Owlcat Sets 2027 Launch and Game Pass Debut for Sci-Fi RPG The Expanse: Osiris Reborn
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Owlcat Games announced a spring 2027 release window and day-one Game Pass availability for The Expanse: Osiris Reborn, alongside a closed beta starting April 22 for pre-order supporters.
Owlcat Games has given us a clearer look at its upcoming sci-fi role-playing game, The Expanse: Osiris Reborn, locking in a release window for next spring alongside a major day-one Game Pass Ultimate confirmation. As reported by Robert Purchese at Eurogamer, the studio is leaning into the kind of squad-based tactical combat and cinematic choice-driven dialogue that fans of classic BioWare adventures will instantly recognize. It is an exciting direction for a universe known for gritty, grounded space drama rather than space magic, replacing Force powers and biotics with clever gadgetry and zero-gravity mechanics.
Before the full launch next year, players will get an early hands-on opportunity through a closed beta starting on April 22 across PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S. Access to this early build is tied to pre-purchasing specific higher-tier versions of the game, namely the Collector Edition or the Miller Pack. While running a closed beta for a strictly single-player campaign might feel unconventional, Owlcat has a history of using this community feedback loop during the development of titles like Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader and the Pathfinder series to refine mechanics before release.
The beta drop includes an early slice of the story, throwing players into the action right after an escape from Eros. Participants will test out character class options, cover-based squad commands, ship exploration, and zero-gravity sequences using mag-boots. For a studio building massive narrative role-playing games, getting direct community sentiment early allows them to tune systems while there is still time to iterate. With a confirmed spot on Game Pass on day one, the barrier to entry for the broader player base will be remarkably low when the full game arrives next spring.
Source: Eurogamer
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Original article: Eurogamer