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The Expanse: Osiris Reborn Closed Beta Starts Today for Founders
Owlcat Games has launched the closed beta for The Expanse: Osiris Reborn for founders on Steam, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. Players who purchased specific founder packs can now access the story-driven action RPG, which features combat, zero-g movement, and companion interactions. The beta will remain active until the game's planned Spring 2027 release.
Owlcat Games’ Romance Writing Problem: All Three Female Love Interests Are Cannibals
Owlcat Games, known for RPGs like Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous, has acknowledged an unusual pattern in their character writing: all three of their current female romance options are cannibals. This oversight highlights challenges in character diversity and the potential for unconscious repetition in game development. The studio is praised for its transparency in admitting the mistake, which serves as a case study for better character creation oversight and systematic review processes in the industry.
The Expanse: Osiris Reborn preview — Filling a Mass Effect-shaped void
The Expanse: Osiris Reborn is an upcoming third-person action RPG from Owlcat Games, built on Unreal Engine 5, that aims to fill the void left by the Mass Effect series. Players will take on the role of a security employee fighting against the Protegen corporation in a story set within The Expanse universe. Despite some technical issues during the preview, the game shows promise with its companion system, real-time combat, and detailed graphics.
Round Up: The Expanse: Osiris Reborn Really Does Sound Like the PS5 Mass Effect Successor We Need
Previews for the sci-fi RPG The Expanse: Osiris Reborn from Owlcat Games are emerging from its closed beta on PC, with many drawing comparisons to Mass Effect. The game, which is also slated for a PlayStation 5 release next year, has received positive impressions for its world-building and narrative choices, though some early feedback notes concerns about floaty shooting mechanics and a fiddly cover system.
Prepare Your Space Suit and Have Some Coffee: The Expanse: Osiris Reborn Closed Beta for Founders Launches Today
Owlcat Games has launched the closed beta for The Expanse: Osiris Reborn for Founders on Steam, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. Players who purchased specific editions can now experience the story-driven action-RPG, which is set in the universe of the hit sci-fi series and focuses on companions, player choices, and dynamic third-person combat. The game is scheduled for a full release in Spring 2027.
I was worried Owlcat couldn't pull off Mass Effect-style cinematic action in its big new RPG, but after an hour of blowing stuff up in The Expanse: Osiris Reborn, I'm feeling very reassured
Owlcat Games is transitioning from isometric RPGs like Pathfinder: Kingmaker to a Mass Effect-inspired action RPG with The Expanse: Osiris Reborn. An hour-long preview showcased third-person combat, special abilities, and environmental destruction, reassuring concerns about the studio's ability to handle a major genre shift. While the RPG elements were lightly touched upon, the action sequences and visual spectacle suggest a promising leap forward for the developer, with a planned release in spring 2027.
The Expanse: Osiris Reborn plays like a Mass Effect-like sci-fi adventure in fine form, but its developer's use of AI raises some difficult questions
The Expanse: Osiris Reborn, developed by Owlcat Games, presents a promising Mass Effect-like science-fiction RPG experience with impressive visuals powered by Unreal Engine 5. While the gameplay demo showcases engaging combat, dialogue, and environmental destruction, the studio's use of generative AI tools during development raises ethical questions about the final product's human-made status.
The Expanse: Osiris Reborn Beta offers a glimpse of something special coming in 2027
The beta for Owlcat Games' The Expanse: Osiris Reborn offers a glimpse into its hard sci-fi worldbuilding, blending traditional Owlcat gameplay with Mass Effect-like dialogue and combat. The preview highlights detailed environments, a robust build system, and unique combat mechanics that leverage the game's zero-gravity physics, with a full release anticipated in 2027.
After an hour in the beta, The Expanse: Osiris Reborn is both a limp Mass Effect and a leaden interpretation of a very good TV show
The Expanse: Osiris Reborn, an RPG adaptation of the TV show, shows promise in its hard sci-fi elements like artificial gravity combat, but suffers from underdeveloped characters and formulaic gameplay. While Owlcat Games has successfully translated its experience from Warhammer 40,000 into a third-person shooter format, the current beta build lacks the engaging personalities and narrative depth found in the source material or comparable titles like Mass Effect.
