The Expanse: Osiris Reborn
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The Expanse: Osiris Reborn closed beta now available
The closed beta for the third-person action RPG, The Expanse: Osiris Reborn, is now available. This marks a significant step in the game's development, allowing players to test its features before a wider release.
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.
The Expanse: Osiris Reborn Beta Hands-On: A Rough Landing
The Expanse: Osiris Reborn offers a beta hands-on experience that, while promising, has a rough landing. The article also briefly mentions other games like Vampire Crawlers and Yoshi's New Game, alongside trailers and guides for titles such as Diablo 4 and Pragmata.
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.
The Expanse: Osiris Reborn Beta goes live April 22, and here’s how to get in
The beta for The Expanse: Osiris Reborn, a game inspired by the Mass Effect franchise, is now live for PC, Xbox Series X, and PlayStation 5. Access to the beta, which features an opening mission, requires pre-ordering the Miller's Pack or Collector's Edition, priced at $79.99 and $289 respectively. The full game is scheduled for a 2027 release.
The Future Games Show Summer Showcase, FGS Live, and the PC Gaming Show have been confirmed for June, with the Showcase to feature 'world premieres, exclusive trailers, and stealth demo drops'
Future has announced its summer gaming events, including the Future Games Show Summer Showcase and FGS Live on June 6, followed by the PC Gaming Show on June 7. These broadcasts will feature world premieres, exclusive trailers, and announcements for over 50 PC games, with potential appearances from titles like Fable and Phantom Blade 0.
Exodus Drops Yet Another Sneak Peek, This Time of a Snow-Covered World
Archetype released a new, short gameplay showcase for their upcoming space exploration game, Exodus. The footage features protagonist Jun Aslan exploring a snow-covered alien planet with mysterious structures. Exodus is slated for a 2027 release on Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and PC, and is seen as a competitor to The Expanse: Osiris Reborn.
The Expanse Osiris Reborn Launches Day One on Xbox Game Pass
The Expanse Osiris Reborn will be available day one on Xbox Game Pass, marking a significant addition to Microsoft's subscription service. This launch highlights the growing trend of major titles becoming available on subscription platforms, potentially shifting traditional game purchasing models. The game aims to deliver a hard sci-fi space opera experience, drawing parallels to Mass Effect and Firefly.
Owlcat uses gen-AI while making The Expanse: Osiris Reborn
Owlcat Games, the developer of The Expanse: Osiris Reborn, has stated that it uses generative AI during the game's development process but not for creating in-game assets. The studio is exploring the ethical boundaries and practical applications of AI in game creation.
Owlcat uses gen-AI while making The Expanse: Osiris Reborn
Owlcat Games has revealed The Expanse: Osiris Reborn, an Unreal Engine 5 Action RPG set in the universe of The Expanse novel and TV series. The game is coming soon to PC, PlayStation, and Xbox. The developer confirmed the use of generative AI in its development process.
The Expanse: Osiris Reborn Closed Beta Begins in April; Gameplay Trailer Revealed Ahead of Spring 2027 Launch
The Expanse: Osiris Reborn, an action RPG from Owlcat Games, will begin its closed beta on April 22 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC. The game is based on the novel series and features a new story with party-based mechanics and real-time combat, aiming for a Spring 2027 release with day-one availability on Xbox Game Pass.
The Expanse: Osiris Reborn Announces Closed Beta | Invision Game Community
Owlcat Games has announced that The Expanse: Osiris Reborn will launch its closed beta on April 22, 2026, for players who purchase specific editions. The beta will be available on Steam, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5, showcasing zero-gravity combat and exploration. The full game is slated for a Spring 2027 release on PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5, and will be available on Xbox Game Pass from day one.
Xbox Partner Showcase & Crimson Desert – TheXboxHub Official Podcast #226
TheXboxHub Official Podcast Episode 226 covers the Xbox Partner Showcase, featuring updates on games like Stranger Than Heaven, S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl, and Hades II. The hosts also discuss the impact of a downturn in Fortnite on Epic Games and share their thoughts on the divisive game Crimson Desert.
Owlcat says everything in its new Expanse RPG 'will definitely 100 percent be human-made,' but also that generative AI will be used for 'vision coordination' and 'inspiration'
Owlcat has stated that its upcoming RPG, The Expanse: Osiris Reborn, will use generative AI for 'vision coordination' and 'inspiration,' but not for creating final game assets. The studio assures players that all in-game content will be human-made, with AI primarily used for rapid prototyping and iteration.
Something for the Weekend – 28/03/26
This week's gaming news includes Sony increasing prices for PlayStation 5 consoles and the PlayStation Portal, Epic Games confirming over 1,000 layoffs, and four Nacon-owned studios filing for insolvency. New game announcements include STALKER 2: Cost of Hope expansion, The Expanse: Osiris Reborn, and Wyldheart.
Owlcat Games is using gen-AI to 'iterate faster' on The Expanse
Owlcat Games is utilizing generative AI as a tool to accelerate prototyping and iteration for its upcoming RPG, The Expanse: Osiris Reborn. The studio emphasizes that all final game assets and content will be human-made, with AI used solely for internal processes and concept exploration. This approach contrasts with other studios like Pearl Abyss, which faced backlash for using AI-generated assets in Crimson Desert, while Capcom also plans to leverage AI for development efficiency.
