The Outer Worlds 2is one of the many major releases scheduled for this year, as eager fans wait to see what’s in store for the next chapter of Obsidian Entertainment’s sci-fi adventure. The developer is set to have a strong year.Avowedkicked off 2025 back in February, and the impending arrival ofThe Outer Worlds 2sets up Obsidian for a fun one-two punch in the RPG genre.
Right now,The Outer Worlds 2has yet to lock in an official release date, but the wait for such an announcement might be over soon. On June 8,the Xbox Games Showcasewill be followed by an in-depth look into whatThe Outer Worlds 2has to offer. There is bound to be more gameplay footage and plot details, but there will also hopefully be a confirmed release date announced, too. As June 8 inches closer, a fresh look atThe Outer Worlds 2is exciting, but it also has a more difficult job to do thanAvoweddid at launch.
Avowed’s Newness Was a Big Benefit, But The Outer Worlds 2 Already Has Set Expectations to Meet
The Outer World’s High Bar
Back in 2019,The Outer Worldsoffered RPG and sci-fi fans a compelling and humor-filled world that truly felt unique. The game launched to strong reviews from both critics and players, and that makes the promise of another game far more challenging thanthe launch ofAvowed.Avowedplayers didn’t really have much else to draw from for comparison. Of course, there were other first-person fantasy RPGs to use for reference, but not from Obsidian.Avowedmay be set in thePillars of Eternityuniverse, but the former’s new approach sets it so apart that it’s difficult to compare the two.
The Outer Worldswas nominated for Game of the Year at the 2019 Game Awards.
Avowedwas allowed to be a blank slate, butThe Outer Worlds 2has already set a standard that it, at the very least, has to meet. Even if it meets that standard, it still may not be enough. A lot of players expect sequels to be bigger and better across the board, for the most part, soThe Outer Worlds 2has to one-up itself, and that’s no easy task.
What’s even more daunting, though, is thatThe Outer Worlds 2doesn’t just have to bring more to the table in terms of gameplay. Being an RPG, it has to bring more to its world, and that’s truly one of the biggest challenges. Crafting a new and unique world that stands on its own is an impressive feat, andthe first chapter ofThe Outer Worldssucceeded. Taking that type of world-building to the next level is far from simple.
The Outer Worldsoffered RPG and sci-fi fans a compelling and humor-filled world that truly felt unique.
In addition to the Xbox and PC,The Outer Worlds 2will also be coming to the PS5.
After Starfield, The Outer Worlds 2 Can Hopefully Scratch the Sci-Fi RPG Itch
After the firstOuter Worlds,Starfieldwas set to be the next big space-faring RPG, but it’s had a rock legacy, so far. ForThe Outer Worlds 2, bringing a life-filled world to players is of the upmost importance. Not only can a richer world one-up its predecessor, but it can further prove Obsidian is a major competitor within the RPG genre.
Now that June 8 is on the horizon, it’s exciting to speculate on whatThe Outer Worlds 2’s deep divewill entail. The Xbox Games Showcase is likely to hold plenty of intriguing announcements, and the confirmation of an official release date will hopefully be among them.
