Today, NEED GAMES! is thrilled to announce that the Celebration Edition of its ENNIE award-winning TTJRPG Fabula Ultima arrives on Kickstarter on September 30, 2025. This Kickstarter campaign gives newcomers and longtime fans alike the opportunity to obtain hardback and deluxe editions of the core rulebook, the three setting atlases, and the brand-new, highly-requested Bestiary Volume I — and that’s just the beginning. Additional play tools, a collector’s box, and a Kickstarter-exclusive variant cover of the core rulebook illustrated by legendary artist Yoshitaka Amano (Final Fantasy, Vampire Hunter D) will also be available during the campaign.
Fabula Ultima, written by Emanuele Galletto and published in 2022, is a tabletop roleplaying game that captures the heroic fantasy of classic JRPGs. Players will gather to tell epic stories of would-be heroes and fearsome villains, set in fantasy worlds brimming with magic, wonder, and uniquely bizarre creatures.
Fabula Ultima Core Rulebook Key Features:
- Build your World, Together: With three different style atlases to choose from, players can freely shape and flavor their worlds as they wish — powerful kingdoms, cozy villages, major historical events, and diverse peoples to inhabit the lands.
- A Simple and Intuitive Ruleset: Evocative of the gameplay and atmospheres from beloved JRPGs, Fabula Ultima’s rules encourage players to proactively set goals and influence the story in creative ways. No action is free of consequence!
- At Long Last, the Bestiary: A much-anticipated addition to Fabula Ultima, the Bestiary is filled with monsters, demons, beasts, and more — from simple encounters to deadly bosses, the heroes of any table can face a wide range of challenges!
- 15 Classes to Mix and Match: Inspired by video games, Fabula Ultima’s modular growth system allows players to design deep, unique characters and synergize (or not) with their allies before setting forth on their adventure.
- Everything a Game Master Needs: To set the scene for larger-than-life adventures, Fabula Ultima contains advice, guidelines, and all the tools required to bring the player characters’ dark mirrors into center stage… the Villains, of course!
- Hundreds of Gorgeous Full-Color Pages: Behold the beautifully-illustrated landscapes, creatures, and more from talented professional artists all over the world.
Stay tuned for more details about the Kickstarter and all the fantastic books and add-ons to come. Can’t wait to try Fabula Ultima out? Check out the Fabula Ultima TTJRPG: Press Start free download on DriveThruRPG.
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