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The Outer Worlds

by Obsidian Entertainment · published by Private Division

Released October 25, 2019 on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One.

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About The Outer Worlds

The Outer Worlds is a new single-player sci-fi RPG from Obsidian Entertainment and Private Division. As you explore the furthest reaches of space and encounter a host of factions all vying for power, who you decide to become will determine the fate of everyone in Halcyon. In the corporate equation for the colony, you are the unplanned variable.

In The Outer Worlds, you awake from hibernation on a colonist ship lost in transit to its destination on the edge of the galaxy, only to find yourself in the midst of a deep conspiracy threatening to destroy the colony. 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. Lost in transit while on a colonist ship bound for the furthest edge of the galaxy, you awake decades later than you expected only to find yourself in the midst of a deep conspiracy threatening to destroy the Halcyon colony. As you explore the furthest reaches of space and encounter a host of factions all vying for power, who you decide to become will determine the fate of everyone in Halcyon. In the corporate equation for the colony, you are the unplanned variable. Welcome to the future - try not to break it.

Release dates by platform

PCOctober 25, 2019 · Out now
PlayStation 4October 25, 2019 · Out now
Xbox OneOctober 25, 2019 · Out now
Nintendo SwitchJune 5, 2020 · Out now
PlayStation 5March 15, 2021 · Out now
Xbox Series X|SMarch 15, 2021 · Out now

Reviews & players

Critic score8615 reviews
Steam reviewsVery Positive82% of 28K positive
Player score77645 ratings on IGDB
Playing now52on Steam at last update

PC system requirements

Official specs from Steam

Full specs

Minimum

OS *Windows 7 (SP1) 64bit
ProcessorIntel Core i3-3225 or AMD Phenom II X6 1100T
Memory4 GB RAM
GraphicsNvidia GTX 650 Ti or AMD HD 7850
Storage40 GB available space

Recommended

OSWindows 10 64bit
ProcessorIntel Core i7-7700K or Ryzen 5 1600
Memory8 GB RAM
GraphicsGeForce GTX 1060 6GB or Radeon RX 470
Storage40 GB available space

The Outer Worlds FAQ

When did The Outer Worlds come out?

The Outer Worlds was released on October 25, 2019 for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One.

Is The Outer Worlds on PlayStation 5?

Yes. The Outer Worlds launched on PlayStation 5 on March 15, 2021.

Is The Outer Worlds on Xbox Series X|S?

Yes. The Outer Worlds launched on Xbox Series X|S on March 15, 2021.

Is The Outer Worlds on Nintendo Switch 2?

No. The Outer Worlds has not been announced for Nintendo Switch 2. It is available on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One.

Who is making The Outer Worlds?

The Outer Worlds is developed by Obsidian Entertainment and published by Private Division.

Is The Outer Worlds multiplayer?

No. The Outer Worlds is single player only.

Is The Outer Worlds good?

Steam players rate it "Very Positive" — 82% of 28,303 reviews are positive. Critics average 86/100.

What are the minimum PC requirements for The Outer Worlds?

The minimum GPU is Nvidia GTX 650 Ti or AMD HD 7850. See the full minimum and recommended specs on our The Outer Worlds system requirements page.

The Outer Worlds series

3 games in release order

Full timeline
  1. The Outer Worlds2019
  2. The Outer Worlds: Spacer's Choice Edition2023
  3. The Outer Worlds 22025

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