Most anticipated board games and TTRPGs of summer 2026

Polygon previewed 10 of the most anticipated standalone board games and TTRPGs set for summer 2026.

Many of the highlighted titles will debut or be featured at major conventions like Gen Con, Origins, and UK Games Expo.

The lineup includes Discworld, Legend in the Mist, Cyberpunk Legends, and Shards of Creation, spanning crowdfunding and retail releases.

The preview points to where tabletop attention is heading in 2026, with big-name licenses and original games driving buzz.