As I watch explosions rip enemy soldiers apart before ordering my companion to finish off a hulking mech, it becomes clear just how much of a step up The Outer Worlds 2 seems to be compared to its predecessor.
During my trip to cover Summer Game Fest 2025, I stopped by Xbox for a few appointments. After I watched this year's Xbox Games Showcase, I had the chance to play several games and chat with the developers making them. After playing The Outer Worlds 2 for 30 minutes and chatting with game director Brandon Adler, it's clear there's a lot to like as the team is working to address feedback players had for the first game.
