The Expanse Meets Project Hail Mary In Epic New Sci-Fi Adventure

The Expanse is inarguably one of the greatest sci-fi series available, both in novel and TV form. It has amassed a hugely loyal following who are dedicated not just to religiously rewatching its incredible seasons and leafing through its mesmerizing pages, but also to finding anything that remotely resembles it so they can consume even more hard sci-fi. Fortunately, among the various upcoming and brand-new sci-fi projects, there are numerous that are perfect for the average and dogmatic Expanse fan looking for something new to be invested in.

Additionally, those who’ve rolled credits on Project Hail Mary or read the excellent original novel a dozen times will also want something in the realm of hard sci-fi to get stuck into. Luckily, among the several new projects like The Expanse is an epic new sci-fi adventure that incorporates elements and themes that Project Hail Mary so brilliantly explored. This new experience is perfect for those who simply cannot wait for The Expanse’s upcoming return and want a whole new universe to explore.

New Sci-Fi Adventure Is Perfect For Fans Of The Expanse

While the likes of Netflix and Amazon Prime continue to flood our feeds with shows that encapsulate the very best elements of The Expanse, when it comes to video games, there aren’t very many big-budget experiences that quite capture the scale and ambition of the iconic sci-fi epic. Of course, there’s the upcoming Expanse video game that looks set to give the series the Mass Effect-esque RPG it’s always deserved, but beyond that, the best games like The Expanse tend to veer on the niche, indie side that, while with its fans, doesn’t necessarily appeal to a mass audience.

Fortunately, Exodus, the aforementioned game that combines The Expanse with Project Hail Mary, could just be the big-budget epic that fans of both properties have been searching for. While not quite as hard sci-fi as The Expanse (it has an octopus companion that pilots a mech), it incorporates a lot of real science into both its narrative and gameplay to deliver a more grounded science-fiction experience. It is also an extremely cinematic sci-fi epic, one that couples character-driven storytelling and meaningful choices with expansive lore and worldbuilding, not unlike The Expanse.

It also heavily leans into the concept of time dilation, utilizing real science to impact the choices that players can make. Of course, time dilation plays a big role in Project Hail Mary and serves as a defining component of its emotional narrative core. Exodus appears to be one of the first big-budget sci-fi games to utilize the scientific concept to heighten the stakes of the player’s choices, much in the same way that it affects the decisions characters like Project Hail Mary’s Grace and Interstellar’s Cooper have to make.

Exodus Could Be The Next Great Sci-Fi Game

Of course, its utilization of these ideas shared by Project Hail Mary and The Expanse helps set it apart within the world of video games. However, it’s the ways that Exodus builds upon them, its brand-new universe teeming with fresh ideas and interesting characters, its approach to combat, and the way choices impact the narrative, that will make it the next best RPG for Mass Effect fans. Truly, Exodus, should it land its gameplay elements perfectly, cultivate a balanced and emotionally impactful tone, and deliver compelling writing and characters, has a chance of becoming the next great sci-fi video game.

In that sense, Exodus has even more in common with The Expanse and Project Hail Mary. Both had the potential to be successful and influential experiences within their new mediums as long as they faithfully adapted the source material and met the high bar expected from prestige TV and blockbuster movies. Of course, they both succeeded and have become staples of the genre. When Exodus releases on April 7, 2027, it has the chance to become a huge success, a fixture in any self-respecting sci-fi fan’s collection, and a must-play for newcomers exploring the vast library of exceptional sci-fi RPGs.

There is equally every chance it fails; however, that seems somewhat unlikely given the fact that its universe has already been adapted into successful expanded media and proven captivating there, and its showcased gameplay looks refined and, most importantly, fun. At the very least, even should Exodus fail to become the best sci-fi RPG ever made, it will still likely end up being a great alternative for fans of The Expanse and Project Hail Mary to enjoy.

Systems

Released

April 7, 2027

Developer(s)

Archetype Entertainment

Number of Players

Single-player

Steam Deck Compatibility

Unknown

PC Release Date

April 7, 2027

Xbox Series X|S Release Date

April 7, 2027