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− | {{distinguish|Outer Wilds}} | + | {{distinguish|Outer Wilds}}{{disambig|the 2019 original|the 2023 remaster|[[The Outer Worlds: Spacer's Choice Edition]]}} |
{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|cover = The Outer Worlds cover.jpg | |cover = The Outer Worlds cover.jpg | ||
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|reception = | |reception = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|the-outer-worlds|82}} | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|the-outer-worlds|82}} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|7413/the-outer-worlds| | + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|7413/the-outer-worlds|83}} |
{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|the-outer-worlds|86}} | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|the-outer-worlds|86}} | ||
|taxonomy = | |taxonomy = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | DLC | ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://forums.obsidian.net/topic/113270-a-special-thank-you-from-obsidian/|title= | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase, DLC | ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://forums.obsidian.net/topic/113270-a-special-thank-you-from-obsidian/|title= |
A Special Thank You From Obsidian|date=2020-05-12|snippet=However, the journey isn't over yet as we are excited to announce that we will be expanding the story through DLC next year!}}</ref> }} | A Special Thank You From Obsidian|date=2020-05-12|snippet=However, the journey isn't over yet as we are excited to announce that we will be expanding the story through DLC next year!}}</ref> }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None | ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://forums.obsidian.net/blogs/entry/207-a-note-about-microtransactions-in-our-upcoming-rpg/|title=A note about microtransactions in our upcoming RPG|date=2020-05-12|snippet= No microtransactions, of any kind, in our game.}}</ref> }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None | ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://forums.obsidian.net/blogs/entry/207-a-note-about-microtransactions-in-our-upcoming-rpg/|title=A note about microtransactions in our upcoming RPG|date=2020-05-12|snippet= No microtransactions, of any kind, in our game.}}</ref> }} | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | First-person }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | First-person }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | RPG, Shooter }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Action, Adventure, Exploration, FPS, RPG, Shooter }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Stylized }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Stylized }} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Sci-fi, Space }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Comedy, Sci-fi, Space }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | The Outer Worlds }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | The Outer Worlds }} | ||
|steam appid = 578650 | |steam appid = 578650 | ||
− | |steam appid side = | + | |steam appid side = 1425450,1393110,1393111,1920490 |
|gogcom id = 1242541569 | |gogcom id = 1242541569 | ||
+ | |gogcom id side=2139865411,1745362009,1413082838,2085332045 | ||
|official site= https://outerworlds.obsidian.net/ | |official site= https://outerworlds.obsidian.net/ | ||
|hltb = 62935 | |hltb = 62935 | ||
+ | |lutris = the-outer-worlds | ||
|strategywiki = The Outer Worlds | |strategywiki = The Outer Worlds | ||
− | |mobygames = | + | |mobygames = 119143 |
|wikipedia = The Outer Worlds | |wikipedia = The Outer Worlds | ||
|winehq = 20015 | |winehq = 20015 | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Introduction | ||
+ | |introduction = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |release history = The game was first released on [[Store:Epic Games Store|Epic Games Store]] and [[Store:Microsoft Store|Microsoft Store]] on October 25, 2019, followed by its release on [[Store:GOG.com|GOG.com]] and [[Store:Steam|Steam]] on October 23, 2020. On February 27, 2023, it was announced that an improved '''[[The Outer Worlds: Spacer's Choice Edition|Spacer's Choice Edition]]''' would release on March 7, 2023 on all stores as a paid upgrade for all owners of the base game with all its DLC. | ||
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+ | |current state = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
