The Outer Worlds 2 is on the way from Fallout: New Vegas and Avowed developer Obsidian Entertainment, and with a recent gameplay video and more details dropping about the new RPG, it sounds every bit like the follow-up is going to step things up in more ways than one. Set to be a follow-up to the first adventure that we saw back in 2019, we'll be venturing to a new star system that promises to be twice as big as The Outer Worlds, where we'll meet new companions and get stuck into a fresh story.
Excitingly, we won't have to wait much longer to get an even better picture of the new sci-fi adventure, either, with the announcement of a deep-dive look at The Outer Worlds 2 following the Xbox Showcase on June 8. We first got a proper look at the sequel thanks to a trailer back in 2024, and with more light being shed on its gameplay features and more, it's quickly shaping up to be one of the biggest new games of 2025.
With Obsidian falling under the Xbox Game Studios list, it's easily one of the most anticipated upcoming Xbox Series X games set to come to Xbox Game Pass, but happily, it's also set to land on the PS5 sometime in the future, too. With plenty already out there about the upcoming Obsidian game, we've brought together all of the latest news and key details that you need to know about, from gameplay to the trailers, and more. So read on below for a recap of all things The Outer Worlds 2.
The Outer Worlds 2 release date will arrive in 2025
After years of waiting, we know that The Outer Worlds 2 release window will be sometime in 2025. This news came our way during The Game Awards 2024 and marked a small relief to all those who have been waiting for the news since 2019.
That's right, the RPG is thought to have entered pre-production in 2019, following the success of the first game. So, it's been literal years for this release window. While we still don't have a firm release date, we do know that it will be revealed soon since work on Avowed has now wrapped - the game came out on February 18, 2025.
With attention now fully focused on The Outer Worlds 2, we expect to have a substantial update heading our way in a few month's time. The Outer Worlds 2 pre-orders aren't yet available either. So, stay tuned for updates. In the meantime, check out Obsidian's latest release with our Avowed review.
The Outer Worlds 2 trailers
A new Outer Worlds 2 trailer dropped during The Game Awards 2024, and it finally gives us a look at the upcoming RPG's gameplay. With a funny voice-over accompanying the footage, we see some sci-fi player hubs, enemy encounters, tons of new shiny weapons, and some stunning environments. You can watch the clip for yourself above to see all the action play out.
This more action-packed trailer came after the initial Outer Worlds 2 reveal trailer dropped back in 2021, which you can see just below.
The Outer Worlds 2 setting
Obsidian Entertainment Tweeted the following alongside the game’s announcement: "New star system. New crew. Same Outer Worlds."
The Outer Worlds 2 setting is taking us to a new world then, and while we'll be sad to say goodbye to some truly legendary companions, this is probably for the best. We're still light on details regarding this new star system, so keep your eye on this page as we update it once new information heads our way.
The Outer Worlds 2 platforms
The Outer Worlds 2 is set to come to PC, Xbox Series X/S, and PS5. While it was thought to be an Xbox Series X exclusive, Obsidian revealed it will be also be landing PlayStation's console in our first proper look at the upcoming RPG back in December 2024.
The Outer Worlds 2 gameplay
The Outer Worlds 2 gameplay was first briefly shown during The Game Awards 2024, which gave us an extensive demonstration of the combat in the upcoming sci-fi adventure.
In the trailer, we saw the player-character running for cover, shooting at enemies, and even wielding some cool metal weapons. The initial teaser also told players that this game is twice the size of the first Outer Worlds (which lasts for about 12 hours), so we can either expect an expanded story, more to see and do, or a combination of both.
11 minutes of The Outer Worlds 2 gameplay was also revealed in a video from IGN, which gave us a closer look at more combat, a potential companion, and the dialogue system. The footage begins in the middle of a combat scenario, with the player-character using different approaches such as stealthily sneaking up behind an enemy and taking them out with a blade, or throwing a grenade and using a slow motion skill to shoot it in mid-air with a rifle. We also briefly see glimpses of another weapon, which is quite an unusual pistol that's reloaded with some green liquid.
The protagonist also appears to be joined by a companion known as Aza who fights alongside them. At one stage, when speaking with an NPC called Exemplar Foxworth (who's curiously seems be connected to the "Order of the Ascendant") as part of a questline, they question if our company is a cultist (and they certainly appeared to be dressed rather oddly - how intriguing).
We also see how there are different approaches in conversation, with certain parameters such as skills in Medicine to pass particular speech checks - not unlike the first game. The quest also involves a puzzle making use of a device known as the N-Ray scanning device, which lets you see through walls to detect enemies. It looks like we're going to have lots of different means to approach situations both in and out of combat, in true Obsidian RPG form.
As detailed in an IGN First preview, The Outer Worlds 2 is set to put a greater focus on Skills over Stats this time around, with 12 different skills in total that speak to your character's strengths - with the likes of Engineering and Hacking being among them. Traits will also be available which act apply permanent effects to your character that work in your favor, or be more negative in nature.
We'll also see the return of Perks and Flaws, with the latter being more responsive to the way you play this time around - with one example given speaking to players that skip dialogue often, which can offer up a flaw that requires you to get through conversations in a set amount of time if you want to avoid a penalty. Not unlike the first game, it sounds like The Outer Worlds 2 is tapping into some role-play goodness in own signature way, with all of its systems offering up ways to immerse yourself in your character's space boots.
While we wait for more The Outer Worlds 2 details, you can read our list of the best RPG games of all time if you fancy playing some classics.
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