Couchpotato spotted an Q&A video for Exodus:

EXODUS Founders Q&A Video | April 2024

Couchpotato spotted two articles about time dilation in Exodus on Gamingbolt:

Exodus Developer Says Time Dilation Will Make Players “Truly Feel the Weight of Every Decision They Make”

Exodus’ Time Dilation is “All About Hard Choices and Long-Term Consequences,” Narrative Director Says

Learn more about time dilation in Exodus:

TIME DILATION IN EXODUS™: THE EMOTIONAL SACRIFICE OF THE TRAVELERS

Fleeing a dying Earth via ark ships in the 23rd century, our ancestors’ emotional journey stands as a testament to the resilience of the human spirit. Journeying at near lightspeed in search of new worlds to settle, time itself slowed to a crawl; we weren’t just traveling in space but sprinting into the future.

As our ancestors traversed thousands of lightyears, countless ships vanished into the abyss—swallowed by the vast emptiness of space. But a lucky (or fateful) few reached the CENTAURI Cluster, where there were hundreds of habitable words, and sent out the Green Signal – a message calling all humanity to come join them. The other ark ships heeded the message.

As we sailed on the edge of lightspeed, the consequences of time dilation exacted a cost. Although the trip to Centauri took only decades for those still on the ark ships, tens of thousands of years passed for the people who sent the Green Signal. Over this time, these early voyagers established empires and evolved into species as varied as the stars in the sky. They were barely recognizable as human, now known only to us as… CELESTIALS.

Not only did these hyper-advanced Celestials see us as primitives by the time we reached Centauri, but we were relegated to backwater worlds: isolated, ostracized, and controlled by our evolved ancestors. Our sole beacon of hope? The TRAVELERS – courageous explorers who journey the stars, unearthing ancient and powerful technologies on the dead worlds of extinct Celestial civilizations.

For the life of a Traveler, time becomes your enemy, a force you cannot see or escape - a concept distorted by the unfathomable speeds at which you traverse through space. What may seem like mere hours or days to you can equate to years, even decades, passing for those you leave behind. With each Exodus, you are confronted not only by the dangers that lie waiting for you across this universe but also by the emotional toll of your absence on those you love. Each choice you make while you are traveling on your interstellar missions is magnified by the reality of time dilation, and the cost and consequences are often paid by your entire civilization… and the friends and family you left behind.

At the center of each Exodus mission lies The Pathways—an interstellar transportation network accessed only via the Gates of Heaven. Massive artifacts constructed and maintained by mysterious, hyper-advanced beings called the Elohim, The Gates of Heaven are a technological marvel that enables us to explore worlds beyond the reach of conventional spacecraft.

Yet, amidst the dangers and immense toll your journeys extract, a sense of purpose exists that propels you and your companions further into the unknown. The Celestial artifacts that you are searching for hold the power of both creation and destruction. Uncovering just one of them could completely change the course of an entire civilization. Over the passing millennia, you will observe the immense impact that your choices have on your descendants, your world, and humanity as a whole.

That’s the price you pay for being a Traveler.

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Learn more about Elise - one of the companions in Exodus:

FIRST LOOK: MEET ELISE – AN ATHLETIC, WELL-TRAINED SOLDIER, EXPERIENCED KILLER, AND LOYAL FRIEND – "A MECH OF A COMPANION!"

Across the deadly worlds of EXODUS, there are two things that hold more than any currency friendship and firepower. Elise offers both,dominating the battlefield in her customized mech suit.

Born on 23rd century Earth, Elise is one of the "Sleepers", recently arriving in the Centauri Cluster after a long journey in cryosleep. Like most Sleepers, her memories of Earth are fragmented and painful… but she remembers enough to know how much humanity has lost.

She hides that profound loss behind a sarcastic sense of humor and her love of combat. She puts all her focus and energy into her prowess in battle, making her a force to be reckoned with. Unleashing enormous firepower from on the battlefield with her dual mini-guns and shoulder mounted grenade launchers, she draws more than her share of attention. Her focus is on soaking up the damage and allowing her team to navigate to advantageous cover positions before unlocking her ultimate, a micro-missile barrage.

Fearless, relentless, and loyal to a fault, you couldn’t pick a better ally to watch your back.

To find out more about Elise – check out our EXODUS Companions page page and let us know what you think!

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Gematsu reports that Certain Affinity will be a development partner for the RPG Exodus:

Certain Affinity co-developing EXODUS

Sci-fi action adventure RPG announced at The Game Awards 2023.

Certain Affinity is a lead co-development partner on the recently announced science-fiction action adventure RPG EXODUS from Archetype Entertainment, the developer announced.

Certain Affinity has been working closely with Archetype Entertainment since 2022, partnering with Archetype Entertainment’s executive creative director and co-founder James Ohlen (formerly lead designer of Baldur’s Gate I and II, as well as Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic), and alongside the studio’s vice president, executive producer, and co-founder Chad Robertson (formerly the studio director for EA BioWare).

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Science Fiction author Peter F. Hamilton will write novels in the Exodus universe:

ANNOUNCING GLOBAL LICENSING AGREEMENT WITH RANDOM HOUSE WORLDS AND PETER F. HAMILTON FOR EXODUS GAME!

Archetype Entertainment announced today that they have entered into a global licensing agreement with Random House Worlds to publish two novels by author Peter F. Hamilton, set in the universe of EXODUS. 

Announced today, Random House Worlds, shared that they will publish a series of two novels that will explore the world of EXODUS. The first book, EXODUS: THE ARCHIMEDES ENGINE, will be released on September 17, 2024 – but starting today fans can pre-order the book by visiting exodus-archimedes-engine.com. 

“We are excited to have Peter F. Hamilton, not only creating stories set in our universe, but as a creative consultant on the EXODUS game. "I have been a huge fan of Peter F. Hamilton since his earliest novels,” said James Ohlen, Co-Founder and Executive Creative Director for Archetype Entertainment, the studio developing EXODUS. “He creates fantastic science-fiction worlds, that transport the reader to the center of an action-packed story that feels so real, it blurs the lines between our world and his. I am thrilled to have him helping us create this new sci-fi world for the EXODUS video game that will engage players for years to come."  

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Couchpotato spotted an Q&A for Exodus:

EXODUS Founders Q&A Video Series - Part 1

Couchpotato spotted a developer interview for Exodus at IGN:

Exodus: The Science Behind the Action - Developer Interview

IGN sits down with Exodus game developers James Ohlen (Executive Creative Director) and Chad Robertson (Executive Producer) as they talk about Archetype Entertainment's action sci-fi RPG, Exodus. Check out this Exodus interview to learn more about the upcoming game, revealed at The Game Awards 2023.