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The Outer Worlds 2
Action
Adventure
RPG
Single-player
Steam Achievements
Full controller support
Steam Trading Cards
Custom Volume Controls
Adjustable Difficulty
Save Anytime
Stereo Sound
Subtitle Options
Surround Sound
Steam Cloud
Stats
Family Sharing

The Outer Worlds 2 is the sequel to the award-winning first-person sci-fi RPG from Obsidian Entertainment.

Developers: Obsidian Entertainment
Publishers: Xbox Game Studios
Release Date: 29 Oct, 2025
Price (USD): HK$ 498.00
Current Players: 1.8k

Links:  Steam Store  SteamDB

Mostly Positive(78%)
gunplay improvement
new flaw system
rich world-building
character customization
faction depth
companion interaction
art style
performance issues
overpriced
predictable story
generic writing
The general sentiment towards The Outer Worlds 2 is that it's an improved version of its predecessor, offering better gunplay and mechanics. Despite the enhancements, it struggles with a predictable story and lackluster characters. Performance issues and the high price further affect its reception. Overall, fans of the original may find it an enjoyable experience if they overlook these downsides, but it may not meet all expectations set by its high cost.

Positive Points

  • Many players appreciated the game's improvements and found it much better than the first installment.
  • The gunplay and combat mechanics have been highlighted as significantly improved and enjoyable.
  • The new flaw system has been well-received, providing interesting gameplay dynamics by offering both positive and negative effects.
  • The game offers a rich world-building experience that many players found engaging, with multiple factions and character backgrounds.

    • Negative Points

  • Some reviewers felt that the game was not significantly different from its predecessor and expressed disappointment over its lack of innovation.
  • Performance issues, such as crashes and bugs, were reported, with some players losing progress due to these issues, making the gaming experience frustrating.
  • The story was critiqued as being predictable and lacking depth, with some characters and dialogue perceived as unmemorable or generic.
  • The price point was a common concern, with many suggesting that the game was overpriced for its content.

    • Mixed Points

  • While the new faction system was praised, some players felt it lacked depth and didn't allow for meaningful player choices.
  • Companions were mentioned as being more interesting than in the first game, yet still criticized for their lack of depth and interaction.
  • Graphical improvements were acknowledged, though some found the art style and aesthetic choices to be less appealing.

    • Common Themes

  • Players consistently compared the game to its predecessor, with improvement in mechanics and systems being a frequent point of praise.
  • The RPG elements were well-regarded, with specific mentions of the character customization and skill systems.
  • Many reviews highlighted that while the game improved in several aspects, it still fell short of being groundbreaking or exceptionally different.
    • Updated 12/1/2025, 12:01:19 AM UTC
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