Sci-Fi D&D Fans Rejoice, Neon Odyssey Has Everything You Could Ever Need

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Avantris Entertainment is expanding the world of Dungeons & Dragons with Neon Odyssey, a new sci-fi adventure for the 5th edition of the tabletop role-playing game. Building on the success of their folk horror adventure, Crooked Moon, Neon Odyssey is Avantris’ most ambitious project yet, offering everything sci-fi fans could want. The adventure draws inspiration from classics like Cowboy Bebop, retro video games, Star Wars, Cyberpunk, 80’s synthwave music, and cosmic horror, creating a vibrant and story-rich setting.

The cyberpunk tabletop RPG, Neon Odyssey, is scheduled to launch on Kickstarter in May 2026, offering special rewards like a unique dice set and other extras to those who support it. Given the success of Crooked Moon – a similar D&D project that raised almost $4 million – Neon Odyssey appears poised for a strong start. Spanning three books and nearly 1,400 pages, this ambitious project is generating excitement among fans of Avantris Entertainment and tabletop role-playing games alike.

Avantris Entertainment’s Follow-Up To Crooked Moon Is A Sci-Fi Opera Full Of Nostalgia

As a gamer, I’m getting a huge retro sci-fi vibe from Neon Odyssey – it really taps into everything I love about the genre. It’s basically a sprawling space opera designed for D&D 5e, and it’s super accessible whether you’re a GM or a player. The setting is completely original and really pops with color, which makes it an awesome place to build your own adventures. Or, if you want a ready-made story, the folks at Avantris Entertainment actually ran a campaign called Stardust Rhapsody in this universe, and all the materials are included!

Neon Odyssey offers a massive amount of content, giving players a whole galaxy to discover. It has everything science fiction fans could hope for, including rich stories about faraway planets, visually stunning cities bathed in neon light, and characters you’ll really connect with. The game draws inspiration from classic sci-fi like Flash Gordon and Mass Effect, blending a vibrant 80s aesthetic with familiar themes, and providing a seemingly limitless variety of experiences within the genre.

Neon Odyssey Contains Three Different Books Full Of Interesting Gameplay Additions & Twists

The Neon Odyssey supplement for Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition offers a lot of new content, and each book adds something different to the game. The Outrunner’s Handbook is a great starting point, providing everything players need, including special rules for spaceship battles and character creation. It reimagines the classic D&D classes with a sci-fi twist and introduces new subclasses for each. I particularly like the Gridrunner, which is the new name for the Wizard class, and its ‘Virus’ subclass might be my choice for my next character.

Similar to the Player’s Handbook for D&D, the Outrunner’s Handbook introduces new species and backgrounds to help you create unique characters. You can play as a Saurian reptile, a neon-bright Glowblin, or even an Oozoid, breaking away from typical D&D character types. With over 30 new species and 40 subclasses to choose from, there are plenty of ways to customize your Outrunner. The brand-new Machinist class adds even more options, letting you play as an engineer or technomancer who builds incredible inventions to support your team.

The Cosmic Codex is like a monster manual for the sci-fi expansion Neon Odyssey, serving as the second book in a collection designed for Game Masters. It provides everything GMs need to run a game in the Stardust Rhapsody setting, including adventures, creatures, worlds, magical items, and more. You’ll find massive cities to explore alongside over 300 spaceships and monsters, and the rules for exciting space battles are clearly explained in both this book and the core Handbook.

Players looking to expand the epic stories in the Neon Odyssey universe can get the Overdrive Expansion, the third book in the series. It builds on the content of the first two books, adding optional and more complex rules. This expansion includes systems for upgrading ships, character professions, unique downtime activities, and even rules for fast-paced sci-fi racing. With a wide variety of mechanics that work well together, it’s designed to offer endless replayability and customization for your gaming group.

Special Rewards Make This Project Worth Backing For Fans Of Sci-Fi D&D Adventures

If you support Neon Odyssey on Kickstarter before its launch, you can unlock special rewards, with some only available to early backers. The stunning Neon Nights Dice – a blue and violet set featuring unique symbols from the game – are exclusive to VIPs who support the project before the campaign starts. Becoming a VIP also gets you a digital adventure, “Space Clown’s Guide to the Galaxy,” which features a beloved character from Avantris’ other work.

Becoming a VIP member gets you early access to a detailed playtest document for Neon Odyssey, plus an invite to our Discord server where you can see sneak peeks and chat about the game. All it takes is a $1 deposit before the Kickstarter launches! But VIPs aren’t the only ones who’ll receive rewards – anyone who supports the Kickstarter will also get cool items, like the Synth Sunset Dice, which are a free bonus for backing Neon Odyssey.

Backers will also receive a unique 52-card Cosmic Oracle deck featuring original artwork, presented in a larger, collector’s size. The game also includes detailed miniatures of the boss monsters and Starship Minis for exciting space battles. Neon Odyssey is shaping up to be a massive Dungeons & Dragons project in 2026, offering fans of tabletop role-playing games the ultimate sci-fi adventure for their gaming groups.

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2026-03-03 20:19