With The Outer Worlds 2, Obsidian Entertainment returns to its sci-fi RPG roots. We’ve gathered all the key details about early access, preload, and PC system requirements.
The Outer Worlds 2 launches on October 29, 2025, for PC and consoles. Expect the series’ trademark dark humor, tactical combat, and intricate faction system. In this guide, you’ll find everything you need to know about when you can start playing, how big the download is, and what kind of hardware you’ll need.
The Outer Worlds 2 – When does Advanced Access begin?
The Outer Worlds 2 will release globally on October 29, 2025for PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5. Players who purchase the Premium Edition of The Outer Worlds 2 can start playing as early as October 24, 2025, at 6:00 a.m. CEST. That means Premium Edition owners get five days of early access. Game Pass subscribers with the right tier upgrade will also benefit from early entry.
Worldwide advanced access times for the Premium Edition:
- New York (EDT): October 24, 12:00 a.m.
- London (BST): October 24, 5:00 a.m.
- Berlin / Paris / Rome (CEST): October 24, 6:00 a.m.
- Istanbul (EEST): October 24, 7:00 a.m.
- Hong Kong / Beijing (CST): October 24, 12:00 p.m.
- Tokyo (JST): October 24, 1:00 p.m.
- Sydney (AEST): October 24, 3:00 p.m.
When does The Outer Worlds 2 preload start?
The preload is already live on several platforms, allowing players to download the game ahead of time. Depending on your platform and edition, here’s when it becomes available:
- Xbox Series X|S: Preload available since October 10
- PC (Game Pass/Xbox App): Preload already live
- PlayStation 5 – Premium Edition: Preload starts October 22, 2025
- PlayStation 5 – Standard Edition: Preload starts October 27, 2025
A Steam preload is expected during the week before release, though exact dates haven’t been confirmed yet.
How big is the download?
The download size varies slightly depending on the platform. Expect between roughly 77 and 110 GB in total:
- Xbox PC: approx. 77.3 GB
- PlayStation 5: approx. 76.9 GB
- Steam (PC): up to 110 GB*
Note: The Steam version may be larger due to additional assets or pre-release patches.
If you have a slower internet connection, make sure to preload so you can dive in right at launch.
PC system requirements
The Outer Worlds 2 runs on Unreal Engine 5 and requires more horsepower than its predecessor. An SSD is mandatory to ensure smooth performance and fast loading times.
Minimum requirements
- OS: Windows 10/11 (latest updates)
- CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 2600 / Intel Core i5-8400
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- GPU: AMD Radeon RX 5700 / Nvidia GTX 1070 / Intel Arc A580
- DirectX: Version 12
- Storage: 110 GB SSD
Recommended requirements
- OS: Windows 10/11 (latest updates)
- CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 5600X / Intel Core i7-10700K
- Memory: 16 GB RAM (32 GB recommended)
- GPU: AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT / Nvidia RTX 3080
- DirectX: Version 12
- Storage: 110 GB SSD
According to Obsidian, performance scales significantly with more powerful hardware. To enjoy the game in 4K with high settings, a modern high-end rig is strongly recommended.
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