{{Availability/row| Epic Games Store | the-outer-worlds | DRM-free | Base game does not require Epic Games Launcher.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Uhuru N'Uru|date=2019-10-25|comment=Tested by shutting down the EGS launcher completely and seeing if the game still ran.}}</ref> DLC will not be recognized when run outside of the launcher.<br />Non-Mandatory Corporate-Sponsored Bundle also available. | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Epic Games Store | the-outer-worlds | DRM-free | Base game does not require Epic Games Launcher.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Uhuru N'Uru|date=2019-10-25|comment=Tested by shutting down the EGS launcher completely and seeing if the game still ran.}}</ref> DLC will not be recognized when run outside of the launcher.<br />Non-Mandatory Corporate-Sponsored Bundle also available. | | Windows }} | ||
− | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | the-outer-worlds | Epic Games Store | {{Store link|GamersGate| | + | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | the-outer-worlds | Epic Games Store | {{Store link|GamersGate|the-outer-worlds-non-mandatory-corporate-sponsored-bundle-epic|Non-Mandatory Corporate-Sponsored Bundle}} also available. | | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | the-outer-worlds | Steam | {{Store link|GamersGate| | + | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | the-outer-worlds-steam | Steam | {{Store link|GamersGate|the-outer-worlds-non-mandatory-corporate-sponsored-bundle-steam|Non-Mandatory Corporate-Sponsored Bundle}} also available. | | Windows }} |
{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 3916-1 | Epic Games Store | {{Store link|Gamesplanet|3916-7|Non-Mandatory Corporate-Sponsored Bundle}} also available. | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 3916-1 | Epic Games Store | {{Store link|Gamesplanet|3916-7|Non-Mandatory Corporate-Sponsored Bundle}} also available. | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 3916-4 | Steam | {{Store link|Gamesplanet|3916-8|Non-Mandatory Corporate-Sponsored Bundle}} also available. | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 3916-4 | Steam | {{Store link|Gamesplanet|3916-8|Non-Mandatory Corporate-Sponsored Bundle}} also available. | | Windows }} | ||
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{{Availability/row| GMG | the-outer-worlds-pc | Epic Games Store | {{Store link|GMG|the-outer-worlds-non-mandatory-corporate-sponsored-bundle-pc|Non-Mandatory Corporate-Sponsored Bundle}} also available. | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| GMG | the-outer-worlds-pc | Epic Games Store | {{Store link|GMG|the-outer-worlds-non-mandatory-corporate-sponsored-bundle-pc|Non-Mandatory Corporate-Sponsored Bundle}} also available. | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| GMG | the-outer-worlds-steam-pc | Steam | {{Store link|GMG|the-outer-worlds-non-mandatory-corporate-sponsored-bundle-steam-pc|Non-Mandatory Corporate-Sponsored Bundle}} also available. | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| GMG | the-outer-worlds-steam-pc | Steam | {{Store link|GMG|the-outer-worlds-non-mandatory-corporate-sponsored-bundle-steam-pc|Non-Mandatory Corporate-Sponsored Bundle}} also available. | | Windows }} | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Humble | the-outer-worlds | Activation | + | {{Availability/row| Humble | the-outer-worlds | Activation | Choice between Epic Games Store activation and Steam key.<br />{{Store link|Humble|the-outer-worlds-non-mandatory-corporate-sponsored-bundle|Non-Mandatory Corporate-Sponsored Bundle}} also available. | Epic Games Store, Steam | Windows }} |
{{Availability/row| Microsoft Store | 9mwd2z8l1fbq | Microsoft Store | {{Store feature|Xbox Game Pass}}<br/>{{store link|Microsoft Store|9nkn09h821tj|Board-Approved Bundle}} also available. | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Microsoft Store | 9mwd2z8l1fbq | Microsoft Store | {{Store feature|Xbox Game Pass}}<br/>{{store link|Microsoft Store|9nkn09h821tj|Board-Approved Bundle}} also available. | | Windows }} | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Steam | 578650 | Steam | {{store link|Steam-bundle|16482|Non-Mandatory Corporate-Sponsored Bundle}} also available. | | Windows }} | + | {{Availability/row| Steam | 578650 | DRM-free | Base game is DRM-free when run directly from executable. DLC will not be recognized when run outside of the Steam client.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Mmachinecodev|date=2023-09-01}}</ref>. {{store link|Steam-bundle|16482|Non-Mandatory Corporate-Sponsored Bundle}} and {{store link|Steam-bundle|16482|Spacer's Choice Edition Upgrade Bundle}} also available. | | Windows }} |
}} | }} | ||
===Version differences=== | ===Version differences=== | ||
− | {{ii}} The '''Board-Approved Bundle''' | + | {{ii}} The '''Board-Approved Bundle''' contains the base game and the '''Expansion Pass'''. |
