Wizards of the Coast Releases Exodus TTRPG

Wizards of the Coast has released their new sci-fi TTRPG Exodus, which ties into the upcoming video game of the same name. This week, Wizards posted the Traveler's Handbook and the Exodus Encyclopedia for sale on their Exodus webpage. The new RPG was designed by James Ohlen, the lead developer of the Exodus video game as well as past hits like Baldur's Gate 2 and Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic.

Based on a free-to-download character sheet and a description of the TTRPG, it appears that the Exodus TTRPG uses the 5E game system, but with updates to make the game sci-fi themed. The Traveler's Handbook comes with four Exodus-themed classes, with two subclasses as well as various weapons and six powerful "Traveler Dynasties" that appear to be in-game factions. Meanwhile, the Exodus Enclyclopedia includes stat blocks for various constructs, Celestials, and human NPCS, as well as new items.

The Exodus video game is set to be released in 2026 and is intended to be a AAA video game available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S.

Step into the dark, dangerous sci-fi world of EXODUS with the ultimate TRPG bundle! This set gives you everything you need to forge unforgettable characters, embark on interstellar missions, and launch epic tabletop adventures across the Centauri Cluster.

What’s Included​

The EXODUS™ Traveler’s Handbook​

The EXODUS Traveler’s Handbook is your gateway to exploring the world of EXODUS through tabletop roleplaying, set in the same sci-fi universe as the upcoming video game from Archetype Entertainment.

TRPG Features

• Eight exciting origins.
• Four new EXODUS-themed Classes each with two powerful Subclasses.
• Dozens of new weapons, AEGIS armor, exotic Traveler equipment, and powerful Celestial tech for characters to use.
• Six powerful Traveler Dynasties for your group to select from—providing valuable allies, vehicles, and equipment.

Technical Features

• 304 pages featuring full-color artwork
• Smythe Sewn binding
• Hardcover with spot UV finishing
• Matte pages, anti-scratch ink for exceptional print quality and clarity
• Available in English only

EXODUS™ Encyclopedia​

The EXODUS Encyclopedia is the essential guide to the strange and expansive universe awaiting intrepid Travelers. Inside, Game Masters and players alike will uncover the remarkable, terrifying, and mysterious beings that inhabit abandoned starships, forgotten ruins, and uncharted worlds.

TRPG Features

• 8 Celestial stat blocks.
• 10+ Changeling stat blocks.
• 10+ Awakened stat blocks.
• 15+ Construct stat blocks.
• 15+ Human nonplayer character stat blocks.
• 25+ Remnant items for characters to wield in battle or dissect to research powerful technologies.

Technical Features

• 296 pages featuring full-color artwork
• Smythe Sewn binding
• Hardcover with spot UV finishing
• Matte pages, anti-scratch ink for exceptional print quality and clarity
• Available in English only

About the Authors:

Written by James Ohlen—legendary RPG and TRPG creator, and Co-Founder of Archetype Entertainment—whose credits include Baldur's Gate, Dragon Age: Origins, and Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic, alongside award-winning science fiction authors Adrian Tchaikovsky and Peter F. Hamilton.

 

[Gozzy]

I wish the Exodus web page included a little bit more about the game world and the setting. I'm unfamiliar with the game or the setting, but I'm, like, kinda interested in seeing more? But then the page opens and all I really see is a few pictures and an "ADD TO CART" button.

Why would I buy something based on so little information? Gimme something!!!

I recommend reading the novel Exodus: The Archimedes Engine by Peter F. Hamilton. It is set in the same universe but is separate to the video game. Has more setting detail than any other source. Hamilton did most of the world building for the game.

 

[popuman]

Hmmm.....the idea to combine Carbon 2815+Exodus didn't come to mind......until now.

At your service!

 

[Weiley31]

Is there even a way to get that legally still? I tried contacting two emails at the publisher and one was a boilerplate redirecting me to email other addresses and the other said the address I tried to contact didn't exist.

EDIT: Ignore, looks like it's still at DriveThruRPG.

I have no idea about the physical copy for the OG book. I had that and the dice for a long time ago. The last I heard with Carbon having issues was with its Terminal Overdrive expansion and backer fulfillment with its physical copies.

 

[chuckdee]

I have no idea about the physical copy for the OG book. I had that and the dice for a long time ago. The last I heard with Carbon having issues was with its Terminal Overdrive expansion and backer fulfillment with its physical copies.

Yeah, I was on that. After paying for the hardcopy, they said they couldn't print it, so gave us POD coupons for DTRPG (only premium color) so basically to get the physical copies, you would have had to pay again.

 

[Weiley31]

Yeah, I was on that. After paying for the hardcopy, they said they couldn't print it, so gave us POD coupons for DTRPG (only premium color) so basically to get the physical copies, you would have had to pay again.

They somehow/for some reason sent me a play test with the whole adventure and the Awakened Mecha write up , even though I completely forgot about the pledge manager for it+didn't have money at the time.

Im kinda glad I didn't try to order a physical copy+forgot about it after reading about the whole issue with Terminal Overdrive.

Which kinda sucks as I liked Carbon 2185.

 

[Mournblade94]

I bought the novel for this game and have been following it for awhile. Great premise using time dilation and relativity physics.

Really looking forward to this. The video game is done by the original mass effect team. I predict this will kick ass!

 

[TrippyHippy]

People keep saying that but cases have been filed over far less. Often settled or dismissed, but filed anyway. Common use traveler may be why Marc Miller used traveller. But it might come down would the average person be confused between Traveller and Traveler when both are used on a space based RPG book? Again, hopefully there was some communication between the two companies and all this is settled.

Apparently, lawyers have spoken.

 

[JPL]

I’ve been poking around and trying to learn a little bit more about the setting. I don’t know if this is the vibe they’re going for it all, but it looks to me like you could do a real slobs versus snobs thing where the heroes are basically Firefly level and the antagonist are some inscrutable posthuman mix of Dune and Stargate.

 

[Parmandur]

I’ve been poking around and trying to learn a little bit more about the setting. I don’t know if this is the vibe they’re going for it all, but it looks to me like you could do a real slobs versus snobs thing where the heroes are basically Firefly level and the antagonist are some inscrutable posthuman mix of Dune and Stargate.

Basically the premise, yes.

 

[Mournblade94]

Is Mongoose going to sue them?

I mean I am curious. But also curious if Mongoose is going to sue them.

A mongoose staff member said the Lawyers of both companies havs spoken. Thats the only information it seems.