PREVIEW: The Expanse: Osiris Reborn Is a Game You Shouldn’t Sleep On
Owlcat Games is developing The Expanse: Osiris Reborn, an upcoming RPG scheduled for Q2 2027 release. The game has drawn comparisons to BioWare’s Mass Effect franchise, though the preview emphasizes the game deserves recognition for its own merits rather than existing solely as a Mass Effect alternative.
A hands-on preview conducted in August provided 90 minutes of gameplay on Ganymede, one of Jupiter’s moons. The preview mission involves players taking on the roles of twins who must infiltrate a Protogen base while disguised as Osiris Agents. The gameplay centers on investigation mechanics as players uncover details about a secret program operating at the facility.
Based on the preview experience, the author expressed optimism about the game’s potential to address what players have been seeking in narrative-driven space opera RPGs. The game combines RPG mechanics with character-focused storytelling and investigation-based mission design.
Drawing from The Expanse intellectual property, Osiris Reborn aims to create a rich game experience within the established universe. With development ongoing and a Q2 2027 target, Owlcat Games appears to be crafting an experience that could resonate with players seeking deep, narrative-driven science fiction RPGs.