Who goes first in Android: Netrunner?
Fantasy Flight Games Core Set English rulebook, 2012
The Corporation (Corp) player always takes the first turn of the game. The Corp and the Runner then alternate turns.
If your rules call for a random choice, use the player picker.
Rule details
At setup, the players decide who will play as the Runner and who will play as the Corporation; whoever takes the Corporation goes first.
If there’s a tie
The rulebook doesn’t say. If you need a tie-break, pick a player at random.
Source & edition
- Android: Netrunner — Core Set rulebookFantasy Flight Games · Setup step 1, Choose Sides; Playing the Game; credits · Checked 2026-09-25
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