New Alien Game Is Great News For Fans Of The Original Movie

Fans of the iconic franchise are in luck because an upcoming tabletop RPG should allow them to get up close and personal with a Xenomorph even if they're unlikely to survive the encounter. Ever since the original, the sci-fi horror franchise has been adapted into plenty of games, and while some of them, like, disappointed, the is 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 on Kickstarter, Free League Publishing revealed that it will soon launch the crowdfunding campaign for the second edition of . 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 dubbed will 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.

One character detail, revealed during a scene in James Cameron's Aliens, proves that Ridley Scott's original Alien movie was truly ahead of its time.

While diehard enthusiasts will undoubtedly be excited to gain access to a revamped core rule book that features new content and artwork, '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 game and play with a group of friends. The Starter Set includes abridged rules, character sheets, custom dice, reference cards, various handouts, and an expanded version of the scenario.

Additionally, those who support on Kickstarter can also gain access to the new cinematic scenario boxset which " by focusing on a crew on a small star freighter that becomes trapped in a life-or-death situation. also comes with a miniature set which should