Mass Effect-like RPG Exodus gets April 2027 release date

The science fiction role-playing game Exodus, developed by studio Archetype Entertainment, has received a firm release date of April 7, 2027. The announcement was made during the Gamescom Opening Night Live event, where a new cinematic gameplay trailer showcased key characters and mechanics. The game will launch on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via the Epic Games Store and Steam.

The latest trailer focused on introducing Salt, an "Awakened" octopus who serves as a companion to the player character, Jun. As a mercenary and bounty hunter, Salt pilots a specialized combat mech that enables long-range sniping, evasive maneuvers, and the use of ink-like smokescreens. The trailer also featured Emrys, a member of the enigmatic Deva species, who provides support in battle by launching Remnant Orbs to drain and weaken enemies. Players will make narrative choices that affect relationships and team composition, a design pillar often compared to the Mass Effect series.

Exodus is set in a universe where Jun's homeworld of Lyden is threatened by a force known as the Celestial virus, branded as "the Rot." A central gameplay feature highlighted is "Time Dilation," a system in which a...