One of these anticipated releases is the physical edition of The Expanse: A Telltale Series. Originally launched episodally between July and September 2023, this adventure game by Telltale Games and Deck Nine serves as a direct prequel to the television show. Players step into the boots of Camina Drummer, exploring the perilous edges of the Belt and making critical choices that shape her journey. The game delves into events before the main series, offering backstory and context to the universe fans know well. Physical copies for both Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5 are now available for pre-order and are expected to ship between January 1 and March 31, 2027. As the game's description highlights, players "Take on the role of Camina Drummer and explore the dangerous, uncharted edges of the Belt."
Adding another layer to the franchise's gaming presence is the brand-new action RPG, The Expanse: Osiris Reborn, slated for a Q2 2027 launch across all platforms. This title shifts genres, offering a third-person action RPG experience where players create their own mercenary captain. The narrative kicks off with a seemingly brief shore leave on the asteroid Eros, which quickly spirals into a solar system-wide conspiracy. Players will have to adapt and survive, taking command of an advanced ship and making choices that influence their destiny in a fight to save humanity. This game promises a rich, story-driven experience, allowing fans to carve out their own path in the 24th-century cosmos. As described, "In The Expanse: Osiris Reborn... you play as a Pinkwater Security mercenary whose brief shore leave on the asteroid Eros spirals out of control."
With these two significant gaming releases, 2027 is shaping up to be a pivotal year for The Expanse faithful. Whether revisiting familiar characters in a prequel adventure or forging a new path as a mercenary captain, fans will have ample opportunities to dive deeper into the intricate political landscape and thrilling space exploration that define this beloved science fiction saga.