The Owlcat Games studio has revealed details about The Expance: Osiris Reborn - a new game in the space action RPG genre. During the stream on CohhCarnage's Twitch channel, the company's creative director, Alexander Mishulin, shared details about the plot, duration, gameplay elements, and companions.
The Expance: Osiris Reborn's story unfolds parallel to the plot of the first books in the "Expanse" series (and the first season of the series) and develops until the end of the second book (the first half of the third season). Players will be able to visit iconic locations, including Ganymede, Ceres, and Mars, and meet familiar characters, including from the series. The main character will be a mercenary who finds himself embroiled in a dangerous conspiracy spanning the entire Solar System. Players will have the opportunity to choose different dialogue options, but they will not have as much impact on the gameplay as other Owlcat Games isometric RPGs. Additionally, The Expance will be shorter than other Owlcat Games titles.
The term "expanses" once referred to outer space beyond Earth's atmosphere. However, in contemporary culture, it has evolved to mean vast distances or regions. The Expanse is a popular space opera TV series, based on the novel series of the same name by James S. A. Corey, a pen name for authors Daniel Abraham and Ty Franck.
During the game, players will be drawn into intrigues and diplomacy, with one of the companions helping newcomers to the universe understand this. Each companion will have their specialization and set of skills that cannot be changed. In battle, players can take two companions with them: they assist in combat, open gates, explore alternative paths, hack terminals, and more. The developers also confirmed the presence of romances with companions and a reaction system to the player's actions.
The Expance: Osiris Reborn was announced on June 8. The title will be released on PC via Steam, the Epic Games Store, and GOG, as well as on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S. The exact release date is unknown. The game will receive a Russian language text translation. Pre-orders are already open on the studio's official website for $50-80 depending on the bundle.
In conclusion, The Expance: Osiris Reborn promises to take players on an exciting interstellar adventure, combining elements of action, intrigue, and exploration in the vast expanse of the Solar System. With its immersive storyline, diverse character interactions, and strategic gameplay, this game is poised to be a standout addition to the space RPG genre.
