Exodus draws on Interstellar, Star Wars, Dune and a touch of Mass Effect

Exodus carries clear BioWare DNA: Archetype founder James Ohlen may have left the studio last year, but several developers on the project have BioWare on their resumes. During a visit to Archetype's Austin studio for the Big Preview, Mass Effect wasn't mentioned until I asked; narrative director Drew Karpyshyn points to the team's wide variety of backgrounds and interests.

Karpyshyn names the golden age of sci‑fi—classic Star Wars and the Star Trek experience—and says Interstellar has been a strong influence. Time dilation plays a major role in Exodus, even earning its own page on the game's website, and Matthew McConaughey voices the near‑mythical C.C.

Orlev, a mysterious mentor the developers are keeping details about. Starting from scratch let the team construct the universe from the ground up, Karpyshyn explains.

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