Cosmic Encounter gets a "42nd anniversary" edition on Towel Day

In the far reaches of space, the aliens of the cosmos vie for control of the universe. Alliances are constantly forged and broken in the pursuit of power as starships journey from planet to planet, ready to build colonies and battle foreign powers. Only one species can win dominance and ensure the survival of their people as they spread throughout the stars. Fantasy Flight Games is proud to announce the upcoming release of Cosmic Encounter 42nd Anniversary Edition!

Now is the perfect time to return to Cosmic Encounter or to experience the classic game of intergalactic colonization for the first time. Cosmic Encounter 42nd Anniversary Edition will become the new standardized version of the game when it hits shelves in Q3 of 2018. For more information about the game and the exciting changes that await, read on!

A scan of the preview suggests there are no major changes in this edition. The new material includes:

- A revised rulebook for easier teaching

- A deck of "Cosmic Combo" cards with suggested sets of alien powers for a game

- Translucent plastic ships

- At least one new alien power, Demoni