The Outer Worlds 2 is almost here, aiming to not just be bigger than its predecessor but a better RPG in every respect when it releases on October 29 on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X and S.
We think Obsidian’s sci-fi sequel is one of this fall’s most slept-on games, possibly due to a bumpy start after The Outer Worlds 2 was initially touted as Microsoft’s first $80 game. The publisher U-turned on the decision just a month later, however, saying it was keeping the price at $69.99 “in line with current market conditions.”
We had a great time with The Outer Worlds 2 when we previewed it back in August, writing: “If it’s not clear by now, I’m really into what Obsidian is doing with The Outer Worlds 2. While I appreciated Obsidian’s prior attempt at this universe, I never totally fell for it, but what the studio has achieved here in this prologue is exactly what I’d hoped for the first time around. And that’s exactly why I’m willing to bet that The Outer Worlds 2 will be one of those sequels. The ones that finally take an idea all the way to greatness.”
The Outer Worlds 2’s official release date is October 29, but if you’ve bought the $99.99 Premium Edition, you can jump in five days early from October 23-24, depending upon where you are in the world. Xbox Game Pass subscribers can also jump in early if they have a valid subscription and upgrade to the premium edition for $29.99. The Outer Worlds 2 is available for pre-download now.
The Outer Worlds 2 Early Access Launch Times
Thursday, October 23, 2025
PDT (San Francisco):
- 9pm
Friday, October 24, 2025
EDT (New York):
- 12am midnight
BST (London):
- 5am
CEST (Paris, Rome, Berlin):
- 6am
EEST (Turkey):
- 7am
HKT (Hong Kong):
- 12pm noon
CST (Beijing):
- 12pm noon
JST (Tokyo):
- 1pm
AEST (Sydney):
- 3pm
The Outer Worlds 2 Global Launch Times
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
PDT (San Francisco):
- 10am
EDT (New York):
- 1pm
BST (London):
- 5pm
CEST (Paris, Rome, Berlin):
- 6pm
EEST (Turkey):
- 8pm
Thursday, October 30, 2025
HKT (Hong Kong):
- 1am
CST (Beijing):
- 1am
JST (Tokyo):
- 2am
AEST (Sydney):
- 4am
Vikki Blake is a reporter for IGN, as well as a critic, columnist, and consultant with 15+ years experience working with some of the world’s biggest gaming sites and publications. She’s also a Guardian, Spartan, Silent Hillian, Legend, and perpetually High Chaos. Find her at BlueSky.