Exodus (video game)
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| Developer(s) | Archetype Entertainment |
| Publisher(s) | Wizards of the Coast |
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| Release | 2025-2026 |
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| Mode(s) | Single-player |
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Exodus is an upcoming science fiction role-playing game developed by Archetype Entertainment, a studio founded by former BioWare developers James Ohlen, Chad Robertson, and Drew Karpyshyn, and published by Wizards of the Coast.[1][2] The game is set in the far future within the Omega Centauri cluster, a richly detailed region of space designed to immerse players in a story-driven experience with themes of exploration, survival, and moral complexity. It is the first game to be developed by Archetype Entertainment since its founding in 2019.[3]
The game gained significant attention following its reveal at The Game Awards in December 2023, where a cinematic trailer introduced the dark and suspenseful tone of the game's universe.[4] Among its highlights is the involvement of Academy Award-winning actor Matthew McConaughey, who voices C.C. Orlev, a pivotal and enigmatic character.[5][6] The overarching theme of the game is time dilation due to ultrarelativistic travel and its ramifications pertaining to interpersonal interactions, technological advancement, and other subjects.[7][8]
Exodus is part of Hasbro’s broader initiative to expand its footprint in the video game industry, alongside projects tied to other popular franchises such as G.I. Joe and Dungeons & Dragons.[9] The game’s universe has also been expanded through supplemental media, including a novel titled Exodus: The Archimedes Engine by acclaimed author Peter F. Hamilton, and an actual play series called Star Heist: An Exodus Story, designed to showcase the game’s lore and setting.[10]
Exodus is set to release for PlayStation 5, Windows and Xbox Series X/S.[11] Though no official release date has been announced, the game is expected to launch in late 2025 to early 2026.[12]
Setting
Exodus is set in the far future, within the Omega Centauri cluster, a region of space approximately 16,000 light-years away containing roughly ten million densely-packed stars. By the time the novel takes place, in 42,350 CE, more than a million habitable planets have been discovered within the cluster.[13]
The game’s timeline spans tens of thousands of years of future history, beginning with Earth’s environmental collapse around 2200 CE, which prompts the launch of arkships to search for new worlds. Several fleets reach the cluster by approximately 18,000 CE, initiating large-scale colonization.[14]
Subsequent millennia see the rise and fall of various interstellar polities, the emergence of genetically modified human-descendant species referred to as “Celestials”, and the construction of an interstellar transport system called the “Gates of Heaven” by a dominant faction known as the Elohim. Around 41,500 CE, a previously lost human fleet arrives in the Malakbel system, establishing a settlement on the moon Lidon, built upon the remains of an extinct alien civilization.[15][14]
The game’s narrative follows “Travelers”, a faction seeking advanced relics called “Remnants”, and involves multiple human and alien groups with differing agendas. Players encounter various factions and characters whose alliances and rivalries influence the progression of the story, with moral choices affecting political and personal outcomes within the galaxy.
Development
Exodus is being developed by Archetype Entertainment, a studio founded by former BioWare staff James Ohlen, Chad Robertson, and Drew Karpyshyn. The founders previously worked on role-playing games, including the Mass Effect series and Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic. Archetype Entertainment operates under Wizards of the Coast, a subsidiary of Hasbro.[4][16]
Development began shortly after the studio’s formation, with the stated aim of creating a story-focused role-playing game set in a science fiction setting. The project has drawn comparisons to classic and contemporary RPGs due to its emphasis on narrative structure, player decision-making, and world-building.[4]
Science fiction author Peter F. Hamilton serves as a creative consultant and writer for the game’s expanded universe. Known for large-scale space operas, Hamilton is contributing to the game’s lore and backstory.[17]
The game is being built in Unreal Engine 5, with planned features including large-scale planetary exploration, interplanetary and interstellar travel, and artificial intelligence systems designed to create interactive encounters with characters and factions.[18]
According to the developers, player choice will affect the narrative, with branching storylines, multiple paths, and varying character outcomes.[19]
As of now, Exodus is in active development for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Windows PC, though an official release date has yet to be announced.
References
- ↑ Mahardy, Mike (2023-12-08). "With Exodus, ex-BioWare devs aim to be 'a titan' in the RPG space again". Polygon. Retrieved 2025-08-26.
- ↑ "Archetype Entertainment partners with Certain Affinity". Certain Affinity. 2024-03-05. Retrieved 2025-08-26.
- ↑ "Archetype Entertainment". Gematsu. 2022-02-07. Retrieved 2025-08-26.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Mahardy, Mike (2023-12-08). "With Exodus, ex-BioWare devs aim to be 'a titan' in the RPG space again". Polygon. Retrieved 2025-08-26.
- ↑ McWhertor, Michael (2024-10-16). "Let Matthew McConaughey tell you about the scariest shit in ex-BioWare devs new sci-fi RPG". Polygon. Retrieved 2025-08-26.
- ↑ "Matthew McConaughey joins sci-fi RPG Exodus trailer". Radio Times. 2023-12-09. Retrieved 2025-08-26.
- ↑ Evans-Thirlwell, Edwin (2023-12-13). "How does time dilation set Exodus apart from Mass Effect? It "supersizes all of the choices that you make"". Rock, Paper, Shotgun. Retrieved 2025-08-26.
- ↑ "Exodus gameplay trailer shows futuristic combat, space travel, and time dilation". Newsweek. 2024-12-09. Retrieved 2025-08-26.
- ↑ "Wizards' big AAA video game gamble is getting a TTRPG". Polygon. 2024-02-29. Retrieved 2025-08-26.
- ↑ "Actual play TTRPG 'Star Heist' reveals more of ex-BioWare RPG Exodus". Polygon. 2024-03-15. Retrieved 2025-08-26.
- ↑ Bailey, Kat; Lyles, Taylor (2023-12-08). "Exodus Is a New Sci-Fi RPG Starring Actor Matthew McConaughey". IGN. Retrieved 2025-08-26.
- ↑ "EXODUS from Archetype Entertainment Could Come In 2025 But 2026 More Likely - 9meters". 9meters. 2025-01-01. Retrieved 2025-08-26.
- ↑ Hamilton, Peter F. (2024). Exodus: the Archimedes engine. The Archimedes engine duology (First ed.). New York: Random House Worlds. ISBN 978-0-593-35766-8. OCLC 1418887726. Search this book on
- ↑ 14.0 14.1 "Prologue". Exodus Game. Retrieved 2025-08-26.
- ↑ "The Elohim". Exodus Game. Retrieved 2025-08-26.
- ↑ "Archetype Entertainment partners with Certain Affinity". Certain Affinity. 2024-03-05. Retrieved 2025-08-26.
- ↑ "Wizards' big AAA video game gamble is getting a TTRPG". Polygon. 2024-02-29. Retrieved 2025-08-26.
- ↑ "Exodus running on Unreal Engine 5". Archetype Entertainment. Retrieved 2025-08-26.
- ↑ "Exodus Interview – Narrative Director Drew Karpyshyn Talks Time Dilation and Player Choice". GamingBolt. Retrieved 2025-08-26.
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