The Expanse: Osiris Reborn's beta lacks the show's gravitas but does enough to keep me invested
The Expanse: Osiris Reborn beta offers a space opera cover shooter experience with RPG elements, featuring dialogue choices, resource gathering, and impactful consequences. While the combat can feel weightless and the writing functional, the game's potential for engaging firefights and meaningful choices keeps players invested ahead of its release next year.
Owlcat's had some unusual problems writing romance: 'we realized we had three female romanceable characters,…
Owlcat Games discussed challenges in implementing romance options in their CRPGs, particularly Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous, where initial designs for romanceable characters were unexpectedly dark. The studio noted the complexity and cost of developing extensive romance storylines, especially polyamorous ones, which may limit future experimentation.
The Expanse: Osiris Reborn is Looking Like a True Successor to Mass Effect
The Expanse: Osiris Reborn, Owlcat Games' foray into the sci-fi RPG shooter genre, shows promise as a successor to Mass Effect. Despite a shift from their CRPG roots, the game's closed beta demonstrates a strong focus on narrative choices, detailed world-building, and responsive cover-based combat, all while staying true to The Expanse's established lore.
The Expanse: Osiris Reborn Closed Beta is Live, New Overview Outlines Combat, Skills, and More
The closed beta for Owlcat Games' sci-fi action RPG, The Expanse: Osiris Reborn, is now live for owners of Miller's Pack and Collector's Edition on Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and PC. A new overview trailer details combat, skills, and character customization options, highlighting distinct Officer and Hacker classes with unique gadget-based active skills and modding capabilities. The game is slated for a Spring 2027 release.
Shadow of the Road Reveals New Story Trailer Ahead of Launch | Invision Game Community
Shadow of the Road, a tactical RPG from Another Angle Games and Owlcat Games, has released a new story trailer showcasing its alternative 19th-century Japan setting, which blends historical conflict with supernatural elements and advanced technology. The game features turn-based tactical combat and a narrative driven by player choice, with a playable demo available on Steam for Windows PC.
Game and Mod Development
Owlcat Games discusses their approach to writing romance options within their role-playing games. The article delves into the narrative design and character development required to create compelling romantic storylines for players.
Samurai vs Mechs vs The Supernatural: Shadow of the Road Unveils Story Overview Trailer
Another Angle Games and Owlcat Games released a new story overview trailer for their tactical RPG, Shadow of the Road. The trailer showcases the game's factions, including samurai, mechs, and supernatural entities, set in an alternative 19th century Japan. A demo is available on Windows PC via Steam, with the full release planned for later this year.
Owlcat Reveals New Companions for Dark Heresy and Rogue Trader
Owlcat Games has unveiled new companion trailers for Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy and Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader. Dark Heresy's alpha now features Haymar Devos, while Rogue Trader will receive Eogunn Februs in its upcoming DLC, The Infinite Museion. Both games are set to release on PC, with Dark Heresy also coming to PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, and Rogue Trader available on current and last-gen PlayStation and Xbox consoles, and Nintendo Switch.
Shadow of the Road Gets a New Story Overview Trailer
Another Angle Games and Owlcat Games released a new story overview trailer for their tactical RPG, Shadow of the Road, which is set in an alternate 19th-century Japan featuring mechs and mythology. A demo is now available on PC via Steam, with the full game expected to launch later in 2026.
Sci-fi Survival Game Blind Descent Reveals First Story Trailer
The upcoming sci-fi survival game Blind Descent, developed by Pokuch and published by META Publishing, has revealed its first story trailer. The game, set on Mars, will feature co-op survival-crafting elements and is slated for an Early Access launch on PC via Steam in 2026, with a full release planned for PC and consoles.
The Ultimate Survivor from Catachan and the Xenarite Tech-Priest Eogunn Februs: Owlcat Games introduces new companions for Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy and Rogue Trader
Owlcat Games has revealed two new companions for their Warhammer 40,000 titles. Haymar Devos, a survivor from Catachan, is introduced for Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy, while Eogunn Februs, a Xenarite Tech-Priest, will join Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader in DLC 3. Both companions are showcased in new trailers, with Haymar available in the Dark Heresy alpha and Eogunn set to appear in the upcoming DLC.