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The Outer Worlds Key Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Engine | Unreal Engine 4 |
| Genre | Action RPG, First-Person, Shooter |
| Initial Release | 2019-10-25 |
| Developer | Obsidian Entertainment |
| Publisher | Private Division |
| Setting | Halcyon Star System |
| Perspective | First-Person |
| Platforms | PC, PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch |
| Multiplayer | Single-Player Only |
| Unique Feature | A satirical, anti-capitalist RPG with a unique 'Flaw' system that adapts your character's stats based on your in-game failures, and a deep, choice-driven dialogue system. |
The Outer Worlds System Requirements
1080p
tune Minimum (Targets 1080p, Low settings, ~30 FPS) – Low Preset, 1080p resolution.
tune Recommended (Targets 1080p, High settings, ~60 FPS) – High Preset, 1080p resolution, aiming for a consistent 60 FPS.
1440p
tune High (Targets 1440p, High settings, ~60+ FPS) – High Preset, 1440p resolution.
The Outer Worlds Laptop Recommendations
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Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Minimum (Low Preset, 1080p resolution.).
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desktop_windows Display: 1920 x 1080 (FHD)
Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Minimum (Low Preset, 1080p resolution.).
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Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Minimum (Low Preset, 1080p resolution.).
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Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Minimum (Low Preset, 1080p resolution.).
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Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Minimum (Low Preset, 1080p resolution.).
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storage RAM: 32GB DDR5-5600MHz
save Storage: 2000GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 2560 x 1600 (QHD+)
Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Minimum (Low Preset, 1080p resolution.).
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save Storage: 1000GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 2560 x 1600 (QHD+)
Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Minimum (Low Preset, 1080p resolution.).
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storage RAM: 32GB DDR5-4800MHz
save Storage: 2000GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 2560 x 1440 (QHD)
Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Minimum (Low Preset, 1080p resolution.).
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Core Requirements
- desktop_windowsOperating System: Windows 7 (SP1) / 10 / 11 (64-bit Required)
A 64-bit version of Windows 7 (SP1) is the absolute minimum, but Windows 10 or 11 is strongly recommended.
- memoryDirectX: Version 11
The official requirement is DirectX 11. The game runs on Unreal Engine 4.
- save_altStorage Note: 40 GB available space (SSD Recommended)
The game requires 40 GB of storage space. An SSD is strongly recommended to significantly reduce loading times between planets and zones.
The Outer Worlds Specific Game Elements
The Outer Worlds Weapons
- securityFirearms (Varies (Pistols, Long Guns, Heavy Guns))
A wide array of firearms, from pistols and assault rifles to plasma launchers and LMGs. Weapons are made by in-game corporations and can be modified with attachments.
- securityMelee Weapons (Varies (One-Handed, Two-Handed))
A variety of close-quarters weapons, from blades to large hammers, which can be enhanced with elemental damage mods.
- securityScience Weapons (Unique)
A set of six unique, bizarre weapons with special effects, such as the 'Shrink Ray' (shrinks enemies), 'Gloop Gun' (causes enemies to float), and 'Mandibular Rearranger' (stuns and shuffles enemy faces).
The Outer Worlds Vehicles
- directions_carThe Unreliable (Starship (Hub))
The player's starship, which serves as a central hub and a fast-travel system between planets. It is not manually piloted by the player.
The Outer Worlds Characters
- personEllie Fenhill - Companion
A pragmatic and cynical mercenary surgeon who joins the crew for profit and adventure.
- personFelix Millstone - Companion
A rebellious, idealistic former box-loader who joins the player to fight against corporate oppression.
- personNyoka - Companion
A tough, hard-drinking monster hunter who is an expert on the creatures of the planet Monarch.
- personParvati Holcomb - Companion
A compassionate engineer from Edgewater who is an expert in mechanics and empathy. Her personal quest is a major highlight of the game.
- personSAM - Companion
A sanitation and maintenance robot found on the Unreliable. After being repaired, it becomes a loyal companion that sprays acid on enemies.
- personThe Stranger - Playable Protagonist (playable)
A fully customizable colonist from the ship Hope. Their personality and skills are defined by the player, and they become the central figure in deciding the fate of the Halcyon colony.
- personVicar Maximillian 'Max' DeSoto - Companion
An impassioned and conflicted Vicar of the Order of Scientific Inquiry, on a personal quest to find forbidden knowledge.
The Outer Worlds Missions / Objectives
- flagCompanion Quests
Objective: Deep, multi-part loyalty missions for each of the six companions. Completing these quests explores their personal backstories and unlocks their most powerful abilities.
- flagFaction Quests
Objective: Optional questlines for the various corporations and groups in the game (like Spacer's Choice or the Iconoclasts). Player actions in these quests will raise or lower their reputation with each faction.
- flagMain Story Quests
Objective: A cinematic campaign that follows the player's quest to save the Halcyon colony, forcing them to make major decisions that will determine the fate of the factions and the system.
The Outer Worlds Companions / Summons
- groupThe Crew of the Unreliable (Varies (Human, Robot))
Ability: The player can recruit six unique companions who live on their starship, The Unreliable. Players can bring two companions with them at any time. Companions will fight alongside the player, provide commentary on quests, and grant passive skill bonuses. Each companion also has a powerful, unique special ability that the player can command them to use in combat.
The Outer Worlds Collectibles
- collections_bookmarkLore Terminals
Location/Use: Computer terminals and data pads found in every location, filled with darkly humorous corporate memos that build the game's satirical world.
- collections_bookmarkScience Weapons
Location/Use: Six unique weapons hidden throughout the Halcyon system, each tied to a specific side quest.
The Outer Worlds Armor
- shieldArmor & Helmets
Focus/Stats: Players can equip Light, Medium, or Heavy armor and a helmet. Armor provides a defensive rating and often includes passive bonuses to skills, like +5 to Persuade or +10 to Engineering.
The Outer Worlds Clothing / Appearance
- checkroomArmor Sets
Details: Players can equip hundreds of different armor pieces and helmets. While there is no transmog system, the wide variety of corporate-branded gear (Spacer's Choice, Auntie Cleo's, etc.) allows for extensive cosmetic mixing and matching.
The Outer Worlds Frequently Asked Questions
- help_outline What is The Outer Worlds?It is a single-player, first-person action RPG from Obsidian Entertainment, the original creators of Fallout. It's set in a satirical, hyper-capitalist space colony and is heavily focused on player choice, branching dialogue, and companion characters.
- help_outline Is it an open-world game?No, it is not a single seamless open world. It features a series of large, separate 'open-zone' maps on different planets that you travel between using your spaceship.
- help_outline What is the 'Flaw' system?It's a unique mechanic where the game offers you a permanent, negative debuff (a Flaw) based on your gameplay, such as a fear of robots after fighting them a lot. If you accept the Flaw, you immediately get a free Perk point, allowing for unique role-playing.
- help_outline Is it like Fallout: New Vegas?It shares a lot of the same DNA. It was led by the same directors as Fallout, and features similar dark humor, satirical themes, faction reputation systems, and deep, choice-driven quest design.