The Expanse: Osiris Reborn Gameplay Video
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The Expanse: Osiris Reborn Key Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Engine | Unreal Engine 5 |
| Genre | Action RPG, Third-Person Shooter, Sci-Fi |
| Release Window | TBA (Expected 2026) |
| Developer | Owlcat Games |
| Publisher | Owlcat Games |
| Setting | The Expanse Universe (Parallel to Books 1 & 2) |
| Perspective | Third-Person |
| Platforms | PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S |
| Multiplayer | Single-Player Only (Party-Based Combat) |
| 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. |
The Expanse: Osiris Reborn System Requirements
1080p
tune Minimum (Speculative - Target: 1080p, 60 FPS, Medium Preset) – Medium Preset, Upscaling (DLSS/FSR 'Performance') likely required.
1440p
tune Recommended (Speculative - Target: 1440p, 60+ FPS, High Preset) – High Preset, Upscaling (DLSS/FSR 'Quality') recommended.
The Expanse: Osiris Reborn Laptop Recommendations
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Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Minimum (Medium Preset, Upscaling likely required.).
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Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Minimum (Medium Preset, Upscaling likely required.).
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Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Minimum (Medium Preset, Upscaling likely required.).
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Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Minimum (Medium Preset, Upscaling likely required.).
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Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Minimum (Medium Preset, Upscaling likely required.).
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Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Minimum (Medium Preset, Upscaling likely required.).
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desktop_windows Display: 2560 x 1600 (QHD+)
Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Minimum (Medium Preset, Upscaling likely required.).
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Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Minimum (Medium Preset, Upscaling likely required.).
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Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Minimum (Medium Preset, Upscaling likely required.).
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Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Minimum (Medium Preset, Upscaling likely required.).
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Core Requirements
- desktop_windowsOperating System: Windows 11 64-bit
A modern 64-bit OS is a firm requirement.
- memoryDirectX: DirectX 12 Ultimate
DirectX 12 Ultimate would be required for next-gen features.
- save_altStorage Note: 100 GB available space (NVMe SSD Required)
A fast NVMe SSD would be mandatory to handle the increased asset quality and fast loading times.
The Expanse: Osiris Reborn: Map Size and Regions
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 Expanse: Osiris Reborn: Post-Launch Content / DLC
The Premium Editions include access to a Season Pass, suggesting future story DLCs and content expansions.
The Expanse: Osiris Reborn Skills & Upgrades Overview
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.
The Expanse: Osiris Reborn: Game Editions
The game has a Founder Program with four tiers (Standard, Deluxe, Miller's Pack, Collector's Edition), offering early access (Beta) and exclusive digital/physical items like Miller's OPA Heavy Armor and a Gemini Medallion.
The Expanse: Osiris Reborn: Cross-Platform / Crossplay
The Expanse: Osiris Reborn is a single-player, story-driven game, so cross-platform play is not applicable. The game supports PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S.
The Expanse: Osiris Reborn Specific Game Elements
The Expanse: Osiris Reborn Weapons
- securityCrew 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.
- securityFirearms (Varies (Rifles, Pistols))
Standard projectile weapons. Ballistics and recoil are realistically simulated based on the atmosphere and gravity of the combat zone.
The Expanse: Osiris Reborn Vehicles
- directions_carGemini Frigate (Space Frigate (Mobile Hub))
The player's operational base and home, used for rest, crew management, and strategic oversight. Ship upgrades can provide support to ground troops.
The Expanse: Osiris Reborn Characters
- personThe Captain - Playable Protagonist (playable)
A customizable mercenary employed by Pinkwater Security. The player chooses their political origin: Earther, Martian, or Belter.
- personZafar and Michael - Companions
Two confirmed companions who join the Captain in the field, offering distinct specializations and contributing to dialogue and combat.
Top 3 Characters:
Captain (Player): A customizable mercenary employed by Pinkwater Security. The protagonist's origin (Earther, Martian, or Belter) dictates their social standing. 2. Zafar and Michael: Two confirmed companions who accompany the player into the field and offer specializations that affect gameplay and dialogue. 3. Brencis: The ancient and formidable vampire lord who has seized control of Vale Sangora.
The Expanse: Osiris Reborn Missions / Objectives
- flagDistress Calls
Objective: Optional missions found on the strategic layer. The player's choice to accept or reject them impacts their budget, resources, and faction relationships.
- flagOperations
Objective: 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.
Top 3 Missions/Objectives:
the Eros Incident: The inciting mission where the player must navigate the deadly lockdown to keep their ship and crew running. 2. Command the Gemini: The core objective of managing the ship and crew. Players must earn the crew's trust and make strategic decisions about which mission objectives to pursue. 3. Zero-G Combat: A recurring objective that involves engaging enemies in low-gravity environments, requiring players to adapt their entire approach based on scientific realism (magnetic boots, recoil, ballistics).
The Expanse: Osiris Reborn Companions / Summons
- groupCrew (Human (Earther, Martian, Belter))
Ability: 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.
The Expanse: Osiris Reborn Collectibles
- collections_bookmarkShip Components
Location/Use: Resources and components used to upgrade and customize the frigate Gemini.
- collections_bookmarkStrategic Assets
Location/Use: Gained from completing missions. Temporary benefits like intelligence networks or auxiliary infantry used on the strategic layer.
Top 3 Collectibles:
Collected on missions and used to buy and upgrade weapons, armor, and equipment. 2. Strategic Assets: Temporary benefits gained during operations (e.g., intelligence network, mortar base) that provide tactical advantages on the battlefield. 3. Early Adopter Item: Exclusive Captain's Cabin decorations and armor skins obtained through the Founder's Program.
The Expanse: Osiris Reborn Armor
- shieldVacsuits / Combat Armor
Focus/Stats: 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.
The Expanse: Osiris Reborn Clothing / Appearance
- checkroomCrew Uniforms
Details: 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).
The Expanse: Osiris Reborn Other Features & Info
- labelMultiplayer Modes
The game is a strictly single-player experience with a party-based combat system utilizing two companions.
- labelStory and Setting
The game is an original story set alongside the events of The Expanse books 1 and 2 (Leviathan Wakes, Caliban's War). The player is a mercenary captain for Pinkwater Security who gets caught in the deadly Eros Incident lockdown. The plot quickly escalates into a solar system-wide conspiracy involving the Protomolecule and a war between the Inner Planets and the Belt. The game features original and canonical locales like Ganymede, Ceres, and Luna.
- labelTop 3 Gameplay Mechanics
- 1. Hard Sci-Fi Combat Realism: The game features real-time, zero-G combat that adheres to scientific principles (consulted with a NASA astronaut). Players must use mag boots and adapt to the unique ballistics and recoil of shooting in space. 2. Dynamic Crew/Companion System: Players control the Captain and two companions in real-time combat. Companions have their own arcs, personalities, and loyalties, and they continue to develop even when not in the active party. 3. Flexible Progression: A class-less RPG system where character strength is determined by skill point investment in areas like science and persuasion, rather than rigid classes, promoting deep, personalized specialization.
The Expanse: Osiris Reborn Frequently Asked Questions
- help_outline What is The Expanse: Osiris Reborn?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.
- help_outline Is it a CRPG like Pathfinder?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.
- help_outline Does it have space combat?No. Player-controlled large-scale ship battles are excluded. Ship combat is handled through cinematic cutscenes influenced by player choices and ship upgrades.
- help_outline Who is consulting on the physics?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.