Critics Praise The Outer Worlds 2: A Stellar Evolution of the Original

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

Reviewers agree that The Outer Worlds 2 represents a significant evolution of the best elements from the first installment. They highlight the rich role-playing system, diverse and multi-layered environments to explore, and inventive weaponry 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 different reviews:

Heather Wald

Azario Lopez

Travis Northup

Robert Ramsey

Brandon Adler

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