Version 3: Online Multiplayer, the 2028 Race, and a New Election Night

Version 3: A new campaign from the first card to Election Night

Run for President's v3 update brings online play, a refreshed campaign presentation, a new 2028 race, and more ways to explore elections together. Version 3.0.1 includes the latest Teacher's Guide and fundraising improvements.

Challenge a friend across platforms

Create a room, share the code, and play across supported Steam, iOS, Android, and Mac versions. Optional filtered chat keeps campaign conversations in the game. Clearer lobby and turn indicators, connection fixes, and an AI takeover option help you finish the race when an online opponent leaves. Solo play and local head-to-head games remain available.

Pick your race, candidate, and running mate

Explore a new 2028 race with an expanded candidate field and photo portraits. Replay historical matchups or build a Fantasy contest across eras. Refreshed candidate cards and historical running-mate shortlists bring more character to the campaign. Fundraising, campaign-card bonuses, event bids, and Fantasy starting funds have been rebalanced.

A campaign that feels like election coverage

The redesigned board puts a larger electoral map, clearer campaign controls, calendar, and live news ticker at the center of play. RFP News brings campaign bulletins, historical time capsules, and a News Gallery. React to Rapid Response choices and surprises such as Swing State Showdown, Endorsement Auction, Sealed Envelope, and Bonus Card events. Late-campaign RFP Projections set the stage for Election Night.

Watch the results unfold

Election Night has a new Decision Desk presentation and state-by-state calls. Expanded results explore how the race was won, compare the outcome with past elections, and follow the winning campaign into the future. Sandbox mode lets you explore the electoral map and try your own what-if outcomes.

More ways to learn

Get started with the guided tutorial, updated How to Play, and in-game tips. The new 11-page Teacher's Guide is available from the menu and in-game settings. Collect 50 achievements with campaign-button badges and unlock celebrations.

More polish, and native desktop support

Version 3 also brings refreshed music and sound, separate volume controls, smoother animations, clearer settings, improved phone and tablet layouts, and fixes across online play, card actions, turn transitions, and menus. Steam players can play on Windows, native macOS, and Linux.

No in-app purchases: every mode and scenario is included. Thanks for playing, and good luck on the campaign trail!