Whereas The Expanse: Osiris Reborn continues to be a methods off from launch, it’s a giant 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, inventive director Alexander Mishulin revealed, “When it comes to manufacturing and approaches, we wish our sport to be very sensible, cinematic, and approachable. Normally, these are the hallmarks of AAA experiences. That mentioned, we don’t make it particularly to be AAA.”
As a substitute, the staff is creating it to be “an excellent immersive The Expanse expertise, permitting all of the gamers, be them followers of deep narrative video games with alternative and penalties or followers of motion RPGs or simply followers of The Expanse to hitch in, expertise the sport, and really feel very a lot at dwelling throughout the sport. As a lot as The Expanse permits you to really feel at dwelling as a result of it’s probably not a really cozy universe, however nonetheless, that is our strategy for this sport.”
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 occurring within the universe.”
“After we approached Alcon and talked in regards to the undertaking, they instructed us that they wished to broaden the universe, to inform extra tales, and our imaginative and prescient was the identical. We’re telling a brand new story that’s occurring concurrently with all of the occasions of the books and the present.” Which means the outbreak at Eros station (which the primary trailer showcased) and Canterbury’s destruction will resonate all through the sport.
“You will note among the occasions with your personal eyes, however for many of the journey, you’ll perceive how this universe, how the entire photo voltaic system responds to what’s occurring, and to the adventures of Holden and his staff.”
Although it doesn’t have a launch window, The Expanse: Osiris Reborn shall 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 consists of Miller’s OPA Heavy Armor, the Spec Ops Assault Rifle, and the participant’s title 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 long run beta.