The Outer Worlds 2 Release Date, Early Access, and Price Revealed

Obsidian’s The Outer Worlds 2 is set to launch on October 29, 2025, with early access available to Premium edition buyers five days prior. Early access begins at midnight Eastern on October 24, which corresponds to 9 PM Pacific on October 23. The full global release will start on October 29 at 10 AM PT/ 1 PM ET.

Outer Worlds 2 Release Time

Early-access launch times for other regions include 5 AM BST, 6 AM CEST, 7 AM EEST, 12 PM HKT, 1 PM JST, and 3 PM AEST. Public launch times follow on October 29 for multiple regions: 5 PM BST, 6 PM CEST, 8 PM EEST, 1 AM HKT on October 30, 2 AM JST, and 4 AM AEST.

The Outer Worlds 2 early access launch times:

• Thursday, October 23, 2025 – 9 PM PT
• Friday, October 24, 2025 – 12 AM ET
• 5 AM BST
• 6 AM CEST
• 7 AM EEST
• 12 PM HKT
• 1 PM JST
• 3 PM AEST

The Outer Worlds 2 public launch times

• Wednesday, October 29, 2025 – 10 AM PT
• 1 PM ET
• 5 PM BST
• 6 PM CEST
• 8 PM EEST
• Thursday, October 30, 2025 – 1 AM HKT
• 2 AM JST
• 4 AM AEST

The early-access option is included with the $100 Premium edition and offers immediate access to the game for players who want to start exploring the universe ahead of the standard launch.

Outer Worlds 2 Price

The Outer Worlds 2 standard edition is priced at $70 across PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. The Premium edition costs $100 and includes extra content along with a Season Pass covering two planned story expansions. This edition also grants early-access play starting October 24.

Microsoft previously considered raising prices on some 2025 titles to $80, including The Outer Worlds 2. A spokesperson later clarified that the standard edition will remain $70, stating:

"We're focused on bringing players incredible worlds to explore, and will keep our full priced holiday releases, including The Outer Worlds 2, at $69.99--in line with current market conditions." — Eddie Makuch

The Premium edition remains at $100 and is also compatible with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. Subscribers can upgrade to the Premium edition for an additional $30. Preorders for both editions are now available through major retailers, including Amazon and GameStop.

Anyone who preordered The Outer Worlds 2 at the previously listed $80 standard price is eligible for a refund or price adjustment. The decision to maintain the $70 price reflects current market conditions and development costs, while marking The Outer Worlds 2 as one of the more affordable high-profile releases of the 2025 holiday season.

Players looking to experience the game early or access extra content have the option of the Premium edition, while those who prefer to wait for the standard release can start on October 29. The release covers multiple platforms and time zones, ensuring a coordinated launch worldwide.