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The Outer Worlds 2 – reviews and rating

The Outer Worlds 2 has a rating of 88% based on a single review by Game Informer. The game was released on October 29, 2025 for PC and Xbox Series S/X. Players on RAWG rate the game 73%.

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What critics praise
„Though its main narrative is anticlimactic, I’m amazed by how much Obsidian was able to cram into this 30-hour odyssey.“
8,8/10 Game Informer

Game info

Release date
Oct 29, 2025
Platforms
PCPS5Xbox Series X|S
Genres
ShooterActionRPG
Developer
Obsidian Entertainment
Publisher
Xbox Game Studios
Reviews count
1

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FAQ

What is the rating of The Outer Worlds 2?

The Outer Worlds 2 has a rating of 88% based on a single review by Game Informer.

When was The Outer Worlds 2 released?

The Outer Worlds 2 was released on October 29, 2025.

What platforms is The Outer Worlds 2 available on?

The Outer Worlds 2 is available for PC and Xbox Series S/X.

Is The Outer Worlds 2 worth playing?

Yes. With an average rating of 88%, The Outer Worlds 2 is one of the highly rated games and critics recommend it. The rating is based on a single review.

What games are similar to The Outer Worlds 2?

Games similar to The Outer Worlds 2 are for example Avowed, Pentiment, Halo Campaign Evolved, Senua's Saga: Hellblade II and Ninja Gaiden 4.

Statistics

The distribution of rating

Number of reviews in rating ranges (%)

Ranking

  • #126 of 244 games released in 2025 better than 49 % of games
  • #115 of 230 games released in 2025 on PC better than 50 % of games
  • #64 of 99 games released in 2025 on PS5 better than 36 % of games
  • #55 of 86 games released in 2025 on Xbox Series X|S better than 36 % of games

By the average of all reviews

Comparison of ratings

  • Critics in this language1 reviews 88%
  • Foreign critics9 reviews 78%
  • Players (RAWG)5 votes 73%

Local critics rate the game higher by 9 %.

How players rate it

  • Exceptional 33 %
  • Recommended 33 %
  • Meh 17 %
  • Skip 17 %

5 votes · RAWG

Reviews

8,8/10
Game Informer Oct 23, 2025
Though its main narrative is anticlimactic, I’m amazed by how much Obsidian was able to cram into this 30-hour odyssey.

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