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NewsPC PlayStation Xbox The Expanse: Osiris Reborn Owlcat Games David Gaider

David Gaider is working on parts of The Expanse: Osiris Reborn’s narrative

The former Dragon Age lead writer is collaborating with Owlcat, which has also recast the male protagonist and his twin.

Barak Eliyahu – site manager of The Checkpoint DailyNovember 8, 2026 at 00:38

The Expanse: Osiris Reborn character art and Xbox Partner Preview text — Image: Owlcat Games, via Xbox Wire

David Gaider, lead writer on Dragon Age: Origins and Inquisition, says he is collaborating with Owlcat Games on parts of The Expanse: Osiris Reborn’s narrative. He is doing so alongside his work at Summerfall Studios, which he co-founded.

Separately, PC Gamer and TheSixthAxis report that Owlcat has recast the playable male protagonist and his twin J. Blythe Melin now plays both roles. The studio released a video update about the change.

The action RPG is set in The Expanse universe and is scheduled for spring 2027 on PC, PS5 and Xbox Series.

Source: David Gaider(opens in a new window)

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