romance possibility in The Outer Worlds 2 could potentially align with Avowed's approach, emphasizing an organic development according to Obsidian's comments.
In an exciting development for fans of The Outer Worlds, Brandon Adler, the game director of Obsidian, has shared some insights about the upcoming sequel. The Outer Worlds 2 is aiming to make everything bigger and better than the 2019 adventure, and one of the key areas of focus is the player's relationships with the game's companions.
Adler emphasizes the importance of not including romance as a "checkbox" feature, only working it in if it feels right for a companion. He stated, "You'll have to play the game and see." Despite this cryptic response, Adler did mention that he wants a group of people for the player to be close with, but not necessarily have to have romances with them.
In the first Outer Worlds, companions like Parvati and Kai had unique outlooks on the player's actions, and their relationships could develop into something more. Parvati, for instance, developed feelings for an engineer called Junlei Tennyson, and the player helped establish their relationship. Similarly, confessing romantic feelings for Kai felt natural due to the active connection formed with him, thanks to a personal request the player could help with.
The developers are considering whether romance will factor into the companion relationships in The Outer Worlds 2. Adler mentioned that romance in The Outer Worlds 2 would need to be organic and not pre-planned like a checkbox. He did not reveal the details of the relationships between the player and the companions in The Outer Worlds 2.
Each companion in The Outer Worlds 2 is tied to a specific faction, and they can be influenced by the player to take a certain path or exhibit certain personality traits. The player's decisions will shape not only the outcome of the game but also the relationships with the companions.
The approach in allowing players to develop relationships with companions through conversation, as seen in Avowed, is appreciated. The Outer Worlds 2 directors compare the game to Fallout, stating it's their pedigree. The unveiling of new companions in a trailer during Gamescom Opening Night Live 2025 has only heightened the anticipation for the release of The Outer Worlds 2.
The player is optimistic about developing relationships with companions in The Outer Worlds 2. Helping Parvati and Junlei Tennyson find love was rewarding and made the player feel like a true friend and confidant. The player is looking forward to forming similar connections in the sequel.
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