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.

 

[Mournblade94]

I may test the waters and buy. I wonder if you can do Mass Effect-lite basically with it since I've heard Exodus get compared to Mass Effect here and there.

The original developers of Mass Effect made this video game

 

[Mournblade94]

Level Up fulfills that dream (if that is indeed your dream). En Publishing alone has produced seven spell-less classes for the game, with more available through 3pp.

But they don't have a video game IP supporting it. Thats what's going to sell this game.

 

[Reynard]

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

I can't count the number of sci-fi setings that have used some variant of the word "traveler" in them. It is a silly idea that mongoose should own the term.

 

[Mournblade94]

I have seen lawsuits over things less similar. A space themed RPG and one letter difference on the book names? I really hope that Hasbro and Mongoose have already had this conversation and worked things out.

According to Mongoose they've communicated

 

[Mournblade94]

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.

According to Mongoose the reason Miller used Traveller was to avoid a lawsuit with Traveler insurance group. But turns out since the businesses are completely different Traveler insurance TM was never in danger

 

[Von Ether]

But they don't have a video game IP supporting it. Thats what's going to sell this game.

That does seem to be a big aspect to sci-fi ttrpg, if you don't have a tie to an IP, it's a much harder sell.

 

[Micah Sweet]

But they don't have a video game IP supporting it. Thats what's going to sell this game.

Ok. Video games have never been all that important to me.

 

[Koloth]

According to Mongoose the reason Miller used Traveller was to avoid a lawsuit with Traveler insurance group. But turns out since the businesses are completely different Traveler insurance TM was never in danger

Glad the two companies have talked. What had me worried was Traveller for a space based RPG and Traveler for a spaced base RPG are close enough to be a concern.

As I said earlier, that last thing we need is these two companies spending money on lawsuits that could be better spent on making games.

 

[UngainlyTitan]

Glad the two companies have talked. What had me worried was Traveller for a space based RPG and Traveler for a spaced base RPG are close enough to be a concern.

As I said earlier, that last thing we need is these two companies spending money on lawsuits that could be better spent on making games.

Is not the game called Exodus? the player book is called "Exodus Traveler's Handbook"

 

[Sossij]

Is not the game called Exodus? the player book is called "Exodus Traveler's Handbook"

Using someone else's trademark or registered trademark in the promotion (advertising, title, obvious copy on the cover a book, etc,) of your own competing product can be a serious no-no. I'm not sure if this case would qualify, because I am not a lawyer.