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The Outer Worlds 2 News
The latest news and rumors about The Outer Worlds 2 for today and 2026. Here you will find all the news about The Outer Worlds 2 updates, learn the release date for PC, when the game will be available on other platforms, and other announcements. We will also write about the system requirements of The Outer Worlds 2 for PC, about pirate cracks, and the appearance of the game on torrents, where it can be downloaded for free.
“15% Improvements Aren’t Worth a Year of Rework”: Obsidian Veteran Josh Sawyer Explains Why Games Take So Long and Cost So Much
Josh Sawyer — design director at Obsidian Entertainment, with nearly 30 years in the industry and credits including Fallout: New Vegas, Pillars of Eternity, and Pentiment — spoke to journalist Jason Schreier about why modern games take so long to make — and why they’ve become so expensive.
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March 22, 2026
Avowed and The Outer Worlds 2 Fall Short of Microsoft’s Expectations, but Grounded 2 Becomes a Hit
Bloomberg has published an in-depth interview with Obsidian Entertainment head Feargus Urquhart, revealing how the studio is restructuring in response to disappointing sales for some projects and new financial demands from Xbox.
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February 3, 2026
Analyst Claims The Outer Worlds 2 Sold Worse Than the Original — Fewer Than One Million Copies in Three Months
The sci-fi RPG The Outer Worlds 2 from Obsidian Entertainment is showing weak sales results despite positive critical reception and noticeable improvements over the original. According to industry analyst Daniel Camilo, the game failed to sell even one million copies nearly three months after its release across all platforms.
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January 21, 2026
2026 DICE Awards Nominees Revealed
The Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences (AIAS) has unveiled the nominees for the 29th Annual DICE Awards. Leading the charge this year are Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and Ghost of Yotei, both of which secured an impressive eight nominations each.
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January 9, 2026
Digital Foundry Names The Best And Worst PC Games Of 2025
At the end of the year, Digital Foundry traditionally summed up the state of AAA gaming on PC. Alex Battaglia and John Linneman discussed the strongest and most problematic PC ports of 2025 — without assigning rankings, but with detailed technical analysis. The result is a stark contrast: from exemplary optimization to releases that struggle even on high-end hardware.
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December 28, 2025
Analysts Reveal Most Popular Games on Xbox Game Pass in 2025
The folks over at GameDiscover have published their highly anticipated list of the Top 20 most popular games on Xbox Game Pass for 2025. Unsurprisingly, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 from Sandfall Interactive claimed the top spot.
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December 23, 2025
PlayStation Store Kicks Off Massive Holiday Sale
The PlayStation Store has launched its highly anticipated Holiday Sale, bringing discounts of up to 75% on thousands of games and add-ons for both PS4 and PS5. Gamers have until January 22nd to grab these festive deals.
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December 22, 2025
Obsidian Is Preparing Two DLCs And Major Improvements For The Outer Worlds 2 In 2026
Obsidian Entertainment has shared its plans for supporting the sci-fi RPG The Outer Worlds 2 in 2026. In a statement for Xbox Wire, the studio confirmed that it intends not only to release two major paid expansions, but also to continue the game’s ongoing improvements after launch.
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December 21, 2025
Sony Launches PlayStation Blog GOTY Awards 2025 Voting, Letting Fans Choose the Year’s Best Games
Sony has launched the annual PlayStation Blog Game of the Year Awards 2025, inviting players to vote for the standout games of the year. Fans will decide winners across 19 categories, covering everything from Best Character and Soundtrack to Graphics, Art Direction, and Studio of the Year. Voting is open until December 8.
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December 1, 2025
TGA 2025: All Nominees Announced for Every Category—Game of the Year, Best RPG, Most Anticipated, and More
The live broadcast announcing the nominees for “Game of the Year” at The Game Awards 2025 has begun. You can watch it on YouTube as well as on Twitch. During the event, host Geoff Keighley revealed the nominees across various categories.
