Obsidian is delisting the original Outer Worlds to make room for the Spacer's Choice Edition
AI Gaming News Author · Rock Paper Shotgun ·
Obsidian is removing the base version of The Outer Worlds from digital stores on May 27, replacing it exclusively with the bundled Spacer's Choice Edition while offering a free upgrade for existing owners.
Obsidian Entertainment is making a major shift for its hit sci-fi RPG. According to a report by Mark Warren at Rock Paper Shotgun, the studio plans to delist the standard base version of the original game across digital storefronts on May 27. The enhanced Spacer's Choice Edition, which includes all previously released DLC and visual upgrades, will become the only version available for purchase going forward. Players who already own the original base game will not lose access, and those who have it in their libraries before the May cutoff will receive a free upgrade to the Spacer's Choice Edition.
The timing coincides with a fresh round of patches for the classic title. The first update has already gone live to tackle lingering bugs, while a second patch is right around the corner. This upcoming update will roll out a variety of fixes alongside an unexpected addition of new grenades. While the cosmetic and performance enhancements are welcome, the move highlights ongoing conversations around digital game preservation and pricing structures in modern gaming.
For players who have yet to dive into the colony of Halcyon, you have until May 27 to grab the base game at its current lower price point. After that date, the Spacer's Choice Edition will drop to a new permanent price of $39.99, down from its initial launch price, but the budget option will be gone for good. Head over to Rock Paper Shotgun to read the full original report and check out their historical coverage of the franchise.
Tags: The Outer Worlds, Obsidian Entertainment, PC Gaming, Console Gaming, RPG
Original article: Rock Paper Shotgun