Summary
Fans of the iconicAlienfranchise are in luck becausean upcoming tabletop RPG should allow them to get up close and personal with a Xenomorpheven if they’re unlikely to survive the encounter. Ever since the originalAlien, the sci-fi horror franchise has been adapted into plenty of games, and while some of them, likeAliens: Colonial Marines, disappointed, theAlien RPGis one of the best takes on the franchise. Aside from extensively fleshing out the universe, nothing better exemplifies the terror of staring down Xenomorph than Free League Publishing’s excellent TTRPG.
Announced onKickstarter,Free League Publishing revealed that it will soon launch the crowdfunding campaign for the second edition ofAlien: The Roleplaying Game. While the actual starting date for the campaign has yet to be confirmed, the company does note that it will begin at some point in the fall so fans have some time to prepare for its launch. What has been dubbedAlien 2ewill feature an updated core rule book that streamlines the game and tweaks various rules to make it even easier to pick up and learn without worrying about memorizing dozens of stat tables.
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What To Expect From Alien 2e’s Kickstarter
There’s More Than Core Rules Involved
Whilediehard enthusiasts will undoubtedly be excitedto gain access to a revamped core rule book that features new content and artwork,Alien 2e’s crowdfunding campaign will also feature some added bonuses.Those who back it on Kickstarter will also gain access to a new Starter Set that includes everything needed to quickly set up the gameand play with a group of friends. The Starter Set includes abridged2erules, character sheets, custom dice, reference cards, various handouts, and an expanded version of theHope’s Last Dayscenario.
Additionally,those who supportAliens 2eon Kickstarter can also gain access to the new cinematic scenario boxsetRapture Protocolwhich"returns to the roots of the Alien franchise" by focusing on a crew on a small star freighter that becomes trapped in a life-or-death situation.Rapture Protocolalso comes with a miniature set which should please those who enjoy making their TTRPGs more tangible.
Some may question whether it’s too soon for a second edition of theAlien RPGgiven that the first version only dropped five years ago. Whether the differences in the new edition are significant remains to be seen butat least all the changes will be compatible with the modules launched for the first iteration of the game. With a new TTRPG edition alongsideAlien: Romulusand theAlien: Earthtelevision series, there’s never been a better time to be a fan ofAlien.
