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Exodus Won't Let You Bang the Octopus
Polygon.com • • technology
Key Points:
- Exodus, a narrative RPG by Archetype Entertainment, allows players to pursue romantic relationships with most party members, but romance with Salt, an octopus companion, is not possible due to her disdain for humans.
- Salt, an Awakened octopus who travels in a mech suit, has become a fan favorite following her appearance in the game's release date trailer showcased at Gamescom 2026.
- The game features a diverse cast of six combat companions, including humans, post-humans, and travelers, with romances that are not gender-locked, unlike some other RPGs such as Mass Effect.
- Romance development in Exodus requires players to actively build affinity through choices aligned with a morality system, where kindness or harshness affect relationships, and pursuing one romance may close off others.
- Exodus is set to launch on April 7, 2027, for PlayStation 5, Windows PC, and Xbox Series X, promising complex, meaningful relationship dynamics that impact the narrative experience.
