It’s not the rank on your collar. It’s the choices you make when everything’s on the line.
That’s the heart of the brand-new The Expanse: Osiris Reborn gameplay reveal, premiered live during the Golden Joystick Awards 2026 by Owlcat Games — and it gives us our best look yet at what being a captain actually means in this upcoming sci-fi action RPG.
The “Becoming the Captain” Trailer — What We Saw
The trailer introduces a previously unseen mission that sees your captain and crew tracking down a pirate stronghold that has set up operations deep inside an abandoned asteroid mine. What starts as a straightforward takedown quickly spirals into something unexpected — and before you know it, you’ve stepped in and accidentally become the hero of someone else’s story.
“You don’t become a captain because someone gives you the ship. You become one because people choose to stand beside you.”
The mission shows off:
- Zero-gravity combat deep inside an abandoned asteroid mine
- Dynamic dialogue and choices that shape how the situation unfolds
- Tactical squad gameplay — command your crew in real time, coordinate attacks, and adapt on the fly
- Meeting key crew members — including Polly Haart, the young Belter shipgirl from Ceres, who may just join your journey
Every decision matters — not just in combat, but in who you help, who you trust, and how you lead. That’s when you stop just flying a ship — and truly become its captain.
About The Expanse: Osiris Reborn
Developed by Owlcat Games — the studio behind Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader and Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous — this third-person sci-fi action RPG drops you into the tense, gritty universe of The Expanse, where the fragile balance between Earth, Mars, and the Belt is teetering on the edge of collapse.
- Create your captain — Earther, Martian, or Belter
- Command the Gemini — described as the most advanced ship in the solar system
- Build your crew — each companion has their own secrets, skills, and story
- Explore the solar system — from Ceres to Ganymede, Mars to the Asteroid Belt
- Release: Spring 2027 — coming to PC (Steam, Epic, GOG), Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5
- Founder packs available now: Standard ($49.99), Deluxe ($59.99), Miller’s Pack ($79.99), and Collector’s Edition ($289) — with beta access included for Miller’s Pack and above
The Big Question Answered
So — when do you truly become a captain?
The trailer makes it clear: it’s not a promotion. It’s not the keys to a fancy ship. It’s when you take responsibility for the lives in your hands — even when no one told you to. Even when it’s not your fight. That’s when you earn the title.
Watch the trailer now and wishlist the game at osirisreborn.owlcat.games — your journey through the Belt begins in 2027.
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