Obsidian Entertainment has released a new trailer for its sci-fi open-world RPG The Outer Worlds (not to be confused with The Outer Wilds) which shows off the benefits of moving to the Halycon Colony. Your character will get a job at one of the corporate outposts, housing, access to various social clubs, the chance to explore and interact with the local wildlife all while with security to help in the mission to keep you safe.
Okay, so there’s some danger. Jobs and housing aren’t actually guaranteed in this world, the social clubs look like complete dives with some upset locals who seem to be regretting their decision, the wildlife is incredibly dangerous and manages to get into the colonies leading to attacks and death, At least there is a choice of weapons to choose from including melee, guns, and others that can have some strange effects like shrinking the enemy down to size.
Here are the full details of what The Outer Worlds is all about.
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.
Key Features
- The player-driven story RPG: In keeping with the Obsidian tradition, how you approach The Outer Worlds is up to you. Your choices affect not only the way the story develops; but your character build, companion stories, and end game scenarios.
- You can be flawed, in a good way: New to The Outer Worlds is the idea of flaws. A compelling hero is made by the flaws they carry with them. While playing The Outer Worlds, the game tracks your experience to find what you aren’t particularly good at. Keep getting attacked by Raptidons? Taking the Raptiphobia flaw gives you a debuff when confronting the vicious creatures, but rewards you with an additional character perk immediately. This optional approach to the game helps you build the character you want while exploring Halcyon.
- Lead your companions: During your journey through the furthest colony, you will meet a host of characters who will want to join your crew. Armed with unique abilities, these companions all have their own missions, motivations, and ideals. It’s up to you to help them achieve their goals, or turn them to your own ends.
- Explore the corporate colony: Halcyon is a colony at the edge of the galaxy owned and operated by a corporate board. They control everything… except for the alien monsters left behind when the terraforming of the colony’s two planets didn’t exactly go according to plan. Find your ship, build your crew, and explore the settlements, space stations, and other intriguing locations throughout Halcyon.
The Outer Worlds will be released on October 25th for PS4, Xbox One, and PC via the Epic Games Store. A Switch version is also in development though a release date is yet to be confirmed.
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