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The Outer Worlds 2 Enters Early Access as Players Unearth Reactive 'Flaws' Ahead of Tomorrow's Launch

Critics praise the sequel’s player‑driven design ahead of its October 29 day‑one Game Pass release.

Overview

  • Premium Edition buyers are already playing and can trigger a 'Consumerism' flaw that lowers vendor prices by 15% but cuts item sell values by 10%.
  • Other behavior‑based flaws reported by players include 'Foot‑In‑Mouth Syndrome,' which randomizes dialogue after a few seconds in exchange for a 15% XP boost, and 'Easily Distracted,' which grants an extra skill point per level but forces it into low‑investment skills.
  • The game launches October 29 on Xbox Series X|S, PS5, and Windows PC, with day‑one availability on Xbox Game Pass.
  • Early reviews are broadly positive, with outlets like GameSpot (8/10), Windows Central (4.5/5), and Empire highlighting sharper combat, flexible role‑playing systems, and stronger writing.
  • PC players should plan for an SSD and roughly 110 GB of storage, with recommended specs around a Ryzen 5 5600X or Core i7‑10700K and an RTX 3080 or RX 6800 XT.