Xbox's Obsidian Entertainment is a busy old developer these days; they've been working on Grounded, Pentiment, Avowed and The Outer Worlds 2 at the same time in recent years. The latter title on that list has largely been kept under wraps since its humorous 2021 announcement, however, it seems that development on it is going well over at the California-based studio.
In a new interview, Obsidian CEO Feargus Urquhart has talked about development on The Outer Worlds 2, and how the team has been getting on since we last heard about the game. Here's what he had to say on progress so far:
"It's going really well; I'm really impressed with the team.
I appreciate Microsoft and the teams, we said 'No, we will get there. We'll get there with all of these games.' Are they going to be on the timelines that we originally thought? No, but we're going to get there. And I think that's been proven [Grounded, Pentiment].
Grounded turned out awesome. Pentiment turned out awesome. Avowed is going to be great. The Outer Worlds 2 is looking incredible. We have a base now with everything we are doing with Avowed and The Outer Worlds 2, with how we use Unreal and the tools that we've been developing for years and years - to go off and make games, the whole next generation of games."
As we hinted at previously, we've seen very little on The Outer Worlds 2 since its big reveal three years ago. In fact, we've not seen the game in action at all really - Obsidian has been busy enough showing off Avowed and such in recent times. With that one officially arriving next February, hopefully we see The Outer Worlds 2 in action soon enough.
The Outer Worlds launched back in 2019, and was actually published by Private Division despite Microsoft acquiring the studio a year prior. The sequel is being developed entirely under Xbox's wing though, and it's been confirmed to launch day one on Xbox Game Pass when it's ready to go.
Excited for The Outer Worlds 2, Obsidian fans? Tell us your thoughts down below.
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Great! See you in 2027 when you announce that it's been delayed until 2028!
looking forward to it really enjoyed the first outer worlds
Everything that comes out of this studio is outstanding, surely this will be no exception.
Wonder if potentially we will see a little snippet at next weeks show?
Next year is the year! Hooray!
Grounded turned out awesome. Pentiment turned out awesome. Avowed is going to be great
Avowed….What?! Just great….not awesome 🤷🏻♂️
Worrying
Can’t wait to play it in 2039
I loved the original. Glad this one will be published by Microsoft.
Obsidian have been remarkably productive since being acquired. As pointed out, they spent the first year finishing the Outer Worlds, and have made Grounded, Pentiment and have Avowed coming soon too.
I'd rather they playtest them well enough to ensure that we get games that run smoothly Day 1. If that means taking a bit longer to 'polish', I'd rather wait 'months or even years for that...
Some games take 'years and years' to make, some Publishers either announce them too soon for whatever reasons (often because Fans want to know what their Studio's are 'creating' next) or Push them out too early so 'Day 1' is terrible. Some of it Studio's and the Studio Heads who aren't managing and focusing the team to meet 'Deadlines' and/or asking for 'help' when unforeseen technical issues crop up...
But at the end of the day, as long as I get a 'finished' and polished game, I will be happy. I'd rather they didn't announce things until they are 99% sure they can give a date and stick to it releasing in a great state than hear of delays but I'm also aware that it isn't easy and Obsidian are productive....
but will it have normal gender instead of "body types"?
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