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Happy New Year – Weekly Update – Palladium Books® – December 31, 2025

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SALES, NINJA TURTLES, & MORE – ONE GAME SYSTEM – EVERY GENRE – COUNTLESS WORLDS – ENDLESS MUTANTS AND ADVENTURE

BY KEVIN SIEMBIEDA

Happy New Year – Weekly Update – Palladium Books® – December 31, 2025

Much like the Christmas Eve Update, I like to focus on Fan Comments from the Surprise Packages, ending sales, and good cheer. You’ll find the fan comments at the end of this Update and news briefs and sales here, at the beginning. Please celebrate the new year safely and game on!

TMNT & Other Strangeness RPG Redux products available now!


Kickstarter Backers are going wild over these books, pre-orders have shipped, and we’re waiting for your order. You know you want at least the two core books. They also make perfect gifts for birthdays, anniversaries and are so detailed and beautiful they appeal to comic book collectors and all TMNT fans.


See details below or click on the links to go directly to each item.

PDF Sale Final Days – 25% off – in Palladium Books online store – Ends Friday, January 2, 2026

Can’t get the physical book in time for the holidays? Then consider getting the PDF version of the books you want. The game settings listed below are on sale now thru January 2, 2026.

  • All Rifts PDF titles – 25% off

  • All Heroes Unlimited PDF titles – 25% off

  • All After the Bomb PDF titles – 25% off

  • And Ninjas & Superspies and Mystic China PDFs are on sale – 25% off

  • Sale ends January 2, 2026.

Surprise Package deal Extended 2 weeks into the New Year

What’s that, you’ve never tried Palladium’s Christmas Surprise Package deal? Well, you’re in luck, because it’s been extended till January 14, 2026, but those two weeks will be gone in a flash. Moreover, demand has been so strong that we are temporarily out of stock on several titles like Mysteries of Magic, Bizantium, the two Rifts® China and Northern Gun books, amongst others. Get your Surprise Package while you still can or be forced until next Christmas.


They really are the best deal in gaming.

  • The equivalent of a 40-60% discount.

  • Signed books if you request autographs.

  • Surprises.

  • Fun and heartfelt appreciation from us to you.

  • ENDS January 14, 2026 – get yours today. This deal will not be extended further.

  • A great way to try new game settings – Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles & Other Strangeness, After the Bomb®, Beyond the Supernatural, Chaos Earth®, Dead Reign®, Heroes Unlimited, Ninjas & Superspies, Palladium Fantasy, Nightbane®, Rifts®, RECON, Splicers®, Systems Failure, etc. — or to get something for your favorite Game Master. Or perhaps, to get your player group to consider a new game or setting.

Philly & East Coast Residents – please visit me – Kevin Siembieda – at PAGE: Philadelphia Area Gaming Expo – January 15-18, 2026

There’s still time to make plans to attend PAGE and enjoy its many notable role-playing game guests including a number of Palladium Books personalities: me (Kevin Siembieda), Matthew Balent (Palladium Weapon Series, Valley of the Pharaohs), J-M DeFoggi, Thomas Roache (Red Duke Games), and many others. I’ll have a booth and am bringing a selection of TMNT, After the Bomb, Rifts, select other titles, and some out-of-print books – maybe even some original artwork and choice negatives from 40+ years of RPG publishing.

Podcast and YouTube fun!

The Palladium Books YouTube Channel continually posts new, timeless interviews and chats every two weeks, and with the holiday season we’ve been posting bonus episodes! Gamers and industry professionals are loving these informal and fun chats, so try a few, and please spread the word.


Recent holiday episodes include:

For more online fun over the holidays listen to:


– The Glitterbois / Breakfast Puppies – Kevin Siembieda and the guys create characters and play in a Palladium Fantasy game. I, Kevin, am one of the 4 players (I rolled up a Goblin Cobbler Thief named Weasel Pete). It is both fun and informative. We used first edition rules.

– Ever wonder what Palladium’s game design philosophy is? Find out by watching or listening to the Legion of Myth marathon discussion with Sean Owen Roberson and Kevin Siembieda. It is fun, informative, and has applications for creating tabletop campaigns. TMNT is the primary example of discussion.

– Turtle Tracks Podcast – Brian VanHooker’s interview with Kevin Siembieda and Sean Owen Roberson about the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles RPG past and present.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles & Other Strangeness Redux Products available to order in Palladium online store and shipping now

– Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles & Other Strangeness Redux Edition RPG – 272 pages – lush full color – hardcover book – Cat. No. 502HC – $59.99 retail. 60+ illustrations and an original 8 page comic strip by Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird made exclusively for the RPG! Additional art by Kevin Long, Freddie E. Williams II, Ciro Nieli, Sophie Campbell, Jim Lawson, Eric Talbot, Mirage Studio artists and others (18 pages of color tribute art in all) created special for this RPG. Plus concept art, 80+ 20 NEW mutant animals (80+ total), 19 epic RPG adventures, and more. This core rule book and dice are all you need to start playing.

