The Expanse: Osiris Reborn bears such striking Mass Effect vibes that fans are already dubbing it "Mass Effect: The Expanse." Judging by the debut trailer and known gameplay details, the comparison feels inevitable. Credit to Owlcat Games' developers - they openly acknowledge their influences.

Creative director Alexander Mishulin and publishing head Andrey Tsvetkov confirmed Mass Effect's impact during their IGN interview, but emphasized Osiris Reborn evolves beyond mere imitation.

For The Expanse devotees, the game delivers fresh narrative territory with several original cast members returning (though Owlcat remains tight-lipped about specifics). This offers sweet consolation for fans still mourning the show's 2022 conclusion.

Personally, Osiris Reborn hits multiple sweet spots: as a Mass Effect enthusiast, Expanse devotee, and admirer of Owlcat's critically-acclaimed Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader - arguably among the finest cRPGs and Warhammer titles in recent memory.

Does Osiris Reborn perfectly synthesize Mass Effect, The Expanse, and Warhammer 40,000 elements? Our breakdown explores just how deeply Mass Effect's DNA runs through this ambitious new project.