The Expanse: Osiris Reborn Enters Final Polish Phase Ahead of Spring 2027 Launch

Owlcat Games is moving The Expanse: Osiris Reborn into its final polish phase, bringing the third-person action RPG closer to its Spring 2027 release window. This update matters because the studio has shifted from major development to balancing and refinement, signaling that the core experience is largely complete. Players waiting for a deep, cooperative RPG set in the Expanse universe can now expect a finished product rather than a long wait for core features.

Owlcat Games shifts focus to balancing and refinement for the upcoming RPG

The game launches on PC and major consoles, including the Xbox Series S. Owlcat Games developed the title as a third-person action RPG that emphasizes twin protagonists and cooperative play. The narrative follows a player character and their sibling, known as J, as they infiltrate a Protogen facility. This setup allows for unique environmental puzzles and combat mechanics that rely on character synergy.

Developer Alexander Mishulin confirmed that the team is mostly polishing and balancing everything. They are also finalizing small bits of content before the release. The studio improved enemy AI and refined combat animations based on beta feedback. One major change involved recasting the voice actor for the male lead to address player feedback.

The game is optimized for PC and consoles, though settings may need tweaking for the Xbox Series S. Mishulin noted that the game runs well on most consoles but might require some graphics adjustments for the Series S. The studio declined to comment on potential Switch ports. The game will launch globally in Spring 2027, with no specific date confirmed yet.