2027 Best RPG Contender Gets Gameplay Trailer

A new gameplay trailer for The Expanse: Osiris Reborn shows zero-gravity firefights, the effects of player decisions, and an introduction to a potential companion.

Owlcat Games unveiled the trailer for its space RPG at the Golden Joystick Awards. The Expanse: Osiris Reborn could be a contender for the best RPG of 2027, a year set to bring several major game releases.

The footage focuses on combat in zero gravity. The protagonist and their twin find themselves in an abandoned mine on a distant asteroid, where they fight space pirates as debris from destroyed cover and fragments of rock drift around them. Exploring the area and navigating narrow walkways also requires more caution than in a typical shooter.

The trailer also shows how much player decisions can affect the adventure. The dangerous asteroid mission begins when the protagonist agrees to a small request from a complete stranger. The quest leads to a larger adventure and an opportunity to recruit a companion named Polly. Ignoring the unassuming stranger at the outset can mean missing an entire chain of events and additional content.