Critics Praise The Outer Worlds 2 as a Standout Evolution of Original Ideas

Journalists and selected bloggers have released their final reviews of  The Outer Worlds 2 just a week prior to the game’s launch. Overall, those who tried the sequel expressed their satisfaction, awarding it a score of 84 on Metacritic (for Xbox) and 81 on OpenCritic, along with a 90% recommendation rate.

Reviewers agree that The Outer Worlds 2 is a notable evolution of the best elements from the first game. They highlight the rich role-playing system, varied and multi-layered locations to explore, and inventive weapons with improved shooting mechanics. However, some found the local humor and storyline less appealing. Additionally, various bugs and performance issues have been noted.

Below are several excerpts from random reviews:

Heather Wald

Azario Lopez

Travis Northup

Robert Ramsey

Brandon Adler

The Outer Worlds 2 will launch on October 29 for PC (Steam, Battle.net), PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series, and it will also be available on Game Pass Ultimate. The game features Russian text localization. Those who pre-order the premium edition will gain early access as soon as tomorrow.