Let’s JUMP right to it!
The Curseborne Jumpstart BackerKit campaign ends tomorrow! Tuesday the 5th at 2pm EDT!
We told you this is a fast, fast, fast one!
We continue to be thrilled by how many Curseborne fans have stepped up to pledge for this, and we’re really looking forward to hear what you think when we deliver the CB JS Backer PDF! Which is going to be a lot faster than anyone expects!
Fast, fast, fast!
Which means that the PoD version of the CB Jumpstart will also roll out fast…and the traditionally printed version, which was the point of the whole crowdfunder, will be printed with the core book if things keep getting finalized as fast as they have been!
We have a very CB focused week in the production progress notes, but I did want to bring one of them up here, “above the fold” as it were, because it does deal with a question folks have been asking and gives you an idea towards our whole approach with Seattle: City of Curses – here’s the note:
We’ve seen the requests on the Onyx Path Discord, and yes, Seattle: City of Curses has everything you need to create your own city of the Accursed – an entire chapter titled Build Your Own Damned City. So whether you’re a Chicago by Night lore hound or a Damnation City toolboxer, this book has something for you.
And if you are fresh to Curseborne then you get the chance to explore either option, as you please!
Meanwhile, schedules are coming together for the 2026 Onyx Path Virtual Gaming Convention – where you’ll be able to ask us questions all about the upcoming Curseborne releases and all of our other fantastic game lines and projects, as well!
June 5-7 is just around the corner, so make sure to mark your calendars! If you’d like to run or play in some games for the convention, visit the Startplaying site at https://startplaying.games/event/onyx-path-virtual-game-convention-2026
In the world of sales, we don’t have a huge one going this week, but a couple of specialized sales are popping over on DTRPG:
Art book sale at DTRPG:
https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/publisher/4261/onyx-path-publishing?promo=1000745
Monster book sale at DTRPG:
https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/publisher/4261/onyx-path-publishing?promo=1000747
Monster book sale at Roll20:
https://marketplace.roll20.net/browse/search?tag=Unique%20Status:MonsterMayhem2026&author=Onyx%20Path%20Publishing
Plus, the long-running Pugmire Bundle offer is rocking and rolling from Fanatical: https://www.fanatical.com/en/bundle/r…
I have this Twitch note from Travis:
This week on the Twitch channel we have a brand new episode of Guiding the Path with Tom Murr on Thursday at 3PM EDT! On Monday, the 11th, at 9 PM EDT we will have the final installment of Temple of the Moon God with Mike Athey! Come check out the action and check back here next week to see what’s new from Mike!
This week and next week there will be no new episodes of Expanding Your Realms as our host, Jack Berkenstock, will be on vacation. This is a perfect time to catch up on the story so far on our YouTube channel!
In fact, here he is now:
Jolly Jack Berkenstock here again with another important set of updates from Branch Riders HQ – the Nexus! I will be taking a short vacation to Universal Studios, so Expanding the Realms will go on a two-week hiatus, resuming with Episode 5 on May 19 at our usual time of 8PM EST. This is a great time for you to catch up if you missed the first four episodes live! The episodes are now migrating to the Onyx Path YouTube channel which can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/@TheOnyxPath
So far in our series, we have covered the mechanics and the Blight and we have introduced you to the Nexus, the Borderland and the Boroughs Realms. There will be more fun to come as well as possible hints about the upcoming Actual Play: The Chase, and what to expect from us at this year’s Onyx Path Virtual Con!
In other news, we are tidying up our upcoming Branch Riders Screen and preparing the documents for the Branch Riders Facilitator’s Guide! We will also have a booth at this year’s Origins Game Fair in June. Get ready for us to give you all the details about our booth location so you can get your copy of Branch Riders and any other merch to help support our mission and vision! Please be well while I check out all the new parks at Universal Studios and the sunny days in Florida! Remember always that there are Eight Realms…One Mission!
You know it Jack!
Although I know us getting the Curseborne product line up and rolling tends to weigh our MMN blog towards that game out of all of our many worlds, I’d be remiss not sharing this week’s moth-eaten vid released last Friday:
Roses are red, the Hungry are blue?
