Rogue Trader, Owlcat Games Is About to Level Up

Key Points:

• Owlcat has grown from a small team of 15 to a 600-person studio over a decade, gaining recognition for its RPGs starting with Pathfinder: Kingmaker (2018), followed by Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous (2021), and the acclaimed Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader (2023).
• The studio is currently developing two major projects: Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy, a cRPG focusing on investigation and Inquisitor fantasy, and The Expanse: Osiris Reborn, a third-person action RPG inspired by Mass Effect, marking a significant genre and technical shift for Owlcat.
• Rogue Trader's success helped Owlcat establish strong relationships with IP holders like Games Workshop and opened doors for new projects, while also attracting new fans to the Warhammer 40,000 universe through its engaging gameplay and storytelling.
• Owlcat emphasizes scientific plausibility and authenticity in The Expanse game, collaborating with consultants and the TV show's creators to ensure accurate depiction of space science and languages, despite taking creative liberties for gameplay purposes.
• The studio aims to continue innovating within the RPG genre by taking creative risks and exploring new styles, with ambitions to possibly expand into other subgenres like grand strategy RPGs, while focusing on delivering high-quality experiences in their upcoming titles.