The Outer Worlds 2
by Obsidian Entertainment · published by Xbox Game Studios
Released October 29, 2025 on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
About The Outer Worlds 2
The Outer Worlds 2 is the sequel to the award-winning first-person sci-fi RPG from Obsidian Entertainment.
As a daring and most likely good-looking Earth Directorate agent, you must uncover the source of devastating rifts threatening to destroy all of humanity. Your investigation leads to Arcadia, home of skip drive technology, where the fate of the colony, and ultimately the entire galaxy, rests on your decisions—your strengths, your flaws, your crew, and the factions you choose to trust.
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Official specs from Steam
Minimum
| OS | Windows 10/11 with updates |
|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 2600 / Intel i5-8400 |
| Memory | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics | AMD RX 5700 / Nvidia GTX 1070 / Intel Arc A580 |
| DirectX | Version 12 |
| Storage | 110 GB available space |
Recommended
| OS | Windows 10/11 with updates |
|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 5600X / Intel Core i7-10700K |
| Memory | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT / Nvidia RTX 3080 |
| DirectX | Version 12 |
| Storage | 110 GB available space |
The Outer Worlds 2 FAQ
When did The Outer Worlds 2 come out?
The Outer Worlds 2 was released on October 29, 2025 for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
Is The Outer Worlds 2 on PlayStation 5?
Yes. The Outer Worlds 2 launched on PlayStation 5 on October 29, 2025.
Is The Outer Worlds 2 on Xbox Series X|S?
Yes. The Outer Worlds 2 launched on Xbox Series X|S on October 29, 2025.
Is The Outer Worlds 2 on Nintendo Switch 2?
No. The Outer Worlds 2 has not been announced for Nintendo Switch 2. It is available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
Who is making The Outer Worlds 2?
The Outer Worlds 2 is developed by Obsidian Entertainment and published by Xbox Game Studios.
Is The Outer Worlds 2 multiplayer?
No. The Outer Worlds 2 is single player only.
How much does The Outer Worlds 2 cost?
The Outer Worlds 2 costs $69.99 on Steam. Prices checked October 9, 2026.
Is The Outer Worlds 2 good?
Steam players rate it "Mostly Positive" — 73% of 8,969 reviews are positive. Critics average 83/100.
What are the minimum PC requirements for The Outer Worlds 2?
The minimum GPU is AMD RX 5700 / Nvidia GTX 1070 / Intel Arc A580. See the full minimum and recommended specs on our The Outer Worlds 2 system requirements page.
The Outer Worlds series
3 games in release order
