Wizards of the Coast's Archetype Entertainment to Publish Exodus TTRPG Based on Upcoming Exodus Video Game

In something of a surprise, a video game division of Wizards of the Coast has announced plans to publish EXODUS Traveler’s Handbook, a new tabletop RPG based on their upcoming video game. Archetype Entertainment, a division of Wizards of the Coast, announced plans to publish the new rulebook, with details about the upcoming release found on Archetype's website. The book is being made available to followers of the upcoming game first, starting on December 11th. Details on how to get a copy of the limited quantity book can be found here.

EXODUS Traveler’s Handbook was designed by James Ohlen, who created Exodus and was previously designing tabletop RPG books via his Arcanum Worlds imprint prior to joining Wizards and Archetype Entertainment. Arcanum Worlds had published a 5E third party supplement called Odyssey of the Dragonlords and several D&D 5E supplements on the DMs Guild.

Exodus is a new sci-fi video game that deals with human space colonists fighting against the antagonistic descendants of humanity known as Celestials. The game involves time dilation in space travel, which is why there are both humans and their evolved futuristic descendants in the same game.

Currently, it is unclear whether the TTRPG version of Exodus will use some version of Dungeons & Dragons 5E or if it will be a bespoke new game system. EN World has reached out to Wizards for clarification.

A description of the new RPG can be found below:

• Celebrate with Us – This special FOUNDERS TTRPG edition was created by James Ohlen, the creative visionary behind the highly anticipated EXODUS video game.

• Explore the vast world of EXODUS – Face the challenges of this dark and dangerous futuristic world, set in the expanded universe of the EXODUS video game.

• Become the Traveler – Your destiny is to lead the Travelers, in the hunt to steal alien weapons and technology from the most powerful enemy in this universe – the Celestials.

• Confront Time Dilation – Choices you make create consequences changing the fate of those you love most – and reshaping the future of your entire civilization for generations.

 

[Hexmage-EN]

So if this is a 5E-variant being put out by a subsidiary of WotC why isn't this game higher profile? This thread is the most I've ever seen about it.

 

[Reynard]

i'm quite possibly a fool, liar, and charlatan; there's a link that should (I think) have the book still in stock.

It is still asking for a Founder's code. They are seriously only offering this to people who pre-order the video game?

I assume this RPG will be obscure, at best.

 

[Jensaarai]

So if this is a 5E-variant being put out by a subsidiary of WotC why isn't this game higher profile? This thread is the most I've ever seen about it.

It had quite a bit of publicity a short while back with some teaser trailers, the "Secret Level" animated episode, and also the "Archimedes Engine" book by Peter F. Hamilton that I think has been pretty well-reviewed.

 

[Parmandur]

So if this is a 5E-variant being put out by a subsidiary of WotC why isn't this game higher profile? This thread is the most I've ever seen about it.

It is a curious roll-out, bit I suspect we will see it get a bigger push as the video game itself comes closer to release. James Ohlen is running a livestream of this TTRPG that Archetype is pushing in social media.

 

[Jensaarai]

It is still asking for a Founder's code. They are seriously only offering this to people who pre-order the video game?

I assume this RPG will be obscure, at best.

That link has the code in there already, for free use;

Due to the effects of TIME, we are offering our TRAVELERS, who are not yet FOUNDERS, the opportunity to extend your travels.

Beginning today, you can purchase the EXODUS TRAVELER'S HANDBOOK (while supplies last), using the code, "TRAVELER".

Your choices matter. Choose wisely, Traveler.

Underlined it for ya

edit; to clarify, I didn't preorder this game either lol, just got the book cause it looked cool

 

[Parmandur]

That link has the code in there already, for free use;

Underlined it for ya

edit; to clarify, I didn't preorder this game either lol, just got the book cause it looked cool

Yeah, jury is way out on the video game itself, but honestly I loved the novel and this TTRPG seems really fun, love the Setting that Archetype is building out. The Secret Level short film was pretty good.

 

[Jensaarai]

Yeah, jury is way out on the video game itself, but honestly I loved the novel and this TTRPG seems really fun, love the Setting that Archetype is building out. The Secret Level short film was pretty good.

I am certainly still more than a bit hesitant about the game. There's definitely tons of enthusiasm and dedication on display publicly from the devs and social media, but the bits of gameplay footage we got to see in some of those trailers didn't necessarily 'wow' me all that much.

But, then again, the initial gameplay trailers for something like Baldur's Gate 3 didn't 'wow' me either, and that turned into a home-run lol.

 

[Reynard]

That link has the code in there already, for free use;

Underlined it for ya

edit; to clarify, I didn't preorder this game either lol, just got the book cause it looked cool

Gotcha. Thanks. I misunderstood. I thought there was a lower pre-order tier that unlocked it.

 

[pukunui]

@Jensaarai: Are you able to speak to the time dilation mechanics at all? That's the bit I'm most interested in.

Thanks also for the book order link. Unfortunately, I can't afford it. US$28.55 for the book, US$39.99 for shipping to NZ. US$68.54 = ~NZ$120.

 

[Parmandur]

I am certainly still more than a bit hesitant about the game. There's definitely tons of enthusiasm and dedication on display publicly from the devs and social media, but the bits of gameplay footage we got to see in some of those trailers didn't necessarily 'wow' me all that much.

But, then again, the initial gameplay trailers for something like Baldur's Gate 3 didn't 'wow' me either, and that turned into a home-run lol.

Really hard to tell with video games from curated trailers. Not goijg to get worked up about it yet either way. But a big fan of the enthusiasm for the worldbuilding, nice to see thar sort of genuine passion.