Well, Hello There, The Outer Worlds! Three Years Later, And You're Handing Out Freebies (Mostly)
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After nearly three years, The Outer Worlds has sprung back to life with an update that freely upgrades many players to its 'Spacer's Choice Edition' – complete with DLCs and enhancements – though last-gen console owners might feel a bit left out in the cold, mate.
Alright, listen up, digital wanderers! Remember *The Outer Worlds*? Obsidian's cheeky, corporate-satirizing space romp that landed back in 2019? Yeah, that one. Turns out, it's just gotten its first proper patch in *nearly three years* (since June 2023, according to Matthew Schomer over at Game Rant – cheers for the heads-up, mate!). And what's this ancient digital wizardry bringing? Only a largely free upgrade to the *Spacer's Choice Edition* for a whole heap of players. Bloody hell, talk about waking up on the right side of the cosmic bed!
Now, 'free' in the corporate galaxy usually comes with a few asterisks, doesn't it? Like finding a suspiciously well-preserved alien artifact – you know there's a catch. And the 'why' behind this sudden burst of generosity is pretty classic: the base game is getting delisted on May 27th. Poof! Gone from most store pages, to be replaced by the shiny new *Spacer's Choice Edition*. So, while it's a 'free upgrade,' it's also a clever way to streamline their storefront, eh?
If you're rocking a PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, or a PC (Steam, Epic Games Store, GOG, take your pick!), and you already own the base game, then congratulations! You're getting bumped up to the *Spacer's Choice Edition* automatically. The official word says anyone who adds the base game to their library by May 27th will get the upgrade, so if you've been on the fence, now's your moment to snag the base game for a steal and get the whole shebang. Like finding a legendary loot drop just for showing up!
What's in this *Spacer's Choice Edition*, you ask? Not just a prettier label, apparently. You're getting both the *Peril on Gorgon* and *Murder on Eridanos* DLC expansions – so that's the full, unadulterated, corporate-mocking experience. Plus, there are some proper bells and whistles: an increased level cap, dynamic weather systems (because who doesn't love a good space storm?), enhanced enemy AI (so those marauders might actually surprise you now), better performance, and a bunch of graphical enhancements. Sounds like they've tidied up the digital universe quite nicely, doesn't it?
However, and here's where the gentle skepticism kicks in, not everyone's getting the same magical treatment. If you're still on last-gen consoles – PlayStation 4, Xbox One, or the Nintendo Switch – you're a bit out of luck for the free upgrade. You'll need to own both the base game *and* both DLCs to ascend to *Spacer's Choice Edition*. A bit rough, that, leaving some players behind. And spare a thought for the Nintendo lot; with no Switch 2 version of *The Outer Worlds* on the horizon, they're really feeling that console generation gap. Obsidian is softening the blow for PS4 and Xbox One owners with some price reductions on the base game and DLCs, which is... something, I suppose.
Beyond the big upgrade, this new patch (2.5.7.0, for those playing at home) also squashes a whole heap of bugs. We're talking long-standing quest issues, players clipping through the ground (been there, done that, accidentally fell into the void of existential dread), and getting stuck behind crates. Finally, we can roam the colonies without fear of becoming permanently part of the scenery. And the best bit? Obsidian is already cooking up another patch for the near future, promising to introduce a *new weapon type*: grenades! More ways to cause glorious, chaotic explosions? Yes, please!
So there you have it, folks. *The Outer Worlds* is back from its slumber, looking sharper, playing smoother, and offering a hefty dose of content. Just remember to check your platform before you leap, or you might find yourself on the wrong side of a 'free' upgrade. Cheers to Matthew Schomer at Game Rant for the scoop!
Tags: RPG, The Outer Worlds, Obsidian Entertainment, Game Update, Gaming News
Original article: Game Rant