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The Secret of Weepstone Brings Monochrome D20 Dungeon Crawling to PC

Character deaths yield persistent benefits through a unique Mortal Favors system that drives progression in its hand-drawn black-and-white setting.

Overview

  • Talesworth Game Studio and publisher DreadXP unveiled the game on August 13, 2025 with an announcement trailer.
  • Hand-drawn black-and-white art channels the sketchy imagery of early Dungeons & Dragons manuals to evoke tabletop nostalgia.
  • Turn-based combat and skill checks hinge on a D20 dice system where rolls determine outcomes.
  • The narrative centers on common villagers in the crumbling town of Weepstone as they confront occult horrors in a bedridden lord’s nightmares.
  • DreadXP confirmed a PC launch window for 2026 and will showcase a playable demo at PAX West 2025.