“Pilgrim” – Sci-Fi Space Western for Daggerheart

Gunslingers beneath alien stars, mysterious Tech Gods instead of traditional magic, and outer space as the new Wild West: With Pilgrim, Dungeon Mayhem Syndicate is working on an unusual setting designed to take Daggerheart far beyond the boundaries of traditional fantasy. The science-fiction space western is set to launch on BackerKit in October 2026.

Pilgrim aims to do more than simply swap swords for blasters and horses for spaceships. Daggerheart is being adapted specifically for the setting’s science-fiction scenario, with new roles and species designed to fit its world and unique challenges.

One of Pilgrim’s clearest departures from traditional fantasy is its approach to magic: there will be no traditional magic in this setting. Instead, it will feature something called “Divine Tech,” originating from mysterious Tech Gods. What role these technological deities play in the world—and where the line lies between religion, advanced technology, and genuine divine power—could prove to be one of the setting’s most intriguing questions.

The project also appears to have progressed beyond its earliest stages. A playable version of Pilgrim was already tested at MomoCon 2026. How extensive the final release will be, and what additional rules, locations, or game materials it will include, remains to be seen.

The crowdfunding campaign for Pilgrim is scheduled to launch on BackerKit in October 2026. That makes it another project to watch this fall—and one that could demonstrate just how far Daggerheart can venture beyond its fantasy roots.

Source: BackerKit / Dungeon Mayhem Syndicate
Project page: Pilgrim – TTRPG Sci-Fi Space Western for Daggerheart