description Netrunner (Fantasy Flight revival) Overview
Android: Netrunner is a two-player cyberpunk card game published by Fantasy Flight Games from 2012 to 2018. It reimagines Richard Garfield's original 1996 Netrunner. The game is strictly asymmetric, pitting a megacorporation attempting to score agendas against a hacker, or runner, trying to steal them. Distributed under the fixed-expansion Living Card Game model, it targets competitive players who want full card access without randomized booster packs.
help Netrunner (Fantasy Flight revival) FAQ
Who designed the original game that Fantasy Flight's Netrunner is based on?
The Fantasy Flight Games revival, launched in 2012, is a reimagining of Richard Garfield's original 1996 collectible card game, Netrunner. Garfield is also famously known as the creator of Magic: The Gathering.
How does the asymmetrical gameplay in Android: Netrunner work?
The game is strictly asymmetric, pitting one player as a powerful megacorporation attempting to score agendas against a hacker, known as a runner. The runner uses programs and hardware to breach the corporation's servers, while the corp sets up ice (firewalls) to stop them.
When did Fantasy Flight Games stop publishing Android: Netrunner?
Fantasy Flight Games officially ceased publication of the game in 2018. The licensing agreement with Wizards of the Coast expired, leading to the end of official tournament support and new card sets.
Can I still play Android: Netrunner after Fantasy Flight canceled it?
Yes, a dedicated fan community known as NISEI has continued to develop and publish new, unofficial cards for the game. They provide all the files needed to print and play the game online or physically through third-party printers.
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