Yes, The Outer Worlds 2 Is Another Xbox-Developed Game Heading To PS5

During The Game Awards 2024, one of Xbox's biggest reveals was the surprise appearance of The Outer Worlds 2 - after largely being MIA since 2021. That quietness has been understandable though — developer Obsidian is very busy — and the game's resurfacing in 2024 has brought along with it another interesting wrinkle. The Outer Worlds 2 is now set to launch day and date for PS5.

Yep, slipped in right at the end of last night's gameplay debut was Sony's PS5 logo - alongside Xbox Series X|S, Game Pass, and Steam of course. There's no indication here of a staggered release either - we're anticipating The Outer Worlds 2 to launch day one for PS5.

Given that the first game was multiplatform back in 2019, and wasn't even technically published by Xbox even after Microsoft acquired the studio, we probably shouldn't be surprised by this move - considering Xbox's new direction in 2024. However, seeing that PS5 logo on Xbox game trailers is something we're still getting used to.

Back during Gamescom Opening Night Live, Microsoft announced the staggered PS5 release of Indiana Jones and the Great Circle; something that caused quite a bit of controversy with Xbox fans. This move probably isn't quite as risky - but it's still interesting that Microsoft is seemingly going straight in for a day one PS5 release with The Outer Worlds 2.