The Outer Worlds 2 review embargo is scheduled to lift on October 23 at 9 AM ET. When the embargo drops, major outlets, creators, and YouTube channels who had early access will publish their full reviews and impressions, giving players the first broad look at how Obsidian’s sequel performs in practice and whether it builds on the original.
The Outer Worlds 2 review embargo is set for October 23 at 9 AM ET.
At that time expect a wave of written reviews, video critiques, and score breakdowns to hit the web. If you follow specific critics or creators, check their social feeds now – many have confirmed they are playing early and will post when the embargo lifts. Reviews published at 9 AM ET will give you a sense of bugs, performance, narrative, and how the sequel expands on the first game. Embargo timing indicates when to rely on broad impressions over early hands-on impressions or leaks. The first full reviews shape day-one conversations, influence pre-launch sentiment, and help players decide whether to buy now, wait for patches, or pick a different title.
Based on the original game and studio track record, a reasonable prediction is that The Outer Worlds 2 will land in the mid-80s on aggregate if it avoids major technical issues. The first Outer Worlds sits at about 85 on Metacritic; the remaster scored lower because of performance problems. If Obsidian delivers strong writing and systems with solid stability, critics are likely to respond well, though cracking the 90s would be unexpected.
Share your predictions and early reactions with us. Join the conversation on X, Bluesky, or our YouTube channel.
