Cypriot studio with Russian roots Owlcat Games in new development diary Tell About the decision-making and consequences system in the non-linear sci-fi action role-playing game The Expanse: Osiris Reborn.
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Decisions in The Expanse: Osiris Reborn are diverse, and their consequences are not always clear (yet). For example, when choosing from “Beta” – hand over Pinkwater 4 station or convince the staff to fight back.
Defense will provide players with valuable support during their escape, but can also lead to escalating conflicts. If the station is doomed, the path to rescue will be more difficult, but it will prevent the confrontation from escalating.
Pinkwater 4 station decisions will haunt players later in the story
You have to make a choice during character creation—the hero’s origins shape his past (but not his beliefs). Protagonist archetypes emerge as the game progresses and decisions are made.
“This is reflected in how certain NPCs react to you throughout the story and, most importantly, in the epilogue, where your decisions ultimately lead you and your team.”the author warns.
Teen Aster Polly’s choice of mentor will affect her career, role on missions, and even her appearance.
Interaction with factions is also about decision-making:
- Earth, Mars, and the Belt each have their own priorities, and helping one may cause problems for the other;
- How players deal with the factions will affect the development of the story, including the fate of important characters;
- The user can work with different factions at different stages of the plot, and these decisions will become part of the relationship with each faction;
- Building relationships with factions also unlocks unique rewards, including exclusive items and special missions;
- Relationships can even be rewarded during missions, with factions providing direct support to players;
- Maintaining good relations with all factions isn’t easy – everyone only has one chance to stay in good standing.
The Expanse: Osiris Reborn will be released on PC in Spring 2027 (steam, GOG, EGS), PS5, Xbox Series X and S, and Game Pass. They promise an adventure inspired by the Mass Effect trilogy, graphics on Unreal Engine 5, and Russian language support.
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