The debut game from legendary RPG creator James Ohlen’s new studio is a next-generation, story-driven RPG that marries cinematic storytelling with deep emotional impact featuring broad player agency and modern AAA gameplay. The story is fueled by the consequences of player choices due to the impact of Time Dilation, and how they change the lives of those we love most. 

In Exodus, humanity, having fled a dying Earth, has found a new home in a hostile galaxy – here, we are the underdogs fighting for our survival. Players step into the role of The Traveler, humanity’s last hope. Your job is to journey to distant stars on the hunt to steal alien weapons and technology from the most powerful enemy in the universe: the Celestials. There is one catch, however — Time Dilation.

As Travelers on interstellar missions, days for you are decades back home. The sacrifices you make to protect your loved ones create unpredictable consequences that change your world -- reshaping the future for generations to come. Returning home, you confront the consequences of your choices. Returning home, you will face the consequences of their choices, and must determine: how much are they willing to sacrifice?

In the spirit of Halloween, Archetype Entertainment thought it would start October with a frightfully awesome new reveal in a new cinematic trailer, The Mara-Yama.

Prepare to meet the most horrific enemy, yet -- if you dare.

Do you know what fear is?

This October, we bring you a cinematic premiere that embraces the dark side of our galaxy… along with a special treat for those who might recognize our narrator (ed. Matthew McConaughey). Navigating Centauri is no easy task, with the threat of many powerful enemies whose technological ingenuity far exceeds our own waiting to wipe us from existence. Humanity must navigate this dark and dangerous Sci-Fi universe with extreme caution.

Among the most terrifying threats are the Celestials we call the Mara-Yama. No one knows what the Mara-Yama call themselves. They have no known territory or homeworld, living in massive space citadels secreted in desolate regions of space. Waiting. Hunting.

A Familiar Voice as the Narrator, Revealing Hidden Secrets

How does this mysterious observer know so much about humanity’s most feared predator? How has this seemingly all-knowing spokesman mastered the skill of survival? Who is he? A Traveler? Perhaps. But if so, why is he an observer sharing his valuable insights, rather than a warrior who bears the scars of humanity’s battles? He is an outsider, yet of our world, one who knows many far-reaching secrets… yet his insight is pointed and personal. Is his goal to guide the Travelers? Warn us off? Or are his goals something beyond what we can even envision? His words stir the soul and leave one questioning their humanity and the consequences we bring to bear, in the dark void between the stars.

Meet C. C. Orlev – Exodus’s self-proclaimed spokesman. In EXODUS, you will learn more about this infamous citizen of Centauri as your journeys as a Traveler bring you to distant worlds and strange new adventures.

Key Features:

• Experience the Emotional Impact of Time Dilation - Time Dilation escalates the emotional impact of your story-driven choices like never before. Traveling on interstellar missions at the edge of lightspeed, time moves differently — days for you can be years, decades or even centuries for those back home. The world you fight so hard to save moves on without you, changing and evolving while you are left behind. In your absence, friends and family will grow old and change, while you remain the same, forcing you to exist outside of time.
• Explore A Universe of Possibilites - As the Traveler, you navigate the stars on missions to steal alien weapons and technology from the most powerful beings in the universe and humanity’s greatest enemy, the Celestials. These remnants are used to fight a destructive force that threatens the entire galaxy, including your homeworld. Through exploration, you gain an understanding of your universe, the Celestials, and how you are connected to the fate of humanity.
• Lead A Diverse Cast of Companions - As humanity's savior you will lead a diverse set of companions in your fight for humanity, many of whom have their own quest and romance paths. Willing to brave unfathomable danger, and to stare into the abyss at your side, they are ready to join you in facing whatever arises. These are not just brave soldiers – they are genetically engineered savants, punk mech pilots, geniuses cursed with alien viruses and more.
• Own Your Journey – In Exodus, you have the agency to customize your experience, from your character to your progression, combat style and the companions you choose. With each mission you grow more powerful as you progress from a lowly salvager to humanity’s last hope. As you infiltrate dangerous alien strongholds, you’ll need to decide which combat tactics and strategies you’ll use to exploit your enemy’s weakness.

Fans interested in joining by becoming Founders can sign up now to earn exclusive in-game items.

Exodus is in development for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.