3 Upcoming Sci-Fi RPGs That Could Beat a New Mass Effect to the Punch

Fans waiting for the next Mass Effect have a long road ahead, but the sci-fi RPG genre is heating up with several promising titles that could scratch that same interstellar itch. Leading the charge is Exodus, a new IP from Archetype Entertainment, a studio founded by former BioWare veterans James Ohlen and Drew Karpyshyn, who were key creative forces behind the original Mass Effect and Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic. Exodus promises a narrative-driven experience with player choice, deep companions, and a galaxy shaped by time dilation—where decisions made in one era ripple across centuries. It is being developed for PC and current-gen consoles, though no release date has been announced. Another contender is Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic, a rumored project that would return players to the beloved Knights of the Old Republic era, though details remain speculative. Meanwhile, other sci-fi RPGs like Rogue Trader from Owlcat Games, set in the Warhammer 40,000 universe, offer a darker, more tactical take on space exploration and party-based storytelling. Rogue Trader is slated for release in 2024 on PC, with console versions to follow. These games matter because they fill a gap left by Mass Effect's uncertain future. After the lukewarm reception of Mass Effect: Andromeda and the long development cycle of the next mainline entry, fans are hungry for rich, choice-driven sci-fi adventures. With veteran talent and fresh settings, these upcoming RPGs could redefine the genre or at least provide a worthy stopgap. For now, the galaxy is wide open—and the race to deliver the next great sci-fi RPG is well underway.