The Expanse: Osiris Reborn
News, coverage and analysis tracking The Expanse: Osiris Reborn across the outlets.
A New PC Game Launcher Was So Hated, It Lasted Less Than 24 HoursOwlcat Games has removed its new PC game launcher from Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader less than 24 hours after its release due to overwhelmingly negative player feedback. The launcher was intended to serve as a hub for all of Owlcat's RPGs, but players criticized its implementation and background processes. Owlcat apologized for the frustration caused and reverted the game to a previous update.
Alongside its new expansion, Warhammer 40K: Rogue Trader got a massive patch buffing its weakest classes and companionOwlcat Games has released a significant patch for Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader alongside its new expansion, The Infinite Museion. The update focuses on rebalancing weaker classes like Operatives and Assassins, as well as buffing the companion Uralon the Cruel. The developer also mentioned ongoing work on other titles like The Expanse: Osiris Reborn and Warhammer 40K: Dark Heresy.- Owlcat Games Showcases Gameplay from “Dark Heresy”, “Rogue Trader”, and “The Expanse: Osiris Reborn” at IGN LiveOwlcat Games presented new gameplay videos for Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy, Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader, and The Expanse: Osiris Reborn during IGN Live. Dark Heresy's beta received new content and character creation, Rogue Trader showcased its upcoming DLC 3 with an updated combat system and augments, and The Expanse: Osiris Reborn offered a look at its closed beta gameplay on Pinkwater Station.
- Happy Birthday, Owlcat! Owlcat Games Celebrates Ten-Year AnniversaryOwlcat Games is celebrating its 10th anniversary, marking a decade since its founding with the goal of developing CRPGs. The studio has released successful titles such as Pathfinder: Kingmaker, Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous, and Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader, and has also expanded into third-party publishing. Upcoming titles include Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy and The Expanse: Osiris Reborn.
The Expanse: Osiris Reborn Interview – Sci-Fi Setting, Companions, Console Performance, And MoreOwlcat Games' Leonid Rastorguev discusses the transition to a third-person action RPG with The Expanse: Osiris Reborn, emphasizing the preservation of core RPG elements like choice and consequence, and deep companion systems. The interview also details the challenges of maintaining the series' grounded sci-fi authenticity and outlines target resolutions and frame rates for various platforms, including new options for the PlayStation 5 Pro.
Cronos: Lazarus Will Be Revealed on June 6th-7thBloober Team's survival horror title Cronos: Lazarus is set to be officially revealed during IGN's upcoming showcase on June 6th-7th. This follows earlier reports and speculation about the game's existence, which is believed to be a sequel or spin-off to last year's critically acclaimed Cronos: The New Dawn.
Xbox delays Fable to February 2027 to avoid GTA 6 (and everything else)Xbox has delayed the release of Fable to February 2027, citing the need to avoid launching alongside major titles like Grand Theft Auto VI. The delay aims to give the role-playing game its own dedicated moment. Fable will be available on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC, as well as Game Pass.- Engagement RingThe Expanse: Osiris Reborn has released a video highlighting its beta phase. The video showcases key features and gameplay elements from the current beta build.
- "The Expanse: Osiris Reborn" Reveals Stats and Highlights from the BetaOwlcat Games shared beta statistics for The Expanse: Osiris Reborn, revealing over 21,000 players have participated, accumulating 2.5 years of playtime. The developer also addressed community feedback, planning improvements to combat, animations, and voice acting, with a new voice actor being sought for the male protagonist and his brother. The game is set to launch on PC and consoles including Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5.
Summer Game Fest 2026 date and times - plus State of Play, Nintendo, and moreSummer Game Fest 2026 will kick off with Sony's State of Play on June 2nd, featuring Marvel's Wolverine, followed by the main Summer Game Fest showcase on June 5th. Microsoft's Xbox Games Showcase is scheduled for June 7th, with Nintendo's Direct expected mid-June. The event season also includes various other showcases like the Women-Led Games Showcase, Access-Ability Summer Showcase, and the PC Gaming Show.- The Expanse RPG Recasts Its Protagonist After Player ComplaintsOwlcat Games announced plans to recast the voice actor for the male protagonist and J in The Expanse: Osiris Reborn following player complaints about a perceived lack of emotion. While the studio is changing the voices, player feedback on Reddit also highlighted desires for dialogue and story adjustments. The game is scheduled for release in Spring 2027 on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X.
