The game will be released on October 29 on PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Game Pass.
The embargo on The Outer Worlds 2 reviews lifted on October 23. According to critics, Obsidian Entertainment took into account all the criticism and public dissatisfaction with the original game in the sequel.
The Outer Worlds 2 has much better-developed role-playing mechanics, and the main character's decisions have a much stronger impact on the world, plot development, and other characters.
Reviewers also praised the flaw system, which tracks the player's actions and dynamically adjusts the gameplay to their habits. If the hero suffers from kleptomania, he can sell the goods obtained through dishonest labor at a higher price, but the bad habit can backfire; the system will make the hero start stealing even when the player doesn't plan to, and if this suddenly happens in the market, he will attract unwanted attention.
Double jumps, slides, and more responsive shooting made the battles much more intense and dynamic.
The plot has become deeper, and six companions representing various factions help to better understand the balance of power and the numerous disagreements between the political forces of Arcadia.
Reviewers attributed the meager variety of enemies, boring minor characters, long loading times, and the lack of fast travel between planets to the downsides.
According to a GamesRadar+ reviewer, The Outer Worlds 2 is Obsidian's most memorable game since Fallout: New Vegas.
The game currently has a score of 81 on OpenCritic and 85 on Metacritic.
