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The Outer Worlds: Peril on Gorgon

The Outer Worlds: Peril on Gorgon

Released: 9/9/2020

The Outer Worlds: Peril on Gorgon is the first narrative expansion to the critically-acclaimed and award-winning sci-fi RPG from Obsidian Entertainment and Private Division. A severed arm and a mysterious message lead the crew of the Unreliable to the Gorgon Asteroid, formerly the site of one of Halcyon’s most ambitious and disastrous scientific undertakings, now a lawless den of monsters and marauders. Wealthy recluse Minnie Ambrose tasks the crew with finding answers about Dr. Olivia Ambrose, her mother and the doomed project’s disgraced director, but they are soon ensnared in an intrigue that will change the colony forever. Key Features: Intrigue and danger: Search an abandoned Spacer’s Choice facility and encounter a cast of new characters as you uncover the mystery behind the sudden cancellation of the Gorgon Project. New locations: Explore the treacherous canyons of the Gorgon Asteroid and encounter enemies that have been warped by science. More science weapons: Discover three outlandish new science weapons, including the P.E.T. (Pest Extermination Tool), an exciting new melee weapon that draws in enemies for close-range attacks. Expanded character customization and lore: An increased level cap, additional perks and flaws, wholly new armor sets, and several variants for existing gear. Plus, dig into the story of the Gorgon Asteroid with new Portable Phonograph audio logs that reveal the salacious secrets of a scientific experiment gone wrong.

The Outer Worlds: Peril on Gorgon is the first narrative expansion to the critically-acclaimed and award-winning sci-fi RPG from Obsidian Entertainment and Private Division. A severed arm and a mysterious message lead the crew of the Unreliable to the Gorgon Asteroid, formerly the site of one of Halcyon’s most ambitious and disastrous scientific undertakings, now a lawless den of monsters and marauders. Wealthy recluse Minnie Ambrose tasks the crew with finding answers about Dr. Olivia Ambrose, her mother and the doomed project’s disgraced director, but they are soon ensnared in an intrigue that will change the colony forever. Key Features: Intrigue and danger: Search an abandoned Spacer’s Choice facility and encounter a cast of new characters as you uncover the mystery behind the sudden cancellation of the Gorgon Project. New locations: Explore the treacherous canyons of the Gorgon Asteroid and encounter enemies that have been warped by science. More science weapons: Discover three outlandish new science weapons, including the P.E.T. (Pest Extermination Tool), an exciting new melee weapon that draws in enemies for close-range attacks. Expanded character customization and lore: An increased level cap, additional perks and flaws, wholly new armor sets, and several variants for existing gear. Plus, dig into the story of the Gorgon Asteroid with new Portable Phonograph audio logs that reveal the salacious secrets of a scientific experiment gone wrong.

The Outer Worlds: Peril on Gorgon is the first narrative expansion to the critically-acclaimed and award-winning sci-fi RPG from Obsidian Entertainment and Private Division. A severed arm and a mysterious message lead the crew of the Unreliable to the Gorgon Asteroid, formerly the site of one of Halcyon’s most ambitious and disastrous scientific undertakings, now a lawless den of monsters and marauders. Wealthy recluse Minnie Ambrose tasks the crew with finding answers about Dr. Olivia Ambrose, her mother and the doomed project’s disgraced director, but they are soon ensnared in an intrigue that will change the colony forever. Key Features: Intrigue and danger: Search an abandoned Spacer’s Choice facility and encounter a cast of new characters as you uncover the mystery behind the sudden cancellation of the Gorgon Project. New locations: Explore the treacherous canyons of the Gorgon Asteroid and encounter enemies that have been warped by science. More science weapons: Discover three outlandish new science weapons, including the P.E.T. (Pest Extermination Tool), an exciting new melee weapon that draws in enemies for close-range attacks. Expanded character customization and lore: An increased level cap, additional perks and flaws, wholly new armor sets, and several variants for existing gear. Plus, dig into the story of the Gorgon Asteroid with new Portable Phonograph audio logs that reveal the salacious secrets of a scientific experiment gone wrong.

Critics
73
Steam
81
Metacritic
66

Score Breakdown

72.8

Critic Average

47 reviews

81

Steam User Score

288 reviews

66

Metacritic User Score

114 reviews

Disparity Breakdown

Steam Disparity
-7.8
Metacritic Disparity
+6.8
Combined Disparity
-0.5

Average of both sources

Review Timing

1 early (2%)41 launch window (87%)5 late (11%)

Review summary

Updated May 8, 2026

Based on 47 scored critic reviews, critics give this game an average score of 72.8/100. Critics score this game 7.8 points lower than Steam users and 6.8 points higher than Metacritic users.

How these comparisons are calculated
Sources behind this summary(5 recent of 47)+
  1. Andrew CathieviaRocket Chainsaw
    Mar 8, 2021·Late review
    50/100View review
    Steam 80.6/100 · -30.6 ptsMetacritic 66/100 · -16.0 pts
  2. PJ O'ReillyviaNintendo Life
    Feb 16, 2021·Late review
    80/100View review
    Steam 80.6/100 · -0.6 ptsMetacritic 66/100 · +14.0 pts
  3. Luke HemmingviaCubed3
    Nov 27, 2020·Late review
    70/100View review
    Steam 80.6/100 · -10.6 ptsMetacritic 66/100 · +4.0 pts
  4. Christian AngelesviaHey Poor Player
    Nov 20, 2020·Late review
    60/100View review
    Steam 80.6/100 · -20.6 ptsMetacritic 66/100 · -6.0 pts
  5. Cubed3 StaffviaCubed3
    Nov 14, 2020·Late review
    60/100View review
    Steam 80.6/100 · -20.6 ptsMetacritic 66/100 · -6.0 pts