The Outer Worlds

Oct 25, 2019
Developer: Obsidian Entertainment
Platforms: Xbox Series X|SPlayStation 4PC (Microsoft Windows)Nintendo Switch
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About 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.

Released: Oct 25, 2019
Developer: Obsidian Entertainment
Publisher: Private Division

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Can my PC run The Outer Worlds?

The Outer Worlds needs at least Nvidia GTX 650 Ti or AMD HD 7850 and 4 GB RAM.

Minimum

OS: Windows 7 (SP1) 64bit
Processor: Intel Core i3-3225 or AMD Phenom II X6 1100T
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Graphics: Nvidia GTX 650 Ti or AMD HD 7850
Storage: 40 GB available space

Is The Outer Worlds worth buying?

Steam

83.4% positive

'Very Positive', 26,052 reviews

Metacritic

Critics (IGDB)

86/100

15 critics

What Steam players say about The Outer Worlds71/100

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What is The Outer Worlds about?

In The Outer Worlds, you awake from hibernation on a colonist ship lost in transit to its destination on the edge of the galaxy, only to find yourself in the midst of a deep conspiracy threatening to destroy the 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. Lost in transit while on a colonist ship bound for the furthest edge of the galaxy, you awake decades later than you expected 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 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. Welcome to the future - try not to break it.

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Game modes: Single player

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What is the cheapest place to buy The Outer Worlds?

Right now the lowest price for The Outer Worlds we're tracking is $25.63 at Kinguin. We compare 2 stores and prices refresh every few minutes.

What is the lowest price The Outer Worlds has ever been?

The lowest price we've recorded for The Outer Worlds is $18.55 at Gamivo on October 4, 2026. The current best price is about 38% above that low.

Is The Outer Worlds worth buying?

83% of 26,052 Steam user reviews for The Outer Worlds are positive ("Very Positive"). It also holds a Metacritic score of 82. The Steam community summary on this page sums up what those players say.

Can my PC run The Outer Worlds?

The minimum system requirements for The Outer Worlds are — OS: Windows 7 (SP1) 64bit; CPU: Intel Core i3-3225 or AMD Phenom II X6 1100T; GPU: Nvidia GTX 650 Ti or AMD HD 7850; RAM: 4 GB RAM; Storage: 40 GB available space. See the full minimum and recommended specs in the system requirements section on this page.

When was The Outer Worlds released?

The Outer Worlds released on October 25, 2019, developed by Obsidian Entertainment and published by Private Division.

What platforms is The Outer Worlds available on?

The Outer Worlds is available on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch. It supports single player.

When do The Outer Worlds prices drop?

The Outer Worlds last hit a new low of $18.55 on October 4, 2026 at Gamivo. Current best price is $25.63. Prices on this page refresh every few minutes, so check back around seasonal sales for new lows.