Fabula Ultima: Celebration Edition Heads to Kickstarter September 30

ENNIE award-winning TTJRPG returns with hardback editions, a new Bestiary, and exclusive Yoshitaka Amano cover

• Fabula Ultima: Celebration Edition Kickstarter launches on September 30, 2025

• Campaign includes new deluxe rulebooks, setting atlases, and the long-awaited Bestiary Volume I

• Exclusive variant cover by legendary artist Yoshitaka Amano available only through Kickstarter

A Celebration of Fabula Ultima

NEED GAMES! has announced that Fabula Ultima: Celebration Edition , the definitive release of the ENNIE award-winning tabletop JRPG, will debut on Kickstarter September 30, 2025.

The campaign offers newcomers and veteran players a chance to secure hardback and deluxe editions of the acclaimed core rulebook, the three setting atlases, and the all-new Bestiary Volume I. Additional highlights include a collector's box, expanded play tools, and a Kickstarter-exclusive variant cover of the core rulebook, illustrated by none other than Yoshitaka Amano (Final Fantasy, Vampire Hunter D).

A TTJRPG Rooted in Heroic Fantasy

First published in 2022 and written by Emanuele Galletto, Fabula Ultima is a tabletop roleplaying game inspired by classic JRPGs. Players come together to tell sweeping stories of heroes, villains, and magical worlds brimming with wonder and danger.

With its flexible storytelling system, Fabula Ultima allows groups to create rich, player-driven adventures that echo the drama and heart of the genre's most beloved video games.

Core Features of Fabula Ultima

• Build Your World, Together: Use three setting atlases to create kingdoms, villages, histories, and cultures.

• Simple & Intuitive Ruleset: Story-focused gameplay inspired by JRPG mechanics, where every action has weight.

• Bestiary Volume I: Packed with monsters, demons, beasts, and bosses, offering challenges for every table.

• 15 Mix-and-Match Classes: Customize characters with modular growth systems for unique playstyles.

• Game Master Tools: Guidance for weaving epic conflicts, especially against the players' dark counterparts — the Villains.

• Stunning Artwork: Hundreds of full-color pages showcasing breathtaking illustrations from global artists.

Looking Ahead

The Celebration Edition marks Fabula Ultima's most expansive release yet, designed to welcome new players while giving longtime fans the content they've been waiting for. For those eager to try the system before the Kickstarter goes live, the Fabula Ultima TTJRPG: Press Start quickstart rules are available for free on DriveThruRPG.

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This story was originally reported by GameDaily on Sep 19, 2025, where it first appeared in the Games section. Add GameDaily as a Preferred Source by clicking here.