The highly anticipated The Walking Dead Universe Roleplaying Game has been able to raise over $500k and has unlocked 15 stretch goals with only two days remaining in its crowdfunding campaign. The Kickstarter campaign will come to an end on Wednesday, April 5th at 3:59 PM CEST. The game is set in an unforgiving, post-apocalyptic world where players must learn to survive together.
In the game, the player characters are required to sharpen their physical skills while also deeply exploring their true selves, what motivates them, what they are willing to fight for, and their capabilities in the best and worst of times. The crowdfunding campaign has unlocked numerous stretch goals, including custom dice, solo mode, threat meter, Atlanta Area Map, bonus archetypes, adventure maps, Foundry and Roll20 Virtual Tabletop Modules, and pre-generated characters from The Walking Dead TV series. There are more stretch goals on the way.
All supporters will receive early access to PDF versions several months ahead of the official release. The Walking Dead Universe Roleplaying Game features players struggling to survive in a hostile world, with exceptional challenges appearing from anywhere, from conflicts brewing within the group to approaching walkers hungry for their flesh, or from hidden construction flaws in their safe haven.
There are two ways to play The Walking Dead Universe RPG – Campaign Mode and Survival Mode. In Campaign Mode, the storyline is created by the player’s goals, choices, and the result of their group efforts. On the other hand, Survival Mode requires immediate action to handle a dangerous situation. The scenarios in Survival Mode often feature characters and locations from the TV series, with high stakes and stress to be expected.
The rules of The Walking Dead Universe RPG are based on the Year Zero Engine, which is known for its acclaimed use in games such as ALIEN RPG, Blade Runner RPG, Tales From the Loop, Mutant: Year Zero, and Forbidden Lands. However, it has been uniquely tailored for The Walking Dead Universe.
The Walking Dead Universe RPG is a co-production between AMC Networks and the award-winning tabletop publisher. The Free League team is working closely with Scott M. Gimple, the Chief Content Officer of The Walking Dead Universe, and other key forces behind the franchise. The RPG series will introduce new story elements while drawing inspiration from the current series and upcoming spin-offs.
