The Outer Worlds 2

"Which side you serve and how you choose to do it make for a fun, planet-hopping ride, which, when combined with improved gunplay and notable small stories, renders The Outer Worlds 2 a worthwhile RPG adventure."

"The Outer Worlds 2 is one of the great RPGs of 2025. If you liked the first one, you&s;ll love this one. And if you haven&s;t played it yet, it&s;s the best possible entry point. Obsidian shines again, and it …"

"The Outer Worlds 2 is for better and worse still fluffy gaming comfort food, but it is significantly improved and better than its predecessor in almost every way."

"The Outer Worlds 2 is another proof that raises Obsidian as one of the strongest studios in modern RPGs. Despite carrying over some issues from the past, it’s a more ambitious and fun sequel, filled with compelling characters and a …"

"While there&s;s little wrong with The Outer Worlds 2, it doesn&s;t have a pull that will keep players wanting to devote hours to it."

"The Outer Worlds 2 is an almost perfect sequel, building on the brilliance of its predecessor and addressing all the issues fans had with the original. The scope and scale of this sequel is the biggest win for fans, as …"

"From the first 30 minutes, I knew I was going to want to marathon The Outer Worlds 2 as often as possible, as Obsidian has done it again."

"By building on the original&s;s foundations with more impactful decision-making and gameplay refinements, The Outer Worlds 2 feels like the Obsidian game that Fallout: New Vegas fans have craved for over a decade."

"The Outer Worlds 2 is bigger and better than its predecessor and an absolute must-play for fans of the genre."

"This sequel represents a bigger and better take on what we already knew. The Outer Worlds 2 is a solid, deep, and fun experience, although we expected a bigger leap forward with the next generation of the series."

"The release of The Outer Worlds in 2019 was one of those occasions where a game totally blindsided me. I knew Obsidian was a solid studio, but TOW, ..."

"As a sequel, The Outer Worlds 2 doesn&s;t strive to reinvent its past foundation and does little to stand out in the RPG genre. If you&s;re looking for new toys to play with, you&s;ll find plenty of weapons and a …"

"The Outer Worlds 2 refines the overall Outer Worlds universe, pulling back on ridiculous and expanding into more human territory, while still keeping its satirical tongue firmly in cheek. Every system in the game has been refined, from greater control …"

"The Outer Worlds 2 is a thoroughly enjoyable game, but as sequels go, it&s;s largely more of the same. While the overarching story isn&s;t terribly interesting, the world building around it and the colony of Arcadia is great to explore. …"

"The Outer Worlds 2 ticks all the boxes of a successful sequel, building on the solid foundation of its predecessor to offer us an even more ambitious and complete RPG."

"The Outer Worlds 2 represents both a confirmation and a significant evolution from the previous installment in the series from Obsidian Entertainment, a team that has proven adept at crafting compelling role-playing experiences."

"If Avowed didn&s;t scratch the RPG itch for you earlier this year, The Outer Worlds 2 surely will. This is a confident and ambitious sequel that feels like Obsidian&s;s vision has been fully-realised. It isn&s;t without many of the issues …"

"The Outer Worlds 2 is bigger and better than the first game in every respect, with deep, rich role-playing and plenty of freedom to tailor your experience. Every world feels curated, and exploration is always purposeful and rewarding. Topped off …"

"If you craved a sprawling space opera with weighty choices and layered systems, The Outer Worlds 2 achieves that vision. Obsidian succeeds in expanding the scope, immaculate vibes, and mechanical depth of the first game whilst keeping the sharp writing …"

"Outer Worlds 2 has a large number of improvements but it also has some open world bloat in the form of long sprints doing absolutely nothing. Also the writing can feel as if a bit of the charm is gone, …"

"In almost every aspect The Outer Worlds 2 is an improvement over its predecessor. However, been the rather bland and dare I say boring main quest, combined with the fact this game offers very little new to the genre by …"

"The Outer Worlds 2 is one step forward, one step back, and sometimes one step to the side in an enjoyable RPG whose commentary on consumerism bleeds into the game&s;s own position."

"There’s so little value in making this series feel like Yet Another Bethesda RPG, and zero in making the player carry water for capitalism in 2025. This is mechanical prowess in service of a galaxy that’s not worth saving."

"There are a few ways in which The Outer Worlds 2 doesn’t improve on the first game. It’s bigger, deeper, and more complex. The story and characters are more satisfying. Combat has been refined. It takes its time and demands …"

"The Outer Worlds 2 is overall a good role-playing game, particularly notable for its many choices and options for forging your own path through the absurd sci-fi world. Additionally, there are gameplay improvements that make the sequel more enjoyable, offer …"

"The Outer Worlds 2 is exactly what you&s;d expect from an Obsidian if not at its prime, at least very close to that status. If that&s;s not enough for you to be on board, what you&s;re looking for is probably …"

"The Outer Worlds 2 shows that Obsidian won’t be left behind as other great RPGs launch to critical success, and that the developer needs to play to its strengths. I only hope that it learns to take itself more seriously, …"

"The Outer Worlds 2 succeeds in being a bigger and better sequel, buoyed by an even greater emphasis on player choice and freedom. Its RPG mechanics are largely fantastic, and there are key improvements to both combat and exploration.However, despite …"

"The Outer Worlds 2 doesn&s;t reinvent the wheel, but delivers a more refined version of a formula that worked. Better exploration and combat buoy a tight role-playing experience that feels crunchy and isn&s;t afraid of cutting off branches depending on …"

"Despite some of the technical difficulties that required a workaround, I couldn&s;t put The Outer Worlds 2 down. The expansive worlds, the near infinite choice options, and storytelling that is arguably some of the best in the business really encapsulates …"

"The Outer Worlds 2 imbues Obsidian&s;s spacefaring RPG series with its own identity, letting you bumble your way through corporate and cultish intrigue in space."

"An RPG with a great sense of fun and whimsy, as well as surprising depth to its character building."

"The Outer Worlds 2 excels on almost all fronts, presenting you with an open RPG that lets you choose how you progress while still keeping you on a clear path. The in-game systems allow you to customize how you play …"

"Despite a few qualms here and there, The Other Worlds 2 provides another solid sci-fi RPG experience from Obsidian Entertainment. It probably won’t win over folks who are tired of its corporate comedy act, but those who enjoyed the first …"

"Once you get past a weak first act, The Outer Worlds 2 sharpens Obsidian’s RPG formula with smarter writing and better combat."

"The Outer Worlds 2 expectantly addresses the shortcomings of its rather short predecessor, adding to the formula to give players even more opportunities to shape the adventure."

"Gear up and get ready to explore Arcadia in The Outer Worlds 2."