Pre-Order Editions

Pre-Order Editions

The Expanse: Osiris Reborn is available for pre-order in four editions. Each tier adds additional content on top of the base game, with the two highest tiers also including beta access. The game is priced at $49.99 for the Standard edition, which is notably below the current $69.99 standard for major AAA releases. The higher-tier editions (Miller's Pack and Collector's) are exclusive to the Owlcat Games website and are not available through Steam, Epic, or console storefronts.

Edition Comparison

Standard Edition ($49.99)

The Standard edition includes the full base game for PC (Steam, Epic Games Store, GOG), PlayStation 5, or Xbox Series X|S. Every Standard pre-order comes with an Early Adopter Item (a cosmetic item for the player character, specific details not yet disclosed) and a Discord Role on the official Owlcat community server. This is the entry point for players who want the complete singleplayer experience without extras.

The $49.99 price point is a deliberate choice. Most major releases from large studios in 2025 and 2026 carry a $69.99 base price, with deluxe and ultimate editions pushing well above $100. Owlcat priced the Standard edition below the industry standard following the same strategy they used for Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader.

Deluxe Edition ($59.99)

The Deluxe edition adds several in-game items and recognition bonuses on top of the Standard edition. The two headline items are Miller's OPA Heavy Armor, a cosmetic armor set inspired by Detective Joe Miller's connection to the OPA and the gritty Belt aesthetic, and the Spec Ops Assault Rifle, a weapon skin for one of the game's assault rifle models. Players also receive their name in the game's credits and a Discord Role.

The Miller references throughout the pre-order tiers are a nod to Detective Joe Miller, one of the central characters in The Expanse series, known for his distinctive hat, world-weary attitude, and deep ties to both Ceres Station and the protomolecule storyline. The cosmetic items let players outfit their character with gear inspired by Miller's appearance and affiliations.

Miller's Pack ($79.99)

The Miller's Pack includes everything in the Deluxe edition plus additional Miller-themed items: Miller's Revolver (a weapon skin modeled after the detective's sidearm) and Miller's Casual Outfit (a cosmetic outfit reflecting his off-duty look). The pack also includes a Digital Artbook with concept art, character designs, and environment studies from the development process, and a Digital OST featuring the game's original score composed by Pawel Perepelica. A Hall of Fame listing and Beta Access round out the tier.

Beta access is a significant inclusion for dedicated fans who want to play the game before its official release date. The scope and timing of the beta have not been fully detailed, but pre-order messaging confirms that both the Miller's Pack and Collector's Edition grant access. The digital soundtrack is composed by Perepelica, who also scored Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous and Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader. The main theme was publicly revealed on November 7, 2025.

Collector's Edition ($289.00)

The Collector's Edition is the premium tier. It includes everything in the Miller's Pack plus a set of physical collectibles: a Collector's Box with premium packaging, a Printed Artbook (physical version of the digital artbook), a Spaceship Figurine (a detailed model of the Gemini), a Medallion, 3 Patches, and a 9-Piece Sticker Set. Beta access is included.

This edition is aimed at collectors and fans of The Expanse who want physical memorabilia alongside the digital experience. Collector's Editions are typically produced in limited quantities, and past Owlcat releases (particularly Rogue Trader) saw their Collector's Editions sell out. The higher-tier editions are exclusive to the Owlcat website, meaning they cannot be purchased through Steam, Epic Games Store, GOG, or console storefronts.

In-Game Item Details

Platform Availability

All four editions are available for PC (via Steam, Epic Games Store, and GOG), PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. The game is a current-generation console exclusive with no PS4 or Xbox One versions planned. On PC, the system requirements have not been finalized, but the use of Unreal Engine 5 with Nanite and Lumen suggests that a modern GPU will be recommended for optimal performance.

Closed Beta Access

The closed beta begins on April 22, 2026. Only the Miller's Pack ($79.99) and Collector's Edition ($289.00) include beta access, both of which are exclusive to the Owlcat Games website. The beta has a self-contained mission set on Pinkwater Station. Players who want early access should note that these editions cannot be purchased through Steam, Epic, GOG, or console stores.

