Blade Runner: Identity Crisis

LOS ANGELES - MAY, 2048

The slums are drowning—and nobody seems to give a damn.

What's more, a cold case just landed on SP5-2.1's desk and it's already getting red hot.

A rogue Nexus-9 has confessed to a grisly murder. Problem is, the killing took place before his incept date. The memory was implanted—but how, why, and by whom?

Now, S and her rookie partner Kazo must untangle a web of genetic intrigue while the Wallace Corporation breathes down their necks, all before the city takes its last gasping breath.

RIPPED FROM THE CASE FILES OF THE RDU

This is a hard-boiled detective novel set in the world of Blade Runner, a fan work carefully crafted to stay true to the tone, themes, and atmosphere of both the original film and Blade Runner 2049. It explores corporate conspiracy, genetic engineering, the nature of memory and identity, and the slow erosion of the line between human and replicant in a melancholy, neon-soaked narrative. Inspired by the works of Dashiell Hammett, Blade Runner: Identity Crisis draws heavily from the traditions of classic film noir and crime fiction.

Rather than a grand, world-shaking conspiracy, this is a smaller, more intimate story than the mainline entries—an episodic case file ripped straight from the Rep-Detect Unit, where everyday detectives work regular cases, tracking down rogue skinjobs, solving replicant-related crimes, and navigating the murky ethics of a world where life is manufactured and memory is a commodity.

An unofficial Case File for Blade Runner: The Roleplaying Game is set to follow, allowing players to lead the investigation themselves and experience the world through their own choices. Careful consideration has been taken to adhere to the official timeline and lore as established in the films, comics, video games, and the roleplaying game.