− | {{ii}} The '''Non-Mandatory Corporate-Sponsored Bundle''' includes the base game, the Expansion Pass, and the soundtrack. | + | {{ii}} The '''Non-Mandatory Corporate-Sponsored Bundle''' includes the base game, the ''Expansion Pass'', and the soundtrack. |
+ | {{ii}} The '''Spacer's Choice Edition Upgrade Bundle''' includes the base game, the ''Expansion Pass'' and the ''Spacer's Choice Edition Upgrade''. | ||
==Monetization== | ==Monetization== | ||
{{DLC| | {{DLC| | ||
{{DLC/row| Expansion Pass | | Windows }} | {{DLC/row| Expansion Pass | | Windows }} | ||
− | {{DLC/row| Peril on Gorgon | Included in the Expansion Pass. | Windows }} | + | {{DLC/row| Peril on Gorgon | Included in the '''Expansion Pass'''. | Windows }} |
− | {{DLC/row| Murder on Eridanos | Included in the Expansion Pass. | Windows }} | + | {{DLC/row| Murder on Eridanos | Included in the '''Expansion Pass'''. | Windows }} |
+ | {{DLC/row| Spacer's Choice Edition Upgrade | Upgrades the game to the [[The Outer Worlds: Spacer's Choice Edition|Spacer's Choice Edition]]. Upgradable only when owning the base game and the ''Peril on Gorgon'' and ''Murder on Eridanos'' DLC. | Windows }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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# Go to <code>{{p|game}}\Indiana\Content\Movies</code>. | # Go to <code>{{p|game}}\Indiana\Content\Movies</code>. | ||
# Delete or rename {{file|Startup_Splash_1.mp4}} and {{file|Startup_Splash_2.mp4}}. | # Delete or rename {{file|Startup_Splash_1.mp4}} and {{file|Startup_Splash_2.mp4}}. | ||
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}} | }} | ||
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|ubisoft connect = | |ubisoft connect = | ||
|ubisoft connect notes = | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
− | |xbox cloud = | + | |xbox cloud = false |
|xbox cloud notes = | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{Image|The Outer Worlds UI Settings.png|UI settings.}} | {{Image|The Outer Worlds UI Settings.png|UI settings.}} | ||
{{Video | {{Video | ||
− | |wsgf link = | + | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/outer-worlds-spacer%E2%80%99s-choice-edition |
− | |widescreen wsgf award = | + | |widescreen wsgf award = gold |
− | |multimonitor wsgf award = | + | |multimonitor wsgf award = limited |
− | |ultrawidescreen wsgf award = | + | |ultrawidescreen wsgf award = limited |
− | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = | + | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = gold |
|widescreen resolution = true | |widescreen resolution = true | ||
|widescreen resolution notes= | |widescreen resolution notes= | ||
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|borderless windowed = true | |borderless windowed = true | ||
|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
− | |anisotropic = | + | |anisotropic = true |
− | |anisotropic notes = 2x to 8x depending on '''Textures''' setting | + | |anisotropic notes = 2x to 8x depending on '''Textures''' setting. |
− | |antialiasing = | + | |antialiasing = always on |
|antialiasing notes = [[TAA]]. See [[#Anti-aliasing (AA)|Anti-aliasing (AA)]] for modifying anti-aliasing settings. | |antialiasing notes = [[TAA]]. See [[#Anti-aliasing (AA)|Anti-aliasing (AA)]] for modifying anti-aliasing settings. | ||
+ | |upscaling = false | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = true | |vsync = true | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
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|hdr = false | |hdr = false | ||
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
+ | |ray tracing = false | ||
+ | |ray tracing notes = | ||
|color blind = true | |color blind = true | ||
|color blind notes = Game is built from the ground-up to be playable without color information.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://twitter.com/jesawyer/status/1189667445692223488|title=Josh Sawyer on Twitter|date=2019-10-31}}</ref> | |color blind notes = Game is built from the ground-up to be playable without color information.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://twitter.com/jesawyer/status/1189667445692223488|title=Josh Sawyer on Twitter|date=2019-10-31}}</ref> | ||
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# The script contains <code>dd (float)2.0</code> to increase the FOV slightly when running, change this to <code>dd (float)0</code> to disable any FOV change on sprint. | # The script contains <code>dd (float)2.0</code> to increase the FOV slightly when running, change this to <code>dd (float)0</code> to disable any FOV change on sprint. | ||
# Run The Outer Worlds. | # Run The Outer Worlds. | ||
− | # In Cheat Engine, File | + | # In Cheat Engine, File → Open Process and open The Outer Worlds. |
# Click the Memory View button. | # Click the Memory View button. | ||
− | # In the Memory Viewer window, Tools | + | # In the Memory Viewer window, Tools → Auto Assemble. |
