Android Gamer: FFG will be bringing a Netrunners RPG to mobile devices next year

Published on Wednesday, 21 October 2015 11:10

Set to be released by Legacy Games, Fantasy Flight Games' Android: Netrunner is coming to Android. The difference is, it won't be a virtual card game, but is instead going to be an RPG set within the Netrunners universe. Legacy Games didn't want to simply digitize the card game, but create something different for the franchise.

Within the RPG, players will assume the role of one of the eponymous netrunners, so instead of playing a card that either successfully hacks (or doesn't), your character will actually make the attempt. Players will still be trying to work around Ice and other protocols, while leveling up skills in order to better steal (and later sell) data. The game's artwork will have two foci, one being New Angeles for the real world, and the other being the virtual world. The story is going to be written by the same gal who wrote 80 Days, so it should be well done in that regard.

The game is slated to be free to play, and Legacy Games will offer virtual currency for players that want to go beyond what they can earn in game, only what can be bought is for upgrading or aiding their social group, not just their individual character. As an aside, I find that idea interesting, and I'm hopeful that it can work. The developers are looking to avoid the "pay-to-win" criticism, and I think that's a move in the right direction.

The game is set to arrive next year. I, for one, am looking forward to it. When more details are released, we will be sure to post an update. Additional screenshots below.

Website Referenced: VentureBeat