Well, since I have rose fever, I’m gettin’ out of here! See you all next week: same Onyx sign, same Onyx channel, as we click onto our:
Many Worlds… One Path!
Blurbs!
Crowdfunding!
On BackerKit: the Curseborne Jumpstart Crowdfunder – ENDS Tuesday the 5th at 2pm EDT!
https://www.backerkit.com/call_to_action/6107ab4b-350a-4817-a4cc-3f4f5c47fcfa/landing
Don’t miss out! The campaign ends this Tuesday the 6th at 2pm EDT!
Onyx Path Media!
Check out our attached media schedule for the videos on our Twitch channel this week!
On today’s Onyx Path News, Matthew talks about big new sales, a closing crowdfunding campaign, and Luchadore wrestlers!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5R4dhVraTOM
Over on The Gentleman Gamer YouTube channel, Matthew revisits Mage: The Ascension for a Syndicate guide to the Progenitors: https://youtu.be/CiumdxBuuIQ
Tales of Pantheons has started Chapter Two of their Scion actual play right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kCVbn5kN0pQ
And if you’ve missed any of their games, check them out right here: https://www.youtube.com/@Tales.of.Pantheons
Virtual Tabletop!
Art book sale at DTRPG:
https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/publisher/4261/onyx-path-publishing?promo=1000745
Monster book sale at DTRPG:
https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/publisher/4261/onyx-path-publishing?promo=1000747
Monster book sale at Roll20:
https://marketplace.roll20.net/browse/search?tag=Unique%20Status:MonsterMayhem2026&author=Onyx%20Path%20Publishing
Scion Demigod Available on Roll20 NOW!
The Scion: Origin and Scion Hero Compendiums are now available on Roll20!
https://marketplace.roll20.net/browse/publisher/1716/onyx-path-publishing
The first of our official Scion sheets designed for Foundry VTT are now available! https://foundryvtt.co
They Came From Beneath the Sea! on Roll20 VTT!
https://marketplace.roll20.net/browse/bundle/22308/they-came-from-beneath-the-sea
Looking for more virtual tabletop resources? We have a selection of tokens, encounters, and more available now at DriveThruRPG! https://bit.ly/3SnrNJ7
Our Sales Partners!
We’re working with Studio2 to provide our traditionally printed books out into your local game stores. Game stores can order via their usual distributors, and can also contact Studio2 directly. And individuals can check out our projects via the links below!
Select Chronicles of Darkness Screens and Monarchies of Mau books,
screens, and dice 50% off at Studio 2:
https://studio2publishing.com/collections/onx-onyx-path-publishing
Some more deluxe books have popped up on Studio 2, with more on the way.
https://studio2publishing.com/collections/onx-onyx-path-publishing
As always, you can find Onyx Path’s titles in PDF and PoD versions at DriveThruRPG.com!
Art book sale at DTRPG:
https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/publisher/4261/onyx-path-publishing?promo=1000745
Monster book sale at DTRPG:
https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/publisher/4261/onyx-path-publishing?promo=1000747
Monster book sale at Roll20:
https://marketplace.roll20.net/browse/search?tag=Unique%20Status:MonsterMayhem2026&author=Onyx%20Path%20Publishing
Amazon and Barnes & Noble!
You can now read our fiction from the comfort and convenience of your Kindle (from Amazon) and Nook (from Barnes & Noble).
On Sale This Week!
Not sins, but an incredibly useful compilation of the Knacks and Boons and such, gathered throughout all of Scion2! Pandora’s Box available in PDF and PoD versions this Weds on DTRPG!
On Sale Last Week!
This month’s Tasty Bit PDF adds the power of Lucha Libre to the Storypath Core Manual! In the ring only at DTRPG!
Also now at DTRPG, electronic wallpaper to go with They Came From the RPG Anthology!
Conventions!
Here’s where you can find out more info on physical and virtual conventions we’re going to be involved with!
ACD Expo, May 27th – 29th (we’ll have a booth at this one) *retailer
industry show*
Onyx Path Virtual Gaming Convention, June 5th – 7th
Origins Game Fair, June 17th – 21st (We’ll be in the Studio 2 booth)
Project Status Updates!
