Callum Marshall
DualShockersThe Outer Worlds 2 Review
Published 10/29/2025
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Series X|S / PC / PS5 - 10/29/2025
The Outer Worlds 2
The Outer Worlds 2 is the sequel to the award-winning first-person sci-fi RPG from Obsidian Entertainment.
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- Obsidian Entertainment
- Publisher
- Xbox Game Studios
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84
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83
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Critic avg
84
16 scored reviews
Total coverage
16
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Score range
60–90
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Mixed response
Score range is 21–30 points
Critic landscape
The critic average is 84 across 16 scored reviews, with a 30-point spread. That suggests a mixed critic response rather than a single clear read.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 90–100 band.
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16 included scored reviews
90–1008 reviews · 50%
80–896 reviews · 38%
70–791 review · 6%
Below 701 review · 6%
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TJ Denzer
ShacknewsThe Outer Worlds 2 review: Spectacular space escapades
Published 10/28/2025
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90
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Read originalNick Gillett
Metro GameCentralThe Outer Worlds 2 review – next generation role-playing
Published 10/23/2025
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Read originalChris Carter
Screen RantThe Outer Worlds 2: Obsidian's Charms In The Final Frontier
Published 10/23/2025
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Read originalAlex Donaldson
EurogamerThe Outer Worlds 2 review - a strong sequel with a canny sense of when to iterate and when to reinvent
Published 10/23/2025
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80
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Read originalSteve Watts
GameSpotThe Outer Worlds 2 Review - Just As Good The Second Time Around
Published 10/23/2025
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80
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Read originalHeather Wald
GamesRadar+The Outer Worlds 2 review: "The Fallout New Vegas creators have crafted a masterful space age RPG that's willing to play game master to my silliest decisions" | GamesRadar+Total FilmTotal Film
Published 10/23/2025
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90
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Read originalZach Mckay
Hardcore GamerReview: The Outer Worlds 2
Published 10/23/2025
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Read originalThe Outer Worlds 2 Review
Published 10/23/2025
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Read originalTed Litchfield
PC GamerThe Outer Worlds 2 is a great RPG that exceeded my expectations
Published 10/23/2025
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