# Paste in the script and click Execute. | # Paste in the script and click Execute. | ||
# Click Yes to inject the code. | # Click Yes to inject the code. | ||
# Click either Yes or No to dismiss the final dialog. | # Click either Yes or No to dismiss the final dialog. | ||
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}} | }} | ||
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===Reduce pop-in=== | ===Reduce pop-in=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Increase view distance|ref=<ref>https://www.resetera.com/threads/the-outer-worlds-pc-performance-thread.149076/post-25813349</ref><ref>{{Refcheck|user=Dreamic|date=2019-11-02}}</ref>|fix= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Increase view distance|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.resetera.com/threads/the-outer-worlds-pc-performance-thread.149076/post-25813349|title=resetera.com|date=28 May 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Refcheck|user=Dreamic|date=2019-11-02}}</ref>|fix= |
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | ||
# Open <code>Engine.ini</code> with a text editor. | # Open <code>Engine.ini</code> with a text editor. | ||
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===Keybinds being reset=== | ===Keybinds being reset=== | ||
− | {{cleanup|section| | + | {{cleanup|section|Specify what is even wrong and actually explain the example.}} |
− | {{ | + | {{ii}} The game can have the same key assigned to different functions, but some unexpected issues may occur. |
− | + | {{ii}} Back up the configuration file before proceeding. | |
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Manually edit key binds|ref={{cn}}|fix= | ||
+ | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | ||
+ | # Open <code>GameUserSettings.ini</code> with a text editor. | ||
+ | # Locate the bottom of the <code>[/Script/Indiana.IndianaGameUserSettings]</code> section | ||
+ | # If a key has been (re)bound more than once, there may be extra <code>RemovedActionKeyBinds</code> entires, which can cause issues. If this occurs, edit using the following as a guide. | ||
− | + | '''Notes:''' | |
− | + | {{ii}} There are ''multiple'' bindings for some functions, for example, the Inhaler (Quickslot 0) keybind has 3: ''QuickSelect0'', ''QuickSelect0HoldStart'' and ''QuickSelect0HoldEnd''. | |
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− | ''' | ||
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For example, rebinding ''Interact'' from ''E'' to ''F'' and moving ''Inhaler'' from ''F'' to ''Z'': | For example, rebinding ''Interact'' from ''E'' to ''F'' and moving ''Inhaler'' from ''F'' to ''Z'': | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ===Off- | + | ===Off-centered crosshairs=== |
− | |||
{{fixbox|description=Toggle offset crosshairs|ref={{cn}}|fix= | {{fixbox|description=Toggle offset crosshairs|ref={{cn}}|fix= | ||
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | ||
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|mute on focus lost notes = Cannot be enabled. | |mute on focus lost notes = Cannot be enabled. | ||
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
− | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = |
+ | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
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===Game Pass version doesn't start with an error 0x803F8001=== | ===Game Pass version doesn't start with an error 0x803F8001=== | ||
{{ii}} Change the region in Windows to USA.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://old.reddit.com/r/theouterworlds/comments/dmp8wl/fix_for_gamepass_users_who_cant_launch_the_game/|title=r/TheOuterWorlds|date=2019-10-25}}</ref> | {{ii}} Change the region in Windows to USA.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://old.reddit.com/r/theouterworlds/comments/dmp8wl/fix_for_gamepass_users_who_cant_launch_the_game/|title=r/TheOuterWorlds|date=2019-10-25}}</ref> | ||
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===Game crashes to desktop after a black screen=== | ===Game crashes to desktop after a black screen=== | ||
{{ii}}Install the [https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/mediafeaturepack Windows 10 Media Feature Pack].<ref> | {{ii}}Install the [https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/mediafeaturepack Windows 10 Media Feature Pack].<ref> | ||
− | {{Refurl|url=https://old.reddit.com/r/theouterworlds/comments/dmpo68/game_crashing_on_launch_pc_gamepass_install|title=r/TheOuterWorlds - Game Crashing on launch (PC Gamepass) | + | {{Refurl|url=https://old.reddit.com/r/theouterworlds/comments/dmpo68/game_crashing_on_launch_pc_gamepass_install|title=r/TheOuterWorlds - Game Crashing on launch (PC Gamepass) → Install Windows 10 Media Feature Pack|date=2019-10-25}}</ref> |
