The Outer Worlds: Spacer's Choice Edition set to release on March 7 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC
Private Division and Obsidian Entertainment have announced The Outer Worlds: Spacer’s Choice Edition, set to release on March 7 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC (Steam, GOG, Epic, Windows).
The Spacer's Choice edition is a current-generation port of The Outer Worlds, which originally released in 2019. It boasts "better graphics, improved performance, additional animations, higher-res environments, and more." Additionally, the Spacer's Choice edition includes both DLCs - Murder on Eridanos & Peril on Gorgon - as well as a higher level cap.
Those who already own The Outer Worlds and its DLC can upgrade to the Spacer's Choice Edition at a discounted price of $9.99, within that same console family or PC storefront.
An announcement trailer and details can be found below, via Private Division. The official website is here.
"The Outer Worlds: Spacer’s Choice Edition" is the ultimate way to play the award-winning RPG from Obsidian Entertainment and Private Division. Available March 7th, 2023.
You’ve tried the rest, now come back to the best! The Outer Worlds: Spacer’s Choice Edition includes the base game and all add-on content as the definitive way to play the beloved RPG from Obsidian Entertainment. This updated masterpiece is optimized to be the absolute best version of The Outer Worlds… even if you choose to play this critically acclaimed RPG as the absolute worst version of your character.
Lost in transit while on a colonist ship bound for the edge of the galaxy, you awake decades later only to find yourself in the midst of a deep conspiracy threatening to destroy the colony. Explore the various planets and locations of Halcyon, including the mysterious Gorgon Asteroid and delightful distillery on Eridanos. As you encounter various factions, all vying for power, the character you decide to become will determine how this player-driven story unfolds.
In the corporate equation for the colony, you are the unplanned variable.
Key Features
- It’s The Outer Worlds you love, but even better: 2019’s hit RPG has been updated with better graphics, improved performance, additional animations, higher-res environments, and more.
- Increased level cap: A higher level cap means even more ways to build your character from the seven branches of the skill tree.
- The player-driven story RPG: In keeping with the Obsidian tradition, how you approach The Outer Worlds is up to you. Your choices affect not only the way the story develops, they also affect your character build, companion stories, and end game scenarios.
- Lead your companions: During your journey through the furthest colony, you will meet a host of characters who will want to join your crew. Armed with unique abilities, these companions all have their own missions, motivations, and ideals. It's up to you to help them achieve their goals, or exploit them to your own ends.
- Explore the corporate colony: Halcyon is a colony at the edge of the galaxy owned and operated by the Halcyon Holdings Corporate Board. They control everything... except for the alien monsters left behind when the terraforming of the colony’s two planets didn’t exactly go according to plan. Find your ship, build your crew, and explore the settlements, space stations, and other intriguing locations throughout Halcyon.
Players who already have The Outer Worlds and its associated DLC, Murder on Eridanos and Peril on Gorgon, for Xbox One, Xbox Series S/X, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5 or PC (Steam, GOG.com, Epic Games Store, or Windows Store), can upgrade to The Outer Worlds: Spacer’s Choice Edition for the latest console generation within that same console family or, if applicable, from that same PC store at a reduced purchase price.*
*Based on Private Division’s suggested retail price for The Outer Worlds: Spacer’s Choice Edition. Limit of one upgrade per account. See platform store for details and terms.
