Exodus is poised to be the next big breakout sci-fi RPG, and developer Archetype Entertainment could deliver the next Mass Effect ahead of BioWare’s highly anticipated Mass Effect 5. This sci-fi action-adventure title features a unique aspect rarely seen in games: Time Dilation. Archetype Entertainment has given fans a new look via The Game Awards trailer, and players can expect to dive into the game in early 2027.
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Exodus places players at the center of an evolving sci-fi epic, where every decision shapes not only the journey of its protagonist, Jun, but also the fate of entire worlds. Moral choices, shifting allegiances, and generational consequences play a major role in defining who Jun ultimately becomes. The game’s core narrative revolves around the survival of Jun’s home planet and possibly the entire galaxy.
Like Mass Effect, one of the game’s defining elements is its cast of companions. These characters each carry their own motivations, histories, and secrets, and play a central role in shaping the narrative. Building relationships unlocks additional storylines, quests, and lore, expanding the rich universe that Archetype Entertainment has constructed. These bonds aren’t merely optional side content; they are woven into the main narrative arc and reflect how Jun’s relationships influence his destiny.
At the center of Exodus is C.C. Orlev, an enigmatic figure who guides Jun, and also happens to be played by Matthew McConaughey as in his debut in video game voice acting. His involvement signals the studio’s ambition to blend cinematic storytelling with deep RPG systems, bringing emotional weight and star-power to the narrative, and will help explore the resilience of humanity and the unexpected heroism that emerges.
Outside of the narrative, players can expect a wide variety of customization. Starting with Jun’s appearance and ending with combat. Players can approach situations with stealth or go in guns blazing, treating their companions more like loadouts rather than support. At the heart of this is Jun’s weapon, self-described by Archetype Entertainment as a “Swiss army knife” thanks to its changing properties.
The game industry occasionally gets genre and generation-defining games, and sometimes these deliver full trilogies. Developers often look to these for inspiration while attempting to tell their own unique stories and deliver new experiences. We often see the title “spiritual successor” thrown around, invoking feelings of nostalgia for older series. When these succeed, they often stand the test of time and are rated alongside the source material that inspired them, and in fans’ hearts.
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