PS5 Sci-Fi RPG The Expanse: Osiris Reborn Recasts Its Main Character Following Brutal Fan Feedback
The Expanse: Osiris Reborn, a sci-fi RPG headed to PS5 and other platforms, will completely recast its male main character ahead of its 2027 launch following feedback from a recent closed beta. Developer OwlCat Games released the beta across all platforms to gather player feedback during development.
While the early reception was largely positive, with players appreciating the punchy cover-based combat and the potential of the Expanse universe, several consistent criticisms emerged. Fans of the source material particularly objected to the game’s writing style, which many felt was excessively quippy compared to the tone of the original novels and TV adaptation—a notable deviation from the source material’s approach.
The decision to completely recast a main character represents a significant creative overhaul in response to player feedback, demonstrating OwlCat Games’ commitment to aligning the game more closely with fan expectations for an Expanse story. The severity of the recasting indicates the beta feedback was substantial enough to warrant major character changes before release.