Arcs: Beyond the Reach, the new expansion for the sci-fi strategy game, has been announced. Cole Wehrle and Kyle Ferrin are leaving Leder Games to form Buried Giant Studios, taking the rights to Arcs and Oath with them.

It's a time of great change in the world of board games, and at the center of the storm is Arcs , the epic strategic space opera that has captured the attention of players around the world. Arcs: Beyond the Reach , a new expansion that promises to further expand the game's universe, has been officially announced.

The news comes amid a veritable industry earthquake: designer Cole Wehrle and artist Kyle Ferrin have left Leder Games to found a new independent studio called Buried Giant Studios . As part of this transition, the rights to the Arcs and Oath intellectual properties have been transferred to the new label, while the renowned Root will remain under the control of Leder Games.

What to expect from Beyond the Reach

While specific details about the mechanics are still shrouded in mystery, we know that Arcs: Beyond the Reach will launch its crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter in spring 2026. The pre-launch page promises the introduction of new strategic options and devious characters , suggesting that the base game's asymmetry and political depth will be further enriched.

Kyle Ferrin has already shared some preliminary artwork, confirming that the unique and grotesque visual style that defined Reach will remain a key pillar under the new Buried Giant banner. This expansion appears to be part of a planned series of content aimed at supporting the game in the long term, reassuring fans about the future of the publishing line.

A new chapter for Cole Wehrle

The founding of Buried Giant Studios marks the beginning of a new era for Wehrle and Ferrin. After years of success with Leder Games, the two creators will now have full control over their latest works. While Leder Games will continue to support Root (with Ferrin continuing to illustrate as an external collaborator), Buried Giant will focus on expanding the Oath and Arcs universes, as well as developing new future projects.

For Arcs players, this news is doubly exciting: not only is new playable content on the way, but the original creative team now has complete freedom to explore bold and innovative directions for the game's future.

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