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The Outer Worlds 2 Developer Took Advice From Halo Studios, Analysed Destiny to Improve Shooting

The Outer Worlds 2 Developer Took Advice From Halo Studios, Analysed Destiny to Improve Shooting

According to director Brandon Adler, the studio wanted to improve the combat even back when The Outer Worlds first shipped.

The Outer Worlds 2 Director Responds to Criticism Over $79.99 Price – “We Don’t Set Prices”

The Outer Worlds 2 Director Responds to Criticism Over $79.99 Price – “We Don’t Set Prices”

"We're a game developer. We love to make games. We don't set the prices for our games," said game director Brandon Adler.

The Outer Worlds 2 is Darker and Less Sillier Than its Predecessor – Director

The Outer Worlds 2 is Darker and Less Sillier Than its Predecessor – Director

Game director Brandon Adler also spoke about how he wanted to give The Outer Worlds 2 players more variety in its writing.

The Outer Worlds 2 Factions, Companions, and New Radio System Detailed

The Outer Worlds 2 Factions, Companions, and New Radio System Detailed

Obsidian Entertainment also confirms a new third-person mode, finally allowing players to zoom out and see their characters.

The Outer Worlds 2 is the First Xbox-Published Title to Cost $79.99

The Outer Worlds 2 is the First Xbox-Published Title to Cost $79.99

The $99.99 Premium Edition will provide up to five days of early access, the DLC pass for two future expansions, and other extras.

The Outer Worlds 2 Launches on October 29th

The Outer Worlds 2 Launches on October 29th

Venture to Arcadia to save the universe from some rifts, running into invading forces from Auntie's Choice, among other hazards.

The Outer Worlds 2 Release Date Announcement is Set for June 8th – Rumor

The Outer Worlds 2 Release Date Announcement is Set for June 8th – Rumor

Pre-orders allegedly open after the dedicated Direct and include Zane's uniform armor, a drone, and some weapons as bonuses.

Avowed Director Leaves Obsidian, Joins Oxenfree Studio

Avowed Director Leaves Obsidian, Joins Oxenfree Studio

Carrie Patel leaves Obsidian after 12 years to join Night School Studio as a game director, though its next project remains a mystery.

Avowed to Receive New Game Plus, Photo Mode, and New Weapons This Year

Avowed to Receive New Game Plus, Photo Mode, and New Weapons This Year

The next update due this Summer includes additional NPC abilities and behaviors, new Unique weapons and armor, and custom map markers.

Avowed Update Adds Arachnophobia Safe Mode, Improved Reactivity, and Much More

Avowed Update Adds Arachnophobia Safe Mode, Improved Reactivity, and Much More

New settings allow for displaying chests on the player's minimap, cancelling power attacks on the Bow and Arquebus, and more.

The Outer Worlds 2 Won’t Have Enemy Level Scaling, Obsidian Confirms

The Outer Worlds 2 Won’t Have Enemy Level Scaling, Obsidian Confirms

Enemies in the sci-fi RPG have different tiers with different stats, health, and damage that remain static throughout the game.

The Outer Worlds 2 Features Over 90 Perks, Including Choices for NPC-Killing Psychopaths

The Outer Worlds 2 Features Over 90 Perks, Including Choices for NPC-Killing Psychopaths

Design director Matt Singh confirms you can "kill anybody" and still complete the sci-fi RPG. "It's going to roll with it."

The Outer Worlds 2 Overhauls Skills for More Specialized Play-Styles

The Outer Worlds 2 Overhauls Skills for More Specialized Play-Styles

Instead of categories for each stat, Skills are now individually separated with a "lot of blending of concepts," per Obsidian's Kyle Koenig.

The Outer Worlds 2 Will Also Release for PC via Battle.net

The Outer Worlds 2 Will Also Release for PC via Battle.net

Alongside launching for PC via Steam and the Microsoft Store, Obsidian adds Blizzard's storefront as a platform, similar to Avowed.

The Outer Worlds 2 Showcases 11 Minutes of Gameplay Footage

The Outer Worlds 2 Showcases 11 Minutes of Gameplay Footage

Obsidian Entertainment's upcoming first-person action RPG will also be the centerpiece of a dedicated Direct presentation in June.

The Outer Worlds 2 Direct Announced for June 8th

The Outer Worlds 2 Direct Announced for June 8th

After the Xbox Games Showcase, Obsidian Entertainment will debut new gameplay and details for its 2025-bound sci-fi RPG.

Pillars of Eternity is Adding Turn-Based Combat Later This Year

Pillars of Eternity is Adding Turn-Based Combat Later This Year

Obsidian is celebrating the RPG's ten-year anniversary with a long-requested gameplay feature arriving later this year.

Avowed Director is “Very Happy” With the Reception But Can’t Offer a “Really Firm” Success Metric

Avowed Director is “Very Happy” With the Reception But Can’t Offer a “Really Firm” Success Metric

"All the folks I've talked to at the studio level and the Xbox and Microsoft level have been happy with the reception," says Carrie Patel.

Avowed Developer Obsidian Entertainment Has Grown Since its Acquisition by Microsoft

Avowed Developer Obsidian Entertainment Has Grown Since its Acquisition by Microsoft

While Obsidian Entertainment used to have between 170 and 180 employees, since its acquisition, it has grown to being around 285-strong.

Avowed Accolades Trailer Highlights Critical Acclaim

Avowed Accolades Trailer Highlights Critical Acclaim

After years in development, Obsidian Entertainment's latest role-playing game is available on Xbox Series X/S, PC, and Game Pass.