Owlcat Announces Expanse RPG Launch in Spring 2027

Owlcat Games announced on Thursday that its upcoming science fiction action RPG, The Expanse: Osiris Reborn, will launch in spring 2027 for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S, with day-one availability on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. The studio also revealed a closed beta set to begin April 22, offering early access to a key mission for players who purchase special editions of the game.

Set in the universe of the acclaimed book series and television show The Expanse, Osiris Reborn follows an original story centered on a mercenary captain working for Pinkwater Security who survived the catastrophic events on the Eros station. Players will navigate a tense interstellar landscape marked by political intrigue and conflict among Earth, Mars, and the Belt, exploring locations such as Ganymede, Ceres, Luna, and Mars. The narrative emphasizes player choices in dialogue and actions, which carry short- and long-term consequences for missions, relationships, and the broader story.

Gameplay blends third-person shooting with RPG elements, drawing inspiration from titles like Mass Effect. Combat is tactical and cover-based, featuring destructible environments where players wield a variety of...