Microsoft revealed today that Obsidian's The Outer Worlds 2 will appear in a special presentation right after the Xbox Summer Showcase on June 8. Fans got an early treat when IGN shared the first gameplay video, with more coverage coming throughout April. The footage shows the player sneaking into an N-Ray facility alongside a somewhat unhinged cultist companion.
The game features complete stealth mechanics where enemies can find bodies and call for backup. Players can counter this with skills like one that makes bodies disappear after death. Combat includes better melee weapons and silent takedown moves. Obsidian added a helpful system that lets players see how much damage a stealth attack will do before trying it.
New gadgets spice up gameplay variety, such as the N-Ray Scanner that reveals hidden cultists. Gunplay feels better than the first game, taking cues from Destiny. Movement feels smoother with increased agility and a sprint-slide move during aiming. The time-slowing Tactical Time Dilation returns, allowing players to throw grenades, slow time, and shoot them mid-air for maximum effect.
Obsidian mentioned Fallout: New Vegas as its main inspiration for this sequel. The demo hints at complex choices when the player suddenly attacks a friendly character who had helped them. The Outer Worlds 2 launches later this year on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series S|X.
The game features complete stealth mechanics where enemies can find bodies and call for backup. Players can counter this with skills like one that makes bodies disappear after death. Combat includes better melee weapons and silent takedown moves. Obsidian added a helpful system that lets players see how much damage a stealth attack will do before trying it.
New gadgets spice up gameplay variety, such as the N-Ray Scanner that reveals hidden cultists. Gunplay feels better than the first game, taking cues from Destiny. Movement feels smoother with increased agility and a sprint-slide move during aiming. The time-slowing Tactical Time Dilation returns, allowing players to throw grenades, slow time, and shoot them mid-air for maximum effect.
Obsidian mentioned Fallout: New Vegas as its main inspiration for this sequel. The demo hints at complex choices when the player suddenly attacks a friendly character who had helped them. The Outer Worlds 2 launches later this year on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series S|X.
