Archetype Entertainment’s sci-fi action RPG, Exodus, has confirmed its release window for early 2027. The project, helmed by core BioWare veterans who worked on the Mass Effect series, is garnering attention for combining the unique physical phenomenon of time dilation with its narrative. The newly released footage showcases the game's overall atmosphere and technical implementation, presenting its direction as a next-gen cinematic RPG.

Originally targeting a 2026 release, the team adjusted the schedule to enhance the game's quality. It is set to launch on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. The game is set in the year 40,000, where humanity has left Earth to settle in the Centauri cluster. Here, humanity struggles for survival against the 'Celestials,' a race of evolved beings who arrived thousands of years earlier.

The combat system emphasizes squad-based cooperation, inheriting the legacy of previous titles. Players take on the role of the protagonist, 'Junn Arslan', and head into battle alongside companions Tom and Elise. The game introduces cover-based shooting and a weapon-select wheel that allows for situational changes, while also enabling the strategic use of special abilities like squad missile strikes. It moves beyond static cover-to-cover movement, ensuring dynamic repositioning across the battlefield.

The 'Railclaw' is introduced as a device to maximize movement efficiency. This grappling hook-like tool helps players freely navigate the exterior of massive orbital towers and complex vertical spaces. The developers have designed it as an essential tool for travelers, intended for seizing high ground or breaking through dangerous areas during combat. Additionally, exploring alien structures like ancient Celestial sanctuaries to find extraterrestrial technology that could change the future of humanity is a core objective.

The core narrative mechanic, time dilation, results in decades passing on the homeworld of Ridon when travelers move at near-light speeds. This time difference impacts both the narrative and gameplay, adding weight to the player's choices. The studio plans to release detailed footage covering combat and dialogue systems in the summer of 2026, followed by an introduction to RPG systems such as character growth and romance elements later that year, before the official launch in early 2027.

Exodus will feature full Korean subtitle support.