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The Outer Worlds 2 Opens Five-Day Early Access as Reviews Land Ahead of Oct. 29 Launch

Day-One Xbox Game Pass availability signals a broad, multi-platform rollout.

Overview

  • Early access for Premium Edition buyers unlocked globally on Oct. 24 at 10 a.m. PT / 1 p.m. ET, matching store-listed times.
  • Full release arrives Oct. 29 at 10 a.m. PT / 1 p.m. ET with a simultaneous global unlock across regions.
  • The game launches on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC, with Day-One access on Xbox Game Pass and PC Game Pass.
  • Critics report generally favorable reviews (roughly mid‑80s on Metacritic), praising expanded scope, sharper gunplay, and strong RPG systems, with notes on a slow opening act, limited enemy variety, UI clunkiness, and mixed views on the new Flaws mechanic.
  • Player options highlighted in early coverage include two third-person camera views alongside first-person, plus multiple Xbox visual/performance presets with a 60FPS Performance mode recommended pre–day-one patch.