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  "id": 6349439,
  "title": "Exodus: Five Things You Need to Know",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/exodus-five-things-you-need-to-know",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-08T23:08:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "IGN",
    "slug": "ign",
    "url": "https://www.ign.com/articles/exodus-five-things-you-need-to-know"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "1. You've Got to Stop the Rot\nExodus revolves around the concept of time dilation, where days of interstellar space travel for the player equate to decades passing for loved ones back on Earth. Players control the character Jun Aslan, a Commander Shephard-like hero but with a charming demeanor and hair reminiscent of a heartthrob. Jun is the son of Orion Aslan, a legendary Traveler, but finds himself as a humble salvager on a dying world plagued by a virus called The Rot. To save his planet, Jun must reclaim his father's legacy and halt the spread of The Rot. The Rot is a byproduct of The Celestials, descendants of the first humans who are around 40,000 years more advanced than humans, presenting a persistent threat to humanity's survival in the game.\n\n2. The Universe is Full of \"Awakened\" Beings\nThroughout the game, players encounter animals that have been granted human intellect, known as the Awakened. These animals exist throughout the universe and prove to be helpful allies, as they provide insightful commentary on the exploitative nature of humans. The team has revealed eight Awakened companions for Jun so far, with the possibility of more to be discovered later. Notable companions include Tom Vargas, Elise Charroux, Phaedra Nath, Salt - an Awakened octopus in a mech suit, and Suliman, a dark-eyed representative of a powerful faction that Jun must align with to access critical ship upgrades.\n\n3. How Exodus Plays\nIn the game, players assume the role of Jun Aslan and begin their mission aboard a sleek spaceship, accompanied by a diverse multi-species crew. Players must secure Jun a position in the hangar bay of an orbital space station housing the Kay, a race of Awakened frogs from the planet Lidon. Jun and his ally Suliman engage in dialogue and mission objectives within a micro-gravity environment. Players can sprint, jump, grapple, dive behind cover, and scale ledges while utilizing a radial menu to issue commands to their squad during slowed-down time. The game's action-RPG mechanics are similar to those of Mass Effect, allowing for seamless control and combat options.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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