Exodus is considered by the developers to be the first major game expansion. The expansion added multi-level "deadspace" scenarios, new environments and ships, better handling of conflicts, additional market functionality, user interface improvements, and an updated in-game web browser. A formalized method for alliances between corporations and the ability to claim sovereignty of a solar system via new "player owned starbases" was also added. Prior to its official release, this expansion was codenamed "Shiva."

This update includes: - New Ships - Starbases - New Helper Applications - New Multi-level Scenarios - System Scanning - Mining Improvements - Corporation Improvements - Alliance Systems - War Declaration - User Interface Improvement - New Agent Functionality - New Aggression System - New NPC Types - Market Improvements - Fleet Command and Tactical View - Updated In-game Browser