The Outer Worlds

The Outer Worlds

Shooter • Role-playing (RPG) • Adventure
2019

The Outer Worlds is an upcoming Shooter/Role-playing (RPG)/Adventure game releasing on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows). Scheduled to launch on October 25, 2019.

Developed by Obsidian Entertainment and published by Private Division.

Release Date: 10/26/2019

Released
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Story

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.

Screenshots

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Game Information

Platforms

Xbox Series X|SPlayStation 4PC (Microsoft Windows)Xbox OneNintendo Switch

Genres

ShooterRole-playing (RPG)Adventure

Developer

  • Obsidian Entertainment

Publisher

  • Private Division

Age Rating

ESRB: Unknown

Player Perspective

First person

Ratings & Reviews

86%
Critic Score
15 reviews
78%
User Score
564 ratings

Features & Details

Themes & Elements

ActionScience fictionOpen world

Game Modes

Single player

Key Features

alienscharacter customizationspacecustomizable characterscharacter creationrpg elements

Game Engine

Built with Unreal Engine 4

Release Information

Primary Release Date

October 25, 2019

✅ Already released

Platform Release Dates

PlayStation 4

October 25, 2019
Worldwide

Xbox One

October 25, 2019
Worldwide

PC (Microsoft Windows)

October 25, 2019
Worldwide
October 23, 2020
North America

Nintendo Switch

February 10, 2021
Europe
June 5, 2020
Worldwide

Release Notes

  • Release dates may vary by region and platform
  • Pre-orders may be available before the official release date
  • Digital releases typically go live at 00:00 local time
  • Physical releases may arrive a few days earlier or later depending on shipping

System Requirements

Estimated system requirements for The Outer Worlds on PC

Minimum Requirements

os:Windows 10 64-bit
processor:Intel Core i7-8700K / AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
memory:16 GB RAM
graphics:NVIDIA RTX 2060 / AMD RX 6600 XT
directx:Version 12
storage:50 GB available space (SSD recommended)

Recommended Requirements

✨ Recommended
os:Windows 11 64-bit
processor:Intel Core i7-10700K / AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
memory:32 GB RAM
graphics:NVIDIA RTX 3080 / AMD RX 6800 XT
directx:Version 12
storage:100 GB available space (NVMe SSD recommended)

Important Notes

  • These are estimated requirements based on game analysis and industry standards
  • Official system requirements will be announced closer to release date
  • SSD storage highly recommended for reduced loading times
  • Requirements may vary for different graphics settings (Low, Medium, High, Ultra)
  • VR games may have additional requirements if VR support is included

💡Performance Tips

For the best experience with The Outer Worlds, consider upgrading to an SSD, ensuring your graphics drivers are up to date, and closing unnecessary background applications before playing.

Frequently Asked Questions about The Outer Worlds