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The Outer Worlds 2

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The Outer Worlds 2 brings players back into Obsidian¡s sharp-witted and satirical vision of the future. Available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S, and launching day one on Game Pass, the sequel builds on everything that made the original a cult favorite, while raising the stakes with a bigger world, deeper choices, and a darker edge.

This time, the story takes you to Arcadia, a distant colony at the center of a cosmic crisis. As an agent of the Earth Directorate, you’re dispatched to investigate strange rifts in interstellar travel that threaten to unravel the galaxy. The corporations have their own agendas, of course, rival factions like Auntie's Choice and the Protectorate vie for dominance, leaving you to decide where your loyalties lie. Every choice you make, from the allies you recruit to the factions you support, will shape the fate of Arcadia.

Gameplay once again blends first-person role-playing with branching narrative freedom, but The Outer Worlds 2 expands its toolset in meaningful ways. Stealth, hacking, persuasion, and combat all have their place, and the new perk and flaw systems give your character more personality and unpredictability than ever before. Throwables, revamped gadgets, and the return of fan-favorite oddities like the Shrink Ray add creative flair to encounters, while smoother animations and more detailed environments make exploration feel alive.

One of the most exciting updates is the added option to swap between first-person and third-person play, giving you new perspectives on both combat and character expression. Alongside this comes a sharper cinematic presentation, with dialogue sequences and world interactions that feel more polished and immersive.

Tonally, the game strikes a balance between the biting satire fans expect and a grittier, more mature story that digs deeper into corporate greed, power struggles, and personal morality. The irony of a critique of mega-corporations being developed under Microsoft hasn’t been lost on Obsidian, and the developers lean into that meta-humor with a wink and a nod. With creative guidance from Fallout co-creator Tim Cain, the sequel aims to be not just bigger, but also more layered and ambitious.

Whether you pick up the Standard Edition or the Premium Edition, The Outer Worlds 2 offerss a fresh yet familiar return to one of the most unique universes in modern RPGs. With its expanded scope, satirical edge, and Obsidian’s trademark reactivity, it’s set to be a highlight of the year for anyone craving a smart, story-driven adventure.

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Technical information
Official website
Categories : Action, Adventure, Role-Playing
Editor : Xbox Game Studios
Developer : Obsidian Entertainment
Mode(s) : Solo
Release date : October 29, 2025
System Requirements
- Minimum
- OS: Windows 10 (64 bit)
- CPU : Ryzen 5 2600 / Core i5-8400
- RAM : 16 GB
- GPU : Radeon RX 5700 / Geforce GTX 1070
- Storage : 110 GB
- Recommended
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