The Outer Worlds 2

Obsidian Entertainment

Rank: #3 / 15
Released: 2025
Studio: Obsidian Entertainment
Genre: action role-playing game

At a glance

The Outer Worlds 2 is an action role-playing game from Obsidian Entertainment, set in the Arcadia colony. Playing as an Earth Directorate agent, you investigate destructive rifts that threaten humanity. Arcadia is caught in a conflict between the Protectorate, a religious-order rebellion and a corporate invasion; each faction has its own interest in the rifts. Your choices, abilities and crew help shape how events unfold, and you can recruit companions with distinct traits, backgrounds and goals. The game features exploration across different zones, hidden lore and a story shaped by the factions you trust. Its listed Steam features include single-player, adjustable difficulty, save-anytime support, subtitle options and full controller support, alongside Steam Achievements and Trading Cards. The listed platforms are Microsoft Windows and Xbox Series X and Series S, while the Steam listing specifies Windows. The listed release date is Oct 29, 2025.

Who it is for

It suits players looking for a single-player sci-fi RPG built around faction choices, companions and adjustable difficulty. Windows and Xbox Series X and Series S are the listed platforms.

What is good

Choices shape the colony’s story.
Recruit companions with distinct backgrounds and goals.
Adjustable difficulty and save-anytime support.
Full controller support and subtitle options.

What to know first

No multiplayer feature is listed.
Steam platform listing specifies Windows only.

Verdict

The Outer Worlds 2 centers its RPG story on a colony-wide conflict and decisions that affect its factions. Its listed single-player features include adjustable difficulty and save-anytime support.