# Arkham Horror Remastered Returns to Board Game Market > Arkham Horror 2nd Edition gets remastered for modern players after 15 years out of print. - Title: Arkham Horror Remastered Returns to Board Game Market · IGN - Summary: 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… - Keywords: arkham horror, fantasy flight games, vault series, board game, remastered, cooperative game, second edition, arkham horror 2nd edition, gamefound, tulzscha, dexter drake, jenny barnes - Source: IGN — https://ign.com/articles/arkham-horror-remastered-preview-and-exclusive-art-reveal - Author: Scott White - Published: 2026-10-19T21:30:00+00:00 - Read time: 2 min - Topics: arkham horror, fantasy flight games, vault series, board game, remastered, cooperative game, second edition, arkham horror 2nd edition, gamefound, tulzscha, dexter drake, jenny barnes ## 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 ## Key takeaway Fantasy Flight Games is remastering Arkham Horror 2nd Edition to make it more accessible while keeping core gameplay, launching in a Vault Series campaign.