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November 18, 2025
Best Free Steam Games of October Revealed
Valve released the list of October’s top new releases on Steam by revenue. The list includes two free-to-play games — Blue Protocol: Star Resonance and World of Sea Battle.
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November 17, 2025
Funny Skyrim Easter Egg Discovered in The Outer Worlds 2
A clever Skyrim reference has been found in The Outer Worlds 2. A Reddit user noticed that Courier Acosta, a character from the Order of the Ascendant, delivers a line during a quest on Paradise Island: “I have a missive for you. Highest priority, recipient's eyes only.”
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November 14, 2025
Obsidian Explains Its “100-Year Plan” — and Why The Outer Worlds 2 Is Central to It
Obsidian Entertainment vice presidents Marcus Morgan and Justin Britch shared insights into the studio’s long-term vision, describing life at Obsidian as “a real-life RPG.” Employees choose a “class” when joining — warrior, mage, or rogue — and level up over time, earning themed rewards as their tenure increases.
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November 6, 2025
“Give Me a Living World”: Kingdom Come: Deliverance Creator Finishes The Outer Worlds 2 and Rates It 7/10
Kingdom Come: Deliverance game director Daniel Vávra has finished playing The Outer Worlds 2 — and gave it a 7 out of 10. The developer criticized Obsidian Entertainment for failing to innovate, even after 15 years, despite having Microsoft’s funding and access to modern technology.
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November 6, 2025
November’s Game Pass Lineup Includes 11 New Titles
Microsoft has unveiled the first wave of titles joining Game Pass this November — and it’s a big one. Subscribers will get access to 11 games, including Call of Duty: Black Ops 7.
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November 5, 2025
The Outer Worlds 2 Receives Hotfix 1.0.4.1 to Fix Crashes and Improve Stability
Obsidian Entertainment has released hotfix 1.0.4.1 for The Outer Worlds 2, fixing several critical issues and improving overall stability across all platforms. The developers thanked players for their patience and support, and reminded everyone to report any new problems through the official issue tracker.
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November 1, 2025
Which Game Will Take Home Game of the Year at TGA 2025? Early Favorites Emerge on Betting Markets
Polymarket has opened betting for The Game Awards 2025, allowing users to predict which title will claim the coveted Game of the Year trophy.
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October 31, 2025
The Outer Worlds 2 Gets a Nude Mod
Modder FrancisLouis has released a modification that completely strips the protagonist of The Outer Worlds 2. The mod is exclusive to the modder's paid subscribers on Patreon.
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October 31, 2025
BioShock Infinite Writer Got Hired Without the Studio Realizing He Was Already Working Next Door
Joe Fielder, the writer of BioShock Infinite, shared a funny story about how he landed the job. At the time Irrational Games was looking for a new writer, Fielder was already employed at the studio — as an art and narrative producer. But he decided to take part in the team’s blind writing test anyway… and ended up getting the position.
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October 30, 2025
The Outer Worlds 2 Launches on PC and Consoles
The full launch of the RPG The Outer Worlds 2 has officially occurred on PC and consoles. Previously, the game was only accessible to owners of the premium edition, which developers had priced at $100.
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October 29, 2025
The Outer Worlds 2 Playfully Roasts $99.99 Premium Edition Buyers — and Fans Are Loving It
The Outer Worlds 2 is shaping up to be a worthy sequel — critics note that Obsidian Entertainment’s new RPG is even better than the original. The game not only preserves its trademark satire of corporate culture and capitalism but also turns that sharp wit toward the players themselves.
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October 27, 2025
The Outer Worlds 2 Tested on 31 Different Graphics Cards
GameGPU has benchmarked the PC version of the RPG The Outer Worlds 2 across a range of AMD and NVIDIA graphics cards. The game was tested at 1080p resolution with "Maximum" graphics settings.
