Sequel to The Outer Worlds appears to embrace the tradition of escalating scale and enhancement, yet my exploration on Xbox left me barely skimming the surface.
The highly-anticipated sequel to the critically acclaimed open-world, sci-fi RPG, The Outer Worlds, is set to release on Oct. 29, 2025. Developed by Obsidian Entertainment, the game promises an immersive and engaging experience for players.
The Outer Worlds 2 maintains the weight of the character in the world, making movements feel grounded, and introduces unique abilities for each character that significantly impact gameplay. The game offers four distinct character options for the player to test: a snarky and sneaky renegade, a violent and reckless ex-convict, a sickly but intelligent professor, and a charismatic lawbringer.
The Standard Edition of the game is priced at $60.69 at CDKeys.com and $79.99 at Amazon.com. For those seeking a more premium experience, the Premium Edition is available for $75.59 at CDKeys.com and $99.99 at Amazon.com. The physical edition of the game is priced at $69.99 for both Xbox and PlayStation consoles on BestBuy.com and Amazon.com.
The game is available for preorder at CDKeys.com and BestBuy.com. However, the preview build did not offer an opportunity to interact with companions, and the character creator feels a little light on customization features for your character's appearance and traits.
The narrative of The Outer Worlds 2 is more intriguing than the first game, with story-wise writing going up a notch. Gameplay is familiar but more polished, with improved movement, satisfying audio design, and even more dynamic environments. The cartoonish artistic style of the predecessor is retained but with superior cinematics, animations, and environmental details.
However, questions about performance and stability in the final release remain unanswered. The game does not shy away from violence, as there are many opportunities to shed blood throughout the game. The Outer Worlds 2 features branching gameplay options, allowing players to make choices that impact the story and gameplay.
In addition to The Outer Worlds 2, Obsidian Entertainment is expected to release three high-profile games on Xbox this year. The developers are also working on a fourth, currently unknown game after the release of The Outer Worlds 2.
Explore a new world, make choices that matter, and experience the thrill of The Outer Worlds 2 when it releases on Oct. 29, 2025, on Xbox Series X|S, Windows PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Game Pass.
