We at Sasquatch are pleased to announce that Alternity launches Tuesday, April 4, on Kickstarter. (Update! The project is now live!) In case you don’t yet know, Alternity is a science-fiction RPG with everything from interstellar exploration, post-apocalyptic survival, or near-future government conspiracies.

Available as a full-color 240-page hardbound book or device-friendly PDF, Alternity is a toolbox that enables a group of players to explore whatever SF genre inspires them. Golden-age space operas, steampunk intrigues, and post-singularity dramas are all possible, as are titanic space battles, alien contact missions, and speeder chases across strange landscapes.

Alternity’s release extends beyond the core rulebook, as two key sourcebooks will be available at launch: the Shipyard provides ship construction rules, deck plans, and statistics for dozens of starships of all tech levels; and the Protostar Mission Guide provides a campaign overview and adventures that explore the most dangerous places in the galaxy. Both sourcebooks can be had as softcover books or PDFs, and stretch goals throughout the Kickstarter campaign will unlock additional sourcebooks such as the Xenologist’s Guide to Aliens, a second setting book, and more!

Alternity was designed by award-winning RPG designers Rich Baker, David Noonan, and Stephen Schubert, with consultation and guidance from Bill Slavicsek. Baker and Slavicsek’s work on the project marks a reunion of sorts for the duo, who designed a version of Alternity in the 1990’s.

The Beta release of Alternity is now available as a free download on DriveThruRPG. The Beta release includes an overview of the rules, an introductory scenario, and an adventure with pre-generated characters. We’ll also be posting a survey tomorrow (April 4) to get even more directed feedback on our playtests.