Announced at The Game Awards 2023, Exodus, a third-person sci-fi action adventure was announced for PS5. Boasting a whole heap of visual similarities with both the Mass Effect and Destiny franchises, Exodus puts players in control of the enigmatic, Traveller, an intergalactic explorer that must manage their powers of time dilation to save the universe from a dark threat.
Another key revelation was that Interstellar and True Detective actor Matthew McConaughey would be using Exodus to make his debut in the world of video game voiceovers, claiming that his character would have a ‘unique relationship with every player’.
Though the trailer that was shown at this year’s TGA didn’t clear up exactly the character that McConaughey would be playing, it did show off a brief snippet of gameplay showcasing a mixture of third-person platforming exploration, super-powered Destiny style combat and some eye-opening visuals. You can catch the TGA Exodus trailer below and the official website for Exodus here.
Exodus has yet to be given an official release date, but the fact that the gameplay snippet seen at the end of the video is marked with ‘pre-alpha’ disclaimers, it suggests that we won’t be seeing Exodus until at least 2025 at the earliest.
You can catch the first official press release for Exodus below:
“Archetype Entertainment, an Austin-based video game studio comprised of veteran AAA developers, took the stage at The Game Awards to provide a first look at EXODUS, their epic new sci-fi action-adventure role-playing game (RPG). The debut game from legendary RPG creator James Ohlen’s new studio is a next-generation, story-driven RPG that marries cinematic storytelling with deep emotional impact featuring broad player agency and modern AAA gameplay. The story is fuelled by the consequences of player choices due to the impact of Time Dilation, and how they change the lives of those we love most.
“EXODUS introduces an innovative new sci-fi world that forces players to face the consequences of their choices over time,” said James Ohlen, Co-Founder, Studio Head, and Executive Creative Director at Archetype Entertainment. “We introduce the player, as the Traveler, to an original sci-fi universe, a world created with an incredible level of detail in collaboration with award-winning sci-fi authors. The gameplay setting and story we created is built around the impact of Time Dilation, a concept I’ve been fascinated with since I was 12 years-old. We use Time Dilation as a catalyst impacting the choices you make in-game that sets in motion events affecting your relationships with your loved ones, and your entire civilization, for generations.”
In EXODUS, humanity has fled a dying Earth, finding a new home in a hostile galaxy – here, we are the underdogs fighting for survival. As The Traveler, you are humanity’s last hope. Your job 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 back home. The sacrifices you make to protect your loved ones create unpredictable consequences that change your world — reshaping the future. Returning home, you confront the consequences of your choices. In Exodus, the outcome of those choices manifests at a massive level, compounding over generations.
“We’ve always dreamed of creating a game like EXODUS, and we’re thrilled to finally be making it with the support of an incredible team alongside us. We’re building a world we think players will want to immerse themselves in and we’re eager for players to explore this new universe,” said Chad Robertson, Co-Founder, General Manager and Executive Producer at Archetype Entertainment. “Our team is putting their full talent and passion behind the vision of crafting a player experience that will captivate fans by creating a bond between them and their character based on the level of impact they have on this world over time.”