True Detective and Interstellar star Matthew McConaughey makes his video game debut in Exodus, a new sci-fi action game inspired by the worlds of Mass Effect and more.
Revealed during The Game Awards 2023, Exodus stars the beloved Interstellar actor in another story about time dilation and galactic adventures. However, this is very much more action focused than the aforementioned Nolan movie.
Exodus will tell a story that explores the consequences of decades of butterfly effects. Held by the ever-curious time dilation, you play as a Traveler trying to explore the universe while avoiding a mysterious force of universe-altering beings known as the Celestials.
Developed by BioWare veterans behind Mass Effect and the director of Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic, Exodus aims to be a return to the blockbuster sci-fi years of the Xbox 360 generation, albeit with a more modern AAA style.
Exodus is pitched as a “next-generation, story-driven RPG that marries cinematic storytelling with deep emotional impact featuring broad player agency and modern AAA gameplay.”
In a press release, Archetype Entertainment co-founder James Ohlen said: “Exodus introduces an innovative new sci-fi world that forces players to face the consequences of their choices over time. We introduce the player, as the Traveler, to an original sci-fi universe, a world created with an incredible level of detail in collaboration with award-winning sci-fi authors."
The game’s premise is as follows: “In Exodus, humanity has fled a dying Earth, finding a new home in a hostile galaxy – here, we are the underdogs fighting for survival. As The Traveler, you are humanity’s last hope. Your job is to steal alien weapons and technology from the most powerful beings in the universe, the Celestials – humanity’s greatest enemy. But there’s a catch — 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. Returning home, you confront the consequences of your choices. In Exodus, the outcome of those choices manifests at a massive level, compounding over generations.”
Exodus is currently in development for Xbox Series, PlayStation 5 and PC. No release date was given.
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