# Daggerheart’s massive Gen Con announcements confirms Critical Role’s RPG is D&D’s true rival

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/daggerhearts-massive-gen-con-announcements-confirms-critical-roles-rpg-is-dds-true-rival/
- Published: 2026-07-30T16:30:12+00:00
- Updated: 2026-07-30T17:20:20+00:00
- Original publisher: Polygon
- Original article: https://www.polygon.com/daggerheart-next-panel-gen-con-2026/
- Topics: Art, Culture

## Key points

- Daggerheart has announced a multi-year release strategy.
- Hope & Fear launches widely in September.
- Foundry VTT content and accessories are forthcoming.

## Summary

Darrington Press used Gen Con 2026 to outline an ambitious multi-year roadmap for Daggerheart, Critical Role’s fantasy tabletop role-playing game.

- The studio said it is planning Daggerheart projects through the next three years and has begun considering releases for 2030.
- Players can expect two major releases annually, including settings, campaigns, expansions and adventures, supported by accessories and digital material.
- The Hope & Fear expansion is due to receive an early release in August and a wider release in September.
- A free Romantasy Campaign Frame is planned for the autumn, with additional free products on Daggerheart’s website.
- Daggerheart Core and Hope & Fear premium content will become available for Foundry Virtual Tabletop.
- Official accessories, including a Game Master screen, Fear Trackers and an adversary deck, are expected in November.

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