In Curseborne, you play as Accursed, descendants of monstrous lineages lurking in a modern world that closely resembles our own.
Latest Updates from Our Project:
May 2026 Update - OPP CON schedule
8 days ago
– Thu, May 28, 2026 at 10:18:47 AM
Hello Accursed,
No big dots to fill in this month, just ongoing incremental progress. The most important bit for many is the manufacturing timeline for our hardcover books and physical rewards. Right now, Onyx Path has been working with the printer to nail down all of the specs for the various formats for Curseborne, and also working on finishing up the stuff that will be printed at the same time - the Storyguide Screen and Making of Curseborne book - which will go in the slipcase edition. Somewhere in there should be the dice manufacturing as well. It's all to get everything needed to ship out your orders later this year.
While that's going on, work continues on the Tangled Webs supplement, which is still in the active "Art" phase of art direction. I sounds like a few pieces had to get recontracted to different artists but work is coming in.
In fact, here's a preview...
I have no idea what's happening there, but I know where you can find out! It's time for the OPP Con!
It's that time of year again! Onyx Path will be running their virtual gaming convention in a few weeks - FRIDAY JUNE 5 to SUNDAY JUNE 7.
If you need to review your information or pledge status, you can return to your survey by clicking the link in your survey email or requesting your survey link under "Lost your survey?" on our BackerKit project page at https://curseborne.backerkit.com
I will continue to post regular updates every month until the final reward has gone out.
Remember: You can use the links at the bottom of this e-mail to unsubscribe from updates or Manage your notification settings. These status updates are available on the campaign page for you to review at any time.
Onyx Path Discussion Channels
Onyx Path Discussion Channels
If you've got questions about the rules or setting, or just want to discuss this game with other fans (as well as the Onyx Path writers and developers!), you can check out these Onyx Path discussion zones:
If you've got a question about your pledge or BackerKit page or any part of the process, you can contact me with any of these methods
Via E-Mail: Onyx.Kickstarter [at] gmail.com
Via Kickstarter: Click RichardThomas under the "Created By" heading on the main page, and then press the "Contact Me" button - the message will come to me!
Via BackerKit: Click "Need Help?" from your page, and then fill in the Contact Us form. BackerKit will pass your message along to me.
Currently Crowdfuding
April 2026 Update
about 2 months ago
– Tue, Apr 21, 2026 at 07:05:06 AM
Hello Accursed,
Before I get to today's project check in, I want to tell you about the latest Curseborne project that'll get crowdfunded starting today.
Onyx Path is running a two week crowdfunding campaign to get the Curseborne Jumpstart into print and into game stores shortly after the corebook delivers later this year. This is an opportunity for backers to get it before stores, or to get the PDF version very, very soon. We're hoping to have the PDF out to backers by the end of June.
The lightning-fast crowdfunder for physical versions of the Curseborne Jumpstart starts tomorrow! It’s bigger than our usual jumpstarts, giving you everything you need to play a slice of Curseborne with The Wolf You Feed, an introductory adventure which follows an investigation into the disappearance of Rosa Rivers (which can also be used for Curseborne if you have the full rulebook). Also, if you loved the five iconic characters from the Curseborne Ashcan, the jumpstart will have updated and expanded versions of those characters in beautiful spreads with all the information players need.
Our corebook and the items around it are currently being prepared for manufacturing. Right now the team is reviewing the printer quotes to build a timeline. They've got some of the artwork for the Tangled Webs supplement done (see above!) and are assigning the remaining pieces so hopefully we'll see some more artwork from that soon (and then into layout!). Everything's moving along.
Rewards Distributed to Backers
[Add On] Storypath Ultra Core Manual Backer PDF (Update #45 - Jan 24, '26)
If you need to review your information or pledge status, you can return to your survey by clicking the link in your survey email or requesting your survey link under "Lost your survey?" on our BackerKit project page at https://curseborne.backerkit.com
You can read Onyx Path's most recent monthly summary, covering all projects and their status up to that point here: <March 2026 Project Status Summary>
You can find the weekly Monday Meeting blog updates <here>, which note any projects with status changes since the previous Month End summary. The project statuses listed are current as of last Monday, so do check it out each Monday night to see if anything may have progressed!
I will continue to post regular updates every month until the final reward has gone out.
Remember: You can use the links at the bottom of this e-mail to unsubscribe from updates or Manage your notification settings. These status updates are available on the campaign page for you to review at any time.
Onyx Path Discussion Channels
If you've got questions about the rules or setting, or just want to discuss this game with other fans (as well as the Onyx Path writers and developers!), you can check out these Onyx Path discussion zones:
If you've got a question about your pledge or BackerKit page or any part of the process, you can contact me with any of these methods
Via E-Mail: Onyx.Kickstarter [at] gmail.com
Via Kickstarter: Click RichardThomas under the "Created By" heading on the main page, and then press the "Contact Me" button - the message will come to me!
