Archetype releases extended gameplay for sci-fi RPG Exodus

Developer Archetype Entertainment has released an extended gameplay showcase for its upcoming science fiction role-playing game Exodus, offering the most detailed look yet at a title that has drawn frequent comparisons to the Mass Effect series. The game is scheduled for release in early 2027 on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S.

The 20-minute presentation, narrated by game director Chris King, introduces the player character, Jun Aslan, a salvager who can interact with ancient Celestial technology. Jun is tasked with leading a team across the galaxy to find a cure for a destructive virus called the Rot, which threatens their homeworld of Lidon. Players can customize Jun's gender and appearance.

The gameplay demo highlighted several core systems familiar to the genre, including third-person combat with a focus on stealth and squad tactics, exploration enhanced by a special gauntlet that allows terrain manipulation, and a central hub city called Persepolis. A key narrative mechanic is time dilation, where traveling vast distances at near-light speed causes significant time to pass back home. The developers clarified this system is reserved for major story moments to amplify...