The Expanse: Osiris Reborn vs The Outer Worlds 2

• Perspective: Third-Person
• Multiplayer: Single-Player Only (Party-Based Combat)
• Setting: The Expanse Universe (Parallel to Books 1 & 2)
• Platforms: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S
• Release Window: TBA (Expected 2026)
• Unique Feature: Owlcat Games' first third-person action RPG, focusing on tactical real-time combat and zero-G scientific realism within the highly political setting of The Expanse.

• Perspective: First-Person / Third-Person (Switchable)
• Multiplayer: Single-Player Only
• Setting: Arcadia Star System
• Platforms: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Game Pass
• Unique Feature: A deep, choice-driven RPG with a unique 'Flaw' system, switchable first/third-person perspectives, and a complete absence of a stamina bar for movement.

• Crew: The player leads a crew of six companions, two of whom join the Captain in active combat. Their skills, personalities, and relationship dynamics are heavily developed throughout the campaign.
  Human (Earther, Martian, Belter)

• The Crew: The game features six unique companions, including Niles, Inez, Aza, Tristan, Marisol, and the robot V.A.L.E.R.I.E. They are integral to the story, act as moral compasses, and provide unique dialogue and combat support. They can be easily downed in combat.
  Varies (Human, Robot)

• Strategic Assets: Gained from completing missions. Temporary benefits like intelligence networks or auxiliary infantry used on the strategic layer.
• Ship Components: Resources and components used to upgrade and customize the frigate Gemini.

• Science Weapons: Iconic, one-of-a-kind weapons with bizarre effects, hidden throughout the galaxy.
• Perks: Unlocked by leveling up and meeting skill prerequisites. There are over 90 perks that provide powerful passive bonuses and new abilities.
• Flaws: Offered to the player dynamically after performing certain actions repeatedly (e.g., getting burned, reloading early). Accepting a Flaw provides a negative detriment in exchange for a benefit.

• Sci-Fi
• Hard Sci-Fi
• Action RPG
• Political Intrigue
• Zero-G Combat
• Narrative-Driven
• Space Opera

• Sci-Fi
• Action RPG
• Satire
• Hyper-Capitalism
• Player Choice
• Narrative-Driven
• Space Opera
• First-Person

• Firearms: Varies (Rifles, Pistols)
  Standard projectile weapons. Ballistics and recoil are realistically simulated based on the atmosphere and gravity of the combat zone.
• Crew Abilities: Supernatural / Technical
  Unique abilities tied to the crew's specializations, used in real-time combat, such as disabling enemy systems or providing targeted fire support.

• Firearms: Varies (Rifles, Pistols, etc.)
  The game features a significantly improved combat system with 'snappier' gunplay. Weapons can be heavily modified with attachments like explosive rounds.
• Melee Weapons: Varies (Hammers, etc.)
  A variety of close-quarters weapons for melee-focused builds.
• Science Weapons: Unique
  The series' iconic, bizarre weapons return, including the 'Shrink Ray', 'Boarst Blaster' (fires exploding tumors), and 'Armageddon' (fires little arms).
• Gadgets: Utility
  Six different tactical gadgets that run on a regenerating energy system, such as an acid gun for stealth or a deployable shield.

• Vacsuits / Combat Armor: Armor is essential for survival in zero-G and low-atmosphere environments. Armor sets can be customized and built through looting or buying, providing defensive stats and possibly skill bonuses.

• Armor & Helmets: Players can equip various pieces of armor and helmets. A new quality-of-life feature is that gear does not have levels; its power scales with the player's investment in relevant skills and perks.
• Gary: A unique, sentient set of science armor that will lash out at foes.

• Crew Uniforms: Players can customize the appearance of the Captain, including gender, hairstyle, and outfit. Premium editions include exclusive armor skins and casual outfits (like Miller's OPA Heavy Armor).