Via BackerKit: Click "Need Help?" from your page, and then fill in the Contact Us form. BackerKit will pass your message along to me.
March 2026 Reward! Accursed Adventures Backer PDF
3 months ago
– Mon, Mar 16, 2026 at 11:39:32 AM
Hello Accursed,
It's been just about a month since our last update and reward, and here I am with another reward for you! Remember this Stretch Goal during our campaign?
It's time to collect!
Reward Distribution: ACCURSED ADVENTURES Backer PDF
In Accursed Adventures, you will discover a creature of pure nightmare.
In Accursed Adventures, you will investigate a series of grisly, sadistic deaths.
In Accursed Adventures, a forgotten, locked-away Accursed Family wants to reemerge into our world.
This book contains:
Three scenarios suitable for independent storylines or a haunting interconnected narrative.
New adversaries, qualities, and dread powers for the Storyguide, and heirlooms for the player Accursed.
A thriving setting of liminalities, Accursed with their own intrigues, and myriad side plots.
REWARD DISTRIBUTION
If this Stretch Goal supplement was on your list of rewards, your link to claim your Curseborne Accursed Adventures Backer PDF will be sent out by our BackerKit pledge manager over the next day. Since we are using our partners at DriveThruRPG as the host for this, you will need to set up a DriveThru account if you don't have one already. If you encounter any problems with downloading your rewards, please contact DTRPG's customer service to resolve the matter, they've always been top-rated for customer service. http://www.drivethrurpg.com/contact_us.php
Again, you will receive an e-mail from BackerKit with links for this reward over the next 24hours if either is on your expected list of rewards.
The easiest way to see if you've got digital downloads available is to login to your backerkit account: https://curseborne.backerkit.com and it'll show anything available. Your backerkit account should also confirm all rewards that you should expect from your reward tier selected.
BACKER PDF VERSION
This is the first version of Accursed Adventures to be released. The design and development teams have done their best to proofread and correct any errors and typos - but some always sneak through. If you catch any typos, visual glitches, and the like, we want to hear about them and correct them before we send the book off to print.
With that in mind, I'd like to introduce the Accursed AdventuresFeedback Form!
Onyx Path will be launching a special Curseborne Adventure Feedback Form, which you will be able to access here: https://forms.gle/FFjC8jY79ThVMwmA9
They are aware of any Page XX notations - those are left in to replace for the final version once any changes you've suggested are made, so they can reference the correct page if any shifts in layout result.
Onyx Path will keep errata collection open for the next week. Please submit your feedback as soon as possible so the team can get on to finalizing this file - and working on our print version as well!
They won't be collecting errata from other spots, just this specific form.
After any needed corrections are made (based on your feedback!), they will prepare an updated final version of the book and you will receive a notice from Drivethru that you can re-download your file with the latest version.
You've already made the book a reality with your Kickstarter support. Now you can make it even better by helping us crowdsource any minor errors and corrections.
SO: Look for your reward email over the next 24 hours, or check your BackerKit page to see your digital reward redemption links. Review the backer PDF and submit any feedback you have, and let's make this book as awesome as possible!
Pledge Manager
If you need to review your information or pledge status, you can return to your survey by clicking the link in your survey email or requesting your survey link under "Lost your survey?" on our BackerKit project page at https://curseborne.backerkit.com
Your feedback will help Onyx Path finalize Accursed Adventures and it's release on DriveThruRPG. Now that Onyx Path has found a new printing partner, they're busy setting up the manufacturing schedule for our physical rewards, aiming for delivery later this year. Work continues on the Tangled Webs supplement.
Rewards Distributed to Backers
[Add On] Storypath Ultra Core Manual Backer PDF (Update #45 - Jan 24, '26)
[Stretch] Curseborne Streaming Overlays (Update #46 - Feb 18, '26)
[Stretch] Curseborne Accursed Adventures Backer PDF (Update #47 - Mar 16 '26)
Onyx Path Project Tracking
You can read Onyx Path's most recent monthly summary, covering all projects and their status up to that point here: <February 2026 Project Status Summary>
You can find the weekly Monday Meeting blog updates <here>, which note any projects with status changes since the previous Month End summary. The project statuses listed are current as of last Monday, so do check it out each Monday night to see if anything may have progressed!
I will continue to post regular updates every month until the final reward has gone out.
Remember: You can use the links at the bottom of this e-mail to unsubscribe from updates or Manage your notification settings. These status updates are available on the campaign page for you to review at any time.
