Obsidian Entertainment has finally released a new trailer for the highly anticipated The Outer Worlds 2 during IGN Fan Fest 2025: Fall Edition – and fans have more than enough to look forward to. The over a minute and a half long trailer shows off a much larger and more vibrant galaxy than its predecessor, with an even wider range of planets, cities, and enemies.
The trailer gives a glimpse of both first- and third-person combat, and it’s clear that Obsidian has worked to make the combat more dynamic, explosive, and varied. We see everything from intense firefights with futuristic firearms to brutal close-quarters combat with improvised tools and exotic weapons.
If you’re feeling adventurous, check out the gear and weapons available in the sequel. For example, you’ll be able to hack down enemies with a circular saw or blast them with a rocket launcher.
A highlight for many will probably be the new weapon system, which gives the player more control over modifications and special effects. Among other things, you can now weld, cut, burn and explode your way through enemies in creative ways. One of the weapons that is attracting the most attention is a circular saw axe, perfect for those who prefer a more direct approach – while rocket launchers, energy rifles and experimental plasma grenades satisfy the need for explosions.
The new game also promises deeper role-playing, with an upgraded dialogue system and greater consequences for the decisions you make. Obsidian is known for its sharp satire and dark humor, and everything indicates that The Outer Worlds 2 turns up both – with even more pointed commentary on corporate madness, capitalism and humanity’s eternal pursuit of power in space.
Exploration is central this time around, with multiple open worlds you can travel freely between. Each planet will have its own culture, architecture, and tone – from dilapidated mining colonies to high-tech metropolises. There’s also a promise of a more flexible mission system that lets the player choose the order and strategy themselves.
The release date is set for October 29, 2025, and the game will launch on PC (Steam and Battle.net), PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X, in addition to being available via Game Pass from day one.
Those who pre-order the premium edition will gain access to the game a full five days earlier – perfect for the most impatient space adventurers who want to be first in the galaxy.
With its signature mix of humor, social satire, freedom, and insane combat, The Outer Worlds 2 looks set to be one of the most entertaining RPG experiences of the year – and a worthy comeback for one of the most beloved sci-fi series this side of the universe.