– TMNT Transdimensional Adventures Sourcebook – 256 pages – lush full color – hardcover book – Cat. No. 508HC – $59.99 retail. 50+ illustrations and two 10 page comic strips by Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird, and 30+ illustrations by Jim Lawson all made exclusively for the sourcebook, as well as 15 pages of new color tribute art by comic book and gaming artists like Fero Pe, Freddie E. Williams II, Vincenzo Federici, David Petersen, Delgado, and others. Includes mutant dinosaurs, time travel rules, space travel, NEW expanded vehicle combat and creation rules, 12 adventures, and more.

– TMNT & Other Strangeness G.M. Screen – 4 panels – plastic sleeves with 4 included inserts – featuring pulse-pounding artwork by Kevin Eastman and Freddie E. Williams II. Cat. No. 512 – $24.99 retail.

– Mutagen Green Dice – Liquid-filled, looks like they are filled with sizzling ooze every time you roll them. Dice come in a plastic test tube with the TCRI logo – Cat. No. 510 – $59.99 retail.

– Black, White, & Red Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles & Other Strangeness RPG – 272 pages – Cat. No. 504BWR – $59.99 retail. Same big RPG book with a different color profile that harkens back to the original black and white comics. It looks amazing.

– Black, White, & Red Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Transdimensional Adventures – 256 pages – Cat. No. 509BWR – $59.99 retail. The same fantastic sourcebook painted in grays and reds that harkens back to the original black and white comics. It looks incredible.

Back in Stock – Order now

CLOSING THOUGHTS

New Year, New Promise


I’m going to keep this short so you can get to the fun fan comments below.


A new year comes with the promise of new things and better times. We hope that will be the case with Palladium Books in 2026 and beyond.


I’ll get into more specifics in the next Weekly Update, but Sean and I have big plans for the future. Plans, that with the help of stalwarts like Wayne Smith, Alex Marciniszyn, Caleb Nelson, Matthew Clements, Mark Dudley, and Ramon K. Perez, new allies like Jeremy Colantonio and Mike Majestic, and partners like Paramount, Alliance Distribution, Studio 2, TransPerfect International, Ark Transportation, LongPack, and others we have yet to reveal, should set the stage for an exciting and bright future for the company. A future in which we are stronger and bigger and bolder than ever.


Sean and I are still rebuilding Palladium’s foundation and looking for the right additional people and partners to help carry us into our next 45 years of publishing. That said, you’ll start to see the results of those efforts and alliances with a number of the books you have been waiting for being released in 2026, and some new thrilling announcements, talent, and fun.


TMNT & Other Strangeness Redux editions and products are a glorious success and the beginning of what’s to come. We hope you continue to spread the word about them and stay with us for the journey ahead.


Meanwhile, enjoy a safe New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, the comments from fans like you below, snag yourself a Surprise Package while you still can, tell everyone about the TMNT & Other Strangeness RPG Redux editions (make sure you get yourself a first printing before they sell out!), and enjoy the promise of the New Year. From all of us at Palladium Books to all of you – may the new year bring you good health, joy, and prosperity.


– Kevin Siembieda, Publisher, Game Designer, Writer, Friend

Surprise Package comments from fans like you

Every year we like to post a selection of the comments we get from Surprise Package customers. It’s a nice acknowledgement and thank you to them (you know who you are) and you enjoy reading them. I read each and every comment that comes in the Surprise Packages and I like to post a brief response to the ones that appear in these Updates. We appreciate each and every one of you whether you included a comment or not. Happy New Year!

J.S. in San Francisco, writes: Thanks for extending the date of the Surprise Package offer! I’m ordering two this year, and this is the Rifts one.


[You are very welcome J.S., enjoy. – Kevin]



S.P. in Newport, Delaware, writes (in part): Hello, Comrades. Happy New Year and I wish that you all continue to delight us with new books, especially those related to Rifts. The universes of Palladium Books are amazing and unique, and I want to explore them deeper and deeper… all the best. Your fan from Russia.


[Thank you, S.P. I am always amazed at how far our RPG books reach across the globe. We’re thrilled you enjoy our worlds and lore so much. Happy new year and game on. – Kevin]



P.F. in Aitkenvale, Australia, writes: I was a huge fan of Palladium through my teen years in the early 1990s. My kids stumbled upon my old, very well-loved books and have now become obsessed too. Huge thanks to the team for giving me a way to escape through tough times when I was younger, and a chance to share the amazing worlds you have created with my kids 30 years later.


[I love hearing these kinds of stories, P.F., thank you for sharing. Makes me smile from ear to ear. Nice. – Kevin]



C.G. in Colonial Heights, Virginia, writes: You’re the best. I got to know y’all from 1988-1992. My main umbilical to civilization was Dragon Magazine, where I took a chance on mail ordering Palladium Fantasy 1st edition. Loved it! And kept ordering more, like Rifts, etc. I told you guys back then how much I loved Palladium Books and when Rifts® arrived, lo and behold, Blytheville, Arkansas, was in Rifts first edition. I don’t play much now, but want to start playing again, introducing it to my kids. Merry Christmas to you all, and thank you for decades of wonder.


