Defenders of Hogwarts Release Date & Shipping Timeline
The confirmed timeline, with sources:
| Date | Milestone | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 30 June – 23 July 2026 | Kickstarter campaign runs and funds at £1,313,755 | Kickstarter campaign page |
| 31 October 2026 | Pledge manager closes — late pledges and add-ons end after this date | Campaign add-ons section |
| October 2026 (estimated delivery) | Backer and late-pledge copies ship worldwide | Pledge tiers, Kickstarter campaign page |
| 8 October 2026 | Latest campaign update, as fulfilment is under way | Campaign updates |
| March 2027 | Metal pawn, D.A. upgrade, token bag and portfolio add-ons deliver | Campaign add-ons section |
| Spring 2027 (March tier estimate; April per pledge-tier graphic) | Collector’s Box second delivery | Kickstarter campaign page |
| 2027 | Wholesale supply to retailers begins | BoardGameGeek community discussion of the retail plan |
What this means
- If you backed the campaign (or take a late pledge): your copy is part of the October 2026 fulfilment wave. Backer copies have been arriving during October, and the campaign’s latest update (8 October) covers fulfilment.
- If you’re waiting for retail: stock is not expected until 2027, when wholesale supply to retailers begins. The official MinaLima shop currently lists the game as “Coming Soon”. Our Where to Buy page tracks retail availability as it appears.
- Collector’s Box: the premium box ships separately in spring 2027 — see Collector’s Box for its contents.
We update this page whenever an official date changes; the News page carries each announcement as it lands.