The Outsider


Braben, famed for his non-linear games, hopes to make this spy story as open ended as possible. Look forward to high-tech gadgets, car-jacking and pretty Washington DC backdrops.

Available on: PS3 , Xbox 360, Wii
Expected release date: TBA
Developed by: Frontier Developments 

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The Outsider
Setting its sights on conquering the sandbox genre
Xbox 360 News - Feb 11, 2008
 
The Outsider
Attempting to work an inside job...
Xbox 360 News - Jan 14, 2008
 
The Outsider
Another living, breathing world - with the chops to back the claim up
Xbox 360 News - May 03, 2007
 
The Outsider
Clear your name after the Prez gets capped
Xbox 360 News - Feb 21, 2007
 
The Outsider exposed in video
Gameplay hints provided in brand new trailer
Jan 11, 2007
Outsider looks rosy
New shots of Frontier's next-gen adventure
May 05, 2006
More Outsider details slip in
Elite legend Braben talks about his next-gen CIA adventure
Feb 22, 2006
The Outsider
Setting its sights on conquering the sandbox genre
Feb 11, 2008
We’re officially excited about The Outsider - despite the fact that it’s still a loooong way off yet. Penciled in for ‘09, Frontier’s plans for its all-action freeform thriller are so large it’s going to take all that time and more for them to realise its obvious potential. Big cheese David Braben refers to it as the first true open world game, where you genuinely do have freedom of choice over what you do and » Read Full The Outsider preview
The Outsider
Attempting to work an inside job...
Jan 14, 2008
Jan 14, 2008 This game is for all those who love a good conspiracy thriller. The plot follows an ex-CIA agent framed for a crime he didnt commit as he attempts to clear his name while avoiding being captured. Armed with an array of cutting-edge technology and weaponry, he must try to turn the tables on the shady organisations that have set him » Read Full The Outsider preview
The Outsider
Another living, breathing world - with the chops to back the claim up
May 03, 2007
Were starting to get embarrassed when developers launch into the now over-familiar checklist of claims and promises for their next release - as conversation turns to the topic of “living, breathing gameworlds,” “super-intelligent NPCs” and “genuine non-linear gameplay” we look at our shoes, bite our lips and try to steer the chat round to other subjects, such as the local sports team. Anything to resist the urge to yell » Read Full The Outsider preview
The Outsider
Clear your name after the Prez gets capped
Feb 21, 2007
Were pretty excited about The Outsider - its one of the few games out there thats genuinely attempting to break new ground. Okay, the ingredients, although quite cool-sounding, dont really hint at revolution: youre a CIA agent, Jameson, based in Washington but through no fault of your own end up as public enemy number one in the eyes of the media and the public after the President gets popped. But from here you make your own path - do you wreak revenge on those who wronged you? Try and clear » Read Full The Outsider preview
ESRB Rating
The Outsider is rated:
Rating Pending