Obsidian`s highly anticipated first-person sci-fi RPG sequel, The Outer Worlds 2, is scheduled for release on October 29 across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Preorders for the game are now live. This new installment promises to expand upon the original`s signature satirical humor and distinctive retro-futurist art style, inviting players to explore new locations, align with various factions, and recruit fresh companions within its expansive future setting.
While The Outer Worlds 2 was initially expected to be Microsoft`s first $80 title, the company reversed this decision on July 23, approximately six weeks after its initial announcement. Consequently, The Outer Worlds 2 will now have a base price of $70. This pricing aligns it with other upcoming Microsoft-published games, such as Gears of War: Reloaded and Ninja Gaiden 4, which are also planned for simultaneous launch on PS5 later this year.
For many Xbox and PC gamers, the purchase price may be less of a concern, as the game will be available on Game Pass starting from day one. At $20 per month for Game Pass Ultimate, this technically offers the most budget-friendly way to experience The Outer Worlds 2. However, access to the game remains contingent on an active subscription. For those who wish to permanently own The Outer Worlds 2, either digitally or physically, two options are available: the $70 Standard Edition or the Premium Edition, which includes a season pass, additional downloadable content (DLC), and early access to the full game. Both versions also come with extra incentives for preordering.
If you prefer physical game copies, boxed versions of both the Standard and Premium Editions for PS5 are currently available for preorder.
The Outer Worlds 2 Preorder Bonuses
Preordering The Outer Worlds 2 grants players the Commander Zane’s Anti-Monopolistic Battle Pack, an exclusive in-game bundle that unlocks at launch. This pack includes:
- Zane’s Uniform Armor
- Zane’s Pistol & Dagger weapons
- Pet Ed Drone
This battle pack is included with all physical and digital preorders of the game. Additionally, choosing to preorder the The Outer Worlds 2 Premium Edition provides the significant advantage of up to 5-day early access to the full game, commencing on October 24.
Edition Details
The Outer Worlds 2 Standard Edition
$70 | Releases October 29
The Standard Edition of The Outer Worlds 2 encompasses the base game for your chosen platform. Securing your copy ahead of launch also includes the Commander Zane’s Anti-Monopolistic Battle Pack as a preorder bonus. Should any retailer still display the price as $80, it is expected to be adjusted to $70 imminently. Furthermore, any existing preorders made at the original $80 price will automatically be honored at the revised $70 cost.
The Outer Worlds 2 Premium Edition
$100 | Releases October 24 (Early Access)
The Premium Edition of The Outer Worlds 2 is available at an initial price of $100, though there is speculation that this might also be adjusted to $90. This comprehensive edition includes:
- The Outer Worlds 2 base game
- A DLC Pass for two post-launch story expansions
- Moon Man’s Corporate Appreciation Premium Prize Pack, featuring unique costumes, weapons, and a bonus pet
- A Digital Artbook
- A Digital Soundtrack
- 5-day early access to the full game, beginning October 24.
Physical preorders for the PS5 version are available. For Xbox Series X, the `physical` version is provided as a digital code within a box, rather than a disc.
Companion Art Book Release
Fans eager to delve deeper into the lore and visual design of the series will be interested in “The Art of The Outer Worlds 2,” slated for release on December 16, a few weeks after the game itself. This 208-page art book offers an exclusive look into the creation and evolving art direction of The Outer Worlds 2, featuring hundreds of illustrations, concept art pieces, and behind-the-scenes insights from the game`s developers. It covers everything from the game’s diverse locations to its new cast of recruitable companions. Preorders for the art book are available for $54.59.