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Xbox Partner Preview highlights – Alien Deathstorm, Bluey's Happy Snaps and more
The Xbox Partner Preview showcase highlighted several upcoming games, including Hunter: The Reckoning – Deathwish, The Expanse: Osiris Reborn, Stranger Than Heaven, Alien Deathstorm, Bluey’s Happy Snaps, Stalker 2: Cost Of Hope, Hades 2, Dispatch, and Artificial Detective. The event also confirmed ports for Hades 2 and Dispatch on Xbox and PlayStation 5.
The Expanse: Osiris Reborn will get pre-orderers in for beta testing nearly a year before launch
Owlcat Games has announced a spring 2027 release window for The Expanse: Osiris Reborn, a CRPG based on the popular science fiction series. Players who purchase the Collector's Edition or the "Miller's Pack" digital edition will gain access to a closed beta starting April 22, 2024, which will feature a full mission from the game's beginning.
The Expanse: Osiris Reborn Announces Closed Beta for Supporters on April 22nd and Reveals New Gameplay Trailer; Will Be on Game Pass from Day One in Spring 2027
The Expanse: Osiris Reborn will launch its closed beta on April 22nd for those who purchase specific editions, offering a preview of its combat and zero-g movement. The sci-fi action RPG from Owlcat Games is set to release in Spring 2027 on PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5, and will be available on Xbox Game Pass from day one.
Round Up: Here's Every PS5 Game Announced in March 2026's Xbox Partner Preview
Microsoft's latest Xbox Partner Preview showcased a variety of upcoming games for PlayStation 5, including Stranger Than Heaven, Hades 2, and The Expanse: Osiris Reborn. The showcase featured titles from third-party developers like Nacon, Owlcat Games, and Supergiant Games, with release windows spanning from Summer 2026 to 2027.
Xbox Partner Preview March 2026 - All the News and Reveals
The Xbox Partner Preview showcase featured over 30 minutes of content from third-party developers, revealing new trailers and release windows for numerous upcoming games. Highlights included Hunter: The Reckoning - Deathwish, Wuthering Waves, The Expanse: Osiris Reborn, Grave Seasons, Serious Sam: Shatterverse, Stranger Than Heaven, Super Meat Boy 3D, Forever Ago, Ascend to Zero, Dispatch, Alien Deathstorm, Frog Sqwad, Bluey's Happy Snaps, Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl expansion, Moosa: Dirty Fate, The Eternal Life of Goldman, Vaunted, Hades 2, and Artificial Detective.
The Expanse: Osiris Reborn devs "do not think of ourselves as a successor to the Mass Effect series," even if the Owlcat team "really enjoyed" and take "great inspiration" from BioWare's sci-fi RPGs
Owlcat Games' upcoming RPG, The Expanse: Osiris Reborn, draws significant inspiration from BioWare's Mass Effect series, particularly Mass Effect 2's suicide mission. However, the developers emphasize that they do not consider their game a direct successor, aiming to create their own distinct identity.
Mass Effect-inspired sci-fi RPG The Expanse: Osiris Reborn gets a spring 2027 release window, and it has a closed beta…
The Expanse: Osiris Reborn, a Mass Effect-inspired sci-fi RPG from Owlcat Games, is set to launch in spring 2027 for PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5, arriving day one on Xbox Game Pass. A closed beta will be available starting April 22 for players who purchase the Collector's Edition or Miller's Pack.
Mass Effect Fans, You Cannot Ignore The Expanse: Osiris Reborn on PS5 Next Year
The Expanse: Osiris Reborn, a science fiction RPG developed by OwlCat Games, is set to release in spring 2027 for PlayStation 5. The game adapts The Expanse book series with an original story and characters, featuring cover-based third-person shooter combat. This title is noted as a potential spiritual successor to the Mass Effect series while fans await the next official installment.
"Everything in the final version will definitely 100% be human made" - But Owlcat says gen-AI is being used during The Expanse: Osiris Reborn development
Owlcat Games has confirmed the use of generative AI during the development of The Expanse: Osiris Reborn, primarily for prototyping and technical iteration, with all final assets being human-made. The studio previously clarified its AI usage in a job posting, assuring that artists would not be replaced and that AI would only serve as a tool for inspiration and speeding up internal processes. The game is set to release in spring 2027 for PC, PlayStation, and Xbox Series S/X, with a closed beta available next month for pre-purchasers.
