Photo: Darrington PressAlice Jovanée (she/her) is a commerce writer, and she has been writing about gaming and tech since 2005. Prior to Polygon, she worked at publications such as The Verge.The anticipated TTRPG system from Darrington Press, Daggerheart, is now available to pre-order. The new system — penned in part by Matthew Mercer of Critical Role — is finally heading to the presses following a free open beta period. Darrington Press hasn’t announced an exact release date yet, but has landed on a Spring 2025 launch window for the Daggerheart Core Set. The Core Set comes in two flavors: a $59.99 basic set, or a more comprehensive $149.99 limited edition. We’ve detailed the contents of both sets below, along with links to Darrington Press if you’d like to reserve your copy now.While Daggerheart is shaping up to be a little heavier on the math than a system like D&D, we were impressed by Daggerheart’s intuitive character- and world-building systems during our time with the open beta. The final version of the game is likely a very different beast compared to the beta. However, if you’d like to learn more about the game before committing to a pre-order, the open beta playtest is still available to download for free from DriveThruRPG and Darrington Press.Daggerheart Core Set$60$60The basic Core Set for Daggerheart is currently available to pre-order exclusively from Darrington Press for $59.99. This set includes a 300-page hardcover rulebook with everything you need for character creation, world building, and tools for running your own game, in addition to examples and tutorials. The Core Set also includes a collection of 279 illustrated Ancestry, Community, Subclass, and Domain cards to conveniently assist your characters in developing their backstories and relationships.Read More$60 at Darrington PressDaggerheart Core Set – Limited Edition$150$150The limited edition of the Daggerheart Core Set includes the same 300-page rulebook but with exclusive alternate artwork on its cover. This kit includes the same collection of illustrated backstory cards as what’s included in the standard Core Set. As for what else is exclusive to the limited edition, you’ll get a GM screen with quick reference tables, a pad of pre-printed character sheets, a set of nine dice with a drawstring bag, and a set of 102 acrylic tokens for tracking modifiers to your rolls. All of this extra loot is contained in a box with a magnetized, wraparound cover to keep everything secure. The limited edition of Daggerheart is only available to pre-order from Darrington Press for $149.99.Read More$150 at Darrington Press