===Nyoka companion quest fails to start=== | ===Nyoka companion quest fails to start=== | ||
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|iz3d = | |iz3d = | ||
|iz3d notes = | |iz3d notes = | ||
− | |vorpx = | + | |vorpx = false |
− | |vorpx modes = | + | |vorpx modes = |
− | |vorpx notes = | + | |vorpx notes = Official support profile removed for legal reasons.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.vorpx.com/forums/topic/the-outer-world/page/4/|title=Forums › General vorpX Discussion > The Outer World - Page 4 - vorpX Forum|date=2023-03-11|snippet=I *really* didn’t want to comment on this, but after individually answering these questions on an almost daily basis for a month and then removing posts, that‘s clearly not an option in the long run, so: very unfortunately a third party deemed it appropriate to drag vorpX (as well as others) into their own legal mess by making multiple but-they-do-that-too statements. In the end that left me with no choice but to remove certain profiles out of caution. I can only apologize for that. |
+ | |||
+ | Also sorry for the vague wording, I don‘t want to get more specific. The whole matter is annoying enough as it is. | ||
+ | }}</ref> | ||
|htc vive = | |htc vive = | ||
|htc vive notes = | |htc vive notes = | ||
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|windows 32-bit exe = false | |windows 32-bit exe = false | ||
|windows 64-bit exe = true | |windows 64-bit exe = true | ||
+ | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
− | |macos 32-bit app | + | |macos intel 32-bit app = |
− | |macos 64-bit app | + | |macos intel 64-bit app = |
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
|linux 64-bit executable= | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{References}} | {{References}} | ||
− | + | {{GOG.com Enhancement Project}} |
Latest revision as of 06:38, 31 January 2024
Not to be confused with Outer Wilds.
This page is for the 2019 original. For the 2023 remaster, see The Outer Worlds: Spacer's Choice Edition.
Developers | |
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Obsidian Entertainment | |
Publishers | |
Private Division | |
Engines | |
Unreal Engine 4[Note 1] | |
Release dates | |
Windows | October 25, 2019 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 82 |
OpenCritic | 83 |
IGDB | 86 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase, DLC[2] |
Microtransactions | None[3] |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | First-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Action, Adventure, Exploration, FPS, RPG, Shooter |
Art styles | Stylized |
Themes | Comedy, Sci-fi, Space |
Series | The Outer Worlds |
The Outer Worlds | |
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The Outer Worlds | 2019 |
The Outer Worlds: Spacer's Choice Edition | 2023 |
The Outer Worlds 2 | TBA |
The Outer Worlds is a singleplayer first-person action, adventure, exploration, FPS, RPG and shooter game in the The Outer Worlds series.
The game was first released on Epic Games Store and Microsoft Store on October 25, 2019, followed by its release on GOG.com and Steam on October 23, 2020. On February 27, 2023, it was announced that an improved Spacer's Choice Edition would release on March 7, 2023 on all stores as a paid upgrade for all owners of the base game with all its DLC.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Epic Games Store | Base game does not require Epic Games Launcher.[4] DLC will not be recognized when run outside of the launcher. Non-Mandatory Corporate-Sponsored Bundle also available. |
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GamersGate | Non-Mandatory Corporate-Sponsored Bundle also available. | |||
GamersGate | Non-Mandatory Corporate-Sponsored Bundle also available. | |||
Non-Mandatory Corporate-Sponsored Bundle also available. | ||||
Non-Mandatory Corporate-Sponsored Bundle also available. | ||||
GOG.com | Non-Mandatory Corporate-Sponsored Bundle also available. | |||
Green Man Gaming | Non-Mandatory Corporate-Sponsored Bundle also available. | |||
Green Man Gaming | Non-Mandatory Corporate-Sponsored Bundle also available. | |||
Humble Store | Choice between Epic Games Store activation and Steam key. Non-Mandatory Corporate-Sponsored Bundle also available. |
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Microsoft Store | Xbox Game Pass for PC Board-Approved Bundle also available. |
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Steam | Base game is DRM-free when run directly from executable. DLC will not be recognized when run outside of the Steam client.[5]. Non-Mandatory Corporate-Sponsored Bundle and Spacer's Choice Edition Upgrade Bundle also available. |
Version differences
- The Board-Approved Bundle contains the base game and the Expansion Pass.
