Steve Jackson Games to Bring Fighting Fantasy Books Back to the U.S.

Steve Jackson Games has been selected as the U.S. publisher for the iconic Fighting Fantasy series. Originally launched in 1982 by British game designers Sir Ian Livingstone and Steve Jackson (UK), the solo adventure book series has captivated millions of readers worldwide. The return of these gamebooks to the U.S. marks the first release of the series in over 20 years, with the first titles expected in early 2025.

Fighting Fantasy introduced a unique blend of solo role-playing and nonlinear narratives, where the player’s choices and dice rolls influence the course of the story. Since its debut with The Warlock of Firetop Mountain, the series has sold over 20 million copies.

Sir Ian Livingstone and Steve Jackson (UK) expressed excitement about the U.S. publishing deal with Steve Jackson Games, noting their long-standing connection with Steve Jackson (US) and their history with Games Workshop.

“To have a new publisher in the USA is a special moment in the history of Fighting Fantasy. We have known Steve Jackson (US) for more than 40 years, having distributed Steve Jackson Games in the 1980s when we owned Games Workshop. Steve also wrote three fantastic Fighting Fantasy books which caused a lot of confusion at the time when people didn’t realize there were two Steve Jacksons! We look forward to exciting times ahead in the USA for new and existing Fighting Fantasy fans.”

The first five titles are set to launch in early 2025, with more to follow later in the year.