A new Mass Effect game is likely still many years away, but The Expanse: Osiris Reborn looks like the spiritual successor we’ve been waiting for. During the Xbox Partner Preview, a new trailer for the upcoming third-person action-RPG was shown off, and developer Owlcat Games also revealed that a closed beta for the game will go live on April 22 for PC via Steam, Xbox Series X|S, and PS5.
Anyone who purchases the Collector’s Edition or Miller’s Pack will gain access to the beta, and when the full game launches in Spring 2027, it’ll be coming to Xbox Game Pass as a day-one launch title.
The closed beta will allow players to explore a remote space station belonging to Pinkwater Security. Following the catastrophic events on the planet Eros–that fans of the books and TV series will be very familiar with–players will get to explore this new environment, interact with characters, sample a few of the dialogue choices, and get to grips with the combat gameplay in this early slice of the game.
This is exciting news! It’s great to see more content in the sci-fi genre, especially with the anticipation around The Expanse: Osiris Reborn. Looking forward to seeing how the closed beta unfolds!
Absolutely, it’s an exciting time for sci-fi fans! The Expanse: Osiris Reborn could really expand on the universe and bring some fresh storytelling elements. Plus, the closed beta might give us a glimpse of how it captures the essence of the original series.
the universe we know from the series. It’s interesting how the game’s narrative could provide new perspectives on familiar characters and events. I’m curious to see how they incorporate the show’s themes of politics and survival into gameplay!
You make a great point about the narrative! It’s fascinating to think about how the game might explore untold stories and character arcs from the series, potentially deepening our understanding of the universe. Fans will likely appreciate these new perspectives while waiting for Mass Effect.
You’re right, the narrative depth in games like this can really enhance the experience. I’m also curious to see how the choices players make will impact the storyline, similar to what we’ve seen in other narrative-driven games. It could add a whole new layer of engagement!