The Outer Worlds 2 review roundup: Obsidian’s sci-fi sequel is bold, divisive, and full of surprises

Trailer screenshot of the player sliding away from danger in The Outer Worlds 2.

We are less than a week away from the release of The Outer Worlds 2, the long-awaited sequel to Obsidian Entertainment's dark horse RPG from 2019.

To help build some last-minute hype for this upcoming Xbox title, the review embargo has been lifted for The Outer Worlds 2, giving critics a chance to share their thoughts on the game for the entire world to see.