Creator of Citizen Sleeper Announces Two Exciting New Games
1The creator behind Citizen Sleeper, Gareth Damian Martin, has revealed plans to develop not just one but two new games. Fans of the series can look forward to fresh experiences in both tabletop and digital formats. This announcement comes after the recent release of Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector, which marked a significant chapter in the series.
From Video Games to Tabletop: Expanding the Citizen Sleeper Universe
After finishing Citizen Sleeper 2, Martin stated they would shift focus from making more video games in the series. Instead, they promised to explore the world through tabletop role-playing games. This transition makes sense, as much of the inspiration for Citizen Sleeper has come from tabletop RPGs like Blades in the Dark.
Following this promise, Martin released Spindlejack, a free solo tabletop game set on a station from Citizen Sleeper 2. It was a quick way for fans to engage with the universe in a new way. Now, Martin has announced a new tabletop game called Citizen Sleeper: Helion Rising, which is set to deepen the storytelling experience.
What is Citizen Sleeper: Helion Rising?
Martin describes Helion Rising as a tabletop RPG about surviving in a broken interplanetary capitalism system. Players will take on the roles of crew members trying to make a living amidst the fallout of a major corporate collapse. The game focuses on resisting corporate power, building community, and navigating complex factions.
In the game, players will face challenging contracts, forge alliances or rivalries, and experience the struggles and victories that come with life among the stars. The aim is to create a shared storytelling experience, allowing players to explore the universe of Citizen Sleeper with friends. The game emphasizes meaningful connections and small victories in a bleak, post-collapse setting.
Martin hopes Helion Rising will be a way for fans to share the world of Citizen Sleeper with others. They’ve also teased that more Citizen Sleeper spinoffs may be in the works, though details are still under wraps. Fans are encouraged to stay tuned for more updates later this year.
New Projects and Future Plans
In addition to Helion Rising, Martin has teased a completely new video game project in development. Set in a different world, this game has been in the works for several years and promises to bring fresh ideas and experiences. Martin will reveal more about this project on June 7, promising a look at something entirely different from Citizen Sleeper.
Fans of the series are excited about these developments. The combination of new tabletop adventures and a new digital game suggests that Martin is committed to expanding the universe they’ve built. They also seem eager to keep exploring themes of community, resistance, and human connection, which have been central to Citizen Sleeper’s appeal.
Overall, the future looks bright for fans of Citizen Sleeper. With more projects on the horizon, there are plenty of new stories and experiences to look forward to. Martin’s creative journey continues to surprise and engage audiences, both online and at the tabletop.
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