Obsidian Entertainment is rolling out a major update for The Outer Worlds on May 27, seven years after the game's initial release. The patch will add grenades, performance improvements, and other fixes, while delisting the base game from storefronts. The Spacer’s Choice Edition will become the sole purchase option with a reduced price.
Obsidian Entertainment announced a small update for The Outer Worlds via the Spacer’s Choice Edition, released on April 30. This patch addresses typos, bugs, players getting stuck in tight spaces, and framerate issues, as detailed in a Steam news post by the developer. Owners of the base game will receive this edition for free across platforms, including PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S, on that date. Xbox One and PS4 players need both DLCs to access the upgrade, though permanent discounts apply to those expansions, simplifying the process without a paid upgrade path. On May 27, Obsidian will deploy a larger patch featuring performance fixes, lighting changes, numerous quest and gameplay improvements, and the introduction of grenades—items featured in The Outer Worlds 2 but absent from the original. Simultaneously, the base game will be delisted from storefronts, leaving the Spacer’s Choice Edition, now priced at $40 down from $60, as the only way to buy the title. Existing base game owners retain access and get the edition free. The updates apply to PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S fully, with adjusted requirements for last-generation consoles. The Outer Worlds, an action RPG known for its anti-establishment narrative and characters like Parvati, launched seven years ago. Its sequel, The Outer Worlds 2, released last October to positive reviews but weaker sales.
