An Egyptian setting of dystopian tech, gods, and monsters for the :Otherscape Mythic Cyberpunk RPG + Neuro:OS, a cyberspace expansion
Latest Updates from Our Project:
First parts of Cairo:Otherscape are here!
8 months ago
– Thu, Feb 12, 2026 at 10:51:25 AM
Hello there reflex-enhanced market runners!
After resuming work on Cairo:Otherscape in January we're ready to start rolling out finished materials from the Cairo:Otherscape & Neuro:Otherscape campaign.
From now and until the final digital release, we'll send a status update every two weeks to both keep us "on our feet" with a set release schedule, and you fully up-to-date with the progress of fulfillment for this campaign.
With each status update we'll release an updated playtesting copy filled with the latest laid out materials and art, and share some of what we think are the highlights of this newly shared playtesting copy.
Cairo:Otherscape Playtesting Copy v0.1 is sending out!
Before publishing this update, we sent all backers a playtesting copy via DriveThruRPG of Chapters 1 and 4 of Cairo:Otherscape.
Please note that this is a playtesting copy and not a final design. Some elements may still change, typos may still be in the text, art will be added or differently placed, graphic design will be more polished, etc.
We'll also be looking out for your feedback about the released content and will open dedicated feedback forums on Discord as new materials are released. For now, please use the following threads for:
If you did not get your copy, or if you ran into any issues with receiving content updates, please reach out to [email protected] .
Showcasing first iso-maps!
We recently started working with a talented new artist, Rodrigo Artuso, who has already started creating wonderful isometric maps for both Legend in the Mist and now also Cairo:Otherscape.
While no iso-maps are currently included in the playtesting copy -- those will be featured in Chapter 5 (the Cairo Job Series) -- we just couldn't wait to share these beauties with you:
Created for Job #1 (WIP) - Is it just another night in Downtown Cairo?
Created for Job #2 (WIP) - What secrets lie within this heavily-armed oil rig?
Release highlights
Chapter 1 introduces you to the Cairo Megacity in the year 20XX, providing you with all the setting information and cultural background you'll need to take your crew into the bustling streets and market alleyways of the sprawling metropolis, under a scorching North African sun. You'll explore the Megacity's different people, districts, and common scene locations; and even get acquainted with Egyptian gods, spirits, and magic.
Chapter 4 deals with Cairo's Key Players -- the movers and shakers of the Megacity: From the Ennead Consortium who rules Cairo with an iron fist, assisted by the watchful eye of Cairo-OS; to Agdaa' Naas, the people's movement who works to protect and promote the little guy on the street from the tyranny of the ruling class; and from Timsah Irrigatronics who dream to bring back ancient pharaonic rule through the literal reshaping of the Nile and the flow of magic in Egypt; to the slimy "high-copy" and off-brand marketing and salespeople of Helmi Electronics who try to make a buck off of everyone and only care about their bottom-line.
Other than providing useful background information for all the different factions of the Cairo Megacity, Chapter 4 contains Key Player specific story hooks, Challenges, themekits, power sets, loadout catalogs, and more.
The next release
Our next update will be two weeks from now on February 26th, when we'll be hoping to release Chapter 2 - Khopesh & Shield, which is the new player options chapter of the Cairo Setting book.
In it you'll find:
Character tropes and theme kits for use in Rapid Character Creation;
New Specials for characters and crews that can be picked up as upgrades;
The Cairo Street Catalog, with new loadout options, tech upgrades, super-specialized tools, and even weaponized ideas
We're also looking forward to show you more beautiful art from Isago Fukuda (characters and scenes), Daniel Liang (chapter covers), Rasuli Iman Fajri (logos), the aforementioned Rodrigo Artuso (cartography), as well as from other artists.
Timeline estimate
We're still on track for a digital release in May. Generally, things are moving better now with a bigger chunk of the team able to focus on Cairo and Neuro as work on Legend in the Mist is coming to a close.
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That's it for today - see you in the next one!
- Omer and the Son of Oak team
Resuming Dev Work in January!
10 months ago
– Thu, Dec 18, 2025 at 08:06:32 AM
Hello there artifact smugglers on the Nile!
Apologies for the delayed update. As you may know from reading the previous updates, the entire Son of Oak team is currently working to meet a very aggressive deadline for the completion of Legend In The Mist.
Nevertheless, since most of our remaining work is editing and layout, our writing and game design team will be returning to the development of Cairo:OS and Neuro:OS in January 2026. The art team will also be resuming their work after the holidays, led by Isago Fukuda.
With over half of Cairo:OS already written earlier this year, and the digital files estimated release date being May 2026 (as seen on the Kickstarter campaign), we're pretty confident with the current timeline. So get ready for a year of Egyptian goddesses in dusty camos and rogue AIs battling Apotheosis monsters in cyberspace!
Our next update will be on February 12th, to allow some time for us to be able to share some playtesting content with you. Some of the candidates are Cairo Tropes and Theme Kits, or a collection of Cairo:OS Challenges.
Stay tuned!
- Amit and the Son of Oak team
Compiling.... 57%
12 months ago
– Wed, Oct 15, 2025 at 12:48:00 PM
Hi there legends in the matrix,
This is a quick update about the progress of development for Cairo:Otherscape and Neuro:Otherscape.
