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Owlcat Announced The Expanse: Osiris Reborn

The upcoming RPG shifts focus from the original Rocinante crew to a brand-new group of characters.

Updated on Oct. 1, 2026 in Gaming

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Owlcat Games announced 'The Expanse: Osiris Reborn,' a new RPG that introduces a fresh cast of characters and a custom captain aboard the vessel Gemini. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

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Developer Owlcat has introduced The Expanse: Osiris Reborn, an RPG featuring a new cast including characters Zafar, Regina, Teo, and Michael. Players will command the ship Gemini while navigating the same time period as the original show.

Why it matters

The developer intends to expand The Expanse universe beyond the limitations of the original Rocinante crew story. This approach allows players to explore the series' setting through a custom captain with unique character origins.

The game includes 8 firearms and 9 abilities in its current beta build. Players can choose from three origin backgrounds: Earther, Martian, or Belter.

The players

Owlcat

This game development studio is responsible for creating the new RPG set in The Expanse universe.

The details

Players assume the role of a custom captain on the ship Gemini, creating their own protagonist from scratch. While the narrative features a new crew and a fresh vessel, original characters from The Expanse series will make appearances.

Timeline

  1. The Expanse show was canceled by Syfy in 2018.

  2. The television adaptation concluded in 2022.

  3. The closed beta is currently live as of October 2026.

  4. The Expanse: Osiris Reborn is scheduled to launch in spring 2027.

Culture Shift

This project signals a shift in how fans interact with the franchise following the 2022 conclusion of The Expanse television adaptation. It moves the property from a passive viewing experience to an immersive, player-driven RPG format.

Players interested in the beta must own the Miller's Pack or Collector's Edition Founder package to access the game content. Upon the spring 2027 release, the game will be available to play on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S.

The takeaway

Fans of the franchise can now engage with the universe through custom characters rather than relying on the established cast. The inclusion of the title on Xbox Game Pass at launch provides a lower barrier to entry for prospective players.

What happens next

The Expanse: Osiris Reborn is scheduled to launch in spring 2027, at which time it will be available on Xbox Game Pass.

Further reading

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