Outward Definitive Edition

Released May 2022

No remarkable journey is achieved without great effort. In Outward, the cold of the night or an infected wound can be as dangerous as a predator lurking in the dark. Explore the vast world of Aurai solo or in Co-op. The Definitive Edition features both DLCs and quality of life improvements.

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Evaluation

Outward Definitive Edition launched on May 17, 2022, bundling the base game together with both major DLC expansions — The Soroboreans and The Three Brothers — along with additional balance improvements, new encounters, and quality-of-life changes. The store description explicitly describes it as the "overhauled and complete Outward experience," and the only DLC listed (the soundtrack, released February 20, 2020) is already available. No new content has been announced for this title. Since the Definitive Edition launch, developer Nine Dots Studio has shifted their focus entirely to Outward 2, a sequel in active pre-release development. Their news posts from late 2025 through mid-2026 are exclusively about Outward 2 playtests, beta testing, and launch planning. The most recent patch for the Definitive Edition (June 7, 2024) was a maintenance and quality-of-life update with no suggestion of further planned content. The developer's attention is clearly on the sequel, not on adding content to this title. Outward Definitive Edition represents the complete, finished package for the original Outward experience.

Evidence

Store description explicitly calls this the 'overhauled and complete Outward experience' including both DLCs (The Soroboreans and The Three Brothers) and quality-of-life improvements.

store metadata · May 17, 2022 source development ending

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Outward: Definitive Edition launched, combining both DLCs with new content additions. Launch post describes the product as a complete, definitive package.

news post · May 17, 2022 source content shipped

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Content

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Released

Outward Soundtrack

Feb 2020

Media

Details

Developer

Nine Dots Studio

Publisher

Prime Matter

Achievements

Platform

Windows

Controller

full support

Steam Deck

Verified

Players

Single-player · Multiplayer · Co-op · Local/Split Screen

RPG Open World Survival Local Co-Op Split Screen Fantasy Souls-like Adventure Exploration Third Person Difficult Atmospheric Resource Management Realistic Moddable

About this game

The Definitive Edition delivers the ultimate experience for Outward players.

Experience the overhauled and complete Outward experience in the Definitive Edition, which natively includes the content of The Soroboreans and The Three Brothers. Beside the new weapons, dungeons and unique mechanics, you can also expect quality of life improvements. Adventurers, now is your best chance to explore the world of Aurai!

Outward delivers an immersive RPG experience coupled with survival gameplay, offering a deeply-rewarding challenge for the most avid gamers.

Just your everyday traveler

As an ordinary adventurer, you’ll not only have to hide or defend yourself against threatening creatures, but also brave the hazardous environmental conditions, protect yourself against infectious diseases, make sure you get enough sleep, and stay hydrated. Embark on perilous expeditions across untamed lands to reach new cities, undertake varied missions and discover hidden dungeons crawling with formidable enemies.

Tackle the challenges solo or co-op

In order to survive in the dazzling yet deadly world of Aurai, you’ll have to be cunning, clever and prepared. Devise diverse strategies to defeat your foes and don’t neglect your basic needs, sharing your journey with a friend, locally or online.

City Building Mechanic: Rebuilding Sirocco:

Create your own landmark in Aurai by helping the population to survive in this ruthless world! With the new City Building mechanic, you are part of rebuilding the Refugee Camp into New Sirocco.

Enchantment System

Armor up and get stronger as you can enhance your weapons, trinkets and armors through the enchanting system! From increasing damage, weather resistance, elemental damage, personalization and even more, you will find your perfect enchantment among over 85 recipes.