The Expanse: Osiris Reborn bears a striking resemblance to Mass Effect that many are dubbing it Mass Effect: The Expanse. From the premiere trailer and what's known of the gameplay, the comparison is easy to understand. In fairness to Owlcat Games, the developers are transparent about their sources of inspiration.
In a conversation with IGN, creative director Alexander Mishulin and publishing head Andrey Tsvetkov openly acknowledge the impact of BioWare's sci-fi series on The Expanse: Osiris Reborn. However, they emphasize it's more than a simple clone.
For followers of The Expanse, Osiris Reborn is an intriguing venture featuring an original narrative with several actors from the beloved Prime Video series returning to their roles. Owlcat remains tight-lipped about specific names (I definitely asked!), but at least fans can anticipate new content from The Expanse universe since the show concluded in 2022.
Personally, my excitement for The Expanse: Osiris Reborn runs even deeper. As a devoted Mass Effect enthusiast and admirer of The Expanse, I also hold Owlcat’s Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader in high regard—not only as one of the standout Warhammer 40,000 titles lately but as a top-tier cRPG.
Could Osiris Reborn represent the perfect intersection of Mass Effect, The Expanse, and Warhammer 40,000? Continue reading to discover just how much Mass Effect DNA flows through The Expanse: Osiris Reborn.