Hey there, Star Realms fans! 🚀 Get ready—this week, Star Realms: Rise of Empire, the highly anticipated 2-player legacy campaign, is hitting North American stores. With 13 scenarios, 3 new factions, and gameplay that evolves with every decision, this is the ultimate Star Realms deckbuilding experience. Whether you’re a longtime fan or new to the universe, this game is a must-have for your game collection..
Note for fans outside North America: The retail release for other regions will be delayed until after Kickstarter backer fulfillment is complete in each area. Stay tuned for updates
Why You’ll Love Rise of Empire?
Legacy Campaign Fun!Â
This game’s 12-scenario legacy campaign is full of surprises. As you play, you’ll unlock sealed envelopes packed with new cards, rules, even stickers. You’ll get to upgrade your ships and bases with special abilities that stick around for future games.
Each game flows into the next, and the choices you make will carry over—shaping how your campaign unfolds. Every playthrough is unique, so no two campaigns will ever feel the same.
Quick Setup, Easy Rules, Fast-Paced Battles
If you’ve played Star Realms, you’ll pick this up in no time. And if you haven’t? No worries—the rulebook is super easy to follow, and you’ll be battling it out like a pro in minutes.Games are quick, so you can squeeze in a session even on a busy day.
New Factions, New Strategies 🚀
Rise of Empire introduces three all-new factions:
- The Consortium: Wealthy and tech-savvy, these guys love to make deals.
- The Kingdom: Proud warriors with an arsenal of powerful combat cards.
- The Scavengers: Scrappy survivors who make the most of every resource.
You’ll work to win these factions to your side, but it won’t be easy—your rival is trying to recruit them too!
Victory Points Make Every Move Count 🏆
As you play, you’ll earn Victory Points (VP) that show how well your faction is doing in the war. The cool part? Even if you lose a scenario, you can still rack up VPs to win the overall campaign. The set-up for each scenario varies depending on who won the last scenario.
Infinite ReplayabilityÂ
Finished the campaign? No problem! With the Infinite Replay Kit, you can reset the game and play the campaign all over again. The kit includes special upgrade cards that replace the stickers, so you’ll have endless chances to relive the action.
Full 2-6 Player Star Realms Set
Finished with the campaign? You can use your upgraded trade deck and play Star Realms in other formats—like free-for-all or co-op—with up to 6 players. Plus, it’s fully compatible with all your Star Realms expansions.
Universal Storage Box with Dividers!
Universal Storage Box fan? We’ve got you covered! Rise of Empires Dividers are available as an accessory to keep your cards organized in the Universal Storage Box.Â
Grab Your Copy Today!
Ready to shape the galaxy’s future? Star Realms: Rise of Empire is available now in retail stores across North America and on Amazon. Whether you’re fighting for the Trade Federation or the Star, this campaign is so fun!
Want a closer look? Check out the trailer video 🎥and the rulebook.Â