One of the more interesting clips to come out of the 2023 Game Awards was Matthew McConaughey revealing the trailer for the upcoming sci-fi game Exodus.
It’s an action-adventure roleplaying game with cinematic, powerful storytelling that centres around Time Dilation and the consequences of that for the characters. The game also stands out due to the fact it adopts ‘broad player agency’, meaning the player’s choices are what progress the story.
From just watching the trailer, it also looks like it’s going to be a damn good game.
Here’s what Chad Robertson, co-founder, general manager, and executive producer at Archetype Entertainment had to say:
We’ve always dreamed of creating a game like Exodus, and we’re thrilled to finally be making it with the support of an incredible team alongside us. We’re building a world we think players will want to immerse themselves in and we’re eager for players to explore this new universe. Our team is putting their full talent and passion behind the vision of crafting a player experience that will captivate fans by creating a bond between them and their character based on the level of impact they have on this world over time.
So, what’s the story? Well, according to the official description:
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.
You can watch the trailer right here:
See what I mean by cinematic? By the end of the trailer, I was actually quite drawn into it – which is the sign of a good story already.
Source: GeekTyrant
What do you think of Exodus? Is it one you’ll be keeping on your radar? Let me know what you’re thinking in the comments.
