TTRPG news · Source announcement: 2026-09-28
Kobold Press Scarecase 2026 is scheduled for Saturday, October 10, with a full day of online games, product previews, community programming and announcements. The headline reveal is a first look at the publisher’s first Kickstarter campaign of 2027—not the campaign launch itself. For players, the schedule also offers actual play and free Organized Play sessions featuring Night Hunters and Death on the Styx. The announcement was published September 28; as of October 9, the event is still upcoming.
A one-day online event, not a product release
Kobold Press describes Scarecase as a one-day Halloween-season event combining tabletop gaming, live programming, announcements and community activities. The publisher says broadcasts will be on Twitch and YouTube, with games on Discord.
That distinction matters: the announcement promotes a schedule and previews, not a newly released game or book. It names Night Hunters and Death on the Styx as the event’s featured properties, while also pointing to upcoming products and 2027 plans.
The 2027 Kickstarter is a reveal, not a launch
The showcase is set to include announcements and a look at what Kobold Press has planned for 2027. A separate “Behind the Curtain” segment promises a first look at a new Kickstarter campaign described as launching in early 2027.
For prospective backers, the practical takeaway is to treat this as an announcement about an upcoming campaign. The source does not identify the campaign’s project, pledge options, prices or final launch date, so those details should not be assumed from the event preview.
Games, design and actual play on the schedule
The program spans several formats rather than focusing only on product news. It lists a live Pirates & Plunder design session in which attendees can contribute ideas for a Dread Pirate, an actual play built around the upcoming Trade Secrets book, and separate Night Hunters and Death on the Styx programming.
The schedule also lists free Organized Play games for Night Hunters and Death on the Styx. The announcement says table sign-ups launch October 1 and points interested players to Kobold Press’s Discord for more information. Check there for participation details rather than assuming seats or a particular game slot are available.
How to read the date and schedule
The event is announced for Saturday, October 10, 2026. Its schedule uses Pacific Daylight Time, so viewers elsewhere should convert the listed times to their own time zone before planning around a segment. The source lists a 9 a.m. start for the showcase and an 8 p.m. PDT closing program.
Editorial advice: if you are mainly interested in the Kickstarter reveal, look for the publisher’s event schedule or live updates on the day; the supplied announcement does not give a time for that segment. If you want to play rather than watch, check Discord for Organized Play details. Neither route guarantees that a particular session or seat will be available.
What existing owners should know
The announcement does not describe an update to an existing game, a compatibility change, or a new rulebook owners need to adopt. Its useful promise for current Kobold Press fans is a chance to see product previews, watch games and hear the publisher’s plans.
For now, treat the 2027 Kickstarter as a future project to learn about, not a live campaign to back. More concrete product information, campaign details or participation instructions would need to come from later publisher updates.
Sources and image credits
Original reporting based on the publisher’s announcement; this is not a hands-on review. Product plans and crowdfunding estimates may change.
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