The Outer Worlds 2 is officially on the horizon! During The Game Awards, Obsidian Entertainment unveiled the first gameplay trailer for the highly anticipated sequel to the acclaimed sci-fi RPG from 2020. While there’s no exact release date just yet, the game is confirmed to arrive sometime in 2025. Start counting down!
What’s New in The Outer Worlds 2?
The gameplay trailer gives fans their first look at the expanded universe of The Outer Worlds 2, highlighting elements such as:
- Strategic Combat – Bigger, badder, and way more satisfying.
- Exploration – A universe packed with diverse environments and hidden stories.
- Signature Humor – Snarky, satirical, and as sharp as ever.
Obsidian promises to refine and upgrade the core gameplay, bringing:
- Enhanced graphics for next-gen systems.
- Improved character interactions for deeper role-playing.
- More dynamic combat mechanics.
Obsidian’s Big Year: Avowed and The Outer Worlds 2
2025 is shaping up to be a blockbuster year for Obsidian Entertainment. Alongside The Outer Worlds 2, the studio is gearing up to release Avowed, an RPG set in the universe of Pillars of Eternity. With its February 18 launch date, Avowed will kick off a busy year of exclusives for Xbox and PC players.
Day-One Game Pass Perks and Platform Exclusivity
Great news for Game Pass subscribers: The Outer Worlds 2 will be available on day one for Xbox Series X|S and PC players. The exclusivity for Microsoft platforms was emphasized during the announcement, but considering the first game’s eventual release on PlayStation and Nintendo Switch, there’s hope it could branch out to other platforms in the future.
Haven’t Played The First Game? Grab It for Free!
If this announcement has piqued your curiosity, here’s some good news. Prime Gaming subscribers can snag the original The Outer Worlds for free on PC through GOG. No excuses—it’s time to explore Halcyon!
Add It to Your Wishlist
While we wait for more details about The Outer Worlds 2, the game is already up for wishlisting on digital stores. Get hyped for 2025 and stay tuned for updates on this exciting sequel!