Onyx Path Discussion Channels
If you've got questions about the rules or setting, or just want to discuss this game with other fans (as well as the Onyx Path writers and developers!), you can check out these Onyx Path discussion zones:
If you've got a question about your pledge or BackerKit page or any part of the process, you can contact me with any of these methods
Via E-Mail: Onyx.Kickstarter [at] gmail.com
Via Kickstarter: Click RichardThomas under the "Created By" heading on the main page, and then press the "Contact Me" button - the message will come to me!
Via BackerKit: Click "Need Help?" from your page, and then fill in the Contact Us form. BackerKit will pass your message along to me.
Reward! Online Tools - Token Pack, Streaming Overlays
4 months ago
– Wed, Feb 18, 2026 at 08:37:32 AM
Hello Accursed,
I'm in the middle of a snowstorm, but I'm still exciting because we've got some backer rewards to go out. And they're perfectly timed because it looks like I'm going to be stuck in my house for a while...
Remember these Stretch Goals during the campaign?
A couple of tools to help out with online play? Well, it's time to get those out to backers!
Reward Distribution: CURSEBORNE VTT TOKENS
These tokens are designed to allow you to bring the world of Curseborne to the virtual tabletop platform of your choice. These tokens include a variety of playable characters and antagonists from Curseborne.
This pack includes 181 tokens.
Inside you’ll find:
Player character tokens drawn from the art of Curseborne
Character tokens to represent both Storyguide Characters and Antagonists
A quick reference pdf containing all the token art for ease of view
This collection of png files with transparencies is drawn from the art of Curseborne.
These overlays are designed to help bring your Curseborne game to life on streaming platforms. These files are designed to accommodate everything from a single performer creating characters with a document window, to up to six performers on screen simultaneously. Overlays of two to five players have variant layouts to accommodate the inclusion of a VTT map in your broadcast.
Curseborne Streaming Overlays includes:
12 png files with preserved transparency at 1920 x 1080
Variants for performers only or performers with a window for VTT, map, or document input
REWARD DISTRIBUTION
If either of these online tools were on your list of rewards, your link to claim your Curseborne VTT Token Pack and Curseborne Streaming Overlays will be sent out by our BackerKit pledge manager over the next day. Since we are using our partners at DriveThruRPG as the host for this, you will need to set up a DriveThru account if you don't have one already. If you encounter any problems with downloading your rewards, please contact DTRPG's customer service to resolve the matter, they've always been top-rated for customer service. http://www.drivethrurpg.com/contact_us.php
Again, you will receive an e-mail from BackerKit with links for these rewards over the next 24hours if either is on your expected list of rewards.
The easiest way to see if you've got digital downloads available is to login to your backerkit account: https://curseborne.backerkit.com and it'll show anything available. Your backerkit account should also confirm all rewards that you should expect from your reward tier selected.
If you need to review your information or pledge status, you can return to your survey by clicking the link in your survey email or requesting your survey link under "Lost your survey?" on our BackerKit project page at https://curseborne.backerkit.com
In 2025, Onyx Path offered a PDF every month called a “Tasty Bit,” featuring a new adversary for the Curseborne roleplaying game.
Now we’ve collected all twelve of them in this Tasty Bit Omnibus. Alongside traits and powers aimed at different tiers of play, this book includes a selection of story seeds and hooks so you can create one or more sessions of play surrounding these adversary, along with the scenario previously presented in the Curseborne Ashcan.
[Stretch] Curseborne Streaming Overlays (Update #46 - Feb 18, '26)
Quick reward reminder
The premium color hardcover PoD is available at a reduced cost via the discount link in your Pledge Manager digital rewards page. This discount is active until February 28th, so order quickly if you want a premium PoD copy.
Onyx Path Project Tracking
You can read Onyx Path's most recent monthly summary, covering all projects and their status up to that point here: <January 2026 Project Status Summary>
You can find the weekly Monday Meeting blog updates <here>, which note any projects with status changes since the previous Month End summary. The project statuses listed are current as of last Monday, so do check it out each Monday night to see if anything may have progressed!
I will continue to post regular updates every month until the final reward has gone out.
Remember: You can use the links at the bottom of this e-mail to unsubscribe from updates or Manage your notification settings. These status updates are available on the campaign page for you to review at any time.
Onyx Path Discussion Channels
If you've got questions about the rules or setting, or just want to discuss this game with other fans (as well as the Onyx Path writers and developers!), you can check out these Onyx Path discussion zones:
If you've got a question about your pledge or BackerKit page or any part of the process, you can contact me with any of these methods
Via E-Mail: Onyx.Kickstarter [at] gmail.com
Via Kickstarter: Click RichardThomas under the "Created By" heading on the main page, and then press the "Contact Me" button - the message will come to me!
