It seems multiplayer will appear in the sequel to the humorous role-playing game The Outer Worlds

The Outer Worlds 2 was announced in June 2021, but at the time it was clear that players would have to wait several more years for the sequel to Obsidian's role-playing game. Recent information suggests that the sequel will feature significantly more gameplay possibilities.

Since the developers are maintaining a strict news embargo, fans are scouring the studio's job openings for clues. A recruitment listing mentions multiplayer gameplay systems and the Unreal Engine. In April, reports emerged that Obsidian was working on a project built on the Unity engine.

The programmer job listing mentions assisting in the development and maintenance of multiplayer gameplay systems that will utilize the Unreal Engine. While the listing does not directly reference The Outer Worlds, the mention of the engine seems to rule out the aforementioned Unity project. 

The role-playing game Avowed is also ruled out from this equation, as it was originally intended to bring players together, but co-op was later abandoned. And the studio is unlikely to reveal new projects in the near future.

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