The Outer Worlds

Game

The Outer Worlds

Metacritic80
User3.9/5· 1,492
2019
~8h avg playtime
ActionShooterAdventureRPG

Platforms: PlayStation 4, PC, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One

Developer: Obsidian Entertainment · Publisher: Private Division

The Outer Worlds is a new single-player first-person sci-fi RPG from Obsidian Entertainment and Private Division. In The Outer Worlds, you awake from hibernation on a colonist ship that was lost in transit to Halcyon, the furthest colony from Earth located at the edge of the galaxy, only to find yourself in the midst of a deep conspiracy threatening to destroy it. As you explore the furthest reaches of space and encounter various factions, all vying for power, the character you decide to become will determine how this player-driven story unfolds. In the corporate equation for the colony, you are the unplanned variable. Key Features The player-driven story RPG: In keeping with the Obsidian tradition, how you approach The Outer Worlds is up to you. Your choices affect not only the way the story develops; but your character build, companion stories, and end game scenarios. You can be flawed, in a good way: New to The Outer Worlds is the idea of flaws. A compelling hero is made by the flaws they carry with them. While playing The Outer Worlds, the game tracks your experience to find what you aren't particularly good at. Keep getting attacked by Raptidons? Taking the Raptiphobia flaw gives you a debuff when confronting the vicious creatures, but rewards you with an additional character perk immediately. This optional approach to the game helps you build the character you want while exploring Halcyon. Lead your companions: During your journey through the furthest colony, you will meet a host of characters who will want to join your crew. Armed with unique abilities, these companions all have their own missions, motivations, and ideals. It's up to you to help them achieve their goals, or turn them to your own ends. Explore the corporate colony: Halcyon is a colony at the edge of the galaxy owned and operated by a corporate board. They control everything... except for the alien monsters left behind when the terraforming of the colony’s two planets didn’t exactly go according to plan. Find your ship, build your crew, and explore the settlements, space stations, and other intriguing locations throughout Halcyon.

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Game Info

Main Story

~8h

Completionist

~14h

Players

Single Player

Online

Crossplay

Controller

Full support

Age Rating

Release

2019-10-25

Achievements

38 total
The Outer Worlds Platinum Trophy achievement icon

The Outer Worlds Platinum Trophy

Collected all trophies for The Outer Worlds.

Ultra rare · 1.35% of players

Special P.E.T. Benefits achievement icon

Special P.E.T. Benefits

Acquired Special Delivery, P.E.T., and Employee Benefits.

Ultra rare · 1.67% of players

Good Listener achievement icon

Good Listener

Found 20 Portable Phonographs.

Ultra rare · 1.7% of players

Spectrum Needler Buddy achievement icon

Spectrum Needler Buddy

Acquired Spectrum Gatling, The Needler, and Udder Buddy.

Ultra rare · 1.99% of players

Supernova achievement icon

Supernova

Completed The Outer Worlds on supernova difficulty.

Ultra rare · 3.19% of players

Murder on Eridanos achievement icon

Murder on Eridanos

Completed Murder on Eridanos on any difficulty.

Ultra rare · 3.37% of players

Mad Scientist achievement icon

Mad Scientist

Killed an enemy under the effects of 4 science weapons.

Ultra rare · 3.44% of players

Jack of All Trades achievement icon

Jack of All Trades

Killed an enemy with a science weapon sneak attack during TTD, with a weakspot critical hit.

Ultra rare · 3.76% of players

Peril on Gorgon achievement icon

Peril on Gorgon

Completed Peril on Gorgon on any difficulty.

Ultra rare · 4.26% of players

The Mystery's Afoot achievement icon

The Mystery's Afoot

Received an invitation to Eridanos.

Ultra rare · 4.82% of players

Health Insurance achievement icon

Health Insurance

Used the medical inhaler 300 times.

Rare · 5.04% of players

Tossball All Star achievement icon

Tossball All Star

Killed 50 enemies with a tossball stick or tossball blocker.

Rare · 5.28% of players

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DLC & Expansions

Same series