Here's when you can start playing The Outer Worlds 2. One of Microsoft's next big games is The Outer Worlds 2. From developer Obsidian, the RPG is set for release on October 29, but it's playable five days earlier for people who pay extra. The early-access and global release times have now been revealed, so you can find out exactly when you can start playing. The Outer Worlds 2 is available to preorder now on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. You can get the standard edition for $70 or the Premium edition for $100. The latter includes a variety of extras, along with a Season Pass that comes with two story expansions to come later. The Premium edition also unlocks up to five days early, beginning on October 24. $70 | Releases October 29 The Outer Worlds 2 Premium Edition $100 | Releases October 24 Earlier this year, Microsoft said it was raising prices on some of its 2025 new releases from $70 to $80, noting that The Outer Worlds 2 would kick things off at the higher price point. However, the company later backtracked and announced the game would stay at $70. The game's $100 Premium edition did not go down in price. With The Outer Worlds 2 no longer retailing for $80, that makes Nintendo's Mario Kart World the only major new release from a big publisher going for $80 this year. Latest in The Outer Worlds 2 The Outer Worlds 2 Review The Outer Worlds 2 Review - Just As Good The Second Time Around Xbox Game Pass Adding 8 New Games, Including The Outer Worlds 2