{"id":498378,"date":"2026-03-27T14:01:13","date_gmt":"2026-03-27T14:01:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/498378\/"},"modified":"2026-03-27T14:01:13","modified_gmt":"2026-03-27T14:01:13","slug":"the-expanse-osiris-reborn-learn-more-about-gameplay-new-companions-the-closed-beta-and-the-release-window","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/498378\/","title":{"rendered":"The Expanse: Osiris Reborn \u2013 Learn More About Gameplay, New Companions, the Closed Beta, and the Release Window"},"content":{"rendered":"

SummaryThe release of The Expanse: Osiris Reborn is planned for spring 2027, and the game will be available on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate from day one.Players can gain access to an Xbox Series X|S Closed Beta on April 22, 2026.The Xbox Partner Preview trailer gave us a first look at new gameplay, weapons, and abilities \u2013 and the Exploits system that makes your companions more involved in combat.
In addition to the previously introduced Zafar and Michael, the new trailer also reveals two more companions.<\/p>\n

The Expanse \u2013 both the books and show \u2013 has always been praised for its realistic portrayal of our future. Humanity ventured forth, building colonies on Luna, Mars, and in the Asteroid Belt, but at its core, remained largely the same. Age-old conflicts, prejudices, and base desires shadowed humanity\u2019s ascent into the stars.<\/p>\n

In The Expanse: Osiris Reborn, this is the world where your character and their identical twin, J, were born. Seeking a better and simpler life, you both joined Pinkwater Security as mercenaries, but you couldn\u2019t possibly have imagined that you would end up witnessing a massacre of thousands of innocent people on Eros station, the tragic deaths of your friends and colleagues, and that you would be forced to hijack an enemy\u2019s experimental spaceship, making yourself a target for their vengeance.<\/p>\n

We\u2019re delighted to have presented a new trailer for the game in today\u2019s Xbox Partner Preview broadcast, which includes a lot of new information. From the game\u2019s Spring 2027 release window, the upcoming Closed Beta starting on April 22, 2026, as well as new gameplay, new locations, new characters, and a more detailed look at some of the systems we\u2019re introducing. Let us walk you through everything you need to know.<\/p>\n

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Prepare to Fight Back<\/p>\n

The Expanse: Osiris Reborn Closed beta will become available on Xbox Series X|S from April 22, 2026, for those who support the development of the game as Founders and purchase the Miller\u2019s Pack<\/a> or the Collector\u2019s Edition<\/a> on the game\u2019s official site<\/a>. The closed beta will run all the way up until release, so you have plenty of time to purchase either edition and jump in.<\/p>\n

As for what you\u2019ll be playing when you get access, the beta will allow you to experience a full mission taken directly from the game. It starts as you and your twin return to your base, Pinkwater 4 station, on a mysterious ship you took by force to escape from Eros.<\/p>\n

The first person you meet is your old friend Zafar (voiced by Kerem Erdinc), who you might remember from our Announcement Trailer. He will later join your crew as a mechanic but, prior to that, he will play an important role in guiding you through the mission, even providing fire support when possible.<\/p>\n

This is one of the key features of The Expanse: Osiris Reborn \u2014 your crew members can and will offer assistance even if they are not a part of your current squad. In the beginning, it will just be Zafar, but as you recruit more members for your crew, they will be able to assist you in more complex ways.<\/p>\n

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Choices Have Consequences<\/p>\n

Each mission in The Expanse: Osiris Reborn presents you with a choice, one that may entail large long-lasting consequences, and Beta is no exception. I don\u2019t want to spoil this one for you, but think carefully when making decisions that might affect the lives of others.<\/p>\n

It may be someone you barely know, or someone dear to you. But, as you already know, the universe never tells us if we did right or wrong, and you will have to decide for yourself, and, ultimately, face the consequences of your decisions and actions.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s Not Just About Bullets<\/p>\n

What will you do to defend yourself against a persistent enemy hounding your every move? In the Beta, you will be able to try different weapons: shotguns, assault rifles, sniper rifles, pistols, and submachine guns. Use cover to avoid enemy fire, but don\u2019t stay in the same place for too long \u2014 some cover can be destroyed, and enemies won\u2019t shy away from peppering you with a grenade or two. You can respond in kind, though. Various gadgets will be at your disposal, unlocking different abilities when you equip them.<\/p>\n