- The Non-Mandatory Corporate-Sponsored Bundle includes the base game, the Expansion Pass, and the soundtrack.
- The Spacer's Choice Edition Upgrade Bundle includes the base game, the Expansion Pass and the Spacer's Choice Edition Upgrade.
Monetization
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
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Expansion Pass | ||
Peril on Gorgon | Included in the Expansion Pass. | |
Murder on Eridanos | Included in the Expansion Pass. | |
Spacer's Choice Edition Upgrade | Upgrades the game to the Spacer's Choice Edition. Upgradable only when owning the base game and the Peril on Gorgon and Murder on Eridanos DLC. |
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Disable intro videos through the config[6] |
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[/Script/MoviePlayer.MoviePlayerSettings] StartupMovies= |
Remove the video files[7] |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | %LOCALAPPDATA%\Indiana\Saved\Config\WindowsNoEditor\ |
Microsoft Store | %LOCALAPPDATA%\Packages\PrivateDivision.TheOuterWorldsWindows10_hv3d7yfbgr2rp\LocalCache\Local\Indiana\Saved\Config\WindowsNoEditor\ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/578650/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Saved Games\The Outer Worlds\ |
Microsoft Store | %USERPROFILE%\Saved Games\The Outer Worlds Windows 10\<user-id>\ %LOCALAPPDATA%\Packages\PrivateDivision.TheOuterWorldsWindows10_hv3d7yfbgr2rp\SystemAppData\wgs\<user-id>\ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/578650/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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Epic Games Launcher | ||
GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud | ||
Xbox Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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Widescreen resolution | |||
Multi-monitor | See Field of view (FOV). | ||
Ultra-widescreen | Vert- gameplay with an FOV slider to compensate, stretched FMVs, 16:9 pillarboxed dialog, menu and rendered cutscenes. See Ultra-widescreen for workarounds. | ||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | 60° to 120° horizontal. See Field of view (FOV) for higher values. Player model is unaffected. | ||
Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | |||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | 2x to 8x depending on Textures setting. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | TAA. See Anti-aliasing (AA) for modifying anti-aliasing settings. | ||
High-fidelity upscaling | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | Framerate can optionally be capped from 30 FPS to 240 FPS. | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the engine page to force native HDR output, or the glossary page for other alternatives. | ||
Ray tracing (RT) | |||
Color blind mode | Game is built from the ground-up to be playable without color information.[8] |
- The game engine may allow for manual configuration of the game via its variables. See the Unreal Engine 4 page for more details.
Ultra-widescreen
Use The Outer Worlds ultrawide & superwide tool.[9] |
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Manually modify a game file of the Epic Games Store version[10][11] |
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Notes
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Field of view (FOV)
Set custom FOV value through the config[12] |
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Notes
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Disable or modify sprint FOV[13] |
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Anti-aliasing (AA)
Modify Engine.ini to improve TAA quality or disable it[14] |
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Notes
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Small UI and text on large resolutions
Change scaling value[15] |
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[/Script/Engine.UserInterfaceSettings] ApplicationScale=1.15
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Reduce pop-in
Increase view distance[16][17] |
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foliage.LODDistanceScale=5 r.ViewDistanceScale=5 r.StaticMeshLODDistanceScale=0.25 r.SkeletalMeshLODBias=-2 r.MipMapLODBias=-1
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Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | Menu hotkeys (inventory, log etc) cannot be rebound | |
Mouse acceleration | On by default. See Mouse acceleration to disable. | |
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | ||
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | Presets only. | |
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers | ||
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Xbox button prompts | ||
Impulse Trigger vibration |
PlayStation controllers | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. |
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Generic/other controllers |
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Additional information | ||
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Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M | Using controller disables mouse aiming. |
Keybinds being reset
- The game can have the same key assigned to different functions, but some unexpected issues may occur.
