Outward 2 launches in summer 2026

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Outward 2 will launch for PC via Steam in summer 2026, developer Nine Dots Studio announced.

As a long-time fan of the first *Outward*, I’m super excited about *Outward 2*. The developers at Nine Dots Studio have said they’re finally able to fully realize the game they originally envisioned – a really believable and immersive adventurer experience. They’ve kept what made the first game special, but they’ve seriously upgraded things like combat, how much you feel like you *are* your character, and the character creator. They started working on *Outward* way back in 2015 with a Kickstarter, and even with a small team, they created something amazing. They really listened to player feedback after the first game and delivered what we wanted with the DLC. Now, with *Outward 2*, they’re building on that foundation, staying true to the core vision players loved, but making everything – the graphics, the immersion, and especially the combat – much, much better.

Here is an overview of the game, via Nine Dots Studio:

About

The original *Outward* gained over three million players this month by offering a different kind of open-world RPG experience. Instead of focusing on becoming a powerful hero, it emphasized careful planning, determination, and smart strategy. *Outward 2* builds on this successful formula, adding new features and improvements while maintaining the same spirit of challenge and effort that players experience in the game.

Key Features

  • An Average Joe On A Remarkable Journey – You’re not a hero of legend. Shape your modest and meager beginnings through three distinct starting scenarios and eleven backgrounds, which will determine where to start in this brutal world. Whether you’re a devout worshipper of Elatt trying to strike it rich as a miner or a vagrant deadbeat in Simeon’s Bastion, the world of Aurai will not be kind… not even in defeat. If you’re knocked out, your journey continues, and you must live with the consequences. You could be robbed and left to rot, be saved by a kind passerby, wake up in town badly injured, or… worse.
  • A Living, Evolving World – A full-year seasonal cycle transforms the world of Aurai. Merchants and other NPCs relocate, frozen rivers become traversable in winter, and more. Comprising of four distinct areas, regions will feature their own biomes, seasons, and specific gameplay. From the blizzards of the Gilded Mountains to the acid rains in the Gathes of Catharsis, players will find a renewed challenge every time they travel.
  • Growth Through Mastery – Every factor in Outward 2 molds your playstyle. Your tactical choices as a player, from the weight and material of your armor to particular weapons you use, are reinforced by the new Exercise system, where passive skills will spark and grow based on how you play. Seek out special trainers scattered around Aurai, who will teach you how to survive the most brutal encounters for a fee.
  • Ritual Spellcasting and Tactical Combat – Wielding magic in Outward 2 is no mere button press. Cast spells through rituals, like sending a fire stone into the air to create a ring around you that allows you to empower your skills with deadly flames. Challenging combat, where every weapon has its own distinct moveset, is further enhanced in the sequel with a larger variety of tools and weapon combinations, along with animations that bring more fluidity and control to players. Major combat improvements were cultivated based on extensive player feedback from the original.
  • Intentional Inventory Management -Your backpack is your lifeline, and every space within is worth its weight in gold. Pack provisions, potions, weapons, and camping gear for an expedition, but manage it carefully as you gather more along the way. Some discoveries won’t be worth the precious space. In a fight, you may want to drop your backpack to attack and evade more deftly. The sequel adds a mule you may earn to carry your wares throughout your journey, but its vulnerability may influence your path as well. Weigh each decision carefully.
  • Two-Player Split Screen and Online Cooperative – Aurai is a grueling place, but you mustn’t go alone. Plan and prepare alongside a friend, covering each other’s weaknesses and marrying your strengths. Teamwork expands the opportunities and options for tackling the many challenges you will face in Outward 2.

Watch a new trailer below.

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2025-09-28 20:01