Xbox-Published Outer Worlds 2 Coming to PS5

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Summary

  • Obsidian Entertainment releases a gameplay trailer for The Outer Worlds 2 at The Game Awards 2024.
  • The Outer Worlds 2’s gameplay trailer reveals that the sequel is twice as large as the original and hints at major improvements to its scope, content, and graphics.
  • A 2025 release window has been confirmed for The Outer Worlds 2, and it will launch on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.

As a seasoned gamer with a soft spot for witty RPGs and a deep appreciation for the lore of Obsidian Entertainment, I can hardly contain my excitement over The Outer Worlds 2! Five years may have passed since the original’s release, but it still stands tall among the greats. The teaser in 2021 was a tantalizing taste, and now, with the gameplay trailer at The Game Awards 2024, I can hardly wait for the sequel!

At The Game Awards 2024, highly esteemed RPG developer Obsidian Entertainment unveiled a gameplay trailer for the upcoming title, “The Outer Worlds 2.” Not only that, but they’ve also set a release window for this space-themed RPG. While it is an Xbox exclusive at first, PlayStation gamers can anticipate playing it as well.

Although it’s been five years since the release of “The Outer Worlds”, it remains one of the funniest and cleverly written RPGs ever created. Given that “The Outer Worlds” was also Obsidian Entertainment’s initial foray into space RPGs, fans were eager to see the studio delve deeper into the genre in a sequel. In June 2021, Obsidian Entertainment officially announced “The Outer Worlds 2”, showcasing their signature wit and humor in a CGI trailer. Fast forward three and a half years, the second showing of “The Outer Worlds 2” just took place at The Game Awards 2024.

After a thrilling announcement about the progress on The Outer Worlds 2 earlier this year, Obsidian Entertainment unveiled a gameplay trailer for the much-awaited sci-fi RPG during The Game Awards 2024. In classic style reminiscent of The Outer Worlds, the sequel’s trailer is brimming with humorous witticisms that reference earlier Obsidian games, including Fallout: New Vegas, and even takes a playful jab at the lengthy production time for The Outer Worlds 2. The trailer admitted that development on The Outer Worlds 2 took almost three times longer than its predecessor, but promises to be twice as expansive and offers new weapons, more action, and numerous graphical enhancements.

Obsidian Debuts The Outer Worlds 2 Gameplay Trailer, Confirms Release Window and Launch Platforms

  • Coming in 2025
  • Releasing on Xbox Series X/S, PS5, and PC
  • Available on Xbox Game Pass day one

From the gameplay trailer, it seems like The Outer Worlds 2 is set to surpass its predecessor significantly in nearly every aspect. Fans may not need to endure another lengthy wait, as Obsidian Entertainment has confirmed that The Outer Worlds 2 will be released within a 2025 timeframe. Interestingly, The Outer Worlds 2 is set to appear on the PS5 alongside Xbox Series X/S and PC, which is somewhat surprising given that Obsidian Entertainment is an established Xbox first-party studio. It’s important to note that The Outer Worlds was initially launched on PS4 back in 2019, and the sequel’s announcement trailer last year did not specify its launch platforms.

Instead of being published externally, as was the case with its predecessor, The Outer Worlds 2’s development started under Microsoft’s ownership. This suggests that it was most likely Microsoft itself who decided to release The Outer Worlds 2 on PS5. Joining Doom: The Dark Ages and Indiana Jones and The Great Circle, The Outer Worlds 2 is one of the upcoming Xbox first-party games that PlayStation users can expect to play in 2025.

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2024-12-13 06:24