The Outer Worlds
The Outer Worlds is a new single-player sci-fi RPG from Obsidian Entertainment and Private Division. As you explore the furthest reaches of space and encounter a host of factions all vying for power, who you decide to become will determine the fate of everyone in Halcyon. In the corporate equation for the colony, you are the unplanned variable.
What it feels like
Dry wit and cynicism about corporate power and the absurd colony are prominent in writing and tone.
What it's about
A space colony setting with interstellar exploration and advanced technology is fundamental to the game's identity. Corporate power and the 'corporate equation' are explicitly central to the world's structure and conflict. Corporate exploitation and the corrupting influence of power structures are thematic concerns.
How it plays
Branching conversations and character interaction are central to a story-driven RPG experience. Deep character stat and skill customization allows theorycrafted playstyles and builds. Faction standings and reputation directly shape available quests, dialogue, and story branches.
How it looks and sounds
The world is seen through the player character's first-person perspective.
How it's structured
Explicitly designed as single-player with no multiplayer component; core to its structure. An authored story arc with beginning, middle, and definite ending shaped by player choices. A large continuous space colony designed for player-driven exploration and non-linear progression.
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