What is this game about? Set in 2045’s “Time of the Red,” Cyberpunk RED is a narrative-driven RPG where players take on roles like Edgerunners, Fixers, and Netrunners to survive corporate wars and cybernetic evolution.
Game lineage and inspiration: A successor to Mike Pondsmith’s Cyberpunk 2020, RED bridges the gap to Cyberpunk 2077 video game, evolving the acclaimed Interlock system with modern mechanics and lore.
What makes Cyberpunk RED unique?
Interlock 2.0 system: Rolls d10 pools against difficulty numbers, blending skill-based and attribute-based checks.
Netrunning Integration: Parallel Realms gameplay where Netrunners jack into the Net with distinct turn structure.
Lifepath Character Generator: Deep backstory mechanics produce rich, personalized characters.
Who will love it?
Fans of cyberpunk fiction and high-tech noir
Players seeking hybrid gameplay between tabletop and video game lore
GMs aiming for detailed world-building and multi-layered heists
Dice System
Core Mechanic: Roll a number of d10s equal to skill + attribute against a target difficulty; each die meeting or exceeding the difficulty counts as a “hit.”
Dice Needed: A pool of d10s; additional d6s for damage and special effects.
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