Cover Reveal – The Outer Worlds 2

We’re excited to reveal that The Outer Worlds 2 will grace the cover of the next issue of Game Informer magazine! Subscribe today to receive this issue when it launches digitally on September 30, with the physical issue hitting mailboxes soon after in October. Like all subscribers, you’ll also receive complete access to all our back digital issues of Game Informer to explore at your leisure. 

This month’s cover image is a special one, as we worked together with Obsidian’s artists to craft a look for the magazine that feels like something you’d find in the world of the game, including a one-time tweak to the appearance of the Game Informer wordmark to line up with The Outer Worlds 2’s unique art style.

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For the story itself, we visited Obsidian Entertainment’s office in Irvine, California, to play the opening hours of the upcoming sequel, which includes exploring a previously unrevealed zone. During our visit, we interviewed several of the game’s directors and writers to learn Obsidian’s approach to creating the sequel and how it’s expanding its role-playing mechanics. That includes diving into the more branching mission design and more reactive decision-making. We also get an in-depth breakdown of how players can interact with The Outer Worlds 2’s three primary factions, as well as their six new companions. We hope the piece can be a fitting accompaniment and enhancement to understanding and enjoying the game when it releases later in October. 

Additionally, Issue 372 will include pack-in goodies in the form of special edition double-sided cards showcasing locations you’ll visit in The Outer Worlds 2.  The card that each print reader receives will be random, so you can look forward to seeing what locales you’ll receive. These cards showcase the game’s beautiful destinations, and we hope they make for fun collectibles for anyone who counts themselves a fan of Obsidian’s sci-fi universe.

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Be sure to visit Game Informer on September 30 for the full issue launch, where we’ll reveal the other features, previews, and reviews appearing in the magazine. Visit gameinformer.com/subscribe to sign up to have 10 magazine issues a year, physical and digital, delivered to your door.