Whereas The Expanse: Osiris Reborn continues to be a methods off from launch, it’s an enormous shift for Owlcat Video games. The Pathfinder: Kingmaker developer experimented with a number of prototypes, together with six for the fight alone, however regardless of the spectacular visuals, it’s not designed as a triple-A title.
In an interview with WCCF Tech, artistic director Alexander Mishulin revealed, “When it comes to manufacturing and approaches, we would like our recreation to be very life like, cinematic, and approachable. Often, these are the hallmarks of AAA experiences. That stated, we don’t make it particularly to be AAA.”
As an alternative, the workforce is growing it to be “an awesome immersive The Expanse expertise, permitting all of the gamers, be them followers of deep narrative video games with selection and penalties or followers of motion RPGs or simply followers of The Expanse to affix in, expertise the sport, and really feel very a lot at house throughout the recreation. As a lot as The Expanse permits you to really feel at house as a result of it’s not likely a really cozy universe, however nonetheless, that is our method for this recreation.”
Mishulin additionally confirmed that the story unfolds throughout the first and second (and a half) season of the TV present and is Owlcat’s “personal story taking place within the universe.”
“Once we approached Alcon and talked concerning the venture, they advised us that they wished to develop the universe, to inform extra tales, and our imaginative and prescient was the identical. We’re telling a brand new story that’s taking place concurrently with all of the occasions of the books and the present.” Meaning the outbreak at Eros station (which the primary trailer showcased) and Canterbury’s destruction will resonate all through the sport.
“You will notice among the occasions with your individual eyes, however for a lot of the journey, you’ll perceive how this universe, how the entire photo voltaic system responds to what’s taking place, and to the adventures of Holden and his workforce.”
Although it doesn’t have a launch window, The Expanse: Osiris Reborn can be accessible for Xbox Sequence X/S, PS5, and PC at launch. The Commonplace Version prices $49.99, whereas the Deluxe Version retails for $59.99 and contains Miller’s OPA Heavy Armor, the Spec Ops Assault Rifle, and the participant’s identify within the credit.
Lastly, there’s the $79.99 Miller’s Pack, which incorporates the above bonuses alongside Miller’s Informal Outfit, Miller’s Revolver, the Corridor of Fame, a digital artbook and soundtrack, and unique entry to the longer term beta.