Owlcat Launches Closed Beta for The Expanse: Osiris Reborn

Owlcat Games has launched a closed beta for its upcoming action RPG, The Expanse: Osiris Reborn, offering players an early glimpse into the title set in the universe of the popular science fiction series. Available now to those who preorder the Millers Pack edition for $80 or the Collectors Edition for $289 through the developer's online store, the beta features a self-contained mission lasting about an hour that showcases core gameplay mechanics and story elements. The full game is slated for release in spring 2027 on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S.

The beta places players in the role of a customizable mercenary, either an Earther or Belter, alongside their twin sibling companion, J. The scenario unfolds on Pinkwater 4, a space station operated by the private security firm Pinkwater, shortly after the protagonists' escape from the Eros station amid a catastrophic event tied to the protomolecule from The Expanse lore. As mercenaries from a shadowy corporation, Protogen, board the station in pursuit, players must fight their way to a stolen ship piloted by ally Zafar, blending exploration, dialogue, and intense combat.

Gameplay draws clear inspiration from BioWare's Mass...