Our full list of projects will be available monthly on our blog! Check out April’s full list report here: https://theonyxpath.com/release-roundup-april-2026/
DEVELOPMENT STATUS FROM EDDY!
Here are the projects that moved to the next stage of production:
First Draft
Storypath – SPU Tasty Bit – Cybernetics (August 2026)
- Another new SPU Tasty Bit, this one covering how to handle cybernetics using Storypath Ultra. As a long-time fan of cyberpunk, I’m looking forward to reading this one!
Redlines
The World Below – The Advent of Silt
- Wade through the muck with me and see what you find at the end of the tunnel with this brilliant World Below adventure. This one’s going to be fun.
Final Draft
Curseborne – Blood on the Dance Floor (Jumpstart from Player’s Guide KS)
- Although we’re in the process of crowdfunding the first Curseborne Jumpstart, a second one is off to final drafts. Even more Curseborne tastiness!
Editing
Curseborne – Compact Edition
- The compact edition of Curseborne contains everything you need from the core book and somehow more despite being smaller… That must make it some kind of liminal book.
Curseborne – Seattle: City of Curses
- We’ve seen the requests on the Onyx Path Discord, and yes, Seattle: City of Curses has everything you need to create your own city of the Accursed – an entire chapter titled Build Your Own Damned City. So whether you’re a Chicago by Night lore hound or a Damnation City toolboxer, this book has something for you.
Post-Editing Development
Curseborne – Peel Back the Bark (Izzy Novella from Player’s Guide KS)
- The first of the two novellas funded by the Curseborne Player’s Guide has made it through editing, and is back with Lauren to make sure the eyes are dotted and the tees are crossed.
ART DIRECTION FROM MIKE CHANEY!
In Art Direction
- Ex Essence PG – Sketches still being worked on.
- Ex Essence STG – Artwork approved by Paradox.
- Curseborne Tangled Webs – Recontracting two halfs.
- Secret Curseborne Project – Continuing with sending out more artnotes and feedback on sketches…
- Curseborne Solo – Still configuring the art buy.
- TC From the Shadows – Getting back on track.
- Monster Kingdoms – Yeah… I’m kicking it in the ass as I really want to get this rolling asap.
- Curseborne Jumpstart (BK) – Crowdfunder funded, over on Tuesday.
Layout Queue
- Pugmire 2e Unleashed – Getting elements together for Travis.
- Ex3 Alchemicals – Shooting to go into proofing late this week or next week. Once the charms are done…. it gets easier….
- TCF Cyclops Cave Jumpstart – Grabbing the art for Ron Thompson.
- At The Gates – Map and the rest of the art are in…. so once Alchemicals is in proofing I will get on that.
- TC Aeon Tasty Bit Omnibus #2
- Curseborne Screen
Proofing Queue
- Curseborne Community Content Stuff
- Curseborne Jumpstart – ready to grab errata and roll out PDF to backers as soon as the Crowdfunder ends.
- Scion God Jumpstart – In Progress.
At Press
- They Came From the RPG Antho – Printing.
- Curseborne – Reviewing printer quote stuff. Now we navigate the murky waters of getting books and the peripheral stuff printed up.
- TCF the Danger Zone – Almost ready for Advance PDF.
- Scion God Divine Inspiration – Backer PDF going out to backers this week.
- Branch Riders Facilitator’s Guide – Backer PDF going out to backers this week.
- TCF Classified Tasty Bit Dossier – PoD proofs ordered.
- Scion Pandora’s Box – PDF and PoD versions available this Weds on DTRPG!
Today’s Reason to Celebrate!
May the Fourth be with you!
I just want to say that Tuesday is the 5th and Wednesday is the 6th of May.
You win a No-Prize!
Thanks!
Is Star Wars Celebration still a thing? I haven’t paid attention to the franchise in a while.
My (real) question: Is the Secret Curseborne ProjectTM going to be the Halloween Crowdfounding as the Core book was?
May the Fourth was all over my social media, with even a video of Barack Obama and Mark Hamill together wishing it..so, I guess?
Oooooh, you’ll find out! Mwah Ha Ha Ha! We will certainly be mentioning the Secret Curseborne ProjectTM at the Onyx Path Virtual Con first weekend in June – hope you can pop in!