The wait is almost over—The Outer Worlds 2 is landing soon, and it’s aiming to be more than just a bigger sequel. Obsidian wants this follow-up to be a smarter, sharper, and deeper RPG experience across the board when it launches October 29 on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
Despite being built up as one of this fall’s major RPG releases, The Outer Worlds 2 is flying strangely under the radar. That might be because of its messy start—Microsoft originally sparked debate by listing the game as its first $80 launch title, only to reverse course a month later and bring the price back down to $69.99, citing “current market conditions.”
When we previewed The Outer Worlds 2 back in August, it left a lasting impression. Obsidian seems to have refined everything that made the first game fun while expanding on the storytelling and player choice in meaningful ways. As one of our writers put it: “I never completely fell for the first Outer Worlds, but what Obsidian has built here finally delivers on the potential that was only hinted at before.” This feels like one of those rare sequels that truly elevates the original’s ideas.
If you can’t wait until launch day, there’s good news. Players who grab the $99.99 Premium Edition can jump in as early as October 23, thanks to early access that rolls out globally across time zones. Xbox Game Pass subscribers can also join the party early by upgrading to the Premium Edition for $29.99. Pre-downloads are live now.
The Outer Worlds 2 Early Access Launch Times
Thursday, October 23, 2025
- 9 PM PDT (San Francisco)
- 12 AM EDT (New York)
- 5 AM BST (London)
- 6 AM CEST (Paris, Rome, Berlin)
- 7 AM EEST (Turkey)
- 12 PM CST/HKT (Beijing / Hong Kong)
- 1 PM JST (Tokyo)
- 3 PM AEST (Sydney)
The Outer Worlds 2 Global Launch Times
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
- 10 AM PDT (San Francisco)
- 1 PM EDT (New York)
- 5 PM BST (London)
- 6 PM CEST (Paris, Rome, Berlin)
- 8 PM EEST (Turkey)
- Thursday, October 30, 2025
- 1 AM CST/HKT (Beijing / Hong Kong)
- 2 AM JST (Tokyo)
- 4 AM AEST (Sydney)
