Overview
- Hasbro CEO Chris Cocks said Exodus is “effectively D&D in space” and argued the sci-fi RPG niche needs a fresh, Mass Effect–like entry.
- Archetype Entertainment, a Wizards of the Coast studio founded by former BioWare developers, is building the game with writing by Drew Karpyshyn and a role for Matthew McConaughey.
- Archetype has been posting short gameplay clips and plans extended showcases around the Summer Game Fest weekend at events like the Future Games Show and the PC Gaming Show.
- Footage so far shows cover-based combat, branching dialogue, and exploration that uses a grappling hook and “shaper” abilities to break walls and create bridges.
- The release is targeted for early 2027, and it anchors Hasbro’s larger video game push after wins like Baldur’s Gate 3 and setbacks such as cut teams and a canceled D&D project.