Dead of Winter Promo Characters: Rich Sommer, Rodney Smith and Roberta Plum
By Asmodee – Asmodee USA | Published: 2026-11-03
Category: Product Reviews
These three Dead of Winter promo characters each add a standee, character card and crossroads card. Here's what they include and how to use them.
Quick answer
The Dead of Winter promo characters Rich Sommer, Rodney Smith and Roberta Plum are small exclusive add-ons, each with a standee, character card and crossroads card. Pick them up if you already own Dead of Winter or The Long Night and want more survivor variety; skip them if you don't have a base game to play them with.
What makes these promos different from a full expansion
These are single-character promos, not boxed expansions. Each one gives you one new survivor to mix into your existing roster, plus a crossroads card tied to that character. That means they change the texture of a session rather than adding new scenarios, modules or mechanics.
Because the contents are so focused, the value depends on how often you replay Dead of Winter. If the game hits your table regularly, a new character and crossroads card can shift how a round plays out. If it comes out once a year, the base game already offers plenty of variety.
The plastic stand detail that catches people out
All three promos list a standee but note that the plastic stand for the standee is not included. If you already own Dead of Winter or The Long Night, you likely have spare stands in the box, so this is a minor inconvenience. If you are buying a promo before you own a base game, plan for that missing stand.
Dead of Winter promo character FAQ
- Do I need a base game to use these promos?
- Yes. Each promo requires Dead of Winter or Dead of Winter: The Long Night to play. The promo pack itself only contains the standee, character card and crossroads card, so it is not a standalone game. Check which base game you own before buying; either one works.
- What exactly is in each promo pack?
- Every pack includes one character standee, one character card and one crossroads card for that specific survivor. No plastic stand is included for the standee. Plan to reuse a stand from your base game.
- Are these characters compatible with The Long Night?
- Yes. The catalog states each promo requires either Dead of Winter or Dead of Winter: The Long Night, so you can use them with either base game. You do not need both base games to play these promos.
- Should I buy all three promos at once?
- If you want maximum survivor variety and already play often, buying all three gives you three new characters and three crossroads cards. If you are new to the game, start with the base game first and add promos later. Promos are best treated as a supplement, not a starting point.
Promo character facts
- Dead of Winter-Promo-Roberta Plum: The Roberta Plum holiday Dead of Winter exclusive comes with a Roberta Plum standee, character card and crossroads card; the plastic stand is not included. You get a complete playable character in one small pack, but you will need a stand from your base game to use the standee.
Dead of Winter-Promo-Roberta Plum - Dead of Winter-Promo-Rodney Smith: The Rodney Smith exclusive comes with a Rodney Smith standee, character card and crossroads card; the plastic stand is not included. Rodney Smith adds a new survivor option without requiring any other purchase beyond a base game you already own.
Dead of Winter-Promo-Rodney Smith - Dead of Winter-Promo-Rich Sommer Exclusive: The Rich Sommer exclusive comes with a Rich Sommer standee, character card and crossroads card; the plastic stand is not included. This is a self-contained character promo, so you can slot Rich Sommer into your survivor pool as soon as you have a base game.