[C.G., thank you for sharing this fun story. Welcome back! I hope you enjoyed the Surprise Package and have fun revisiting the Megaverse® with a new generation. Happy new year, may it be full of adventure and wonder. – Kevin]



G.O. in Meridian, Mississippi, writes (in part): I have loved TMNT & Other Strangeness and Rifts since I got my little hands on those books and began to torture my friends with time loops and cross-dimensional travel sessions. I love y’all and I appreciate all the imaginative joy you have brought to me over the years. Thank you Kevin and tell your staff we love them.


I am ordering this Surprise Package on behalf of my Father, who wrote the above, but the sentiment is shared. Palladium is responsible for a dominant portion of my TTRPG experiences and knowledge. It has been and continues to be one of the greatest games of my life. While I run and play other games, I always come back to Palladium to find new campaigns, new one-offs, and to make new memories. Every Christmas for a few years now I order three of these packages, one for me, one for my Father, and one for my Mother. Without them and you, I would not be nearly the player or the GM that I am today, so from the bottom of my heart, thank you for all the work you do.


[G.O., you and your Dad’s comments made me smile, chuckle, and tear up. Beautiful. Thank you for sharing. I am proud and humbled to have played such a role in your gaming and family fun-time experiences. For me, it doesn’t get more rewarding than this. You made my heart soar with joy. Please, game on and stay awesome. – Kevin]



M.B. in Shamrock, Oklahoma, writes (in part): I just want to thank you guys for bringing us the great Palladium game system. It’s such a great Megaverse®. One of the few things my 17 year old son still looks forward to doing with me is breaking out our Rifts books and playing. I hope you all have a Merry Christmas … I love hearing you on the podcasts, Kevin.


[I’m happy to hear that our RPGs remain a shared experience between you and your son, M.B., that’s awesome. I love how RPGs break through age and societal barriers. Both of you keep your imaginations burning and game on! – Kevin]



M.A. in Wasco, California, writes (in part): … Returning to the Palladium Megaverse® has been a huge way to cope … I thank you for all you do. Keep up the creative work you and your team do. These Surprise Packages are wonderful. I’m about 88% to owning the entire Palladium catalog!


[Thank you for your kind words, M.A., they are appreciated. This Grab Bag has put you closer to completing your collection, though we have a number of new titles planned for the new year. May the New Year bring you nothing but joy and improved good health. – Kevin]



C.D. JR. in Jacksonville, Florida, writes (in part): Thank you all for even existing. This company and games seriously changed my life and steered it for the better… you do such an amazing job … I’m so happy you are redoing the TMNT books. I can’t wait to see what you guys send [in my Surprise Package] …


[You are very welcome, C.D., and thank you for your kind words. We’re happy our games have brought you so much joy over the years. And yes, you can expect more amazing books and surprising announcements in the year ahead. – Kevin]



J.A. in Eagle Point, Oregon, writes (in part): I look forward to the Surprise Package every year. Palladium Books is my favorite system to run. Everything is cross-playable, making for some amazing gameplay. My sincerest condolences to all of you at Palladium for the recent losses. I had hoped to attend an Open House and meet Kathy. I still hope to attend an Open House and see where the magic happens. Thank you for fueling our imaginations. With how things are today, we need the break from reality.


[Thank you for your kind words, J.A. – Kathy was an astonishing human being and Julius was a super-gamer/G.M. and dear friend. I’m not sure when we’ll do another Open House, but the magic happens wherever you game. – Kevin]



D.T. in San Antonio, Texas, writes: I hope this past year was amazing for all the staff there at Palladium Books and next year is even better. Really looking forward to 2nd Edition Island at the Edge of the World (shameless hint there). Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!


[Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, right back at you, D.T. This past year has certainly been busy with Ninja Turtles and as we lay the foundation for new products and surprises for the next few years to come. – Kevin]



A.F. in Corbin, Kentucky, writes: I hope that you all have a good set of holidays this year and that the transition into 2026 is smooth. While my schedule keeps me from the table these days, it’s always good to have something to read, with Palladium’s titles being one of my go-tos. I’m looking forward to seeing that psionics book for Chaos Earth if it’s still on the list to come out.


[Thanks for the kind words and continuing support, A.F. We are looking forward to the new year and the many things we have in our plans for Palladium’s future. Psychic Scream is still on the schedule, but probably is not a 2026 release. First Responders, Bestiary 2, Rifts Antarctica, Yin-Sloth Expeditions, and a few other books are coming before it. – Kevin]



L.C. in Sarasota, Florida, writes: New website, new books, new merch, and a return of a classic, it’s good to see Palladium doing so well.


[Thank you, L.C., these are exciting times and we have big plans for Palladium’s future. We’re just getting started. – Kevin]