Terry Pratchett's Discworld Universe Will Officially Return In 2027

Published Nov 5, 2026, 11:16 AM EST Nicholas Becher is a gaming journalist with an MFA in Creative Writing from FAU. With extensive experience playing video games, he covers all forms of gaming content at Screen Rant, from breaking news to the latest fan theories. Most-played games range from Clair Obscur to Civ to Elden Ring to Halo 2 and beyond. Terry Pratchett's Discworld is unlike virtually any other fantasy universe out there, with a sprawling collection of 41 novels that make it one of the genre's most expansive literary series. Set on a flat world carried by four elephants standing atop a giant turtle, Discworld fires on all cylinders with its absurdist humor, sharp social satire, and countless unforgettable characters. From the chaotic streets of Ankh-Morpork to the witches of Lancre and even Death himself, Pratchett built a universe that could be hilarious one moment and profoundly deep the next. Unfortunately, the franchise's literary future became uncertain following Pratchett's death in 2015, when his estate confirmed that no additional Discworld novels would be written. Even the author's unfinished manuscripts were destroyed in accordance with his wishes. While this seemingly brought the beloved fantasy series to a definitive conclusion, Discworld has continued to find new ways to entertain audiences beyond the original books, including television adaptations like The Colour of Magic and Going Postal. Now, more than a decade after Pratchett's death, Discworld is officially making another major return in 2027, promising a new way to experience his extraordinary fantasy universe. Terry Pratchett's beloved fantasy universe is officially expanding with Discworld: Adventures in Lancre and Überwald, a new tabletop roleplaying game from Modiphius Entertainment that's expected to arrive in 2027. The project follows the successful release of Discworld: Adventures in Ankh-Morpork, which raised more than £2.4 million through Kickstarter and showed just how much enthusiasm remains for Pratchett's extraordinary universe. Unlike its predecessor, which focused on the bustling city of Ankh-Morpork, the new RPG ventures into some of the fantasy universe's most memorable locations, including the mountainous kingdom of Lancre, the gothic region of Überwald, and the Chalk. Players can create their own witches, vampires, dwarfs, trolls, werewolves, and Pictsies, with familiar characters like Granny Weatherwax and the Ogg family also featured. Importantly, Adventures in Lancre and Überwald isn't just an expansion to the original game; it's a standalone core rulebook that can be enjoyed independently or alongside Adventures in Ankh-Morpork. The RPG uses Modiphius's narrative-focused "Narrativium" system, which uses creative problem-solving, wordplay, and storytelling as opposed to traditional combat mechanics. New features include a Witch Magic system, while additional material introduces adventures across the Ramtops, supplements, and resources for Game Masters. The new crowdfunding campaign launched on Gamefound on November 3, 2026, and reached its £50,000 funding goal within just 30 minutes. Backers have until November 25, 2026, to pledge, with several options available. A digital-only tier starts at £40, while the £70 tier includes a hardcover rulebook, PDF, and two acrylic dice sets. A £100 collector's edition features exclusive artwork by longtime Discworld illustrator Paul Kidby. Digital rewards are planned for June 2027, with physical copies expected in October 2027, although these dates are still estimates. BackerKit also keeps a crowdfunding tracker for the original Adventures in Ankh-Morpork Kickstarter, but the new campaign is being handled through Gamefound. With its expanding settings and opportunities to create entirely new adventures, Discworld continues to grow beyond Pratchett's original novels, giving longtime fans another reason to revisit his extraordinary fantasy universe. Discworld