Free League Publishing and 20th Century Studios rocketed past expectations today when they launched the Evolved Edition of ALIEN The Roleplaying Game on Kickstarter, amassing over $257,000 USD in just the first thirty minutes. Originally set at a funding goal of $49,558 USD, the project promptly blew through every early milestone, reaffirming the tabletop community’s unquenchable appetite for cinematic sci-fi horror.

A New Breed of Perfect Organism

Billed as a streamlined and modernized version of the ALIEN RPG that first launched in 2019, the Evolved Edition infuses the game with fresh rules and updated lore while preserving full compatibility with existing supplements. Among the highlights:

• Refined Core Rulebook
  A bold new aesthetic by MÖRK BORG graphic mastermind Johan Nohr, featuring reimagined page layouts, interior art, and cartography. The cover artwork by Colm Geoghegan delivers a striking, otherworldly look worthy of the franchise’s cosmic dread.

• Revised Gameplay Mechanics
  Players can anticipate overhauled rules for talents, stealth, stress, and panic—plus refined combat around armor, ammo, grenades, skirmishes, and spaceships. New weapons, locations, and ships inspired by the upcoming film Alien: Romulus add extra layers of authenticity.

• Player-Friendly Tools
  A requested “life path” system for character creation and a robust “Last Survivor” solo mode designed by Shawn Tomkin and Matt Click open new ways to explore the ALIEN universe.

Starter Set for New Recruits

Free League is also rolling out an updated Evolved Edition Starter Set, the go-to entry point for fans craving an immediate dose of xenomorphic terror. Inside:

• Abridged rulebook and character sheets

• Custom dice, tokens, and reference cards

• Large format maps that support miniatures play

• An expanded Hope’s Last Day scenario, returning players to ALIENS’ iconic Hadley’s Hope

Designed to lower the barriers for first-timers while still hooking veteran Game Mothers (ALIEN’s parlance for GMs), this set aims to create fast-paced, tension-fueled sessions straight out of the box.

Rapture Protocol Cinematic Adventure and New Miniatures

No ALIEN RPG campaign would be complete without a cinematic scenario brimming with corporate intrigue, lurking horrors, and existential dread. The new Rapture Protocol boxed set puts crews aboard a small star freighter on a fateful resupply mission to a remote industrial colony—only to become pawns in a lethal conflict. Complementing this storyline is an all-new 28mm miniatures set, featuring soldiers, space truckers, and snarling Xenomorphs to bring your tabletop nightmares to life. The sculpts slide seamlessly into any ALIEN scenario, from sprawling campaigns to intense single-session face-offs.

Going Virtual with 2E Evolved Content

The evolution extends to the virtual sphere, too. Every piece of Evolved content, from the revised rules to the new cinematic adventure, will be playable across popular VTT platforms like Alchemy, Foundry, Roll20, and Demiplane. Players who prefer the convenience of digital sessions can sink their teeth into the fresh expansions without missing a single chestburster moment.

Free League’s Kickstarter Legacy

Fresh off the success of crowd-funded hits like The One Ring™, Blade Runner RPG, and Dragonbane, Free Leaguehas already amassed over $12 million through 36 Kickstarter campaigns. Not surprisingly, ALIEN has remained a linchpin of the publisher’s horror offerings since its 2019 debut. The original ALIEN RPG stacked up more than 10 industry awards and mainstream acclaim for capturing the bleak, high-stakes tension that fans cherish from the film series.

“Our mission,” says Tomas Härenstam of Free League, “is to preserve the raw terror and cinematic flair that shaped the franchise, while adopting the best suggestions we’ve received from a global community of players. Evolved Edition represents that next big step.”

If you’d like to speak with Tomas Härenstam about the project, Free League is open to interviews—just reach out and they’ll happily coordinate.

Exclusive Rewards for Early Backers

Fans who pledge within the first 48 hours will nab an exclusive USCSS Fidanza cloth crew patch at no extra cost—an apt homage to the star freighter at the heart of the Rapture Protocol adventure. This sweetener reflects Free League’s ongoing tradition of rewarding its devoted Kickstarter base with collector’s items that deepen immersion.

Join the Fray—If You Dare

With just a few hours under its belt, the ALIEN The Roleplaying Game Evolved Edition Kickstarter has already proven that the Xenomorph’s haunting legacy remains stronger than ever. Whether you’re a longtime fan itching to expand your next campaign or a newcomer curious about the sweaty-palmed thrills of a game that redefined sci-fi horror at the tabletop, Evolved Edition promises to be the ultimate gateway to the cosmos’ deadliest secret.

Head to the Kickstarter page to secure your copy, lock in exclusive rewards, and brace for a new era of ALIEN. But remember: in space, no one can hear you scream—though your neighbors might when Nemesis knocks on your airlock door.