Nemesis: Legacy Pledge Guide

Nemesis: Legacy pledges explained: start with what you actually want

Nemesis: Legacy is Awaken Realms’ campaign-based sci-fi horror board game, with the story shaped by permanent choices over multiple linked sessions. Its 2026 Gamefound campaign offers several buying routes, from a standee-based €89 core box to larger bundles containing additional campaigns and premium components. The cheapest way to enjoy the main Legacy story is not the same as the cheapest way to obtain every expansion.

This independently researched buyer’s guide compares the Standard, Special, Collector’s, Salvation and Vengeance pledges, explains the core-versus-expansion distinction, and gives you a formula for total cost once shipping and tax are added. It also separates November 2027 first-wave targets from later stretch goals and single-shipment boxes.

Prices and reward descriptions below were checked on 2 November 2026 against the Gamefound reward list and publisher updates. These are crowdfunding pledges, not current retail stock or guaranteed all-in delivered prices. Campaign timing, production contents, shipping estimates and availability can change, particularly during Gamefound’s Endgame or pledge-manager process. Check the live official reward page before spending money.

Short answer: The €89 Standard core is the low-cost entry. The €129 Special core provides the main experience with miniatures. If you want the separate Zenith of Ruin campaign and other gameplay extras, examine the €269 Salvation bundle rather than automatically adding cosmetics. Readers comparing the game’s systems rather than pledge rewards should visit our Nemesis: Legacy game hub.

Nemesis: Legacy pledge comparison table (November 2026)

The following is a comparison of the listed pledge prices before tax and shipping. A reward’s displayed fulfillment month is a target on the card, not a promise that every item in a multi-wave bundle ships together.

A €419 Four Core Pledge also combines original Nemesis, Lockdown, Retaliation and Legacy core boxes with miniatures and stated stretch-goal content. It is an entry into four different games, not a substitute for Salvation’s Legacy-specific expansion selection. An Ultimate bundle is listed above €1,000 for broad franchise collection; it is unnecessary for a first Legacy campaign.

Price caution: these values reflect the official rewards list at editorial review. Do not treat a historical pledge price as a continuing offer once rewards change or a campaign closes.

The €89 Standard Core: do you miss any actual game?

The official Standard Core pledge lists the full Nemesis: Legacy core campaign, Infinity Mode, an included Recharge Pack to reset the campaign for another run, and unlocked stretch goals. Its principal presentation difference is the use of standees rather than a miniature version of the core figures.

This distinction is unusually important. A player choosing Standard to reduce their cost is not choosing a shortened campaign, a trial mode or a box without Infinity Mode. The central cooperative story, broad scenario promise and replay framework are still part of the entry pledge.

The opportunity cost is chiefly physical presentation: standees occupy table space differently, and some players value the visual impact of miniature crews and alien figures. That is a preference rather than a supported claim that the Special Edition plays more strategically.

Who should consider it? First-time backers, smaller budgets, groups that favor systems over figures and buyers uncertain whether they can sustain a lengthy campaign. If the game itself is your priority, the Standard pledge gives you a complete starting point without buying the separate prequel.

The €129 Special Core: what does the extra €40 buy?

Compared with the €89 Standard tier, the €129 Special Edition costs €40 more before delivery-related charges. The official reward description says it provides the same core experience, unlocked stretch goals, Infinity Mode and a Recharge Pack, but with miniatures instead of standees.

That makes the Special pledge a straightforward decision: are the figures worth the incremental price, plus any effect of package size on shipping? The figures may make the tabletop experience feel more dramatic, but buying them does not solve a shortage of players, provide a separate prequel story or eliminate the need for future game sessions.

Decision example: if you plan to play once and have limited storage, the €40 premium might have little practical value. If the group already enjoys Nemesis miniatures and intends repeated Infinity Mode sessions, the same premium may be reasonable for the physical components you will see on every table.

Do not confuse the Special core with the full collector tier. The €129 box is the miniatures core; acrylic upgrades, extra mats and many add-ons belong to higher tiers or separate purchases.

