The Outer Worlds 2 Previews: A Sequel Better Than Original RPG In Every Way

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The Outer Worlds 2 Feels Like A Definitive Upgrade!

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  • Many gaming journalists got to preview The Outer Worlds 2 for the first time, each delivering many positive remarks.
  • The game’s quality and improved elements have allegedly surpassed the original in every way.
  • The RPG is not too different from the first entry, which is arguably a point of criticism for some gamers.

Obsidian has been developing The Outer Worlds 2 for a long time, so the anticipation was through the roof when the sequel was announced earlier this year. Even the Halo Studios chimed in to help refine the game’s combat, and the involvement appears to have paid off.

Now, a series of previews suggest that The Outer Worlds 2 not only lives up to expectations but also surpasses the legacy of the original RPG in every way. The FPS features better animations, visuals, storyline, combat, skill system, and more intelligent NPCs, to name a few.

Why it matters: Previews suggest The Outer Worlds 2 plays it safe, sticking close to the original while making grounded improvements.

The previews have already dubbed The Outer Worlds 2 as the potential RPG of the year, with many praising its grounded yet innovative improvements over the first title. There’s also no open world like the original, but Obsidian delivers a good illusion of that feeling.

 But already, The Outer Worlds 2 makes its predecessor look like an appetizer. Moment-to-moment action has been vastly improved.

-Games Radar.

The Outer Worlds 2 features beautiful cinematics and a humorous storyline that pulls you right in. Additionally, the RPG lets you choose between all-out combat and stealth, with both approaches feeling rewarding.

I’m decently confident Obsidian has another win on its hands here.

-Windows Central.

One concern appears to be performance in the preview build, with frame rate drops and occasional freezes witnessed by one journalist. Another player with a decent rig also experienced crashes that occurred when ray tracing was enabled. 

The Outer Worlds 2 features an action-packed adventure with memorable characters.

Obsidian’s new magnum opus is set to launch on October 29, 2025, for Xbox Series X|S, PS5, and PC. The RPG was originally priced at $80, but Xbox reversed its decision and reduced the price to $69.99 instead.

Do you think The Outer Worlds 2 will redefine the lofty RPG standards set by Obsidian with the original? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below, or join the discussion on the Tech4Gamers forum.

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