Owlcat Reveals Gameplay for The Expanse: Osiris Reborn

Owlcat Games unveiled new trailers for its upcoming sci-fi RPG, The Expanse: Osiris Reborn, during the Xbox Partner Preview showcase this week, offering the first substantial look at gameplay and confirming a spring 2027 release for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. Set in the early seasons of the popular book and TV series by James S.A. Corey, the game places players in the role of a Pinkwater mercenary leading a crew through exploration and conflicts across the solar system.

The trailers highlight action-oriented mechanics reminiscent of BioWare's Mass Effect series, including third-person shooting, squad-based combat, branching dialogue choices, and a weapon wheel that pauses gameplay for tactical decisions. Archetype Entertainment, the developer behind the related title Exodus, also shared a brief combat tease, but Osiris Reborn stands out for its grounded, politically charged narrative drawn from The Expanse's depiction of tensions between Earth, Mars, and the Belt. Owlcat, known for its Pathfinder and Warhammer 40,000 RPGs, emphasized companion-driven storytelling, where crew members' ideologies, backstories, and interactions shape the player's experience.