Obsidian Entertainment is on a roll, and all eyes are on The Outer Worlds 2 as its big RPG release for 2025. But when exactly is The Outer Worlds 2 set to come out? Here’s what you need to know.
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Exact The Outer Worlds 2 release date and time
The Outer Worlds 2 is set to launch on Oct. 23 and 24(Early Access) and Oct. 29 for everyone else. The Early Access is reserved for those who’ve forked over $99 and purchased the Premium Edition of the game, allowing them to play nearly a full week before others. This is yet another game that has employed this release structure, which is slowly but surely taking over AAA launches.
The countdown below will target Oct. 29 at 12pm CT, which is the official global release for the game. The exact times for Early Access will be listed underneath it.
For those who have purchased the Premium Edition of the game, you can expect the title to unlock on your relevant platform on Thursday, Oct. 23 at 11pm CT.
What platforms will The Outer Worlds 2 be available on?
The Outer Worlds 2 will release on Xbox Series X|S, PS5, and PC. It was initially announced as an Xbox-exclusive title in 2021, but a trailer shown at The Game Awards featured the PS5 logo at the end, confirming that it’ll be a multi-platform release.
Just like its predecessor, The Outer Worlds 2 is played from the first-person perspective. You’ll spend most of your time talking to NPCs, doing quests for them, and probably shooting a bunch of enemies. If Obsidian’s track record is anything to go by, you’ll likely also run into branching narratives based on the decisions you’ve made throughout the story.
And that’s everything you need to know about The Outer Worlds 2‘s release date for now. Be sure to search up Destructoid for more news and information on the game, including our list of best RPGs like Avowed.
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Published: Oct 22, 2025 01:00 pm