Red Rising brings the tabletop fight to PC
Red Rising is the official digital adaptation of the award winning board game set in Pierce Brown's sci fi universe. For 1 to 6 players you assemble a House of followers, draft characters from the Colors like Golds, Reds and Obsidians, and chain abilities into game changing combos. Emerald City Games has partnered with Stonemaier Games to recreate every rule and every one of the game's 112 unique cards for a Steam release in Q4 2026.
The digital edition promises to keep the tabletop's hand management and combo driven gameplay intact while adding conveniences and flourishes that only software can deliver. Expect instant scoring, rules on command and a rich in game codex to help you learn the Colors and Houses without rifling through a rulebook.
A faithful tabletop conversion with tactical depth
If you know the board game you will find the same core loop here. Draft followers from rival Houses, play cards to trigger effects, and manage the cards in your hand so you can build combos that swing control of Mars and beyond. Every choice has strategic consequences and the interplay between drafting and hand management is the heart of the experience.
The digital version includes all 112 character cards faithfully recreated. That matters because the depth of Red Rising comes from the variety of followers and the way their abilities interact. Players who enjoy planning several turns ahead and chaining cards together will find plenty to chew on.
Digital upgrades that make the cards sing
Beyond faithful rules, the PC edition leans into presentation. Cards feature animated gold foil effects and refractions, characters get subtle animations and custom voice over brings the cast to life. These are cosmetic improvements that also help readability and immersion, especially during longer multiplayer matches.
Useful quality of life features are highlighted too. Instant scoring and on demand rules speed up setup and adjudication. The in game codex offers lore and card details for players who want to dive deeper into the Colors and Houses without hunting for external references.
Modes, multiplayer and release details
Red Rising supports 1 to 6 players with crossplay multiplayer that offers both real time matches and asynchronous options for slower paced games. Solo players are covered by a challenging AI with adjustable difficulty so you can tune the opposition to suit learning or practice sessions.
Emerald City Games and Stonemaier Games are inviting players to wishlist the title on Steam to be notified when the demo drops. The full game is slated to launch on Steam in Q4 2026.
If you liked the tabletop and want a version that handles the bookkeeping while polishing the visuals, this adaptation looks like it will be a welcome way to bring Red Rising matches to your PC library.
