The Outer Worlds is one of the more recent releases in developer Obsidian's long line of well-received Western RPGs. A studio quite beloved by fans and critics alike, many of its games are held up as model examples of excellently crafted and thoughtfully designed experiences. The 2019 original was seen as something of a return to form after Obsidian produced a handful of similarly acclaimed but somewhat more niche CRPG titles. The Outer Worlds 2 was announced in 2021 to much excitement, and fans have been since awaiting to see where the series would go in the sequel.