Dyskami Publishing Company has announced a licensing agreement with Skybound Entertainment to create and distribute a tabletop role-playing game (RPG) based on the comic book series Heart Attack. The series, created by writer Shawn Kittelsen and artist Eric Zawadzki, is set in a near-future, post-pandemic world where gene therapy has eliminated disease but led to the emergence of “Variants”—individuals with unique abilities who face government oppression and the denial of their human rights.
The Heart Attack RPG will allow players to step into the roles of Variants, navigating a dystopian society while using their powers to challenge an authoritarian regime. The game aims to incorporate the action, drama, and moral complexity of the original comic series into its gameplay.
Mark MacKinnon, President of Dyskami Publishing Company said the following about the project:
“The themes and topics explored in the Heart Attack comic makes for a powerful and poignant RPG game setting. Variants take a stance against an oppressive authoritarian regime – fighting the power with powers. I am thrilled that we have an opportunity to add Heart Attack and its perfect blend of action, drama, and unexpected consequences to our game offerings.”
The game will feature a dual-stat system, combining Dyskami’s Tri-Stat System, known for its adaptability in handling superpowered characters, with the narrative-driven Powered by the Apocalypse framework. This approach is designed to offer players flexibility in how they engage with the game’s mechanics and storytelling.
A Kickstarter campaign for the Heart Attack RPG is scheduled to launch in April 2025. Backers will have early access to a core rulebook, a game screen, and other accessories before the game’s official release in late 2025.
The partnership coincides with the continued expansion of the Heart Attack franchise. Skybound Entertainment, which published the original graphic novel, is collaborating with Fuji TV to produce an eight-episode Japanese-language live-action drama series based on the comic. The series is set to premiere in March 2025 on Fuji TV on Demand (FOD) in Japan, with international distribution managed by Cineflix.
For more information about the Heart Attack RPG and its upcoming Kickstarter campaign, visit Dyskami Publishing Company’s official website.
Source: Tabletop Gaming News
