# Blue Planet: Recontact

Dive into the depths of a water-covered world in Blue Planet: Recontact, a tabletop RPG where players explore the mysteries of an alien planet while facing environmental challenges and political intrigue. With its focus on sustainability, exploration, and intricate world-building, this sci-fi game offers a unique experience where players must navigate the delicate balance between progress and preservation.

## At a Glance

Aliens • Needs GM • 5/5 complexity • Medium prep

## Why It Fits

A strong fit for groups that want hostile encounters with alien life and worlds, with exploration-Driven helping define the experience.

## Fit Facts

- Players: 2-5 players + GM
- Session length: 120-240 minutes
- Prep: Medium

## Facets

- Genres: Aliens, Science Fiction
- Mechanics: Exploration-Driven, Narrative-Driven, Resource Management, Survival, Skill-based
- Themes: Environmental

## Scores

- Complexity: 5/5
- New GM Fit: 1/5
- Roleplay Focus: 5/5
- Combat Focus: 3/5
- Tactical Depth: 4/5
- Campaign Depth: 5/5

## Best For

- Players who want hostile encounters with alien life and worlds
- Groups that want place, travel, and discovery to stay central
- Long-form campaigns with room for the table to build momentum

## Avoid If

- You want a very light rules load
- You dislike tactical combat or heavier encounter procedure
- You mainly want short standalone sessions with minimal carryover

## Directory Notes

Blue Planet: Recontact is a science fiction tabletop roleplaying game set on the waterworld of Poseidon in the 22nd century. Humanity, facing ecological disaster on Earth, has returned to this once-abandoned colony seeking resources and a fresh start.

## Theme and Setting

The game blends themes of environmentalism, corporate greed, survival, and exploration. Players navigate a complex world of socio-political tensions, dangerous alien ecologies, and the mystery of an ancient alien legacy.

## How Play Feels

Recontact offers a skill-based system emphasizing realism and narrative-driven gameplay, targeting players interested in hard sci-fi and immersive worldbuilding. The new edition, Recontact, modernizes the mechanics and expands the setting, offering a fresh experience for both veterans and newcomers.

## What Makes It Distinct

Blue Planet: Recontact transports players to Poseidon, a planet almost entirely covered by water, in the year 2199. Earth is struggling with famine and ecological collapse, making Poseidon a vital, if contested, frontier for humanity's survival.

## Where It May Not Fit

You want a very light rules load You dislike tactical combat or heavier encounter procedure.

## Links

- Directory page: https://www.ttrpg-games.com/item/blueplanetrecontact
- Agent JSON: https://www.ttrpg-games.com/api/games/blueplanetrecontact.json
- Publisher or official site: https://www.biohazardgamespublishing.com/blueplanet
- Reviews or retailer page: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/282604/blue-planet-recontact-quickstart?affiliate_id=1659151