Mass Effect-like Exodus gets a release date, while showcasing an octopus companion in a mech suit

The highly anticipated sci-fi role-playing game Exodus is set to release on April 7th, 2027, according to developers Wizards of the Coast's Archetype Entertainment. The announcement came during the Gamescom Opening Night Live show, where a trailer introduced Salt, an awakened octopus who doubles as the game's companion. Salt pilots a mech suit, allowing her to fight enemies far beyond mere wrapping around their faces, unlike traditional octopuses.

Exodus was developed by a team consisting of former BioWare developers, including writer Drew Karpyshyn, who played a significant role in the Mass Effect series. The similarities to Mass Effect are evident, with both games sharing space opera elements, companions, romances, morality choices, and special abilities. However, Exodus introduces a unique feature called time dilation, which quickly shows the consequences of your decisions during exodus missions.

These missions are long-distance tasks requiring near-light-speed travel, causing minutes to pass for you while months or even years elapse for those you leave behind.

The developers are excited about showcasing more of Exodus at Gamescom and look forward to sharing further updates during the event.