Step into TERRINOTH®: HEROES OF DESCENT, the first video game adaptation of the Descent universe from New Tales and Artefacts Studio
High fantasy tactical RPG brings the acclaimed Descent tabletop dungeon crawler, published by asmodee, to PC, Mac, PlayStation®5 and Xbox Series X|S in Spring 2026
Players can already download the first demo of Terrinoth®: Heroes of Descent on Steam.
PARIS, February 10, 2026 – New Tales and Artefacts Studio today revealed Terrinoth®: Heroes of Descent, a high fantasy tactical RPG that brings the legendary Descent tabletop universe from Fantasy Flight Games, as a video game for the first time. Launching on PC, Mac, PlayStation®5 and Xbox Series X|S in Spring 2026, the game combines real-time exploration with deep, turn-based tactical battles and can be played solo or in co-op.
Watch the reveal trailer here:
Set in the troubled lands of Terrinoth one year before the events of Descent: Legends of the Dark, Terrinoth: Heroes of Descent invites players into a new chapter of the saga, where fractured realms and encroaching darkness call for a new generation of heroes. Players will form a party of adventurers and journey across perilous locations throughout Terrinoth, uncovering a fully original storyline that expands the lore of the board game series.
“As fans of Descent, stepping into Terrinoth has been both a huge responsibility and an incredible joy,” said Bruno Chabanel, CEO of Artefacts Studio. “With Terrinoth: Heroes of Descent we wanted to capture the feeling of a tense tabletop dungeon crawl and translate it into a tactical RPG that flows naturally on PC and consoles with a multiplayer cooperative mode to accurately convey the atmosphere of the board game. It’s easy to pick up, but there is always another strategy, another synergy or another build to discover.”
A Strategic Dungeon-Crawling Experience
Terrinoth: Heroes of Descent is a strategic game that blends tabletop and tactical RPG elements in a challenging adventure.
Experience accessible, authentic dungeon crawling –
Designed with easy-to-grasp systems, the game delivers the feel of an original dungeon crawler without steep learning curves or complex rulebooks, while retaining deep tactical gameplay and innovative combat.
Explore seamlessly between story and combat
– Scout dungeons in real time and unravel a brand-new storyline in the Descent board game universe, with contextual NPC dialogues that adapt to your party, then shift into epic turn-based battles where positioning, elevation, line of sight and timing are key.
Choose between the full campaign or one-shot missions
– Thanks to an original mission system, players can either follow a continuous story-driven campaign or pick specific, self-contained quests ideal for stand-alone game nights.
Play solo or in co-op
– Face the forces of darkness alone, or team up to confront the dangers of Terrinoth. Fight against a variety of enemies and bosses, master devastating combat tactics and unleash powerful synergies to survive.
“This project sits exactly where we love to be: at the crossroads of strong IP, character-driven stories and smart, meaningful gameplay,” said Cédric Maréchal, CEO of New Tales. “We’re excited to partner with Artefacts Studio and asmodee, and we can’t wait for the Descent tabletop community, and tactical RPG fans in general, to discover this new way of becoming heroes of Terrinoth.”
A New Chapter for the Descent Community
Terrinoth: Heroes of Descent has been created for both long-time tabletop fans and players discovering Terrinoth for the first time. Familiar factions, threats and themes return in a new form, while the narrative, characters and missions have been built so that no prior knowledge is required to follow the story.
“Seeing the Descent board game world of Terrinoth come to life in a full video game experience is something fans have been asking for over many years,” said Brian Mulcahy, Head of Franchise Development at asmodee “Terrinoth: Heroes of Descent respects the spirit of the tabletop game while opening Terrinoth to a wider audience of tactical RPG players. It’s a meaningful new step for the franchise.”
Players can wishlist Terrinoth: Heroes of Descent on Steam for PC & Mac, PlayStation®5 and Xbox Series X|S before the game releases this Spring. Additionally, a first demo is available to download now on Steam for players to experience a first glimpse of the world of Terrinoth.
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About New Tales
NEW TALES is an independent publisher and game developer focused on games' DNA & player communities. Shaped by its international background & live games expertise, the New Tales team join forces with their partner game studios, working as one team to unleash new gaming gems. For more information, visit www.newtales.com.
About Artefacts Studio
Artefacts Studio is one of France’s leading independent video game development studios, founded in 2003 in Lyon. Backed by a team of industry veterans, the studio specializes in narrative-driven games, particularly cRPGs and tactical RPGs.
Artefacts has contributed to the development of several notable titles, including Space Hulk: Tactics, The Dungeon of Naheulbeuk – The Amulet of Chaos, Crown Wars: The Black Prince, and is currently working on Disciples: Domination. For more information: www.artefacts-studio.fr
About asmodee
asmodee is a global leader in tabletop gaming. Inspired by players, asmodee has been crafting and taking to market immersive, shared experiences for over 30 years. Its portfolio includes beloved games and intellectual properties such as CATAN®, Ticket to Ride®, Dobble/Spot it!®, 7 Wonders, and Exploding Kittens®. Operationally headquartered in France, asmodee operates globally, making its games accessible to players in over 100 countries around the world. asmodee group’s Class B shares are publicly traded on Nasdaq Stockholm under the ticker ASMDEE B. Learn more about asmodee here: https://corporate.asmodee.com/newsroom#newsletter
About FFG
Since 1995, Fantasy Flight Games has earned a reputation for its innovative gameplay, immersive gaming experiences, and top-quality game components. As a leading hobby game company based out of Roseville, Minnesota, FFG publishes a massive array of board and card games.
Many of FFG’s most popular titles are a mixture of beloved licenses—such as Star Wars™, Marvel, J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings, and George R.R. Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire—and our own proprietary licenses, such as Arkham Horror Files, Terrinoth Legends, and Twilight Imperium.
Throughout the course of the studio’s history, FFG has created and published games in multiple genres, including board, card, miniature, and roleplaying games, as well as trademarked Living Card Games® in over thirty languages and distributed them to more than fifty territories. In 2014, FFG further expanded its international reach by merging with the asmodee Group.