The €205 Collector’s pledge: better components, not a second story

The €205 Collector’s Pledge is described on Gamefound as an upgrade of the Special Edition with acrylic components, three-dimensional terrain and playmats. The listing explicitly positions it as a more premium table presentation without adding extra gameplay content.

This is the critical distinction from Salvation. Collector’s is appealing when your motivation is visual and tactile: upgraded markers, terrain and surfaces can make a large cinematic game more pleasant to handle. But if your primary reason for paying more is another campaign, character challenge or enemy add-on, Collector’s is not the tier that answers that need.

At the listed prices, Collector’s is €76 above Special Core before any shipping or tax effect. Judge that difference against the retail value of the physical upgrade you actually want; do not count a prequel that the tier does not promise. Players with limited storage should also check the larger number of components before ordering.

The €269 Salvation pledge: the gameplay-focused bundle

Salvation combines the Special core with additional Nemesis: Legacy gameplay material. The live Gamefound rewards list identifies Zenith of Ruin, the prequel campaign; the relevant Recharge Packs; Crew Logs; Evolved Void Seeders; and terrain. Earlier campaign descriptions referred to one add-on as secret, so articles written before the reveal may show a less specific bundle name.

The Zenith of Ruin expansion is a separate prequel story, not the main Nemesis: Legacy campaign. It uses core components, meaning it does not replace buying a core box. The publisher also lists Zenith on its own for €65. Evolved Void Seeders are listed as a gameplay add-on for €35, Crew Logs for €10, and additional Recharge Packs separately.

Compare Salvation against Special Core plus only the add-ons you truly want. The €269 bundle is €140 above Special Core. If you want the prequel but not the rest, €129 + €65 equals €194 before taxes and shipping—a much narrower commitment than Salvation. The full bundle may become better value when you also want the other included gameplay content, but you should check what is already included rather than buying duplicates.

For readers who will finish one story and then play another, Salvation is worth considering. For a group that has yet to finish its existing campaign games, the extras may add backlog rather than enjoyment. Neither conclusion depends on an invented average completion time or a promised number of plays.

Vengeance, the Big Box and the €419 four-game bundle

Vengeance is a large collection tier, listed at €449, covering the publisher’s Nemesis: Legacy crowdfunding assortment except the Big Box, SAM Robot and certain named Endgame items. The €489 Vengeance with Big Box adds its special storage solution and is listed as single-shipment only, with a September 2028 target on the rewards card.

These are collector commitments, not necessary routes to playing the main Legacy campaign. Big Box storage can be desirable for a large assortment, but it also increases physical bulk and can delay getting the whole set. Some components and upgrades may be cosmetic rather than mechanically required.

The separate Four Core Pledge at €419 is different. It bundles the core versions of the original Nemesis, Nemesis: Lockdown, Nemesis: Retaliation and Nemesis: Legacy. It may appeal to someone entering the entire series, but it can be poor value to a person who already owns several entries. Owning four cores does not create a single unified campaign or imply that all components work interchangeably.

For game-mechanics differences, our Nemesis: Legacy vs Original Nemesis comparison explains the cooperative campaign, traditional standalone experience and changing player objectives. Do not buy a multi-core bundle on an assumption of complete cross-game compatibility.

Which Nemesis: Legacy add-ons are gameplay and which are optional?

There is no need to memorize every collectible accessory. Separate add-ons by what they change about play:

• Zenith of Ruin (€65): a distinct prequel campaign. It uses the Legacy core and expands the story rather than improving the base campaign’s completeness.
• Evolved Void Seeders (€35): an additional alien-related gameplay option as listed by the campaign. Check the publisher’s compatibility rules before assuming it applies to every Nemesis title.
• Crew Logs (€10): additional personal achievement material within the cooperative Legacy framework. It does not turn the main campaign into the original game’s full traitor system.
• Nemesis: Legacy Recharge Pack (€5): replacement/reset material for another Legacy campaign. The core pledges already include one Recharge Pack, so an extra is a purchase for further runs, not a prerequisite for the first replay.
• Zenith Recharge Pack (€3.50): the equivalent reset material for the prequel.
• SAM Robot (€8): separately offered support content; returning backers may have a €0 option subject to the campaign’s eligibility conditions, so check your cart rather than assuming a universal free gift.
• Acrylics, alternative sculpts, playmats, large storage: chiefly presentation, convenience or collector-oriented upgrades; verify each product description.

