Emerald City Games to Launch Red Rising Digital in 2027
The board game adaptation will bring the tabletop experience to digital devices in 2027.
Updated on Oct. 21, 2026 in Board Games
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Emerald City Games is developing a digital version of the Red Rising board game that is scheduled for release in 2027. The digital adaptation features all 112 unique cards from the original tabletop title.
Why it matters
This digital development will allow fans of the tabletop experience to engage with the Red Rising universe through new automated features, animations, and voice lines. The title recreates the original game's strategy of commanding rival houses within a caste system.
The digital version supports 1 to 6 players and includes a solo AI mode. Players can currently access a playable demo on Steam to test the adaptation.
The players
Emerald City Games
Emerald City Games is a Canadian studio currently developing the digital adaptation of the Red Rising board game.
Jamey Stegmaier
Jamey Stegmaier is the creator and publisher of the original Red Rising board game released under Stonemaier Games.
The details
The digital version maintains the original tabletop rules while incorporating dynamic visual effects and custom voice acting. Players manage card decks to control rival houses based on the world of the first three Red Rising books.
Timeline
Jamey Stegmaier published the original Red Rising board game in 2021.
The digital version of the game is scheduled to launch in 2027.
Culture Shift
The transition of the Red Rising board game to a digital format reflects the growing trend of digitizing complex hobbyist tabletop experiences for broader accessibility. This shift enables developers like Emerald City Games to introduce dynamic animations and voice acting to established tabletop mechanics.
Canadian players and global fans can currently access a playable demo of the title on Steam to experience the adaptation before the full 2027 launch. This digital version will simplify the setup and management of card decks for those familiar with the original tabletop experience.
The takeaway
Players looking to prepare for the 2027 release can refine their strategies using the current playable demo available online. The digital version preserves the core card-management mechanics that defined the original tabletop experience.
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