October 25, 2019
The Outer Worlds
Release date
October 25, 2019
Developer
Publisher
Engine
Mode(s)
Single-player
Summary
The Outer Worlds is a new single-player first-person sci-fi RPG from Obsidian Entertainment and Private Division. Lost in transit while on a colonist ship bound for the furthest edge of the galaxy, you awake decades later 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 various factions, all vying for power, the character you decide to become will determine how this player-driven story unfolds. In the corporate equation for the colony, you are the unplanned variable.
The Outer Worlds System Requirements
🤏 Minimum Requirements
OS:
Windows 7 (SP1) 64bit
CPU:
Intel Core i3-3225 or AMD Phenom II X6 1100T
RAM:
4 GB RAM
GPU:
Nvidia GTX 650 Ti or AMD HD 7850
HDD:
40 GB available space
👍 Recommended Specs
OS:
Windows 10 64bit
CPU:
Intel Core i7-7700K or Ryzen 5 1600
RAM:
8 GB RAM
GPU:
GeForce GTX 1060 6GB or Radeon RX 470
HDD:
40 GB available space
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Critic Reviews82
What probably best summarizes The Outer Worlds is that, in spite of my qualms with aspects of it, I still enjoyed my time playing it. It doesn’t overstay its welcome and by the fills a void that feels wider in the wake of many larger western studios losing interest in making dedicated RPG experiences. It’s not the kind of game to stand the test of time and Obsidian has made much better and more interesting games in the past, but there is a pleasant experience to be had. For those looking for that style of single-player RPG will find a lot to like and could do a lot worse.
February 3, 2020
I can see that while I play, The Outer Worlds is everything needed and expected from a first-person RPG, one that can then be expanded on in the future, with innovative systems, original worlds, and unexpected characters - they now have a hub to fit into. The problem for players is: why play this game instead of waiting for the one that fully escapes the shadow of Fallout?
December 5, 2019
The Outer Worlds is the Bethesda RPG you always wanted, but it's not made by Bethesda. This is one of the finest RPG experiences that let you take complete control of your storyline, and it's one hell of a ride.
December 4, 2019