Archetype Entertainment has released new screenshots and provided development updates for its first game, EXODUS. It could absolutely be understood if EXODUS, like so many other games announced in recent years by studios formed by ex-developers from the dissolution or flat-out gutting of those who gained fame from a myriad of popular franchises, has slipped under the radar of mainstream gaming media outlets, but it’s good to see newly formed teams providing updates on their progress. From new screenshots to a gameplay trailer and a growing library of backstory videos, Archetype appears to be gearing up for a release sometime in the near future.
“YOU ARE HUMANITY’S LAST HOPE
-Archetype Entertainment
Step forward and become the Traveler – leading humanity’s fight for survival against the Celestials. In this epic sci-fi action-adventure RPG, face our evolution 40,000 years into our future, explore extraordinary worlds, and confront time itself to shape the fate of generations.”
Announced in June 2024, EXODUS is a science fiction RPG where players embark as “The Traveller”, voiced by Matthew McConaughey, to save humanity and is based on Peter F. Hamilton’s Exodus: The Archimedes Engine book series. The game definitely has some Mass Effect heritage in its visuals, which isn’t necessarily a bad thing given how many games these days look like clones being regurgitated from an Unreal factory. Judging by the screenshots, players will have the opportunity to explore a number of other worlds and locations and interact with their inhabitants, either peacefully or in combat.
EXODUS is being developed for PC (via Steam or Epic Games Store), PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. Archetype has not yet set a release date but has said they will share more information regarding pre-orders and pricing very soon. It seems probable, given the amount of media available for the game, that there will be multiple editions featuring various exclusive content.
About Archetype Entertainment:
“Welcome to Archetype Entertainment, a game development studio located in Austin, Texas, led by industry veterans from BioWare, 343, Electronic Arts, Naughty Dog, and other leading AAA studios. Founded in 2019, we’re a studio built from the ground up to tell amazing stories in our favorite medium: role-playing video games. Backed by Wizards of the Coast and Hasbro, we offer a unique development experience that enables us to do the best work of our careers, together as a team.”
Discussion (7 replies)
Join Discussion →Damnit man! Now I need more of this... It scratches all my Sci-Fi Gaming itches other than sexy aliens.
This is not based on the Peter F Hamilton book, the book was commissioned by the developers, and it's set in the Exodus universe.
I'm not sure about this one. Instead of reminding me of the best of Mass Effect / bioware it gives me outer worlds and andromeda vibes.
I'm on wait and see approach about this, not writing it down completely but also not getting excited yet.
Between this and the Owlcat The Expanse space ARPG I hope any mass effect fans will be eating well in the near future.
The games really just need to not suck though, that's a big one.
I don't know anything about the Exodus books. But I was just reading the prologue and I like the writing so far. Reminds me a bit of some of the forgotten realms I've read in the past.
Hopefully with the talent they have, they can make UE5 a good experience.
That's kind of my feeling as well. I am also not a fan of the Temu style Mass Effect armor that the characters wear. We'll see how this plays out eventually I guess.
Yeah that's the ticket to printing money. I'm tired of the cycle of mediocre and bad games that games journalists pretend are the best ever.
That's a dichotomy. Unreal Engine is the bane of the gaming industry, an enemy of true progress and optimization.
I'm more worried about it being woke above all else. The character designs don't instill confidence. The time skipping aspect can also become annoying depending on how it is implemented.