Exodus' New Trailer Confirms 2027 Release Date

Published Aug 25, 2026, 2:45 PM EDT Sign in to your TheGamer account Exodus, the upcoming sci-fi romp from Archetype Entertainment, finally gets a firm release date. As per a new trailer at Gamescom Opening Night Live, Exodus is set to launch on April 7, 2027. This means we're just a little over seven months away from playing Exodus ourselves. It comes as fans have waited patiently to play Archetype's debut title - one which wears its Mass Effect inspirations on its sleeve. Check Out The Latest Exodus Trailer Here, Fresh From Opening Night Live This Exodus trailer was just unveiled during Gamescom Opening Night Live. It shows us more of Jun, the player character, and Salt. Yes, she's the talking squid. Here, we see Salt operating a mech. She is what is referred to as an "awakened", so she isn't the only talking non-human in the game. Just like any other companion, Jun can have full conversations with Salt. Exodus got a lot of attention right out of the gate because developer Archetype is made up of former BioWare talent. For that reason - and the fact that this is another party-based action RPG in a sci-fi setting- many are seeing this as a spiritual successor to Mass Effect. While those are high expectations to meet, what we've seen so far has largely impressed would-be players. However, one reveal last month disappointed fans, as Archetype confirmed that the character creator isn't much of a character creator at all, leaving us playing as a pretty generic-looking Jun. We can play as a female Jun, too, and choose which hairstyle we want, but there aren't many options outside of that. At least with that band-aid ripped off, Archetype is back to showing off what we can do in the game. It remains to be seen if this can fill the Mass Effect-shaped hole in our hearts when Exodus launches on April 7 of next year. Released April 7, 2027 Developer(s) Archetype Entertainment Publisher(s) Wizards of the Coast Number of Players Single-player Steam Deck Compatibility Unknown