At-A-Glance Tier Comparison

A compact comparison of the four confirmed founder pre-order tiers for The Expanse: Osiris Reborn. Prices below are in US dollars as shown during the spring 2026 beta window. Only the Miller's Pack and Collector's Edition grant access to the closed beta. The Standard Pack and Deluxe Edition are base-game tiers without beta keys.

Founder Status And Beta Access Rules

Access to the closed beta is gated by founder status rather than by a separate sign-up. A founder is defined as a player who has pre-ordered at least the Miller's Pack or the Collector's Edition on the developer's own store. The Standard Pack and Deluxe Edition are explicitly excluded from the beta, as confirmed in the developer-hosted beta mechanics overview. The higher tiers are also sold exclusively through the developer's own storefront rather than through Steam, GOG, the Epic Games Store, or either console storefront.

The beta build itself is deployed on three platforms: Steam on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X and S. Founder keys are redeemable on whichever of those platforms the founder owns, so PC and both current-generation consoles are all in scope during the test window.

Full appearance and origin customization, including the Martian origin, is reserved for the full release. Mechanics exposed by the beta preset system and their impact on starting gadgets are covered in character creation and progression.

What The In-Game Extras Actually Are

The digital bonuses bundled into the upper tiers are cosmetic or starting-kit items rather than permanent stat advantages. The game does not use gear rarities; every item found or given can be fully upgraded at a workbench, so edition extras act as flavor and kit seeds rather than power unlocks. The slot layout these items plug into is detailed on weapons and equipment.

• Miller's outfit. A mercenary cosmetic for the player character. Occupies the decorative appearance slot and does not alter combat stats.

• Deluxe Edition bonus armor and weapons. Extra pieces that slot into the player's existing gear layout. Because every weapon and subsystem in the game is upgradeable to the same ceiling, these bonuses function as a richer opening loadout rather than a permanent power boost.

• Collector's Edition ship figurine. A scale physical model of the player's ship, the Gemini.

• Faction patches. Physical cloth patches tied to factions featured in the game, including Pinkwater Security, the mercenary company the player character belongs to. Broader faction context lives in factions.

• Artbook, collector's box, and sticker set. Physical memorabilia exclusive to the Collector's Edition. The Miller's Pack includes the digital artbook equivalent but not the printed version.

Cancellation Option For Founders

The upper pre-order tiers function as a try-before-you-commit channel. Outside impressions have highlighted that a founder who picks up the Miller's Pack or the Collector's Edition, plays through the beta mission, and then decides the game is not a fit can cancel their pre-order and step back out. This framing comes from player-facing coverage rather than from a formal developer policy statement, and the terms that apply to any refund are the ones attached to the founder store at the moment of purchase. New founders should read the current storefront terms before assuming a specific refund window.

Platforms And Launch Window

The full game is targeted for a 2027 release, on a platform slate that matches the beta plus two additional PC storefronts. A day-one subscription option is also confirmed.

The beta platform slate is a strict subset of the full-release slate: Steam, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X and S. GOG, the Epic Games Store, and Xbox Game Pass are not part of the beta build. There is no seventh- or eighth-generation console version (no PlayStation 4, no Xbox One, no Nintendo Switch release).

Which Tier To Pick

The tiering is structured around three motivations rather than just four price points. New players who just want the game at launch are the target audience for the Standard Pack. Players who want a richer opening loadout without paying into the beta window can move up to the Deluxe Edition. Players who want to play the closed beta mission set on Pinkwater Four Station alongside Zafar and the twin need at least the Miller's Pack. Physical-item collectors who also want beta access pick the Collector's Edition. A first-time player considering either of the upper tiers can use getting started and the closed beta article to decide whether the beta scope is worth the founder commitment before buying.

The studio behind the game, Owlcat Games, has historically run long feedback-driven beta cycles on its other projects, and the Pinkwater Four beta continues that pattern: the tiered pre-order system doubles as a funding and feedback channel during the run-up to the 2027 release.