The Outer Worlds 2 is the final major Xbox-published title releasing in 2025, courtesy of Obsidian Entertainment. Whisking players off to a galaxy where corporations and capitalism reign supreme. With plenty of skills to unlock, enemies to blast, quests to complete, and companions to meet, it's a healthy dose of RPG action that's sure to keep you playing for hours. If you're wondering what time The Outer Worlds 2 releases, you're not the only one, and for a few reasons, it's a little more complicated than usual.
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What Time Does The Outer Worlds 2 Release?
Early Access and Daylight Saving Time Make Things Complicated
The Outer Worlds 2 has two different release dates and times, as it has an early access period tied to its more expensive Premium Edition. Those who buy the premium edition will be able to begin playing from October 24, while those who pick up the standard edition can start playing from October 29. It's worth noting that the Game Pass version of the game is the standard edition, but you can purchase the Premium Edition upgrade separately if you want to get the five days of early access via Game Pass too.
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Location / Time Zone |
Early Access Release Time |
Standard Edition Release Time |
|---|---|---|
|
Los Angeles (PT) |
9:00 PM (October 23) |
10:00 AM (October 29) |
|
Mexico City (CT) |
10:00 PM (October 23) |
11:00 AM (October 29) |
|
New York (ET) |
12:00 AM (October 24) |
1:00 PM (October 29) |
|
Sao Paulo (BRT) |
1:00 AM (October 24) |
2:00 PM (October 29) |
|
London (GMT) |
5:00 AM (October 24) |
5:00 PM (October 29) |
|
Stockholm (CET) |
6:00 AM (October 24) |
6:00 PM (October 29) |
|
Cairo (EEST) |
8:00 AM (October 24) |
8:00 PM (October 29) |
|
Baku (AZT) |
9:00 AM (October 24) |
9:00 PM (October 29) |
|
New Delhi (UTC) |
10:30 AM (October 24) |
10:30 PM (October 29) |
|
Hanoi (ICT) |
12:00 AM (October 24) |
12:00 AM (October 30) |
|
Tokyo (JST) |
1:00 PM (October 24) |
2:00 AM (October 30) |
|
Sydney (AEDT) |
3:00 PM (October 24) |
4:00 AM (October 30) |
|
Auckland (NZDT) |
5:00 PM (October 24) |
6:00 AM (October 30) |
Between the early access and standard edition releases for The Outer Worlds 2, daylight saving time will end in some regions, such as the UK. As a result, it can be difficult to predict exact release times for certain regions. This also explains why the time difference between the UK and the US is different between the two editions.
These times are based on the expected release times shared on the PlayStation Store. It's worth noting that release times can occasionally differ on platforms. We've done our best to verify the release times in the chart above, so you can get playing as soon as possible.
The Outer Worlds 2
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 82 /100 Critics Rec: 87%
- Released
- October 29, 2025
- ESRB
- Mature 17+ / Intense Violence, Blood and Gore, Strong Language
- Developer(s)
- Obsidian Entertainment
- Publisher(s)
- Xbox Game Studios
