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Obsidian's third 2025 RPG The Outer Worlds 2 is almost here. Here's exactly when it unlocks in your region.
Obsidian Entertainment — the storied Xbox Game Studios game developer known for creating Fallout: New Vegas, Pillars of Eternity, Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic 2 — has had a huge 2025. Earlier this year, it launched both Avowed and Grounded 2 on Xbox Series X|S, Windows PC, and Xbox Game Pass, and it's about to release a third game with The Outer Worlds 2.
The Outer Worlds 2 is a direct follow-up to the studio's popular 2019 RPG, and like the first game, it evokes the same lighthearted, yet biting political sci-fi satire that folks often look to Fallout for. With the new title, though, Obsidian has focused on expanding every aspect of the experience, from the size and detail of world spaces to branching narrative and gameplay progression paths.
Based on what those store pages are displaying, The Outer Worlds 2 is officially scheduled to launch on Wednesday, October 29 at 10 a.m. PT / 1 p.m. ET. Note that Early Access — a period of five days during which those who preorder the $99.99 Premium Edition () can play early — is starting imminently, with The Outer Worlds 2 Early Access beginning on Friday, October 24 at 10 a.m. PT / 1 p.m. ET.
Something important to note is that these launch times are global, so the game is launching at the same time around the world. If you live outside of the above time zones, that means it will release later in the day for you, and potentially even early in the morning of October 25 (Early Access) or October 30 (full release) if you're in a far eastern region.
The table below displays when The Outer Worlds 2 is coming out in a variety of time zones around the world:
|
Time zone |
Launch time |
|---|---|
|
PDT |
Oct. 29, 10:00 a.m. |
|
CST |
Oct. 29, 11:00 a.m. |
|
EDT |
Oct. 29, 1:00 p.m. |
|
BRT |
Oct. 29, 2:00 p.m. |
|
BST |
Oct. 29, 6:00 p.m. |
|
CEST |
Oct. 29, 7:00 p.m. |
|
EEST |
Oct. 29, 8:00 p.m. |
|
AZT |
Oct. 29, 9:00 p.m. |
|
UTC |
Oct. 29, 10:30 p.m. |
|
ICT |
Oct. 30, midnight |
|
JST |
Oct. 30, 2:00 a.m. |
|
AEDT |
Oct. 30, 4:00 a.m. |
If you don't see your time zone in the table above, you can always use a time zone converter like this one. Tools like these will translate a specific time from one time zone to the time it will be in yours, showing you exactly when The Outer Worlds 2 will unlock in your country.
The Outer Worlds 2 sports all manner of skills, weapons, gadgets, and nifty quest solutions to support tons of different playstyles — as any RPG should!
(Image credit: Xbox Game Studios)
The Outer Worlds 2 is poised to be one of 2025's biggest new games, and aside from the juggernaut that is Call of Duty and Black Ops 7, it has some serious potential to be Xbox's biggest game of the year, too. It's certainly its largest RPG, even compared to Obsidian's own Avowed and Grounded 2 releases.
Notably, the title has reviewed very well with various critics and outlets, and currently rests at a "Generally Favorable" Metacritic score of 84/100. A few elements of the game, such as enemy variety and its soundtrack, have been considered underwhelming by some, but by and large, reviewers loved the combat, RPG depth, writing, and just about everything else.
Windows Central's own Samuel Tolbert reviewed The Outer Worlds 2 as well, and awarded it a 4.5/5 stars. "The Outer Worlds 2 doesn't reinvent the wheel, but delivers a more refined version of a formula that worked."
All in all, speaking as a huge fan of Fallout: New Vegas and the majority of Obsidian's other games, it sounds like The Outer Worlds 2 is every bit as crunchy to sink your teeth into as I was hoping it'd be.
"Better exploration and combat buoy a tight role-playing experience that feels crunchy and isn't afraid of cutting off branches depending on player skills," he wrote. "The overarching story is a bit more self-serious than its predecessor, but the numerous side quests still lean comedic. A few bugs aside, it's not a game to miss."
All in all, speaking as a huge fan of Fallout: New Vegas and the majority of Obsidian's other games, it sounds like The Outer Worlds 2 is every bit as crunchy to sink your teeth into as I was hoping it'd be.
Obsidian Entertainment has had a huge year between Avowed and Grounded 2, and now The Outer Worlds 2 is just a few days away from completing the developer's 2025 trifecta. It's poised to be one of the year's biggest RPGs, and thanks to these deals, you can get it for less.
FAQ
What is The Outer Worlds 2?
The Outer Worlds 2 is a first-person RPG where you are tasked with saving the colony of Arcadia from being destroyed by a factional war, by any means necessary.
What platforms will The Outer Worlds 2 be released on?
The Outer Worlds 2 will be available on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, PC via Windows & Steam.
Is The Outer World 2 on Xbox Game Pass?
Yes, The Outer Worlds 2 will be available, day one, on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass.
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Posted Friday 24 October 2025 at 8:16 am AEST (my time).
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