Outer Worlds 2

[maflynn]

We're getting close to the sequal to the Outer Worlds and I'm seeing some positive vibes from the previews
Trailer:

I played The Outer Worlds 2 preview four times — here’s what I learned about its branching gameplay

If you're thinking to yourself, "I wasn't a big fan of the first game, I wonder if the second will win me over," though, then I still suggest some caution. Obsidian is sticking to its guns with The Outer Worlds 2 — I argue for the better, but certain RPG fans will claim it's for the worse.

So it sounds like if you didn't like Outer Worlds 1, you may not love this new iteration. To me, it tells me that Obsidian is leaning into what they do best, and I'm excited because it was a really fun game. OU didn't have the same level of replayability as fallout 4, but it does have it. What Outer Worlds gives up in open worlds they gain back in story telling.

I may fire it up again given that that OU2 is due out later this year.

Edit: October 29 is the release date - woohoo

 

[Huntn]

As I remember, the original was skosh on social relationships although I’m a bit foggy on it.

 

[Plutonius]

I just got Outer Worlds on Steam (on sale).

 

[maflynn]

As I remember, the original was skosh on social relationships although I’m a bit foggy on it.

There is no relationships with the player and NPCs. you can have companions, just not romance them - there is a quest to help another companion find love but I don't think that's what you mean

 

[txa1265]

there is a quest to help another companion find love but I don't think that's what you mean

Exactly - but interestingly aside from V & Judy and BG3, this is my favorite romance in a game in the last several years!

As for The Outer Worlds - love the original, played on PC, then on the Switch with DLCs (OK if you have no other choice) and then the Steam Deck for the full Spacer's Choice edition. Absolutely top 10 RPG of the last several years for me (but not top 5) ... so I will absolutely be there on Day One for the sequel.

 

[maflynn]

this is my favorite romance in a game in the last several years!

It was cute, to be sure.

so I will absolutely be there on Day One for the sequel.

Same, though I'm going to be paying a premium which is not what I want.

 

[txa1265]

Same, though I'm going to be paying a premium which is not what I want.

Exactly same! I won't preorder because there is no incentive ... but hopefully GreenManGaming has a deal as they often do right at release (but didn't with Avowed so I paid full price which I didn't like!)