However the user acts, the path to the goal is a separate story. As an agent of the Earth Directorate, you have to investigate the mysterious rifts that have appeared throughout the universe. This puts the player at odds with three factions: Auntie’s Choice, Order of the Ascendancy, and Protectorate, each of which pursues its own goals and has reasons to dislike the others.
The player decides who will become an ally and who they want to anger. To complete missions, you can use stealth, open combat, diplomacy, or a combination of these approaches. All this is possible thanks to the redesigned ability system, more than 90 perks, new companions, and a wide selection of weapons.
The Outer Worlds 2 is scheduled for release on October 29, 2025 on Xbox Series X/S, PS5 and PC, including Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass.