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Obsidian is preparing for the release of The Outer Worlds 2 on October 29 on PS5, Xbox Series, and PC. Those who pre-order the Premium edition will get to play starting October 24.
But before that, we can get a glimpse of several gameplay clips thanks to the brand-new trailer unveiled during IGN Fall Fan Fest 2025.
Microsoft has revealed the details of its sweeping restructuring plan, which will result in 3,200 layoffs and the sale of five studios. While Obsidian Entertainment is not among the developers being let go by Xbox, it is nonetheless heavily affected by this major reset. In a recent article, Kotaku reports…
Updated July 2, 2026, at 3:38 p.m. BST / 10:38 a.m. ET / 8:38 a.m. PT Bloomberg reporter Jason Schreier has denied reports that Obsidian is in negotiations to avoid closure. While the studio could certainly be affected by layoffs next week, XBOX reportedly still intends to keep it open. Original article…
Available from October 24, 2025 for Premium Edition buyers and October 29 for everyone else, The Outer Worlds 2 has got its first reviews. Obsidian's RPG will be released on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. It is, of course, included in Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. On Metacritic, the average score is currently…