- Back up the configuration file before proceeding.
Manually edit key binds[citation needed] |
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Notes:
For example, rebinding Interact from E to F and moving Inhaler from F to Z: AddedActionKeyBinds=(ActionName="Interact",bShift=False,bCtrl=False,bAlt=False,bCmd=False,EventType=IE_PressAndRelease,HoldTime=0.000000,bRespectTD=True,bCanRebind=True,bCanRebindEventType=True,Key=F) AddedActionKeyBinds=(ActionName="InteractHold",bShift=False,bCtrl=False,bAlt=False,bCmd=False,EventType=IE_Hold,HoldTime=1.000000,bRespectTD=False,bCanRebind=True,bCanRebindEventType=True,Key=F) AddedActionKeyBinds=(ActionName="QuickSelect0",bShift=False,bCtrl=False,bAlt=False,bCmd=False,EventType=IE_Pressed,HoldTime=0.000000,bRespectTD=True,bCanRebind=True,bCanRebindEventType=True,Key=Z) AddedActionKeyBinds=(ActionName="QuickSelect0HoldStart",bShift=False,bCtrl=False,bAlt=False,bCmd=False,EventType=IE_Pressed,HoldTime=1.000000,bRespectTD=False,bCanRebind=True,bCanRebindEventType=True,Key=Z) AddedActionKeyBinds=(ActionName="QuickSelect0HoldEnd",bShift=False,bCtrl=False,bAlt=False,bCmd=False,EventType=IE_Released,HoldTime=0.000000,bRespectTD=True,bCanRebind=True,bCanRebindEventType=True,Key=Z) RemovedActionKeyBinds=(ActionName="Interact",bShift=False,bCtrl=False,bAlt=False,bCmd=False,EventType=IE_PressAndRelease,HoldTime=0.000000,bRespectTD=True,bCanRebind=True,bCanRebindEventType=True,Key=E) RemovedActionKeyBinds=(ActionName="InteractHold",bShift=False,bCtrl=False,bAlt=False,bCmd=False,EventType=IE_Hold,HoldTime=1.000000,bRespectTD=False,bCanRebind=True,bCanRebindEventType=True,Key=E) RemovedActionKeyBinds=(ActionName="QuickSelect0",bShift=False,bCtrl=False,bAlt=False,bCmd=False,EventType=IE_Pressed,HoldTime=0.000000,bRespectTD=True,bCanRebind=True,bCanRebindEventType=True,Key=F) RemovedActionKeyBinds=(ActionName="QuickSelect0HoldStart",bShift=False,bCtrl=False,bAlt=False,bCmd=False,EventType=IE_Pressed,HoldTime=1.000000,bRespectTD=False,bCanRebind=True,bCanRebindEventType=True,Key=F) RemovedActionKeyBinds=(ActionName="QuickSelect0HoldEnd",bShift=False,bCtrl=False,bAlt=False,bCmd=False,EventType=IE_Released,HoldTime=0.000000,bRespectTD=True,bCanRebind=True,bCanRebindEventType=True,Key=F) |
Off-centered crosshairs
Toggle offset crosshairs[citation needed] |
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Mouse acceleration
Disable mouse acceleration[18][19][20] |
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[/Script/Engine.InputSettings] bEnableMouseSmoothing=false |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | Master, Effects, Music, Menu, Voice | |
Surround sound | 5.0 surround. Non-front speakers tend to be utilized primarily during combat.[21] | |
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | Cannot be enabled. | |
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
Simplified Chinese | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Japanese | ||||
Korean | ||||
Polish | ||||
Brazilian Portuguese | ||||
Russian | ||||
Spanish |
Issues unresolved
Issues fixed
Game Pass version doesn't start with an error 0x803F8001
- Change the region in Windows to USA.[22]
Game crashes to desktop after a black screen
- Install the Windows 10 Media Feature Pack.[23]
Nyoka companion quest fails to start
- Some have reported the "Passion Pills" companion quest may fail to start, effectively soft-locking the game as it seems to be required to continue the main quest.[24]
- Fortunately, a developer command can be used to force the quest to begin.