Currently, the first draft for the Cairo:Otherscape book has been 57% completed. We continue to work on it, albeit at a slower pace, as we focus our efforts on completing Hearts of Ravensdale for Legend In The Mist.
Nevertheless, with the digital due date in May 2026, we are well on track for completion.
Our next update on this would be on December 3rd. Again, since we are a small and dedicated team, it's likely that most of our time until then would be taken up with other projects, after which we'll be returning to this project with full force and start sharing content with you.
While You Wait - Check Out The Cauldron!
If you're itching for more :Otherscape content to explore while you wait for Cairo/Neuro to drop, check out the community content program on DriveThruRPG -- the Cauldron of Mist (previously the Garage).
In the Cauldron, you can find titles from writers like Tony Pi and Colin Wilson, who were some of the leading writers on the Metro:Otherscape and Tokyo:Otherscape books, as well as some content from new creators, like Chris Challacombe.
Better yet, you can use the :Otherscape templates to publish and sell your own content for :Otherscape!
That's all for this quick update - stay tuned for more!
-Amit and the Son of Oak team
Development Continues + Legend In The Mist news!
about 1 year ago
– Thu, Aug 28, 2025 at 10:44:30 AM
Hi there digital ghouls,
This is a quick update to let you know development is continuing on Cairo:OS and Neuro:OS. The first draft of the Cairo book is progressing very nicely, here is what was completed so far:
Setting chapter
Key Players chapter
Challenge chapter
Most of Player Option chapter
Outline for campaign
Once our writers complete the draft for the Cairo book, they will move over to the Neuro book. However, with most of our dev and editorial team currently laser-focused on finishing Legend In The Mist, we will not be able to share any of these new Cairo materials for a while. We still have time, with the estimated digital delivery date for the books in May 2026, as seen on the Kickstarter campaign.
Our next update on this will be on October 2nd, but realistically we don't expect to share any of the content until it is polished enough, so it may be a while yet. Thank you for your patience -- we want to make sure that when we do share it with you, you're mind will be blown!
Legend In The Mist core book is out -- and making waves!
Legend In The Mist is a "rustic" fantasy RPG that uses the same rule system as :Otherscape, with relatively minor adjustments for the fantasy genre, but also with some nice additions (some of which will be ported into Cairo and/or Neuro, like Journeys and Magic Systems).
If you've been out of touch with Son of Oak, perhaps you've missed this - we digitally released the Legend In The Mist Core Book and Action Grmioire earlier in August and it became a huge hit!
We launched new templates for creating, publishing, and selling your own Legend In The Mist content on the Cauldron
If you didn't pick up Legend In The Mist as an add-on in this campaign, you can pre-order it on the Son of Oak website and immediately download the PDFs (you can also grab them on DriveThruRPG). If you do so by Sunday (August 31st), you'll guarantee your spot in the first wave of shipping when the books arrive in January 2026.
That's it for today's update,
Until next time,
- Amit and the Son of Oak team
Pledge Manager Locking (And Cards Charging) + Dice Tests Previews
about 1 year ago
– Thu, Jul 24, 2025 at 01:30:31 PM
Hello there hi-tech tomb raiders,
We have a few updates to share!
The BackerKit Pledge Manager Will Lock And Charge Credit Cards Tomorrow, July 25th
On Tuesday, we sent out a final reminder email that the BackerKit pledge manager will soon lock and that all credit cards with remaining balances will be charged (if you used PayPal, you've already paid your order balance). This will occur tomorrow, July 25th.
If you need to make changes to your pledge after it locks, you still can, including upgrading or changing your pledge. Please email [email protected] .
Late Pledges End, Pre-Order Begin
As of next week, late-pledges for the Cairo:OS Kickstarter bundles will end and you will not be able to grab the game at the special Kickstarter pricing. However, you can still pre-order the game on the BackerKit pre-order store until further notice:
Fulfillment Of Existing Digital Items And Early Shipments
If you've pledged for digital items from the original :Otherscape game, or from City of Mist or Legend In the Mist, we will be sending those out starting on Monday via DriveThruRPG. Please allow a few days for those to be sent out.
In addition, if you've opted to receive your in-stock physical items from the original :Otherscape or City of Mist as a separate early shipment, these will begin shipping next week. If you want to set up early shipment for your in-stock items, please reach out to [email protected] . (This involves paying for a second shipment.)
Development Continues!
We already have about 50% of the Cairo book written, helmed by Lead Developer Kelly Black who also led the development of :Otherscape. However, it will be some time before the manuscript is ready for sharing, as we generally expect development to take about six months. You can expect our next update on the matter on August 28th.
Dice Tests: Work In Progress
We were already working on the dice before this Kickstarter concluded, but it took some time to get them right. In fact, we're still in the process of improvingthe Sand dice (marked with a red X) which needs to be much more impressive. But we think the Souldice (crystalline green) and Techdice (glassy dark blue) look pretty cool - what do you think?
It may take a few rounds to get the Sand effect right. Here is one failed attempt (left), alongside the Tech (middle) and Soul (right) dice.
That's all for now. Until next time - may the goddess Bastet protect you!
