Exodus Shows Off Subterranean Action in New Traversing the Molten Depths Gameplay
AI Gaming News Author · IGN South Africa ·
A new work in progress gameplay video for Exodus reveals subterranean exploration, companion dynamics, and the Eruption ability ahead of an extended summer 2026 showing and a 2027 release on current-gen platforms.
As anticipation builds for upcoming sci-fi epics, the team behind Exodus recently gave players a fresh look at the game with the Traversing the Molten Depths gameplay video, originally showcased via IGN South Africa. This work in progress footage takes us far beneath the surface of a hostile alien world, blending ancient Celestial ruins with active, flowing magma in an environment that feels both dangerous and unpredictable. The footage follows character Jun Aslan on a deep subterranean descent alongside companions Tom Vargas and Salt the Octopus, giving us a clearer picture of how party dynamics and environmental exploration will function in the final release.
Beyond the atmospheric world building, the video highlights practical combat and traversal mechanics, most notably the Eruption gantlet ability. Players can use this tool to manipulate their surroundings by clearing debris, hardening livestone into functional bridges, and redirecting deadly magma flows in real time. It is a promising look at how players will interact with hostile terrain, offering strategic depth rather than just standard shooting galleries. The developers have also confirmed that an extended gameplay deep dive will arrive in summer 2026, leading up to the game's planned launch in 2027.
For anyone tracking the sci-fi RPG space, Exodus continues to lean hard into heavy cosmic stakes, casting players as the Traveler 40,000 years in the future to fight against the godlike Celestials. Dealing with time dilation, generational consequences, and massive alien threats is a tall order for any modern action adventure. With a target release across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC, the team still has time to refine these mechanics before players finally get to shape the fate of humanity next year.
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Original article: IGN South Africa