Summary
Wizards of the Coast subsidiary Archetype Entertainment dropped a new gameplay trailer forExodus, and it has a lot of gamers thinking aboutMass Effect. This title was notably revealed at The Game Awards' 2023 show whereInterstellarstar Matthew McConaughey hyped upExodus. Although a promising idea featuring a similar focus on time dilation was described, there wasn’t much else to go off of, but now gamers are getting a better look.
Regardless of the various opinions gamers have about the current state of BioWare and the shape of its newest releases likeDragon Age: The Veilguard, many seem to agree that the company and its approach to gaming is different, for better or worse. This has left a gap in the industry that many believe has yet to be filled. Whilepeople wait to see if the nextMass Effecttitle meets their expectations, Archetype Entertainment may be seeking to fill that void altogether withExodus.
A new trailer for theupcoming gameExodusfrom Archetype Entertainmentshows off an experience that may draw in anybody who’s been going back toMass Effect: Legendary Editionto get a deep, interactive sci-fi fix. The trailer suggests that a galaxy-traveling crew is making their way through a high-stakes mission with many twists and turns, and shows a group of characters that all seem interested in advancing their own compelling goals, regardless of their benefit to the central objective. Recent information from Archetype, including a spot on arecent CohhCarnage stream, emphasizes that the way players interact with the narrative will have consequences, including romances, and extending to things like whether the ancient technology the player discovers while exploring “supercharges” the development of their homeworld.
Exodus Gameplay Trailer Has Huge Mass Effect Vibes
The combat inExodusappears to blend systems from familiar titles, especially through the use of cover shooting mechanics that mesh with the thoughtful application of different powers and skills. One clip that’s stood out to fans of BioWare’s work is a shot where the player slams down on an enemy with a weapon that looks a lot likeMass Effect: 3’s iconic Omni-Blade. It appears thatExodusmay be taking some of the best parts ofMass Effectand also freshening up the experience with modern quality-of-life improvements.
The fact thatExodusis so reminiscent of theMass Effectfranchise doesn’t appear to be a mistake.Exodusboasts veterans from previous BioWare hits, including James Ohlen, former BioWare creative director, and Drew Karpshyn, writer ofMass Effectand co-writer ofMass Effect 2.Having members with such a strong background attached to this project inspires plenty of confidence from fans that a modern title reminiscent of the classic series isn’t too far off from release.
