Blue Devil Games released "Helios Rising" at Gen Con in 2006. It was originally scheduled to be published as a 208-page book and released at Gen Con in 2005. However, the book expanded to 540 pages. The book describes the rest of the Helios system in great detail, including 12 playable PC species and hundreds of feats, occupations, talent trees, classes, and equipment. The book also describes 'Red Truth', a futuristic take on psionics. In 2007, "Helios Rising" earned four ENnie nominations for "Best Cover Art", "Best Setting", "Best d20/OGL Product", and "Product of the Year". "Helios Rising" is the largest science-fiction setting book ever published.