]

Cubicle 7.

Check your DriveThru Accounts

You got it; I see the same thing listed for the WFRP books I've purchased at DTRPG. Well spotted!