If you could travel close to the speed of light, you could effectively leap forward into the future and skip weeks of waiting. While this sounds like science fiction, it is a reality governed by relativity—a concept that Exodus intends to make a core pillar of its gameplay experience.

Developed by Archetype Entertainment and published by Wizards of the Coast, this upcoming sci-fi space exploration title is leaning heavily into the scientific implications of time dilation. Fans can get an extended look at the game's unique mechanics during the Future Games Show Summer Showcase on June 6, with a dedicated highlights trailer following on June 7 during the PC Gaming Show.

Experience Bizarre Interstellar Physics in Exodus

In Exodus, players step into the shoes of the Traveller, a protagonist navigating a universe thousands of lightyears away from Earth. Your mission involves traveling to distant worlds to collect mystical objects known as Celestial Remnants, but the journey is far from a standard space romp.

The game utilizes high-concept physics similar to the film Interstellar. As you approach the speed of light or encounter areas where space-time warps due to extreme gravity, time begins to behave unpredictably. This creates a unique narrative tension:

  • Time Dilation: Missions that take hours for your crew could span decades for those remaining on Earth.
  • High Stakes: Every jump through space carries the weight of lost time and altered history.
  • Relativistic Consequences: The physics engine forces players to reckon with the reality of being a cosmic wanderer.

Catch the Future Games Show and PC Gaming Show

To see these bizarre interstellar physics in action, make sure to tune into the upcoming showcases. The Exodus gameplay reveal is scheduled to follow the Future Games Show Summer Showcase, which airs Saturday, June 6, at 12 pm PT / 3 pm ET / 8 pm BST.

If you miss the initial reveal, you can catch a glimpse of the third-person space opera during the PC Gaming Show on Sunday, June 7, airing at 12 pm PDT / 3 pm EDT / 8 pm BST. With Matthew McConaughey starring in the lead role, the game promises to blend hard science with an epic, character-driven narrative.