Owlcat Games’ new The Expanse: Osiris Reborn gameplay trailer offers your Captain a choice: rescue teenagers from space pirates, or leave their mess off your to-do list. The optional mission appeared in the sci-fi action RPG’s 2026 Golden Joystick Awards showing, according to Polygon and SavePoint Gaming. SourceSource
SavePoint reports that the teenagers antagonised the pirates to impress the Outer Planets Alliance (OPA). Bold approach to networking. The rescue job begins with a conversation in a bar; accepting it takes the crew to a pirate stronghold inside an abandoned asteroid mine. Players can also decline the request and prioritise their own mission. Source
According to Polygon, completing the rescue and befriending one of the teenagers, Polly, could lead to her joining your crew later. Recruiting her would give you access to her nanobot-swarm ability. SavePoint describes a teenager deploying nanobots during the rescue itself, so the swarm isn’t waiting for the employment paperwork. SourceSource
SavePoint’s account describes third-person firefights and zero-gravity encounters using companion abilities. Polygon also reports a spatial detection device, an explosive projectile thrown at a pirate’s chest, and a device launched at an enemy behind cover. The equipment list is not especially reassuring for anyone hoping to hide behind a crate. SourceSource
The wider RPG lets players create an Earther, Martian, or Belter Captain and bring two companions directly into missions, SavePoint reports. Push Square notes that the new footage prominently features the female lead. SourceSource
Osiris Reborn is targeting spring 2027, but there’s no exact release date yet, Push Square reports. SavePoint lists PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC through Steam, Epic Games Store, and GOG, and reports that Owlcat has confirmed day-one Xbox Game Pass availability. SourceSource
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