The Outer Worlds 2 - Everything You Need To Know

Developer & Publisher

  • Developer: Obsidian Entertainment
  • Publisher: Xbox Game Studios

Platforms & Release Date

  • Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PC (Windows)
  • Release Date: Anticipated 2025

Genre & Modes

  • Genre: Sci-Fi, Action RPG, Open-World
  • Modes: Single-player

Overview

"The Outer Worlds 2" is the eagerly awaited sequel to The Outer Worlds (2019), a science fiction RPG from Obsidian Entertainment. The sequel retains the franchise's satirical humor, choice-based narrative, and nuanced role-playing mechanics. Unlike its predecessor, which was released on a number of platforms, The Outer Worlds 2 will be released on Xbox Series X|S and PC alone, following Microsoft's acquisition of Obsidian.

Story & Setting

Obsidian has not revealed much about the story, but The Outer Worlds 2 will have a new solar system and new characters. There will be a rich, branching narrative with choices that affect the game world, factions, and story conclusions.

As with its predecessor, the game will probably explore corporate control, colonization of the cosmos, and the consequences of the player's actions.

Gameplay Features

  • Larger, More Varied Worlds – More expansive planetary worlds to discover.
  • New Solar System & Characters – A different world full of history.
  • Enhanced Combat Mechanics – Improved gunplay, melee, and perhaps new abilities.
  • Major Player Choices – Choices influencing the story, factions, and companions.
  • Satirical Sci-Fi Humor – Witty takes on corporate greed and capitalism.
  • Next-Gen Graphics – More detailed graphics and world layout, using next-gen technology.

Announcement & Trailer

Obsidian formally announced The Outer Worlds 2 at E3 2021 in a tongue-in-cheek, self-aware trailer. The teaser called out the lack of gameplay footage and solid story information directly, stating:

"We have no gameplay, no actual story to show, and the only thing that’s finished is the title."

Development & Expectations

In light of the success of the first game, praised for RPG richness, intelligent writing, and influential choices, The Outer Worlds 2 aims to build upon and further develop these foundational aspects. Going Xbox-exclusive might enable even further scope, making the most of the potential of next-gen hardware.

Speculation among fans endorses the possibility of:

  • Vehicle travel for planetary exploration.
  • Enhanced AI for companions.
  • Greater environmental variety across different planets.

Will It Be Available on PlayStation?

No. The Outer Worlds 2, being a Microsoft console exclusive game, won’t be coming to PlayStation. It will be available on Xbox Series X|S and PC only.

Final Thoughts

The sequel promises The Outer Worlds’ fans that the follow-up will be a larger, more polished RPG with better mechanics and a bigger world. Having already succeeded in the past, Obsidian’s named the most breathtaking game in the world, Fallout New Vegas. Delivery of a fully connected environment, exciting peoples, and plots that offer choices will be the main objective.