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 reviewed it, writing: "Once you get past a weak first act, The Outer Worlds 2 sharpens Obsidian’s RPG formula with smarter writing and better combat." It returned a 8/10.
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 24/25, 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
Friday, October 24, 2025
PDT (San Francisco):
- 10am
EDT (New York):
- 1pm
BST (London):
- 6pm
CEST (Paris, Rome, Berlin):
- 7pm
EEST (Turkey):
- 8pm
Saturday, October 25, 2025
HKT (Hong Kong):
- 1am
CST (Beijing):
- 1am
JST (Tokyo):
- 2am
AEST (Sydney):
- 4am
NZDT (Auckland):
- 6am
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):
- 7pm
Thursday, October 30, 2025
HKT (Hong Kong):
- 1am
CST (Beijing):
- 1am
JST (Tokyo):
- 2am
AEST (Sydney):
- 4am
NZDT (Auckland):
- 6am
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.