The Outer Worlds is a new single-player, first-person sci-fi RPG brought to us by Obsidian Entertainment and Private Division. In The Outer Worlds, you awaken from hibernation on a colony ship that has been lost en route to Halcyon, Earth's farthest colony at the edge of the galaxy, only to find yourself in the midst of an intricate conspiracy that threatens to destroy you. destroy it. As you explore the far reaches of space and encounter various factions, all hungry for power, the persona you choose to adopt will determine how this player character-based story unfolds. In the colony equations, you are the unforeseen variable.
Player-Controlled Narrative RPG: In keeping with Obsidian tradition, you decide how you want to approach The Outer Worlds. Your choices affect not only the way the story unfolds, but also the makeup of your character, the stories of your companions, and the possible ending scenarios.
No one is perfect, nothing happens: The Outer Worlds introduces the idea of flaws for the first time. Flaws are also part of any compelling hero. As you play The Outer Worlds, the game tracks your experience to discover what you're not quite good at. Raptidons won't stop attacking you? Adopting the raptidophobia flaw will penalize you when facing these ferocious creatures, but it will immediately compensate you with an additional advantage for the character. This optional approach to gameplay helps you create the character you want as you explore Halcyon.
Lead your companions: During the journey to the farthest colony, you will find many characters who want to be part of your crew. Armed with unique abilities, these companions will have their own missions, motivations, and ideals. You decide how to help them achieve their goals or how to use them for your own purposes.
Explore the Corporate Colony: Halcyon is a colony in the outer reaches of the galaxy that is owned and run by a corporate board. They control everything... except the alien monsters that appeared when the terraforming of the two colony planets didn't exactly go according to plan. Find a ship, assemble a crew, and explore Halcyon's settlements, space stations, and other mysterious locations.
Player-Controlled Narrative RPG: In keeping with Obsidian tradition, you decide how you want to approach The Outer Worlds. Your choices affect not only the way the story unfolds, but also the makeup of your character, the stories of your companions, and the possible ending scenarios.
No one is perfect, nothing happens: The Outer Worlds introduces the idea of flaws for the first time. Flaws are also part of any compelling hero. As you play The Outer Worlds, the game tracks your experience to discover what you're not quite good at. Raptidons won't stop attacking you? Adopting the raptidophobia flaw will penalize you when facing these ferocious creatures, but it will immediately compensate you with an additional advantage for the character. This optional approach to gameplay helps you create the character you want as you explore Halcyon.
Lead your companions: During the journey to the farthest colony, you will find many characters who want to be part of your crew. Armed with unique abilities, these companions will have their own missions, motivations, and ideals. You decide how to help them achieve their goals or how to use them for your own purposes.
Explore the Corporate Colony: Halcyon is a colony in the outer reaches of the galaxy that is owned and run by a corporate board. They control everything... except the alien monsters that appeared when the terraforming of the two colony planets didn't exactly go according to plan. Find a ship, assemble a crew, and explore Halcyon's settlements, space stations, and other mysterious locations.