Character progression is flexible, avoiding rigid classes. Players invest skill points into areas like science and persuasion, which are checked against skill levels (not RNG). The system is designed to be deeper than modern casual RPGs, with consequences for specialization. The level cap is 30. Players upgrade weapons, armor, and the Gemini ship.

Features a deep, complex, and irreversible progression system. Players invest in 12 skills (like Speech, Sneak, Hacking) and over 90 perks (like Serial Killer, Charlatan). The unique 'Flaw' system returns, offering players a powerful benefit tied to a gameplay-altering detriment based on their actions (e.g., 'Bad Knees' Flaw for frequent crouching).

The game is structured as a series of explorable zones and habitats (Ganymede, Mars, Luna) rather than a single open world. The core environment is the vastness of space, with tactical zero-G combat being a major component. The Gemini frigate serves as the mobile hub and base of operations.

The game features a 'semi-open world' or 'open-zone' structure, not a single seamless map. Players travel between at least four large, distinct planets (like the tropical Eden and the snowy Cloyster) and orbital installations, each with a unique visual identity and controlling faction. Enemies do not respawn, allowing zones to be cleared permanently.

• The Captain: Playable Protagonist
  A customizable mercenary employed by Pinkwater Security. The player chooses their political origin: Earther, Martian, or Belter.
• Zafar and Michael: Companions
  Two confirmed companions who join the Captain in the field, offering distinct specializations and contributing to dialogue and combat.

• The Commander: Playable Protagonist
  An agent of the Earth Directorate who awakens after a decade in cryo-sleep to find their associate has betrayed them and the Arcadia system is in chaos.
• Niles: Companion
  A fellow Earth Directorate agent and the Commander's first companion, who shares a history from the game's opening mission.
• Inez: Companion
  A former Auntie's Choice contractor and combat medic who was abandoned by the corporation after failed experiments.
• Aza: Companion
  A violent cultist with a taste for chaos and murder, seeking out her former cult, The Glorious Dawn.
• Tristan: Companion
  A heavily armored, hammer-wielding member of the authoritarian Protectorate faction.

• Operations
  Mini-campaigns consisting of multiple missions on a single planet or habitat. The goal is to progress through the operation with permanent consequences for losses.
• Distress Calls
  Optional missions found on the strategic layer. The player's choice to accept or reject them impacts their budget, resources, and faction relationships.

• Main Story Quests
  A 25-30 hour cinematic campaign that follows the Commander's quest for revenge and their investigation into the destructive space-time rifts, forcing them to navigate a three-way faction war.
• Side Quests
  A large number of valuable side quests that are highly unpredictable and often 'swerve' at the end, providing crucial information that can influence main story decisions.

The game features an 'Expansion Pass' available with the Premium Edition, which includes two post-launch story packs. 'Loose Cannon' (Q2 2026) and 'The Flower & the Flame' (Q3 2026) will allow players to experience new stories through the perspective of other characters.

• Q: What is The Expanse: Osiris Reborn?
  A: It is a third-person action RPG set in The Expanse universe. It is a story-driven, party-based game focusing on tactical real-time combat and political intrigue, developed by Owlcat Games.
• Q: Is it a CRPG like Pathfinder?
  A: No. While developed by Owlcat, it is their first third-person Action RPG (ARPG) with real-time combat, marking a major technical and genre shift for the studio.
• Q: Does it have space combat?
  A: No. Player-controlled large-scale ship battles are excluded. Ship combat is handled through cinematic cutscenes influenced by player choices and ship upgrades.
• Q: Who is consulting on the physics?
  A: Former NASA astronaut and ISS commander Leroy Chiao consulted with the developers to ensure the zero-G and zero-atmosphere combat adheres to scientific realism.