Owlcat's Mass Effecty sci-fi game The Expanse: Osiris Reborn gets a release window, a closed beta date, and a Game Pass promise
Owlcat Games has announced that its Mass Effect-inspired sci-fi RPG, The Expanse: Osiris Reborn, will launch in Spring 2027. A closed beta will be available starting April 22nd for those who pre-purchase specific editions, and the game will be a day-one release on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series S/X.
The Expanse: Osiris Reborn – Learn More About Gameplay, New Companions, the Closed Beta, and the Release Window
The Expanse: Osiris Reborn is set to launch in Spring 2027 for Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Xbox Cloud, and will be available on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate from day one. A closed beta for Xbox Series X|S will begin on April 22, 2026, offering players a chance to experience new gameplay, companions, and the 'Exploits' combat system. The game draws inspiration from the book and show's realistic portrayal of humanity's expansion into space, featuring choices with long-lasting consequences.
The Expanse: Osiris Reborn Release Window Revealed Alongside Closed Beta Next Month
Owlcat Games has revealed that The Expanse: Osiris Reborn will launch in Spring 2027, with a closed beta beginning April 22 for PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5. The third-person action-RPG, set in the universe of the TV series, will feature cover-based shooting and companion romance, and will be available day-one on Xbox Game Pass.
Xbox Partner Preview March 2026: All The Big Announcements
The Xbox Partner Preview showcase revealed new titles and updates from third-party developers. Announcements included Hunter: The Reckoning - Deathwish, Wuthering Waves, The Expanse: Osiris Reborn, Grave Seasons, Serious Sam: Shatterverse, Stranger Than Heaven, Super Meat Boy 3D, Forever Ago, Ascend to Zero, and Dispatch. Many of these titles will be available on Xbox Game Pass and as Xbox Play Anywhere titles.
Xbox Partner Preview March 2026: Start Time, How To Watch, And What To Expect
Microsoft's Xbox Partner Preview livestream is scheduled for March 26, featuring updates from developers like Sega, GSC Game World, and Owlcat Games. The event will showcase previously announced titles such as Stranger Than Heaven, S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl, and The Expanse: Osiris Reborn, alongside new reveals and day-one Xbox Game Pass releases. The stream will be available on Xbox's official YouTube and Twitch channels.
The Expanse: Osiris Reborn’s Companions and Perks Revealed
Owlcat Games has revealed details about companions and their unique 'Exploit' abilities in their upcoming game, The Expanse: Osiris Reborn. These companions, including J, Teo, Regina, Polly, Aleesha, Michael, and Zafar, offer diverse personalities and combat roles. The game is in development for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S, with more information expected at the Xbox Partner Preview.
The Expanse: Osiris Reborn Launches in Spring 2027, Closed Beta Starts April 22nd
Owlcat Games announced that The Expanse: Osiris Reborn will launch in Spring 2027 for Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and PC, with a closed beta starting April 22nd. The Mass Effect-inspired action RPG will be available day one on Game Pass Ultimate and supports Xbox Play Anywhere.
The companions in Owlcat's new Mass Effect-inspired RPG stand ready to have heart-to-heart chats, drag you into their sidequests, and blow a lot of stuff up
Owlcat Games, known for isometric RPGs like Pathfinder: Kingmaker, is developing The Expanse: Osiris Reborn, a third-person shooter RPG inspired by Mass Effect. The game will feature a diverse cast of companions with unique personalities, backstories, and combat roles, including environmental manipulation abilities. The Expanse: Osiris Reborn is set in the hard sci-fi universe of The Expanse and is available to wishlist on Steam.
Xbox Partner Preview stream set for Thursday with Stranger Than Heaven & The Expanse confirmed
Microsoft announced an Xbox Partner Preview stream scheduled for Thursday, March 26th, at 5 PM UK time. The event will feature an in-depth look at Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio's Stranger Than Heaven and Owlcat Games' action-RPG The Expanse: Osiris Reborn. Updates on STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl and other upcoming Xbox, PC, and Game Pass titles will also be presented.
Xbox Partner Preview: Join Us on Thursday to See Whats Next from Our Third-Party Partners
Xbox will host a Partner Preview broadcast on Thursday, March 26, showcasing upcoming games from third-party partners such as Sega, GSC Game World, and Owlcat Games. The event will feature new reveals, world premieres, and announcements related to Xbox Game Pass.
Xbox Partner Preview: Join Us on Thursday to See What’s Next from Our Third-Party Partners
Xbox will host a Partner Preview broadcast on Thursday, March 26, showcasing upcoming games from third-party partners such as Sega, GSC Game World, and Owlcat Games. The event will feature new reveals, world premieres, and Xbox Game Pass announcements.
