Exodus is an epic sci-fi RPG that has been in development for years. The first trailer aired in 2023 and gave fans a first look at what the game could bring. This project wowed fans and has many heavy hitters from the industry on the development team. Players are skeptical any time a project like this is announced without a release timeline. Games can take years and suffer many setbacks. Many gamers do not want to get their hopes up for a game only to never see it come to fruition. However, while Exodus has not been given a specific release date, a launch timeline has been revealed.
Exodus Gets Launch Timeline; Coming Sooner Than Expected
Archetype Entertainment is a US-based developer that opened its doors in 2019. They have not released a game yet but have been busy working on Exodus. At the helm of this game is BioWare alumnus James Ohlen, who has years of experience in the industry. He worked on the original 1998 Baldur’s Gate as well as the sci-fi title Anthem in 2019. There are plenty of BioWare veterans, such as writer Drew Karpyshyn, who worked on the Mass Effect series. Actor Matthew McConaughey is also involved in the project.
Archetype Entertainment is owned by Hasbro, which has been dabbling in many different areas in recent years. CEO Chris Cocks confirmed during the latest earnings call that Exodus is scheduled to be released in 2026. While this may seem like a long time, a year away in game development is nothing. What this means is the game is most of the way there and simply needs some fine-tuning before it is released. This is great news for fans as it gives a more concrete timeline of when this game will hit shelves.
Why The Hype?
The cinematic trailer that was released at the 2023 Game Awards previewed the storyline and told players to “Become the Traveler.” It offered some of the third-person shooter gameplay, showing the main characters battling the “celestials.” From the just over two-minute trailer, the game has a storyline that is rich and layered. The gameplay also looks engaging, with the possibility of exploring other planets, gaining new abilities, and fighting off a wide array of enemies.
Hasbro has not been shy about what they hope Exodus will bring to the company. While there is a chance the game flops, the talent behind the project makes it a lot less likely. Cocks stated in the earnings call that he expects the game to be one of the driving forces behind growth in the company. That is some high expectations for a debut game and one that is not based on any existing intellectual property. It shows how excited many people are about Exodus.
Final Thoughts
Exodus will likely be one of the most anticipated games in 2026. Hasbro has a lot riding on this game, and they are confident it is going to be a success. If the game is released in 2026, we will likely hear more news come out this year. Hopefully, we will get to see more of the storyline and the gameplay soon to start getting the hype train for this game started.
