The Outer Worlds 2

The Outer Worlds 2

Released Oct 2025

The Outer Worlds 2 is the sequel to the award-winning first-person sci-fi RPG from Obsidian Entertainment.

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Evaluation

The Outer Worlds 2 launched on October 29, 2025. The launch announcement explicitly stated that the Premium Edition includes a DLC Pass for two future story expansions. As of August 13, 2026, neither of those expansions has been released — no DLC listings show released paid story content, and no developer post has announced a story expansion shipping. The developer has been actively supporting the game with patches since launch: a large feature patch on March 3, 2026 added quality-of-life improvements like time-of-day advancement, new stealth animations, and gamepad rebinding; a June 24, 2026 patch added new enemy types, a photo mode, appearance editor, and custom difficulty options; and a July 15, 2026 hotfix addressed additional bugs. This consistent update activity shows the team remains engaged with the game. Players who want the full experience, including both paid story expansions, will need to wait for those to be delivered.
Evidence
Launch announcement confirms the Premium Edition includes a DLC Pass for two future story expansions, in addition to cosmetic items and a digital artbook/soundtrack.
news post · Oct 29, 2025 source content planned
high
Patch 1.2.0.0 added new Rift creature bounties, photo mode, appearance editor, custom difficulty options, companion outfits, and additional companion conversations.
news post · Jun 24, 2026 source development ongoing
medium

Media

Details

Publisher
Xbox Game Studios
Achievements
58
Platform
Windows
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Verified
Players
Single-player

About this game

The Outer Worlds 2 is the eagerly-awaited sequel to the award-winning first-person sci-fi RPG from Obsidian Entertainment (just look at the exciting number of dashes in this sentence!). Time to clear your calendar – get ready for an action-packed adventure with a new crew, new weapons, and new enemies in a new colony! So much newness!

As a daring and most likely good-looking Earth Directorate agent, you must uncover the source of devastating rifts threatening to destroy all of humanity. Your investigation leads to Arcadia, home of skip drive technology, where the fate of the colony, and ultimately the entire galaxy, rests on your decisions—your strengths, your flaws, your crew, and the factions you choose to trust.

The Arcadia colony is engulfed in a factional war, as the Protectorate’s so-called benevolent rule is challenged by the rebellion of their religious order and a corporate invasion. As destructive rifts spread across the colony, each faction fights to control or close them for their own ends. Navigate diverse zones, uncover hidden lore, and shape the fate of a system on the brink!

Build your character with the abilities and choices that reflect your playstyle. The colony reacts to your every move, crafting a narrative that’s yours to own—whether you’re a disciple of diplomacy, an astute strategist, a crusader for chaos, or something different altogether. And yes, you can dumb!

Recruit companions with unique traits, backgrounds and goals. Whether you choose to help them achieve their ambitions or steer them toward your own objectives, your influence shapes their growth (or death), making them an integral part of the immersive story you create together.

High Fidelity Graphics

Explore Arcadia with stunning visual detail. The Outer Worlds 2 supports true 4K resolution on compatible devices and unlocked framerates on PC, delivering smooth performance across sprawling alien landscapes, neon-lit cities, and fractured space environments.

Ray Tracing

Ray tracing adds depth and realism across Arcadia. From glowing rift anomalies to the reflections of neon signs on rain-soaked streets, advanced lighting, shadows, and reflections create a more dynamic and immersive experience.

DLSS, FSR, and XeSS Support

Play with optimized performance across the board. The Outer Worlds 2 supports NVIDIA DLSS, AMD FSR, and Intel XeSS upscaling, ensuring sharp visuals and higher frame rates no matter your GPU.

HDR

Step into Arcadia with high dynamic range support. HDR enhances contrast and color depth across compatible displays, making every neon light, alien sky, and weapon blast more vivid and lifelike.

Ultra-wide Support

See more of Arcadia with ultra-wide 21:9 display support. From massive corporate facilities to the vastness of space, a wider field of view delivers a more cinematic perspective on the colony’s fractured future.

Last evaluated Aug 13, 2026
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