Outward
News, coverage and analysis tracking Outward across the outlets.
Outward - Den ultimata resanOutward is a unique survival RPG that emphasizes player agency and the journey over the destination. The game challenges players to survive by managing resources, planning expeditions, and facing the consequences of their choices, offering a deep and rewarding experience, especially in its two-player co-op mode.
Outward 2, Nine Dots Studio’s Flagship RPG, to Receive Additional Time for PolishingNine Dots Studio has announced that Outward 2 will no longer launch into Early Access on July 7th, and is now targeting a 2027 release. CEO Guillaume Boucher-Vidal stated the delay is to allow for additional polishing and to meet player expectations, citing feedback from playtests. The game will be available on Windows PC via Steam, GOG, and the Epic Games Store.
Outward 2 Early Access – 15 New Things You Need To KnowOutward 2 is set to launch in early access on PC in 2027, building upon the original's harsh survival and RPG mechanics. The sequel will feature deeper systems, overhauled combat, a dynamic open world with seasonal shifts, and new progression systems like 'Exercises' and 'Reading'. Players can expect a more demanding yet rewarding adventure with both solo and co-op options, though the early access period will involve ongoing refinements based on community feedback.
Outward 2 has been delayed to 2027Nine Dot Studios has delayed the early access release of Outward 2 from July 7th to 2027. CEO Guillaume Boucher-Vidal stated the decision was made to ensure the game meets player expectations and to allow more development time based on beta feedback. The studio aims to deliver a significantly improved experience for the early access launch.
Outward 2 delayed to 2027Nine Dots Studio has announced a delay for Outward 2, pushing its early access release from July 7th to sometime in 2027. The developer cited player feedback from the open beta and a desire to ensure the game meets expectations as reasons for the postponement. The game will be available on Windows PC platforms.
Outward 2, the sequel to a survival action RPG we gave an 89% to, is in open beta nowOutward 2, the sequel to the 2019 survival action RPG, is now available in open beta. Developer Nine Dots Studio is using the beta to gather bug reports ahead of the full game's July 7 release. The game features a unique mechanic where players cannot die, but a hardcore mode offers a 20% chance of permanent save file deletion upon defeat.
The sequel to one of my favorite survival games doesn't just respawn you back at home when you die: that'd be…Outward 2, the sequel to the challenging survival RPG, features a unique death mechanic where players don't simply respawn at home but wake up in an unknown location with potential injuries. The preview highlights the game's unforgiving nature, lack of quest markers, and the importance of careful preparation and strategic combat, contrasting it with typical survival game mechanics.- Outward 2 visa upp "potatisläge" för väldigt svaga datorerThe action RPG Outward 2 will launch in early access on July 7. A new trailer showcases the game's "Potato" graphics setting, demonstrating that it will run on very low-end PCs, with minimum requirements including a GTX 750 TI graphics card. The game will also feature split-screen co-op.
- PC Mash-ter Race: Outward 2 Unveils July 7th Release Date in Spud-tastic Gameplay TrailerNine Dots Studio announced that Outward 2 will launch into Early Access on July 7th, 2026, for Windows PC via Steam, the Epic Games Store, and GOG. The game will feature a full-year seasonal cycle, ritual spellcasting, tactical combat, and two-player split-screen and online co-op. A closed beta will begin on May 26th.
Outward 2 Enters Early Access on July 7th, “Potato PC” Gameplay and Requirements RevealedNine Dots Studios announced that Outward 2 will launch its Early Access on July 7th for PC. The developer revealed gameplay running on "potato PC specs" and detailed the full hardware requirements for various settings, from low-end to ultra 4K. Registrations for a closed beta are also open from May 26th to June 8th.
Gaming Dad Blog 10: Character CreationThe author discusses the fun his children had with the character creation in the game Outward, comparing it to Skyrim's character creation. He notes the moral questions surrounding predetermined genetic structures in games.