Evil Genius Games has announced a licensing partnership with Living Dead Media to develop a tabletop roleplaying game (TTRPG) based on one of the most iconic zombie franchises of all time: Return of the Living Dead.

Scheduled for release in 2025, Evil Genius Games will debut a Cinematic Adventure inspired by the franchise’s uniquely chaotic and comedic zombie world. This addition builds on the success of the company’s popular Everyday Heroes RPG platform, which has launched eight cinematic adventures based on hit movie franchises such as Highlander, The Crow, Pacific Rim, and Kong: Skull Island.

The Return of the Living Dead Cinematic Adventure will feature new rules and mechanics tailored to the franchise’s dark humor, punk-rock aesthetic, and undead mayhem. It will also include four thrilling short adventures that immerse players in the franchise’s macabre and zany universe.

Evil Genius Games has enlisted veteran game designer Nick Lowe to spearhead the writing of this Cinematic Adventure. A respected freelance TTRPG writer from England, Lowe has an impressive portfolio, having worked on titles such as Earthdawn (FASA Games), Fate of the Norns: Ragnarök (Pendelhaven), and Cohors Cthulhu (Modiphius). A lifelong zombie film enthusiast, Lowe considers Return of the Living Dead a personal favorite and brings his expertise in horror, mythology, and 1980s pop culture to this project.

The collaboration comes as Living Dead Media gears up to reintroduce the Return of the Living Dead franchise to a new generation. In 2025, the company will launch an original feature film to mark the 40th anniversary of the cult classic, bringing the undead back to the big screen. Additionally, fans can look forward to a fully immersive VR experience, further solidifying the franchise’s legacy as a trailblazer in zombie entertainment.

For fans of horror, roleplaying games, and the undead, this partnership promises an unforgettable adventure into the punk-rock world of Return of the Living Dead.