The Outer Worlds 2 Review: Space, Sass, and Corporate Chaos

The Outer Worlds 2 doesn’t reinvent the galaxy — it just makes it a lot more fun to get lost in. Obsidian doubles down on what made the first game shine: razor-sharp writing, absurd capitalism satire, and characters dripping with personality. But this time, it’s bigger, bolder, and way more confident about its own weirdness.

🚀 The Good Stuff

The humor hits hard and often. Every quest feels like a bite of social commentary wrapped in dark comedy, and somehow it never overstays its welcome. You’ll be arguing philosophy with a robot one minute and blowing up a space CEO the next — all while the game winks at you for caring too much.

The new planets feel more alive and less like bite-sized playgrounds. There’s real verticality and variety now — gleaming corporate utopias, dusty outlaw moons, and bizarre biomes that push the art direction way past the original. Combat has also evolved: better AI, tighter gunplay, and new weapon mods that make experimentation genuinely rewarding.

And the companions? Still the heart of it all. Each one has their own baggage and brilliance, and their banter brings the game’s writing to life in ways few RPGs manage.

🪐 The Not-So-Good Stuff

Performance isn’t flawless. You’ll run into occasional frame drops and long loads on older consoles. The morality system still leans binary, and some side quests feel like checklists rather than adventures. It’s also a little too safe — you can feel Obsidian playing within familiar comfort zones rather than pushing boundaries.

💬 The Breakdown

• Story & Writing: 9/10

• Gameplay & Combat: 8.5/10

• Visuals & Design: 8/10

• Charm & Replayability: 9/10

🌌 Verdict

The Outer Worlds 2 is proof that lightning can strike twice — especially when it’s powered by satire, plasma rifles, and pure personality. It’s not trying to outdo Starfield or redefine RPGs; it’s just trying to remind you why you fell in love with them in the first place.

Final Score: 8.5/10 — A sharp, hilarious space adventure that’s equal parts chaos and charm.