Dragon Age Writer David Gaider Joins The Expanse: Osiris Reborn RPG

Veteran RPG writer David Gaider is collaborating with Owlcat Games on The Expanse: Osiris Reborn, an upcoming science-fiction role-playing game that has drawn comparisons to BioWare’s Mass Effect series.

The news is particularly interesting for RPG fans because Gaider helped shape the storytelling behind Dragon Age: Origins and contributed to other major BioWare titles, including Baldur’s Gate 2 and Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic. His involvement could bring another experienced narrative voice to Owlcat’s ambitious sci-fi project.

David Gaider Confirms His Work on The Expanse: Osiris Reborn

Gaider confirmed his involvement in a post on Bluesky, explaining that he has been working with Owlcat Games alongside his existing responsibilities at Summerfall Studios.

He described his contribution as collaboration on certain aspects of the game's narrative. Gaider also expressed enthusiasm about joining the project, explaining that The Expanse has long been one of his favourite science-fiction franchises.

However, he has not revealed exactly which characters, missions, or story sections he is working on. His announcement also does not establish him as the game's lead writer, so the full extent of his contribution remains unknown.

Why David Gaider Is Important to RPG Fans

Gaider has a long history in narrative-driven role-playing games. His work includes Baldur’s Gate 2 and Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic, while he served as lead writer on Dragon Age: Origins.

The original Dragon Age became particularly well known for its memorable companions, character relationships, difficult decisions, and branching storytelling. These elements helped establish the franchise's identity and made Gaider a familiar name among RPG enthusiasts.

Interestingly, Gaider did not work on the Mass Effect series during his time at BioWare. His new collaboration gives him an opportunity to contribute to another science-fiction RPG with a similar emphasis on characters and narrative choices.

What Is The Expanse: Osiris Reborn?

Developed by Owlcat Games, The Expanse: Osiris Reborn is a third-person science-fiction action RPG set in the universe of The Expanse.

The game follows a Pinkwater Security mercenary whose leave on the asteroid Eros turns into a much larger crisis. Players are drawn into a developing conspiracy that reaches across the solar system.

Its design includes several features that will sound familiar to Mass Effect fans:

• Third-person combat: Players engage enemies using a shooter-style combat system.
• Companion relationships: Interactions with other characters are an important part of the experience.
• Dialogue and decisions: Conversations and player choices contribute to the narrative.
• Character creation: Players can shape their protagonist and choose an origin connected to Earth, Mars, or the Belt.

These similarities have helped position the game as a potential option for players looking for another story-driven science-fiction RPG.

Owlcat Games Is Responding to Player Feedback

Owlcat Games has experience developing complex role-playing games, including Pathfinder: Kingmaker, Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous, and Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader.

The studio has also been collecting feedback on The Expanse: Osiris Reborn through an earlier beta. Initial impressions highlighted the game's potential while pointing to areas that needed improvement, including combat feel and technical polish.

The developer has been working on feedback ahead of the game's planned release. However, it remains to be seen how much the final experience will change before launch.

When Will The Expanse: Osiris Reborn Be Released?

The Expanse: Osiris Reborn is planned for release in 2027, with PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S among its announced platforms. An exact launch date and final pricing details have not been confirmed in the reports currently available.

Gaider's involvement is an encouraging development for fans who value strong characters and storytelling in role-playing games. Still, players will need to wait for more details to understand how much his work will influence the finished game.

For now, The Expanse: Osiris Reborn is shaping up as an interesting project for fans of science-fiction adventures, companion-driven stories, and choice-based RPGs.