Is The Outer Worlds 2 on Game Pass?

The Outer Worlds 2 is on Game Pass but only at the most expensive tier for Xbox players, while PC Game Pass subscribers get a slightly better deal. Xbox own developer Obsidian Entertainment, so it's not a huge surprise to see the game on the service. However, with Game Pass looking less and less like a good deal these days, is it actually worth it? If you're not already a subscriber and wondering if you want to commit and take the plunge to play it, here's everything you need to know The Outer Worlds 2 on Game Pass and how to play it.

How to play The Outer Worlds 2 on Game Pass

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The Outer Worlds 2 is on Game Pass but only available to Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass subscribers.

Price changes and tiered access mean Game Pass is not the great deal it used to be and Ultimate tier is the most expensive subscription level, recently increasing its price to $29.99/£22.99 per month. A PC Game Pass subscription is a slightly better deal at $16.49/£13.49 per month (as it has more restrictions compared to Ultimate).

The Game Pass route is at least cheaper than paying for the full game if you finish it within a month. Based on the length of The Outer Worlds 2 you could get it on Game Pass, complete it, and then cancel your subscription to save on the full $69.99/£59.99 price.

If you really do want the game then buying it on your platform of choice is obviously the better option if you don't want to worry about subscriptions, or rushing to finish it. But, obviously, only if you can afford it. The one positive of the Game Pass Route is that, as an Xbox Game Studios-published game, The Outer Worlds 2 is highly unlikely to ever leave the service, so you will almost certainly always have access to it as long as you have a subscription.

How ever you decide to play, here's a few guides to help you through the first few big Outer Worlds 2 missions:

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