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