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The Outer Worlds 2

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The Outer Worlds 2
Release Date Gameplay & Story DLC & Pre-Order Review
Release Date
October 29, 2025
More Details
Genre
Action, RPG, Adventure, Open World
Platforms Price (MSRP)
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$69.99
Developer Publisher
Obsidian Entertainment Xbox Game Studios
Number of Players Age Rating
1 ESRB M
Time to Finish Cross Platform Play
TBD No
Official Website Official Website for The Outer Worlds 2

The Outer Worlds 2 Latest News

 ⚫︎  Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 Director Daniel Vavra criticized The Outer Worlds 2 for its static, scripted world." He noted that Obsidian Entertainment has failed to innovate or add something new to the series.

 ⚫︎  The Outer Worlds 2 Director Brandon Adler doubles down on the game not having respec. He wanted to emphasize the importance of decisions players make, and how it affects their overall enjoyment.

 ⚫︎  The Outer Worlds 2 introduces a "Consumerism" flaw that players who purchased the $100 premium edition for five days of early access can acquire. This self-aware debuff reduces vendor sale prices by 10% but makes everything 15% cheaper, and also secretly grants the player unique low-intelligence dialogue options, with the in-game description stating, "Promotions and sales have riddled your brain."

 ⚫︎  The Outer Worlds 2 released a new gameplay trailer featuring its quirky weapons and third-person view.. Developers from Obsidian Entertainment also explained how they decided to include a third-person option to the game, which is a fan-requested feature ever since the first game.
 ⚫︎ Obsidian Entertainment confirmed that The Outer Worlds 2 will have pets.. Players will be able to obtain Anubis, the mini canid, after meeting it during the Peril on Gorgon DLC.
 ⚫︎ The Outer Worlds 2 can now be pre-loaded for Xbox and PC.. It is about 79.49 GB on console and 77.30 GB on PC, with its final size expected to be about 110 GB based on Steam.

The Outer Worlds 2 Overview

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The Outer Worlds 2 is the second installment in the space action RPG series, The Outer Worlds, and sequel to the 2019 title developed by Obsidian Entertainment. It was officially announced during The Game Awards 2024. In this installment, players take on the role of an Earth Directorate agent who must uncover the source of devastating rifts that may lead to the destruction of all of humanity.


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$69.99

The Outer Worlds 2 Gameplay

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The Outer Worlds 2 is an action RPG featuring first-person shooter mechanics. Players create their own character and use variety of weapons including guns, in combat. Each character has unique abilities and choices that reflect the player's playstyle. The game also features factions that fight for control and their own agenda. Players navigate diverse zones, discover hidden lore, and shape the narrative of a star system that nears obliteration.

The Outer Worlds 2 Announcement Trailer

The Outer Worlds 2 Announcement Trailer

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