Obsidian Entertainment, developer of New Vegas as well as publisher of Private Division, will release its new sci-fi shooter RPG The Outer Worlds on October 25, 2019. Set on the edge of space, The Outer Worlds prompts the player to waking up from hibernation in the middle of a plot to destroy Halycon, a colony located at the edge of the galaxy and run by Big Business. It is up to you to decide how to play and what to choose, your actions will affect the way the story unfolds and the fate of Haylcon. Interested? We also. Here's everything we know about the outer worlds so far. (Update: Microsoft's E3 2019 conference revealed The Outer Wilds' release date, October 25, 2019, along with another trailer)
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- What is it? The new sci-fi only obsidian RPG.
- When can I play? 2019
- What can I play in? PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC
The release date of The Outer Worlds.
Outer Worlds will release on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC on October 25, 2019.Trailers from the outer worlds.
Another trailer for The Outer Worlds was featured in Microsoft's E3 2019 keynote, showing off a bit more gameplay and the release date: October 25, 2019. Obsidian showed off 20 minutes of PAX East gameplay, complete with witty dialogue. , outlandish weapons, and a sidekick who always jumps at the spur of the moment. This is also a good description of one of the dynamic (read: lots of neon) urban environments. And in this video from Game Informer, Tim Cain, co-director of The Outer Worlds, and Charles Staples, lead designer, present a fighting game: Obsidian announced The Outer Worlds at the 2018 Game Awards with an official trailer. You can check it below:The news from the outer worlds.
Slow Motion Comparisons to VATS Fallout's system will be inevitable, but the PAX East demo shows what's called "tactical time dilation," which slows down the time it takes to make quick fights easier: "We try to give people opportunities that they are not the best fencers, to slow things down a bit, to orient themselves and then make decisions that will really help them in the fight". Science Weapons The demo also mentioned "science weapons", which are apparently high-tech items with fun or rather bizarre effects: imagine a fake glow with corrosion damage, or a purple stick that freezes enemies and crushes the heads of enemies. civilians. There will be science weapons for all weapon types, so they won't be in close combat either. Statistics of six main characters. There are six main characteristics that influence your character's abilities, speed, and success, both in combat and in social interactions: Strength, Dexterity, Intelligence, Perception, Charm, and Temperament. It's the latter that interests us the most: does a grumpy temperament keep people from wanting to talk to you, or does an easy temperament change your dialogue options?
Image credit: Obsidian Entertainment. All the jokes. All the signs indicate that the outer worlds don't take themselves too seriously. The NPCs really run into parody, blaming your favorite brand names and unconsciously talking about their "obnoxious interpersonal skills", while their dialogue choices will really leave you having fun. Lots of character customization, little screen time. Although you can customize the look of your character, it seems like you don't even have a voice. In an interview with Polygon, co-creator Leonard Boyarsky revealed that the team had taken an "old school" approach to the game to allow resources to be focused on a complex narrative. You can play however you want In the same interview, Obsidian revealed that The Outer Worlds is a player-based game, which means you have the option to choose whether you want to be a hero, a villain, or something else from the dialogue options.
Image credit: Obsidian Entertainment. companions Once you have progressed far enough in the game, you will receive your own star ship and crew. These crew members can act as companions and give their own opinions on current events and choices. There are no romance options though (you can save this stuff for Dragon Age 4). Brand Awareness As a business-focused story, it's no surprise that The Outer Worlds offers various weapons and items to purchase from 10 different brands. Where does your (brand) loyalty go? Alternative Consequences Rather than take the immediate consequence of something like a critical injury, you have the option of accepting a loophole. This is a permanent negative debuff that will stay with you for the entire game.
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The outer worlds: what we want to see.
We're sure to get more details in the coming months in anticipation of The Outer World's release (when that will be in 2019). In the meantime, here's everything we hope Obsidian delivers with the final product. An Engaging Setting (With Some Significant Choices) Mixing real player freedom with a structured narrative is a tough act to juggle. Few games have achieved this as well as the original Mass Effect trilogy. We'll be happy to see if Obsidian can repeat the tour for their own sci-fi RPG. A functional game engine. You might think we wouldn't have to say it, but many major studios end up offering unfinished games due to the size of their businesses (Assassin's Creed Unity, Fallout 76, etc.). Obsidian's track record, however, and the small size of their team, suggest they will work to the best of their ability. < p class="bordeaux-image-check">
Image credit: Obsidian Entertainment. Some real space explorations. Of course, having giant planets in the sky is great, but if we don't really enjoy exploring the stars, it's little more than wallpaper. Let's hope Obsidian gives you a setting to explore instead of creating a game that could have easily been relocated to Earth. The beginning of great things to come. As Microsoft recently acquired Obsidian, there is no indication what this injection of money could do to the development team's ambitions. If The Outer Worlds succeeds, we could see a lot more down below, with the resources to make it truly galactic. (Image credits: Obsidian Entertainment)