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Arkham Horror Remastered Returns to Board Game Market
Arkham Horror 2nd Edition gets remastered for modern players after 15 years out of print.
In brief
Arkham Horror 2nd Edition gets remastered for modern players after 15 years out of print. Fantasy Flight Games is remastering Arkham Horror 2nd Edition to make it more accessible while keeping core gameplay, launching in a Vault Series campaign. Originally reported by IGN.
Quick answers
- Why Remastered?
- The 2005 ruleset has been out of print for 15 years with a different third edition in between, making it a fan favorite for many.
- What is the key takeaway from Arkham Horror Remastered Returns to Board Game Market?
- Fantasy Flight Games is remastering Arkham Horror 2nd Edition to make it more accessible while keeping core gameplay, launching in a Vault Series campaign.
Arkham Horror Remastered Launch
Fantasy Flight Games is launching Arkham Horror Remastered as the first Vault Series title to bring back classic board games.
“Arkham Horror 2nd Edition is a cornerstone of the industry that paved the way for many modern gaming experiences”
Why Remastered?
The 2005 ruleset has been out of print for 15 years with a different third edition in between, making it a fan favorite for many.
“It’s actually the first FFG board game I ever played”
Design Changes
Rules have been clarified through wording and graphic design to reduce player lookup time during gameplay.
“Many of the rules have been clarified either via wording or graphic design”
New Art Style
Remastered adopts a modern art style similar to Arkham Horror Living Card Game to create a cohesive look for new players.
“There was a conscious effort to unify the look of Arkham Horror Remastered with the current aesthetic established by the Arkham Horror Living Card Game”
Tulzscha Artwork
The artwork for Tulzscha - The Green Flame shows cultists shielding from green fire with skulls and horrors clearly visible.
“The artwork, created by artist Peter Polach, features the mysterious cultists attempting to shield themselves from the menacing green fire”
Pledge Options
Players can choose to buy the base game alone or bundle it with expansions for a full experience.
“We have designed the pledge options to be flexible, so you can choose the best experience for you and your friend group”
Investigator Preferences
Dane prefers Leo Anderson, Mandy Thompson, and Jim Culver for their different approaches to tackling Arkham’s horrors.
“Each of them offers such a different way to tackle the horrors of Arkham, which is part of what keeps the game so endlessly replayable”
Wesley's Favorite
Wesley favors Dexter Drake for his killer cape and top hat, and Jenny Barnes for dual-wielding pistols with pearls.
“I’m also a huge Dexter Drake fan! I actually dressed up as him for Halloween last year”
Compatibility Issue
The remastered version isn't compatible with the original 2nd Edition, so players can't mix versions.
“As a result, the two versions of the game aren’t compatible with each other”
40th Anniversary
The original Arkham Horror designed by Richard Launius will turn 40 years old next year.
“The original Arkham Horror, designed by Richard Launius, will be turning 40 years old next year”
Vault Series Goal
Fantasy Flight Games aims to reintroduce the 2005 ruleset to fans while making it more accessible for new players.
“Our immediate goal is to successfully reintroduce the 2005 ruleset to fans, both new and old”
Existing Expansions
Arkham Horror has numerous expansions including Under Dark Waves, Secrets of The Order, and The Dead of Night.
“Arkham Horror: Under Dark Waves Expansion”
Community Engagement
Fantasy Flight Games is focused on how the community engages with the remastered version of Arkham Horror.
“We are putting all our energy into making this release the best it can be”
What's Next
The remastered version will launch soon with a focus on accessibility for new players while keeping the core experience.
“We look forward to seeing how the community engages with it”
The main idea
Fantasy Flight Games is remastering Arkham Horror 2nd Edition to make it more accessible while keeping core gameplay, launching in a Vault Series campaign.
