The Outer Worlds 2 is set to bring us to a new star system in what will be a follow-up to the first space-faring RPG from Obsidian. Officially announced back in 2021, we still don't know too much about the next entry beyond the fact that we can expect to meet a fresh crew in a different setting. But as one of the major upcoming Obsidian games in the works - alongside the first-person fantasy RPG Avowed - it's certainly an exciting prospect.
Among the lineup of upcoming Xbox Series X games we have to look forward to that's set to come to Game Pass, it'll be interesting to see if The Outer Worlds makes an appearance at the Xbox Games Showcase during the Summer Games Fest Schedule for 2024. We can only speculate for now, and with Avowed slated to arrive this year, we may not see more of the space RPG, but it would be an exciting surprise to learn more about what's in store for us
While we wait it out for more news, read on below as we take you through everything we know so far about The Outer Worlds 2.
Recent updates
This Outer Worlds 2 hub was updated on May 15, 2024 to ensure everything is up to date.
The Outer Worlds 2 release date
The Outer Worlds 2 release date is yet to be confirmed by Obsidian or Microsoft. The RPG is thought to have entered pre-production in 2019, following the success of the first game, however you shouldn't go expecting a 2022 release.
Even with a rumored three years in development, Obsidian has had a lot on its plate between Avowed and Grounded. The Outer Worlds 2 pre-orders aren't yet available, but we're expecting them to go live next year when a release window will likely be made clearer.
The Outer Worlds 2 trailer
The Outer Worlds 2 trailer is beloved, and for good reason. It is self-aware, well written, and poked fun at video game trailers – riffing on common cliches to great effect. Towards the end of The Outer Worlds 2 trailer, Obsidian teased that "the developers haven't finished the [main character's] design. Or finished the story. Or finished any gameplay that's actually ready to show. In fact, the only thing [the developers] have finished is the title."
The Outer Worlds 2 setting
New star system. New crew. Same Outer Worlds. 🚀 ✨ https://t.co/LiO07FpPmm pic.twitter.com/JHkP7l2FYtJune 13, 2021
Obsidian Entertainment tweeted the following alongside the game’s announcement "New star system. New crew. Same Outer Worlds."
The Outer Worlds 2 setting is taking us to a new world then, and while we'll be sad to say goodbye to some truly legendary companions, this is probably for the best. With The Outer Worlds PS5 seeming unlikely, owing to Obsidian being a first-party Xbox studio now, it's only fair that the adventure continue on with a clean slate.
Will The Outer Worlds 2 come to PS5?
I know many of you will be hoping that The Outer Worlds 2 PS5 is going to happen, but sadly that isn't going to be the case. The Outer Worlds 2 will be exclusive to Xbox Series X and PC, owing to Obsidian being part of the Xbox Game Studios network following its acquisition in 2018. The Outer Worlds 2 will be available on xbox Game Pass from day one, like every other first-party release from Xbox.
The Outer Worlds 2 gameplay
Sadly, The Outer Worlds 2 gameplay hasn't been shown yet. But that doesn't mean we can't speculate! Part of the charm of the original was the way it threw you into situations that could change depending on your choices.
Much like Fallout, you can choose how to respond to certain characters, which could lead to various branching paths in the story. The deep level of customization, not just with your gear, but with your attributes and skills made for an engrossing experience that scratched that western RPG itch.
In The Outer Worlds 2, we’d like to see an expansion of that -- with even more customization to allow for plenty of experimentation.
Another aspect many players would like to see in the sequel is a lengthier campaign. The first entry could be finished in around 12 hours (without venturing into the side content), which was considered "too short" by some. Even completing everything the game has to offer would only take you 36 hours or so.
Obsidian could expand upon its sequel by giving players more areas (or worlds) to explore. The first game never felt too small, but having more planets to explore would extend the longevity of the next game.
We’d also like to see a wider variety of companions to interact with. The ones in the first game were, for the most part, interesting and worth talking to, so we’d like to see Obsidian double down on that and give us more. The fact that our wish list consists of simply wanting more from The Outer Worlds 2 is a testament to how good the original is.
