EXCLUSIVE: How The Expanse: Osiris Reborn’s Progression System Works, Plus Brand New Screenshots
The Expanse: Osiris Reborn is a third-person action RPG inspired by Mass Effect that features a unique progression system centered on equipment rather than character class. The game departs from traditional RPG design by allowing players to define their captain’s playstyle through gear and weapon selection instead of locking them into fixed roles during character creation.
While character origin selection influences both the narrative journey and mechanical starting conditions for each captain, it does not restrict how players ultimately develop and play their character. Instead, progression occurs through four distinct skill trees that can be developed independently of class restrictions. The core innovation lies in how weapons and gadgets define combat capabilities—players shape their fighting style by selecting and upgrading different equipment combinations rather than through class assignment.
At the start of the game, players choose a specialization that establishes certain parameters for their character development. This system appears designed to maximize player agency, allowing characters with identical origins and specializations to diverge significantly based on their equipment choices and build decisions.
This equipment-focused progression model emphasizes emergent gameplay possibilities through loadout experimentation, offering players greater flexibility compared to traditional class-based RPGs. The approach prioritizes player choice in defining their combat identity.