How your choices in The Outer Worlds 2 shape the fate of Arcadia

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In The Outer Worlds 2, every decision has a real impact. Whether it’s a small fib during a conversation or a major choice between rival groups, your actions will change the Arcadia colony. These choices affect relationships, alter quests, and shape the kind of leader you become. Obsidian Entertainment’s new RPG doesn’t just tell you your choices matter—you’ll truly feel the consequences.

A colony on the brink

The sequel takes place in Arcadia, a new and troubled world on the brink of collapse. The ruling government, known as the Protectorate, is facing a growing rebellion from a powerful religious group, and greedy corporations are circling to profit from the chaos. As dangerous rifts appear across the system, you must discover what’s causing them. Your choices – who you trust and who you betray – will determine Arcadia’s fate.

Choices that echo through every mission

Every playthrough of The Outer Worlds 2 will be unique. Your choices in conversations can lead to different outcomes, block off certain paths, or affect how characters interact with you throughout the game. Aligning with a faction will create opportunities, but betraying them could permanently close off options. Even small actions, like a witty comment or a kind gesture, can have unexpected consequences much later in the game.

Obsidian is known for stories where your choices really matter, and that’s on full display here. You’ll constantly be weighing different goals – what’s right, what’s politically smart, and what benefits you personally – as the people in your colony respond to what you do. You can try to bring peace and order, or embrace the chaos and manipulate everyone until you’re the only one left in power. What’s truly clever is that the game doesn’t judge your choices – it simply shows you the consequences.

Relationships that remember

The people who travel with you aren’t just allies—they’ll see how you lead. They’ll respond to your decisions, challenge your reasons, and might even leave if you disagree strongly. The bonds you form—or break—with them can change the course of quests, impacting their stories and your own. Arcadia and its inhabitants will remember how you lead, whether with kindness, drive, or selfishness.

A galaxy that bends to you

In The Outer Worlds 2, you’ll explore a vast and varied world, from scorching deserts to vibrant, futuristic cities. Your choices truly matter – everything you do, from hacking computers to uncovering hidden secrets and making key decisions, will directly impact the fate of the colony. There isn’t one right way to play; you shape Arcadia through your own actions and create your own unique experience.

With Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, you can play The Outer Worlds 2 right now! Subscribers get immediate access to create their own unique story in Arcadia. Play your way – through talking, tricking, or fighting – and start shaping the galaxy from day one, with every choice you make.

The Outer Worlds 2: Available now with Game Pass | Xbox

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2025-11-06 13:10