Exodus studio refines male protagonist Jun after player criticism

NicoGG October 23, 2026 0 comments 2 min read

Archetype Entertainment reveals an updated model for Exodus protagonist Jun, responding to player criticism ahead of the 2027 release.

In a new teaser trailer from Archetype Entertainment for its forthcoming sci-fi RPG, Exodus, the studio is showing off an updated model of the male lead character, Jun. This revision directly responds to concerns from players about the original character design, demonstrating that the studio is responsive to feedback from its audience. This change in character design reflects the shifting strategy around dealing with player responses during the long development cycle of a major title.

Former Mass Effect developers adjust character design based on community feedback

Exodus is being developed by the former team that made Mass Effect. So comparisons are already being made to BioWare's celebrated franchise. The release date for Exodus is April 7th, 2027.

The game will be coming to PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. The long development time gives them plenty of time to work on the game design and polish it based on player feedback.

The new teaser reveals some of the new changes to the visual design of the male lead character, Jun. The studio (Archetype Entertainment) shares that they've seen the feedback left regarding the male character model, Jun. "We listen closely and value your opinion. We are in the process of perfecting Jun. We are fine-tuning the game." This is interesting because it shows that the revision to the character design isn't some pre-determined art direction, but a response to player feedback.

Exodus is being developed at an interesting time for the role-playing genre. BioWare has closed their doors. There are no new Mass Effect games on the horizon.

It leaves a void for a kind of narrative-focused space opera. The context around this is relevant because Exodus is stepping into the role as the spiritual successor to a popular series that's no longer being developed.

Archetype Entertainment is continuing to evolve Exodus by engaging with its audience. They confirm that they are in the process of perfecting Jun, and refining the game. We can expect more updates as they continue developing the game in the lead up to its scheduled release in 2027.