Owlcat Reveals How Real Astronaut Expertise Shaped The Expanse: Osiris Reborn

Check Out the New Dev Diary of The Expanse: Osiris Reborn Owlcat Games has offered a deeper look at The Expanse: Osiris Reborn through a new developer diary shown during the Golden Joystick Awards. The studio worked closely with former NASA astronaut and ISS commander Leroy Chiao to ground the game’s depiction of life in space in real experience while keeping the adventure enjoyable to play. Known for its realistic approach to science fiction, The Expanse sets a high bar for authenticity. Chiao’s insights into how astronauts breathe, move, and eat helped the team shape daily life aboard space stations in believable ways. Space travel often dulls the senses, so astronauts tend to appreciate stronger flavors. This detail appears in the game, where characters gravitate toward spicy food to bring back some intensity. The team also made selective adjustments to keep the gameplay smooth. In reality, astronauts rely on tethers when leaving their ships, but this method would slow down player movement. Magnetic boots are featured instead, offering a practical compromise that still feels grounded in science. Combat required a similar balance. True zero-gravity recoil and the near silence of space would reduce the impact of action scenes, so sound in the game is softened rather than removed. Players still feel every encounter through breathing cues, radio communication, and subtle vibrations. More updates on The Expanse: Osiris Reborn are on the way. The game will launch on PC through Steam, Epic Games Store, and GOG, as well as on Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5. Fans can wishlist it now.
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