• Q: What is The Outer Worlds 2?
  A: It is the sequel to the 2019 action RPG from Obsidian Entertainment. It's a single-player, first-person (and third-person) shooter set in a new star system, continuing the series' signature style of dark humor and anti-capitalist satire.
• Q: Is it a true open world?
  A: No, like the first game, it features a series of large, separate 'open-zone' maps on different planets, rather than one single seamless world.
• Q: Are there any major gameplay changes from the first game?
  A: Yes. The gunplay is 'snappier' and more competent, there is no stamina bar for movement, players can switch between first and third-person, and the inventory is limitless. The 'Flaw' system has also been revised to be more impactful on gameplay.
• Q: Do I need to play the first game?
  A: No, The Outer Worlds 2 is a standalone title with a new protagonist, a new star system (Arcadia), and a new story.

• SPECULATIVE PC SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS. As official specs were not provided, these are hypothetical projections for a demanding third-person ARPG built on Unreal Engine 5.
• Laptop Performance Note: A title like this would demand a high-performance gaming laptop. The game's required scientific realism (physics, ballistics) and high-fidelity visuals will be demanding.
• Laptop Consideration: G P U T G P: Maximum TGP for the laptop's GPU is essential to handle the advanced graphical features and maintain a stable 60 FPS during zero-G combat.
• Laptop Consideration: Cooling Thermals: The game's visually rich world and complex physics simulation will require a laptop with a cutting-edge cooling solution to prevent thermal throttling.
• Laptop Consideration: C P U Power Limits: A powerful multi-core mobile CPU will be critical for handling the complex AI of rival squads and the demanding physics of zero-G environments.
• Laptop Consideration: M U X Switch Optimus: A MUX switch or NVIDIA Advanced Optimus is a critical feature for reducing latency and ensuring the best possible performance in a tactical shooter.
• Game Name: The Expanse: Osiris Reborn

• OFFICIAL PC SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS. These specifications reflect a next-generation title built on Unreal Engine 5. An SSD is a mandatory requirement for all tiers.
• Laptop Performance Note: Laptop performance will vary based on the model's cooling and TGP. The game's open-zone maps and high-fidelity visuals can be demanding.
• Laptop Consideration: G P U T G P: Maximum TGP for the laptop's GPU is essential to handle the advanced graphical features of Unreal Engine 5, including ray tracing.
• Laptop Consideration: Cooling Thermals: The game's visually rich world and intense combat will require a laptop with a cutting-edge cooling solution to prevent thermal throttling.
• Laptop Consideration: C P U Power Limits: A powerful multi-core mobile CPU will be critical for handling the complex AI of various factions and the physics-based combat.
• Laptop Consideration: M U X Switch Optimus: A MUX switch or NVIDIA Advanced Optimus is a critical feature for reducing latency and ensuring the best possible performance in a fast-paced FPS.
• Game Name: The Outer Worlds 2

• G P U T G P: Maximum TGP for the laptop's GPU is essential to handle the advanced graphical features and maintain a stable 60 FPS during zero-G combat.
• Cooling Thermals: The game's visually rich world and complex physics simulation will require a laptop with a cutting-edge cooling solution to prevent thermal throttling.
• C P U Power Limits: A powerful multi-core mobile CPU will be critical for handling the complex AI of rival squads and the demanding physics of zero-G environments.
• M U X Switch Optimus: A MUX switch or NVIDIA Advanced Optimus is a critical feature for reducing latency and ensuring the best possible performance in a tactical shooter.

• G P U T G P: Maximum TGP for the laptop's GPU is essential to handle the advanced graphical features of Unreal Engine 5, including ray tracing.
• Cooling Thermals: The game's visually rich world and intense combat will require a laptop with a cutting-edge cooling solution to prevent thermal throttling.
• C P U Power Limits: A powerful multi-core mobile CPU will be critical for handling the complex AI of various factions and the physics-based combat.
• M U X Switch Optimus: A MUX switch or NVIDIA Advanced Optimus is a critical feature for reducing latency and ensuring the best possible performance in a fast-paced FPS.