Free League Reveals Two New The One Ring™ Expansions and Launches Unbound Digital Platform at Gen Con 2026

Today, Free League Publishing made three major announcements during its Gen Con 2026 Showcase: a new BackerKit campaign featuring two expansions and revised Core Rules for The One Ring™; the Early Access launch of Free League Unbound, a new first-party digital platform; and the worldwide release of Invincible – Superhero Roleplaying.

New The One Ring™ Expansions Explore Gondor, Rohan, and the Forces of the Enemy

Launching on BackerKit this September, Free League’s campaign for The One Ring™—the award-winning tabletop roleplaying game based on the works of J.R.R. Tolkien—features two new expansions and revised Core Rules:

• The White Tower and the Hall of Gold: A major campaign expansion exploring Gondor and Rohan, the last great realms of Men in the west of Middle-earth.
   
• Creatures Strange and Foul: A bestiary filled with enemies from the shadows of the Third Age, including Black Númenórean spies, Haradrim champions, and ancient evils from forgotten ages.
   
• Revised Core Rules: An updated edition of the award-winning game featuring new cover art by Antonio De Luca and clarified rules. The revised book remains fully compatible with previously released supplements and adventures.

Visit the campaign’s pre-launch page to learn more and reserve your pledge for just $1 to receive an exclusive dice bag for The One Ring™.

The two expansions will also be adapted for The Lord of the Rings™ Roleplaying, the 5E version of The One Ring™. They will be released under the titles Realms of the South and Of Orcs and Evil Things.

The campaign also includes limited Collector’s Editions featuring faux-leather covers with silver or gold foil detailing. Available exclusively through the campaign, these editions will not be reprinted.

The Lord of the Rings, The One Ring and the characters, items, events and places therein are trademarks or registered trademarks of Middle-earth Enterprises LLC and used under license by Fria Ligan AB (dba Free League). © 2026 Middle-earth Enterprises LLC. All rights reserved.

Free League Unbound Brings Official Games and Digital Tools Together

Developed by the creators of D&D Beyond, Free League Unbound is an official digital platform built for Free League’s tabletop roleplaying games. It gives players access to official game content and searchable rules across desktop, tablet, and mobile devices.

Early Access is available now at freeleagueunbound.com. The initial release includes a digital reader and game compendia for four game lines:

• The One Ring™
• ALIEN: The Roleplaying Game Evolved Edition
• Coriolis: The Great Dark
• Invincible – Superhero Roleplaying

During Early Access, players can test new features and share feedback that will help shape the platform. Character creation and progression tools are planned for later this year, with more Free League games joining the platform in the months ahead.

Watch the Free League Unbound trailer:
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“The impact digital tools have had on tabletop roleplaying over the past few years is unmistakable—for longtime players and newcomers alike, both at the table and between sessions,” said Adam Bradford, Free League Unbound co-creator, founder of D&D Beyond, and writer and designer for Invincible – Superhero Roleplaying. “I can’t wait for fans to have tools that reflect the unparalleled passion and quality Free League brings to every one of their games.”

Invincible – Superhero Roleplaying Is Available Now Worldwide

Invincible – Superhero Roleplaying, the official tabletop RPG based on the comic book by Robert Kirkman, Cory Walker, and Ryan Ottley, and the acclaimed animated series, is available now through the Free League online store, in hobby stores worldwide, and digitally through DriveThruRPG. Orders placed through the Free League online store include immediate PDF access.

Players can create their own heroes, choose from nearly 70 powers, and build campaigns around the danger, relationships, and difficult choices that define the world of Invincible. Groups can play within the established universe or create their own superhero setting.

The launch lineup includes:

• Core Rulebook: Create heroes at any power level, choose from nearly 70 powers, and access campaign tools, solo play, and more than 60 characters from the Invincible universe.
• Starter Set: Start playing with six pregenerated heroes—including Invincible, Atom Eve, Rex Splode, and Monster Girl—plus maps, tokens, cards, custom dice, and the introductory adventure Metro Mayhem.
• GM Screen: A deluxe Gamemaster screen featuring franchise artwork, useful tables, and key rules.
• Dice Set: Ten engraved six-sided dice created for the game.
• Power Cards: A reference deck containing the powers featured in the Core Rulebook.

Gen Con attendees can also visit Free League at booth #2449 to pick up a printed copy of Superhero Season, a new two-hour adventure in which a massive bounty is placed on the heroes’ heads.

A press kit for Invincible – Superhero Roleplaying is available here: https://uberstrategist.link/Invincible-Superhero-Roleplaying-Press-Kit

© 2026 Skybound, LLC. Based on the comic book Invincible® by Robert Kirkman, Cory Walker and Ryan Ottley. INVINCIBLE and any related logos are registered or otherwise protected trademarks of Robert Kirkman Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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