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The Outer Worlds 2

The Outer Worlds 2

Released: 10/29/2025

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. Explore a New Frontier 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! Your Commander, Your Way 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! Enlist Your Companions 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.

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. Explore a New Frontier 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! Your Commander, Your Way 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! Enlist Your Companions 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.

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. Explore a New Frontier 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! Your Commander, Your Way 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! Enlist Your Companions 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.

Critics
83
Steam
74
Metacritic
68

Score Breakdown

82.7

Critic Average

120 reviews

74

Steam User Score

8,811 reviews

68

Metacritic User Score

613 reviews

Disparity Breakdown

Steam Disparity
+9.0
Metacritic Disparity
+14.7
Combined Disparity
+11.9

Average of both sources

Review Timing

91 early (76%)26 launch window (22%)3 late (3%)

Review summary

Updated Aug 29, 2026

Based on 120 scored critic reviews, critics give this game an average score of 82.7/100. Critics score this game 9.0 points higher than Steam users and 14.7 points higher than Metacritic users.

How these comparisons are calculated
Sources behind this summary(5 recent of 120)+
  1. Matthew PolleselviaGaming Age
    Jan 20, 2026·Late review
    75/100View review
    Steam 73.7/100 · +1.4 ptsMetacritic 68/100 · +7.0 pts
  2. Christian VazviaPCGamesN
    Jan 8, 2026·Late review
    80/100View review
Steam 73.7/100 · +6.3 ptsMetacritic 68/100 · +12.0 pts
  • Oliver StogdenviaSteamDeckHQ
    Jan 8, 2026·Late review
    80/100View review
    Steam 73.7/100 · +6.3 ptsMetacritic 68/100 · +12.0 pts
  • Vikki McGowanviaGamer Social Club
    Dec 4, 2025·Launch window
    80/100View review
    Steam 73.7/100 · +6.3 ptsMetacritic 68/100 · +12.0 pts
  • Денис Щенниковvia3DNews
    Nov 23, 2025·Launch window
    85/100View review
    Steam 73.7/100 · +11.3 ptsMetacritic 68/100 · +17.0 pts