With the recent acquisition of the Dark Conspiracy property by Mongoose Publishing (https://www.mongoosepublishing.com/collections/dark-conspiracy-of-the-past), enquiring minds were keen to know what the new owner’s plans might be for the venerable Tabletop Roleplaying game. Matt Sprange (Head Mongoose) has graciously taken the time to chat with me to answer some of those burning questions.
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A little late to the party, but Mongoose Publishing recently announced that they have acquired the Dark Conspiracy property (to go along with their previous purchase of the Traveller IP).
Looking forward to seeing where this new reimagining of our favourite Roleplaying game might go, with news that a new edition (utilising the Traveller mechanics) will likely see light of day sometime in 2026.
Here’s the full press release as posted on Facebook –
Last week Mongoose Publishing acquired all rights to the Dark Conspiracy RPG, the classic game pitting players against an ancient and alien horror.
There will be a lot more news in due course, but we are delighted to say that Dark Conspiracy slides right into a project we have been working on and off for nearly two decades – indeed, it will be the final component needed to bring everything together. Expect to see a brand new Dark Conspiracy in 2026.
In the meantime, you can find the original Dark Conspiracy PDF titles on our website – https://www.mongoosepublishing.com/collections/dark-conspiracy-of-the-past
Update September 2021 – No further news forthcoming on DC4
For more news I’d recommend both visiting the crowdfunding site and joining the Dark Conspiracy RPG Fan Facebook page to be kept appraised of the situation.
Last Update was in December 2020 in regards to Amargosa Press Acquiring the Dark Conspiracy License (see below for details).
As mentioned over at the Dark Conspiracy 4th Edition Facebook site, development of the latest iteration of our favourite game of modern conspiracy-horror is now underway…
Headed up by the well-respected Jason Durall (Lead developer of Chaosium’s Runequest, Mophius’ Age of Conan, and many more great RPGs), Clockwork Publishing (the English imprint of Uhrwerk Verlag) is looking to ‘Kickstart’ an updated, full-colour edition of Dark Conspiracy; revising its background and setting while staying true to its roots!
As always, DCtRPG.info will do its best to keep you up to date with these developments (either here or via our forums) as they come to light! In the meantime I encourage that, if you are like us, fans of Dark Conspiracy, then you also pop over to the Dark Conspiracy Facebook page or join other fans over at the Dark Conspiracy Fan Facebook group!
Another instant classic issue of The Dark Times is ready for download. Lovingly stitched together by the ever patient Lee Williams, you can get your copy on The Dark Times Issues Page!
In this issue of the Dark Times:
- Most Likely A Meteor by Tim Bisaillon – A 1st Edition Little Fears Adventure
- Apparitions & Wooden Heart – Fiction by Finn Cullen
- A Little Monster Aside by Paul Riegel-Green – For Dark Conspiracy
- David South’s BANGS! – Unexpected incidents in modern horror and weird roleplaying games
- Blest Be The Ties That Bind – A Virus for All Modern Horror Games – by Sal North
- Sunflower Masquerade Act Zero – A Trail of Cthulhu Scenario – by Joe Klemann
- Sports Day by Paul Riegel-Green – For Dark Conspiracy
- And a cover image by Linus Sandvide