Do not double buy: compare the exact bundle contents with individual add-ons in the checkout. Gamefound’s offers can change as stretch goals and Endgame material are finalized. The live cart and any pledge-manager invoice are the authoritative bill.

Recharge Packs versus Infinity Mode: two different kinds of replay

The Legacy campaign includes persistent decisions and components that can be altered during play. A Recharge Pack helps restore the game for another campaign run. Its value is strongest for a new group, a different story path, or people who expect to replay the entire linked narrative. The core already includes one, according to Gamefound.

Infinity Mode is a separate, reusable mode for playing standalone missions. Awaken Realms describes a fully cooperative choice and a semi-cooperative version with individual objectives. This is not a second full Legacy campaign, and it does not require you to destroy and replace parts in the same way as the campaign story.

If your group is likely to meet sporadically, Infinity Mode may provide more practical replay value than buying several extra campaign-reset packs. If you regularly complete narrative campaigns, one included Recharge Pack may be valuable on its own. Someone who only wants the semi-cooperative tension of the original Nemesis should look at the relevant standalone game before committing to a Legacy bundle.

Our Nemesis: Legacy Infinity Mode guide examines the distinction in more detail without claiming to teach an unreleased final rulebook.

November 2027 versus 2028: what the delivery dates actually mean

The rewards cards commonly show November 2027 for the core pledge. However, that should not be read as a commitment that every expansion, unlocked goal or collector extra reaches every country then. Awaken Realms’ publisher update explains split shipping: the first English wave aims to include returning English Nemesis items and the Legacy Core Box in November 2027; the later English wave covers expansions and some stretch-goal content in 2028.

Earlier publisher text targeted Q2 2028 for that second wave, while more recent campaign explanations point toward Q3 2028. This is a planning estimate and has changed. Some higher-tier rewards explicitly show later dates, including the September 2028 Vengeance Big Box option, which is single-shipment only.

Single shipping means waiting for the entire selection to be ready and receiving it together. Split shipping means taking an earlier eligible portion and a later shipment, generally with separate shipping economics. The publisher has indicated that localized versions trail comparable English waves by roughly six to seven months, subject to final arrangements.

The practical implication is that a pledge can show 2027 on the card while a substantial part of what you want arrives in 2028. If your purchase depends on a particular birthday or holiday date, treat these as provisional crowdfunding estimates, not guaranteed delivery windows. The latest official shipping explanation should be read alongside the live reward’s shipping section.

How much will Nemesis: Legacy really cost with shipping and VAT?

The displayed pledge is the reward price, not necessarily the final amount collected. Delivery fees, VAT or sales tax, regional fulfilment and the number of shipments can change your checkout total.

The simplest planning formula, where the same VAT rate applies to both goods and shipping, is (pledge price + shipping) × (1 + VAT rate). The actual tax base varies by jurisdiction and platform treatment, so use this only to estimate, then verify the Gamefound breakdown.

Hypothetical example—not a shipping quote: assume a €30 shipping charge and a 20% VAT rate on the combined amount. The resulting illustrative totals would be:

The €30 and 20% inputs are illustrative assumptions, not the actual charge for your country. If you pick split delivery, a premium storage option or additional boxes, shipping may be substantially different. Do not add these example totals to a shopping list or present them as a quote.

Before confirming a pledge, check shipping destination, weight, language, VAT handling, how many waves you selected, add-ons already in your bundle, and the latest estimated delivery. A small add-on can increase shipping weight enough to erase the apparent bundle saving.

Nemesis: Legacy Gamefound status: campaign closed

Updated 9 November 2026: The Gamefound campaign launched on 6 October 2026 and closed in early November following an extended Endgame period. The campaign raised approximately €13.23 million from about 34,800 backers. The original pledge prices shown elsewhere in this guide are historical 2026 crowdfunding tiers, not current checkout offers.