Force the "Passion Pills" quest to start[25] |
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VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
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Nvidia 3D Vision | See Helix Mod: The Outer Worlds - 3D-Vision-Ready-Fix - DHR-Masterotaku-Losti - V1.11. | ||
vorpX | Official support profile removed for legal reasons.[26] |
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 11 | |
Shader Model support | 5.0 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Audio | Wwise |
Enable developer console
- The developer console can be enabled by following the steps on the Unreal Engine 4 page.[27]
- A list of console commands supported by the game can be found here (use the last part of the command name).
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 7 SP1 | 10 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core i3-3225 AMD Phenom II X6 1100T |
Intel Core i7-7700K AMD Ryzen 5 1600 |
System memory (RAM) | 4 GB | 8 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 40 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce GTX 650 Ti AMD Radeon HD 7850 DirectX 11 compatible | Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 AMD Radeon RX 470 6 GB (Nvidia) of VRAM |
- A 64-bit operating system is required.
Notes
- ↑ Unreal Engine 4 engine build: 4.21.2[1]
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Games with Steam Cloud support may also store data in
~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/578650/
. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (578650) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Verified by User:Aemony on 2021-09-17
- ↑ A Special Thank You From Obsidian - last accessed on 2020-05-12
- "However, the journey isn't over yet as we are excited to announce that we will be expanding the story through DLC next year!"
- ↑ A note about microtransactions in our upcoming RPG - last accessed on 2020-05-12
- "No microtransactions, of any kind, in our game."
- ↑ Verified by User:Uhuru N'Uru on 2019-10-25
- Tested by shutting down the EGS launcher completely and seeing if the game still ran.
- ↑ Verified by User:Mmachinecodev on 2023-09-01
- ↑ Verified by User:Garrett on 2019-12-10
- ↑ Verified by User:Expack3 on 2019-10-25
- ↑ Josh Sawyer on Twitter - last accessed on 2019-10-31
- ↑ Verified by User:Rose on 2019-10-26
- Tested at 2560x1080 (native) and 3840x1080 (custom) resolutions in the Xbox Game Pass version.
- ↑ Verified by User:Caneriel on 2019-10-25
- ↑ Verified by User:Andytizer on 2019-10-30
- ↑ Verified by User:Expack3 on 2019-10-25
- ↑ Verified by User:Bobpage on 2019-10-30
- ↑ Verified by User:Expack3 on 2019-10-29
- ↑ Verified by User:Sidspyker on 2019-10-25
- ↑ resetera.com - last accessed on 28 May 2023
- ↑ Verified by User:Dreamic on 2019-11-02
- ↑ Verified by User:galacticarachnids on 2019-10-25
- ↑ Verified by User:Inkuplex on 2019-10-25
- ↑ /r/outerworlds - Actual mouse acceleration fix/smoothing - last accessed on 2019-10-29
- ↑ Verified by User:Expack3 on 2019-10-25
- Tested using Special K 0.10.x.
- ↑ r/TheOuterWorlds - last accessed on 2019-10-25
- ↑ r/TheOuterWorlds - Game Crashing on launch (PC Gamepass) → Install Windows 10 Media Feature Pack - last accessed on 2019-10-25
- ↑ https://forums.nexusmods.com/index.php?/topic/8095538-developer-console-unlocker/page-5#entry74432263
- ↑ https://forums.nexusmods.com/index.php?/topic/8095538-developer-console-unlocker/page-10#entry74483568
- ↑ Forums › General vorpX Discussion > The Outer World - Page 4 - vorpX Forum - last accessed on 2023-03-11
- "I *really* didn’t want to comment on this, but after individually answering these questions on an almost daily basis for a month and then removing posts, that‘s clearly not an option in the long run, so: very unfortunately a third party deemed it appropriate to drag vorpX (as well as others) into their own legal mess by making multiple but-they-do-that-too statements. In the end that left me with no choice but to remove certain profiles out of caution. I can only apologize for that. Also sorry for the vague wording, I don‘t want to get more specific. The whole matter is annoying enough as it is."
- ↑ Verified by User:Infogram on 2019-10-25