A new The Outer Worlds game is reportedly in pre-production at Obsidian Entertainment.
That’s according to Daniel Ahmad, senior analyst at Niko Partners, and a generally reliable insider whotweeted: “Last I heard a new entry in the franchise is being explored, currently in pre-production.
“Could change into something else ofc, but this is the current status.”
Microsoft, which acquiredObsidianin November 2018, has said it hopes tobuild The Outer Worlds into an “enduring franchise”,while the game’s narrative designertold VGC last yearthat the studio is “absolutely interested” in fleshing outThe Outer Worldswith future games and already has “a full universe of lore”.
It was announced last week that The Outer Worldswill be released on Steam on Jun 16, 2025.
Obsidian’s sci-fi RPG first released forXbox One,PS4andPCvia theEpic Games Store, Microsoft Store, andXboxGame Pass in October 2019.
PublisherPrivate Divisionthen released the game forNintendo Switchin June 2020.
The first of two expansions for The Outer Worlds,Peril on Gorgon, released in September and increased the level cap to 33.
A second expansion, Murder on Eridanos, is scheduled to launch in the first half of calendar 2021.
Peril on Gorgon is available for $14.99 digitally or it can be purchased as part of the Outer Worlds Expansion Pass, which will also include Murder on Eridanos, for $24.99.
Obsidian is currently working onAvowed,a triple-A fantasy RPG that takes place in Eora, the world in which Pillars of Eternity is set.
