Owlcat Studio unveiled The Expanse: Osiris Reborn during this year’s Future Games Show, positioning the title as a compelling prospect for Mass Effect enthusiasts. The developer behind Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous aims to blend narrative depth with interstellar politics in their latest project.
In a recent discussion between streamer CohhCarnage and creative director Alexandre Mishulin, fresh details emerged about the sci-fi RPG. Key revelations from this exchange are outlined below.
Core Gameplay Mechanics
Set against the backdrop of The Expanse‘s initial literary arcs – corresponding to the show’s first three seasons – players will navigate locations including Ganymede Station and Ceres. The title eschews traditional character classes in favor of adaptable combat approaches defined during protagonist customization. Notably, character creation involves designing twins, with one sibling serving as a permanent companion.
Companion development receives greater narrative emphasis than in earlier Owlcat projects. These characters feature distinct motivations and romantic potential, though their core roles remain fixed. Party composition allows two active members during missions, while others provide strategic support from orbital headquarters.
Moral complexity mirrors Mass Effect’s approach, offering options between selfless heroism and calculated opportunism. Ceres station serves as the primary operations base within a semi-open world structure, enabling non-linear progression through interconnected storylines. Development benchmarks suggest content duration comparable to Clair Obscur: Expedition 33.
Additional confirmed features include:
- Decisions producing varied outcomes beyond binary morality
- Magnetic footwear enabling three-dimensional movement
- Zero-gravity combat scenarios
- Exploration of humanity’s political complexities
- Series actors reprising their roles
The spacefaring RPG is scheduled for release on PC and current-generation consoles, though no specific launch window has been announced.