“Superhero Workplace Comedy”, starring Aaron Paul, already deserves to be on your wish list

Expedition is a superhero workplace comedy that was announced during The Game Awards this year and it's one of the games that should be on your wishlist for 2025. The Game Awards saw the reveal of a slew of exciting new video game releases and it's very possible that you may have forgotten about this title starring Aaron Paul and Laura Bailey, who took the stage to announce the game.

Produced by AdHoc Studio, Expedition is an action-adventure game where you will play as Robert Robertson, a superhero also known as Mecha Man. Unfortunately, his mech suit is destroyed in battle and Robertson is recruited by another superhero who promises to make an improved version of him. To make ends meet, Robertson ends up working as a dispatcher at a superhero dispatch center rather than as a superhero at a superhero agency.

Everything we know about expedition

What to expect from the story and gameplay

The official Uncut trailer released by AdHoc Studio (via YouTube) after TGA highlighted more about what players can expect when Expedition will be released in 2025. Combining dark humor with a setting not unlike a mash-up of The office and a superhero universe similar to that of Marvel, gameplay appears to revolve around a choice-based narrative with management simulation elements. The trailer above shows Robertson faced with a choice when talking to a co-worker, but we also see some of the top-down gameplay styles typical of management simulation games.

THE Steam page explores more than Expedition will offer in terms of gameplay, stating: "You must manage your list while navigating office relationships and rebuilding your outfit for a chance at revenge"As for how dark the mood might get, the Steam page also notes that players can expect"Mature language, cartoon violence, nudity, and tobacco and drug use. Rated R stuff!”

It's almost unnecessary to mention this ExpeditionThe stellar cast is also one of the main reasons to keep an eye on the game. Aaron Paul, best known for his roles in Breaking Bad and BoJack Knightwill play the main character, Robert Robertson. As a versatile actor and voice actor, Paul perfectly fills the role of a superhero who is stuck in a dead-end job instead of the role he loves most. There are also a plethora of other famous faces and voices lending their talent to Expeditionincluding Laura Bailey (The last of us part 2), Matthew Mercer (Critical Role), Jacksepticeye, Alanah Pearce (Cyberpunk 2077) and Jeffrey Wright (Western World).

Perhaps one of the biggest reasons to get excited about Expedition is your team of talented developers. As confirmed in the trailer, AdHoc is utilizing the talent behind some of the most influential choice-based games of all time, with former game developers Undead, Tales from the Bordersand The wolf among us everyone signed up for the project. Although this series of titles from Telltale Games has faced some criticism for how significant their choices are, they all manage to create beautiful and thought-provoking narrative experiences, which definitely gives hope to those Expeditionstory and gameplay.

Dispatch's unique style - and comedy - is already coming into its own in 2025

A hilarious comedy that looks visually stunning

The trailer gives just a hint of the comedy and humor we'll likely see in the full release. As we already know, the game won't shy away from darker jokes and NSFW jokes, which should help differentiate it as a superhero game, as the genre tends to fall into the more family-friendly category. With its office ambiance and general sense of everyday mundanity, the trailer exudes, Expedition targets a more mature audience not just through its jokes, but also through its characters and setting.

ExpeditionThe artistic style of also helps it stand out as a unique and very promising title. The bright, colorful cartoon aesthetic is more reminiscent of an anime than a video game, making it feel very visually different from any other game scheduled for release in 2025. Its vibrant, comedic style is definitely unique, bringing into focus a very visual and attractive game that really stands out. With witty writing, a distinctly colorful art style, and an intriguing plot, Expedition is already standing out in the crowd of new game releases.

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One of the most exciting upcoming games for your wish list

Expedition is already a perfect storm, from its talented developers to its fantastic cast, humor, and art style. With all this going for you, it's hard to imagine Expedition not becoming one of the best games of the year, but of course, We haven't seen any reaction yet to how it actually works. It will be interesting to see how the developers combine player choices with the game's management and strategy elements. The two genres are quite different and it can be difficult to make them work together harmoniously.

It can also be a challenge to present a new side of superheroes where working in an office is a major plot point. Still, with so many things going on, Expedition It looks like a must-have game for anyone looking for fun and humor with a story worth telling. Unfortunately, Expedition It doesn't have a release date yet, but it's definitely worth adding to your wish list.

Source: AdHoc/YouTube, Steam