Via BackerKit: Click "Need Help?" from your page, and then fill in the Contact Us form. BackerKit will pass your message along to me.
JUST LAUNCHED!
The World Below: Buried Treasures
The World Below is a game of adversity, heroism, terror, and awe. Your characters will overcome or be defeated by terrible beasts, environmental calamities, and Kaos storms ravaging their surroundings and the souls they encounter. They will chart their journeys, chronicle their tales, and pass their stories down to their descendants, who will, in turn, become your characters when your old ones perish or retire.
Now, two new books will let you delve deeper into The World Below and illuminate some of the darkness!
TheDelver’s Guide is a Player's Manual for The World Below.
Delvers may be brave, but that doesn’t mean they don’t require help once in a while. That’s what this guide is: help for all delvers, explorers, and survivors in the World Below. New Callings and weapons, new Dialectics and powers, a new scenario and fresh rules for crafting and harvesting, and much, much more await within, so every delver can feel properly equipped for the adventures ahead.
Secrets of Kalm and Kaos is a Storyguide’s Handbook for The World Below.
There are hundreds of tales to tell of the World Below. From stories of adventurers braving Kaos storms to intrepid explorers who throw themselves into the dreamlike Obscura or harrowing Abyss. From chronicles of settlements rising and falling to those of bold delvers who go so far as to tame the beasts of their realm and call them pets. New playable options, new powers, new rules for Kalm, machinery, monstrous mounts, and more besides await within.
January 2026 Monthly Update
4 months ago
– Sat, Jan 24, 2026 at 08:16:28 AM
Hello Accursed,
Our first update of 2026! The past few months have been pretty exciting for Curseborne, with the core rulebook PDF releasing on DriveThru and the game out to the world beyond just us cool backers. But there's a lot more coming for Curseborne in 2026!
I know about the projects that we've helped fund through our Kickstarter support (see the Pending projects below), but in his latest Monday Meeting notes, Rich also mentioned:
Curseborne Solo Guidebook
Seattle: City of Curses
"Big Project" coming for October
Curseborne Community Content Guidelines in the Proofing Queue
All exciting and intriguing stuff. I have no idea what the "big project" for October could be ... I thought it might have been the Seattle book that was announced in last year's Onyx Path Con, but they're mentioned alongside each other so... hmmm...
I look forward to finding out more info in the coming months, and probably lots of fun stuff in this year's annual Onyx Path virtual convention in the summer. I will, of course, share any info that comes my way!
Let's get to our regular check in. No major updates since the end of the year, but continued work behind the scenes to slowly fill in dots for the rest of 2026.
Pending Projects
Onyx Path seem to be sorting things out with their new printing partner, so good news there and something to keep an eye on as we move through the year. I'm excited for our Sretch Goal supplements, so keeping a keen eye on any changes to those two.
Rewards Distributed to Backers
[Add On] Storypath Ultra Core Manual Backer PDF (Update #45 - Jan 24, '26)
If you Added On the Storypath Ultra Core Manual PDF to your rewards list, the backer PDF has gone out and your redemption link is in your Pledge Manager digital rewards page!
At this time, the standard color hardcover Print-on-Demand is temporarily unavailable due to technical updates going on with DTRPG's printing partner. The premium color hardcover PoD is available, and if you missed the discount window last month, there's a new window open via the discount link in your Pledge Manager digital rewards page. This discount is active until February 28th, so order quickly if you want a premium PoD copy.
Onyx Path Project Tracking
You can read Onyx Path's most recent monthly summary, covering all projects and their status up to that point here: <December 2025 Project Status Summary>
You can find the weekly Monday Meeting blog updates <here>, which note any projects with status changes since the previous Month End summary. The project statuses listed are current as of last Monday, so do check it out each Monday night to see if anything may have progressed!
I will continue to post regular updates every month until the final reward has gone out.
Remember: You can use the links at the bottom of this e-mail to unsubscribe from updates or Manage your notification settings. These status updates are available on the campaign page for you to review at any time.
Onyx Path Discussion Channels
If you've got questions about the rules or setting, or just want to discuss this game with other fans (as well as the Onyx Path writers and developers!), you can check out these Onyx Path discussion zones:
If you've got a question about your pledge or BackerKit page or any part of the process, you can contact me with any of these methods
Via E-Mail: Onyx.Kickstarter [at] gmail.com
Via Kickstarter: Click RichardThomas under the "Created By" heading on the main page, and then press the "Contact Me" button - the message will come to me!
Via BackerKit: Click "Need Help?" from your page, and then fill in the Contact Us form. BackerKit will pass your message along to me.
