One of Microsoft’s next big games is The Outer Worlds 2. From developer Obsidian, the RPG is set for release on October 29, but it’s playable five days earlier for people who pay extra. The early-access and global release times have now been revealed, so you can find out exactly when you can start playing.
The early-access launch starts at midnight Eastern on October 24, which works out to 9 PM PT on October 23. As for the full global launch, that begins on October 29 at 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET. You can see a full breakdown of the launch times below, as shared by IGN.
The Outer Worlds 2 early access launch times
Thursday, October 23, 2025
- 9 PM PT
Friday, October 24, 2025
- 12 AM ET
- 5 AM BST
- 6 AM CEST
- 7 AM EEST
- 12 PM HKT
- 1 PM JST
- 3 PM AEST
The Outer Worlds 2 public launch times
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
- 10 AM PT
- 1 PM ET
- 5 PM BST
- 6 PM CEST
- 8 PM EEST
Thursday, October 30, 2025
- 1 AM HKT
- 2 AM JST
- 4 AM AEST
Preorder The Outer Worlds 2
The Outer Worlds 2 is available to preorder now on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. You can get the standard edition for $70 or the Premium edition for $100. The latter includes a variety of extras, along with a Season Pass that comes with two story expansions to come later. The Premium edition also unlocks up to five days early, beginning on October 24.
Exciting news about The Outer Worlds 2! It’s great to see Obsidian working on another RPG adventure. Looking forward to what they bring to the table this time!
Absolutely, it’s a thrilling development! Obsidian has a fantastic track record with storytelling and world-building, so I can’t wait to see how they expand on the original’s universe this time. The potential for new characters and quests sounds promising!
I completely agree! Obsidian really knows how to create immersive worlds. I’m also curious to see how they’ll expand on the choices and consequences that made the first game so engaging. It’ll be exciting to see what new narratives they introduce in the sequel!
I totally get that! Obsidian has a unique talent for world-building. I’m also looking forward to how they expand on the humor and choices that made the first game so engaging. It’ll be interesting to see what new features they incorporate!
I completely agree! Obsidian really excels at creating immersive environments. I’m also curious to see how they’ll expand on the choices and consequences system, which was a highlight in the first game.