At Renegade Con 2026, the company confirmed it will retire Essence20 in favor of converting Transformers, G.I. Joe, and Power Rangers to the D&D 5.5e framework.

Power Rangers Roleplaying Game Second Edition is expected to launch crowdfunding later this year, aiming to broaden the line and attract new players.

Renegade Game Studios announced a major upgrade across Power Rangers, Transformers, and G.I. Joe RPGs, moving all three from Essence20 to a Dungeons & Dragons 5.5E-based ruleset with free online conversion guides for current Essence20 owners.

Starter Sets will accompany the launch to help onboarding for players transitioning to the new 5.5e-based versions.

A new cooperative dice game, Power Rangers Impossible Odds, is planned for 2027, challenging players to defeat four iconic bosses with dice manipulation and powers.

Renegade Con disclosed ongoing development for Power Rangers RPG beyond current titles, signaling sustained activity across the brand’s RPG lineup.

The shift from Essence20 to D&D 5.5e raises questions about fan reception, the viability of crowdfunding for niche licenses, and potential impact on long-time Essence20 players.

Taken together, the announcements indicate a broad modernization and expansion of the Power Rangers RPG universe, including cross-franchise upgrades and a companion game planned for 2027.

Official announcements were shared via Renegade’s livestream recap and YouTube stream, underscoring a formal, coordinated shift.

New editions will be crowdfunded through BackerKit, with Transformers and G.I. Joe leading the campaigns first and Power Rangers following later; no mention of My Little Pony.

Transformers and G.I. Joe Second Editions will launch together via a joint crowdfunding campaign, with Power Rangers Second Edition slated for a subsequent crowdfunding phase.

A free online conversion guide will be released to help Essence20 players migrate to the 5.5e system.