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Every choice matters in The Outer Worlds 2. From the tiniest deception in a discussion to the significant decision between conflicting factions, every action you take reverberates through the Arcadia colony–altering alliances, modifying quests, and redefining what type of leader you are. Obsidian Entertainment’s newest sci-fi RPG doesn’t merely tell you that your choices are important–it makes you experience it.
A colony on the edge
Situated in the unexplored territory of Arcadia, the sequel places you in a world self-destructing. The Protectorate’s so-called charitable governance is being contested by insurgents of a burgeoning religious group, while greedy corporations close in to capture what remains. As catastrophic fissures spread throughout the system, your mission is to discover their origin–but whom you trust (and whom you deceive) might determine if Arcadia endures or falls.
Decisions that resonate throughout every mission
In The Outer Worlds 2, no two experiences will appear identical. Dialogue selections can reveal alternate solutions, shut down others, or profoundly alter how characters react to you later. Vow allegiance to a faction, and pathways will open–but betray them, and those pathways might abruptly close for eternity. Even seemingly trivial instances, like a sardonic remark or a swift act of kindness, can reappear hours later in unexpected manners.
Obsidian’s signature cause-and-effect narrative style is prevalent here. You’re perpetually balancing conflicting motivations–moral, political, and personal–as the colony responds to your expanding reputation. Perhaps you’re a mediator striving to establish equilibrium, or maybe you embrace disorder, manipulating all sides until only yours remains. The genius lies in how the game never informs you of the correct choice–it simply allows you to live with the repercussions.
Bonds that remember
Your allies are more than mere party members–they’re observers of your leadership. They’ll respond to your choices, scrutinize your intentions, and occasionally even depart if your principles conflict too intensely. The connections you foster (or destroy) with them can transform entire questlines, influencing not just their narratives but yours as well. Whether you lead with compassion, ambition, or sheer self-interest, Arcadia, and its inhabitants, will recall.
A universe that conforms to you
Across its expansive settings–from sun-baked deserts to neon-lit cities–The Outer Worlds 2 maintains the emphasis on agency. Exploration directly feeds into consequences: the terminals you infiltrate, secrets you unveil, and choices you make along the journey all shape how the colony develops. There isn’t a “perfect” route through Arcadia, just the one you forge for yourself.
The Outer Worlds 2 is now available as a day one launch with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, providing subscribers immediate access to craft their unique rendition of Arcadia’s tale. Whether your approach is through diplomacy, trickery, or raw firepower, Game Pass simplifies diving in at launch and beginning to reshape the universe–one choice at a time.