Archetype Entertainment’s game is starting to look a lot like the BioWare franchise… but that’s no coincidence, considering who’s behind the studio.

Exodus is an epic new sci-fi action-adventure RPG franchise. The IP is being developed by Archetype Entertainment, a division of game developer and publisher Wizards of the Coast. The studio is led by veteran AAA developers from BioWare, Naughty Dog, 343 Industries and more. Set in an all-new science fiction universe created in collaboration with top science fiction authors, Exodus delivers a next-generation narrative-driven experience that blends cinematic storytelling and extensive player agency with modern AAA gameplay. The story is designed to layer action with deep emotional impact as players face the consequences of time dilation on their choices, creating unpredictable outcomes that affect their loved ones, their legacy, and their entire civilization for generations to come.

Humanity has fled a dying Earth and found a new home in a hostile galaxy, where we are the underdogs fighting for survival. As The Traveler, you are humanity’s last hope. Your mission is to steal alien weapons and technology from the most powerful beings in the universe, the Celestials – humanity’s greatest enemy. But there’s a catch – time dilation. As travelers on interstellar missions, days for you are decades at home. The sacrifices you make to protect your loved ones have unpredictable consequences that change your world and reshape the future. When you return home, you face the consequences of your choices. In Exodus, the results of those choices manifest on a massive scale, compounding over generations.

Time dilation increases the emotional impact of your story-driven decisions like never before. When you travel on interstellar missions at the speed of light, time moves differently – days for you can be years, decades, or even centuries for those back home. The world you fight so hard to save moves on without you, changing and evolving while you are left behind. In your absence, friends and family grow old and change while you remain the same, forcing you to exist outside of time. As the Traveler, you navigate the stars on missions to steal alien weapons and technology from the most powerful beings in the universe and humanity’s greatest enemy, the Celestials. These remnants will be used to fight a destructive force that threatens the entire galaxy, including your home world. Through exploration, you will gain an understanding of your universe, the Celestials, and how you are connected to the fate of humanity.

As the savior of humanity, you will lead a diverse group of companions in your fight for humanity, many of whom have their own quests and romantic paths. Willing to brave unfathomable danger and stare into the abyss at your side, they are ready to face whatever comes your way. These are not just brave soldiers – they are genetically engineered savants, punk mech pilots, geniuses cursed with alien viruses, and more. You have the power to customize your experience, from your character to your progression to your combat style to the companions you choose. With each mission, you become more powerful as you progress from lowly salvager to humanity’s last hope. As you infiltrate dangerous alien strongholds, you’ll have to decide which combat tactics and strategies to use to exploit your enemy’s weakness.

Exodus is coming to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series and PC. No release date is yet known.

Source: Gematsu