Use a grenade equipped with a small engine for zero gravity combat, a tactical scanner to reveal where the enemies are hiding, or send a swarm of small drones after your enemies \u2014 these are just some of the many gadgets you will be able to try in Beta.<\/p>\n

On top of that, we have added an Exploit system. These are combat opportunities which your companions can utilize to eliminate an entire group of enemies in one go. Sometimes you will see certain areas your companion can interact with. Wait for a group of enemies to approach that area, and then command your companion to deal with them. Exploits can be a huge help in combat, so don\u2019t miss these opportunities!<\/p>\n

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Gather Your Crew Before Venturing Forth<\/p>\n

During the Beta, only Zafar will be aiding you, but the trailer showcases some of your other potential crew members later in the game. One of them, the beautiful, mysterious and surprisingly well-connected Regina (voiced by Nola Klop), will be able to leverage her networking skills to help you to find allies against your common enemy. In combat, she will be far from dead weight, supporting you from afar with her excellent marksmanship.<\/p>\n

Another companion you can spot in the trailer is Teo, who will serve as a medic aboard your ship, the Gemini. Michael (voiced by Will de Renzy-Martin) is a fellow mercenary, albeit one working for a competitor. His combat experience and skills will no doubt become a valuable asset.<\/p>\n

And finally, there\u2019s your dear twin JJ is your family and, even when they disagree with you, you know you can always rely on your sibling. J will always have your back.<\/p>\n

This is not the whole story, nor your whole crew, though, so stay tuned for more news from Owlcat Games.<\/p>\n

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As you might expect, there\u2019s far more to tell you about than we can squeeze in today \u2013 but we\u2019re delighted to say that The Expanse: Osiris Reborn will launch in Spring 2027 for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, and Xbox Cloud. It will be an Xbox Play Anywhere title, and available day one with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.<\/p>\n

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\nBy the 24th century, humanity has conquered the cosmos. However, life has remained anything but easy. In The Expanse: Osiris Reborn, a story-driven sci-fi Action RPG, you play as a Pinkwater Security mercenary whose brief shore leave on the asteroid Eros spirals out of control. Trapped in a deadly lockdown and drawn into a solar system-wide conspiracy far beyond your control, you\u2019ll have to adapt, survive, taking command of the most advanced ship in the whole of the solar system.
\nCreate and customize your own captain \u2014 Earther, Martian, or Belter \u2014 and lead a crew of highly-skilled specialists as you face off against escalating threats, political pressure, and a relentless enemy that will stop at nothing to see you dead. In a solar system held together by fragile alliances, every decision leaves its mark.<\/p>\n

Trust isn\u2019t given \u2014 it\u2019s earned
\nYour companions are more than just mission assets \u2014 they are people with their own scars and loyalties. Some chase redemption. Others hide their truths. Over time, your relationships will flourish or deteriorate depending on the choices you make and how you choose to lead. The ship becomes your home \u2014 a place where trust is earned, not given.<\/p>\n

Dynamic Third-Person Combat
\nFight in third-person utilizing cover-focused gunplay and abilities. Two companions will accompany you into the field while others will support from a distance: disabling systems or drawing the enemies\u2019 attention. You will issue real-time commands and have to adapt quickly to survive the manifold threats the system will throw at you.<\/p>\n

The fractured world of The Expanse
\nVisit iconic locations like Ganymede, Ceres, Mars, and Luna. Walk through ruined habitats and political strongholds mired in unease and tension. Talk to the locals. Uncover secrets. Use your skills to influence what happens next. The system looks different from every planet and from every asteroid. Some are falling apart. Others just hide it better. You may even come across a familiar face or voice that reminds you of just how small the system really is.\t<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"SummaryThe release of The Expanse: Osiris Reborn is planned for spring 2027, and the game will be available…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":498379,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[59,86,175296,56,54,55,110695,58826],"class_list":["post-498378","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-technology","tag-gb","tag-technology","tag-the-expanse-osiris-reborn","tag-uk","tag-united-kingdom","tag-unitedkingdom","tag-xbox-partner-preview","tag-xbox-series-xs"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/498378","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=498378"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/498378\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/498379"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=498378"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=498378"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=498378"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}