PS5 Sci-Fi RPG The Expanse: Osiris Reborn Recasts Its Main Character Following Brutal Fan FeedbackOwlCat Games is recasting the male protagonist and his twin brother J in the upcoming PlayStation 5 sci-fi RPG, The Expanse: Osiris Reborn, due to negative fan feedback on their voice acting. Players found the sassy tone unfitting for hardened space mercenaries. The developer also plans to improve character animations and the game's overall tone.
The Expanse: Osiris Reborn devs are replacing the voice actors and reworking combat after beta feedbackDeveloper Owlcat Games is making significant changes to The Expanse: Osiris Reborn based on beta feedback, including replacing voice actors for the male protagonist and companion character J. The studio is also reworking facial animations, body movement, and the cover system to improve combat intuitiveness and character naturalness. These adjustments aim to address player concerns and enhance the overall polish of the game before its planned launch next year.
PC Gamer magazine's new issue is on sale now: WitchfireThe latest issue of PC Gamer magazine features world-exclusive access to Witchfire, the dark fantasy RPG shooter from The Astronauts, ahead of its version 1.0 launch. The issue also includes previews of The Expanse: Osiris Reborn and other upcoming games, along with reviews for titles like Crimson Desert and Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred. Additionally, it covers PC gaming's best MMOs, ergonomic PC gear, and delves into the legacy of ZQuest Classic.- The Expanse: Osiris Reborn Is Recasting its Protagonist After Negative Fan FeedbackOwlcat Games announced that The Expanse: Osiris Reborn will recast its male protagonist and his twin brother following negative fan feedback. The developer has not yet revealed who will take over the roles.
The Expanse: Osiris Reborn is Recasting Its Male Lead Following Closed Beta FeedbackOwlcat Games is recasting the voice actor for the male protagonist in The Expanse: Osiris Reborn following negative feedback from its closed beta. The developer also plans to improve character animations, rework the "ask" system and cover mechanics, and adjust narrative inconsistencies. The sci-fi action RPG is set to launch in Spring 2027 for Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and PC.- Engagement RingThe Expanse: Osiris Reborn has released its beta highlights, showcasing new features and gameplay elements. This update provides players with a glimpse into the upcoming content and improvements for the game.
The Expanse: Osiris Reborn players hated the male hero's voice so much that he's being recast as devs respond to negative feedback for their Mass Effect-inspired RPGDeveloper Owlcat Games is recasting the voice actor for the male protagonist and his twin in The Expanse: Osiris Reborn due to negative player feedback during the beta period. The studio also acknowledged that character animations, including facial and body movement, need improvement. The Mass Effect-inspired RPG is currently slated for a mid-2027 release.
The Mass Effect sci-fi RPG subgenre "hasn't had a good game in a long time", says Hasbro, and it believes Exodus can change thatHasbro's CEO Chris Cocks believes the science fiction RPG genre, exemplified by Mass Effect, has been lacking a strong entry for a long time. He is confident that Exodus, developed by Archetype Entertainment and featuring former BioWare talent, will fill this market gap. The game is slated for an early 2027 release and aims to recapture the feel of beloved sci-fi RPGs.
Alien Disclosure: The U.S releasing the UAP files ties into gaming tropes rather nicelyThe recent declassification of UAP (Unidentified Aerial Phenomena) files by the U.S. Department of War, FBI, and NASA has sparked discussions about their connection to gaming tropes. While no definitive proof of alien life was revealed, the release of reports from military personnel and astronauts, including transcripts from Apollo missions and sightings near military bases, highlights a growing seriousness in addressing these events. This influx of real-world mystery provides a rich source of inspiration for science fiction games exploring themes of space exploration, alien encounters, and humanity's place in the cosmos, as seen in titles like The Outer Wilds, Aphelion, The Expanse: Osiris Reborn, Exodus, and Kerbal Space Program.