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October 26, 2025
New Comparison Video Highlights Physics, Visual, and Gameplay Differences Between The Outer Worlds 2 and the Original
A new video has surfaced on YouTube comparing The Outer Worlds 2 to the first game across multiple aspects — from physics to visual nuances. Both titles were tested on PC, and the results turned out to be mixed for Obsidian Entertainment’s latest release.
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October 26, 2025
The Outer Worlds 2 Scores 85% Positive Reviews on Steam
The Outer Worlds 2 had its early access launch on October 24th, becoming available to Premium Edition owners. Players have warmly embraced the new title, giving it an impressive 85% positive rating on Steam.
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October 26, 2025
The Outer Worlds 2 Benchmarked on GTX 1650, RTX 3050, and RTX 4060
The YouTube channel Karan Benchmarks has put the PC version of the RPG The Outer Worlds 2 through its paces. The game became available to Premium Edition owners on October 24th.
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October 25, 2025
The Outer Worlds 2 Has Already Been Cracked and Leaked Online — No Denuvo in Sight
Just days before its official launch, a copy of The Outer Worlds 2 has surfaced online. Hackers took advantage of the lack of Denuvo protection in the PC version of the Premium Edition, uploading the full build to torrent sites.
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October 25, 2025
The Outer Worlds 2 Now Available to Premium Edition Owners
The space RPG The Outer Worlds 2 has officially soft-launched on PC and consoles. The game is now available to players who purchased the Premium Edition, priced at $100.
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October 25, 2025
“A Fantastic Modern RPG” — First Reviews and Scores for The Outer Worlds 2 Are In
Next week (October 29), Obsidian Entertainment’s new action RPG, The Outer Worlds 2, is set to launch. Early reviews are already popping up online, and the game currently boasts a score of 85 on Metacritic.
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October 23, 2025
PowerWash Simulator 2, Bounty Star, Halls of Torment, and More Coming to Game Pass
Microsoft has unveiled the next wave of titles joining Game Pass over the next two weeks. Headliners include The Outer Worlds 2, Football Manager 26, PowerWash Simulator 2, and more.
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October 23, 2025
Companions in The Outer Worlds 2 Can Turn Against the Player for “Wrong” Decisions
Obsidian Entertainment revealed that companions in The Outer Worlds 2 won’t blindly follow the player. If their interests align with yours, they’ll fight alongside you — but betray their principles, and the consequences can be severe.
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October 21, 2025
Obsidian Reveals Opening Cinematic for The Outer Worlds 2
Obsidian Entertainment has released the opening cutscene from The Outer Worlds 2, offering a first look at the sequel’s tone and setting — and reminding players that early access for Premium Edition owners begins next week.
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October 18, 2025
Guns for Every Taste: New Gameplay Trailer for The Outer Worlds 2
Obsidian Entertainment has released a new gameplay trailer for The Outer Worlds 2, the sequel to the 2019 sci-fi RPG. Set to a groovy 1960s-inspired soundtrack, the trailer highlights the pure chaos players will be able to unleash across the colony worlds.
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October 16, 2025
The Outer Worlds 2 Dev Explains How the Idea for Third-Person Mode Was Born
The upcoming sci-fi RPG The Outer Worlds 2, launching later this month, will feature both first-person and third-person camera options. The original 2019 game, developed by Obsidian Entertainment (the creators of Fallout: New Vegas), didn’t offer a third-person mode, which left some players disappointed.
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October 15, 2025
The Outer Worlds 2 Director Says Gamers Miss Deep RPGs
With just over two weeks left until launch, The Outer Worlds 2 is set to become Obsidian’s second major release of 2025 following Avowed — not counting the early access debut of Grounded 2. And judging by what we’ve seen and heard so far, the studio seems determined to remind players why they fell in love with classic RPGs in the first place.
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October 13, 2025
The Outer Worlds 2 Now Available for Pre-Download on PC and Xbox
The Outer Worlds 2 is now available for pre-download via Xbox Game Pass. The new RPG from Obsidian Entertainment is set to release on October 29 for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S, and will also be included with the Xbox subscription service.
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October 10, 2025