The Outer Worlds 2

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After the success of the original The Outer Worlds sci-fi RPG, Obsidian Entertainment expanded the universe further, quite literally, by creating a sequel that explores a brand new solar system with new characters.

As is to be expected from Obsidian Entertainment, this is a first-person adventure that requires players to make decisions that have lasting consequences, and there are plenty of surprises to discover as well.

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