Awaken Realms has not confirmed a public pledge-manager opening date in the reviewed announcements. Check the official campaign for any later late-pledge access or pledge-manager updates; do not assume the original pledges remain purchasable.

Fulfillment remains planned, not completed: English core boxes for eligible split shipping are targeted for November 2027; expansions and some stretch goals are scheduled later in 2028. Refer to our Nemesis: Legacy release tracker for the current dates and distinction between shipping waves.

Source: November 5 campaign-end reporting and the publisher’s two-wave shipping announcement.

Which pledge should you choose? A decision framework

The most useful way to select a tier is to rank your actual gameplay needs before presentation or collecting desires. No one pledge is the right answer for every play group.

1. New to Nemesis, limited budget: begin by comparing the €89 Standard core with the €129 Special. The complete main campaign is included in both. Choose standees if they suit your table and budget.
2. Already love painting miniatures: the €129 Special may be worth the €40 difference, but the same story is not magically longer because it has figures.
3. Want nicer pieces but no extra story: the €205 Collector’s pledge concentrates its premium on materials, not more gameplay.
4. Want additional Legacy campaigns and enemies: compare €269 Salvation with Special plus selected add-ons, especially the €65 Zenith prequel.
5. Own every earlier Nemesis title: avoid paying for the four-core franchise bundle unless you deliberately want duplicates. Focus on Legacy-only contents.
6. Need everything stored in one collector box: read the €489 Vengeance Big Box listing and its single-shipment, 2028 timing before placing it in your cart.

There is also a defensible wait option. If your group cannot commit to a story over many sessions, or taxes and delivery make the final cart too expensive, wait for reliable production updates and future stock information instead of making a hurried commitment because of an Endgame timer.

For a gameplay-first reader, our default comparison is Standard versus Special Core, then only add expansions that you are confident you will play. This is an editorial judgment from feature differences, not a paid recommendation or a claim that a particular tier will appreciate in value.

Nemesis: Legacy pledge and release date FAQ

What is the cheapest Nemesis: Legacy core pledge?

At the listed November 2026 rewards, the €89 Standard Edition is the entry tier. Shipping and relevant tax are extra.

Does Standard include Infinity Mode and a Recharge Pack?

Yes. Gamefound’s official Standard listing includes the main Legacy experience, unlocked stretch goals, Infinity Mode and one Recharge Pack.

Is the €129 Special Edition a different game?

No. It is the core experience with miniatures instead of standees.

Does the €205 Collector’s pledge add another campaign?

No. The publisher describes its premium as upgraded acrylics, terrain and playmats rather than additional gameplay content.

What does the Salvation pledge add?

It bundles the Special core with the separate Zenith prequel, Recharge Packs, Crew Logs, Evolved Void Seeders and terrain, according to the current Gamefound reward listing.

What is the recharge pack used for?

It supplies material to restore the legacy game for another campaign run after permanent changes. The first extra pack is already included with a core pledge.

When will Nemesis: Legacy ship?

English core boxes are currently targeted for November 2027 via the first-wave option; later expansions and special storage pledges may arrive in 2028 or afterward. All dates are estimates.

Is VAT included in the €89 pledge?

The displayed pledge price is not a universal all-in quote. Confirm your location-specific taxes and shipping at checkout.

Can I still pledge after October 2026?

Availability depends on Gamefound’s live campaign, Endgame and later pledge-manager status. Check the official reward page rather than trusting a cached or older article.

Sources, verification date and editorial disclosure

Primary live source: Awaken Realms’ official Gamefound reward list (price tiers, bundle descriptions and estimated reward delivery). Main campaign page (current status and updates).

Publisher fulfillment statements: Official update: shipping waves and localization. Earlier pre-campaign update explains standees, miniatures and the included Recharge Pack. 28 October Endgame update documents campaign momentum.

Checked 2 November 2026. Prices are quoted in euros and may change; sample tax calculations are hypothetical, not live shipping quotes. This is independently written editorial buying guidance, without sponsored ranking, copied campaign description, commissioned review, first-hand production inspection or guaranteed availability. Details about game mechanics and compatibility still await final retail rules. Editorial policy and corrections.