The Outer Worlds: Spacer's Choice Edition - Obsidian's first-person sci-fi RPG set in a corporate space colony

[Wunderbar]

So much for an overhaul expansion to turn the game around. Looks like some glorified mappack.

 

[LESS T_T]

Interviews with Carrie Patel the Game Director

https://www.rpgsite.net/interview/9...ion-and-freedom-with-matt-hansen-carrie-patel
https://www.gamesradar.com/the-outer-worlds-peril-on-gorgon-interview/
https://www.gamespot.com/articles/the-outer-worlds-dlc-investigates-peril-on-gorgon/1100-6480016/
https://www.polygon.com/2020/7/23/2...c-peril-on-gorgon-details-campaign-companions
https://press-start.com.au/features/2020/07/24/the-outer-worlds-peril-on-gorgon-interview-details/
https://blog.playstation.com/2020/0...-setting-of-the-outer-worlds-peril-on-gorgon/

 

[Infinitron]

So much for an overhaul expansion to turn the game around. Looks like some glorified mappack.

Well here are the gameplay changes:

• Expanded character customization and lore: An increased level cap, additional perks and flaws, wholly new armor sets, and several variants for existing gear. Plus, dig into the story of the Gorgon Asteroid with new Portable Phonograph audio logs that reveal the salacious secrets of a scientific experiment gone wrong.

Audio logs! Well, I guess if you were already inspired by Bioshock's visuals...

 

[Duraframe300]

Interviews with Carrie Patel the Game Director

https://www.rpgsite.net/interview/9...ion-and-freedom-with-matt-hansen-carrie-patel
https://www.gamesradar.com/the-outer-worlds-peril-on-gorgon-interview/
https://www.gamespot.com/articles/the-outer-worlds-dlc-investigates-peril-on-gorgon/1100-6480016/
https://www.polygon.com/2020/7/23/2...c-peril-on-gorgon-details-campaign-companions
https://press-start.com.au/features/2020/07/24/the-outer-worlds-peril-on-gorgon-interview-details/
https://blog.playstation.com/2020/0...-setting-of-the-outer-worlds-peril-on-gorgon/

So this is her project. Could be worse. Could be Dollarhyde.

Maybe she will surprise us.....?

 

[RepHope]

First of two projects huh? Maybe this will be the “Hearts of Stone” sized one and then there will be a larger “Blood and Wine” type expansion? Didn’t expect them to do two, I honestly only expected one and for them to then move on to the sequel.

 

[Roguey]

Interviews with Carrie Patel the Game Director

Obsidian bent the knee on those "they never had a female lead" complaints eh?

 

[Zombra]

After Outer Worlds, i'm not looking forward to this.

I pretty much ignored that one and didn't read the thread. Was it just boring, or was it incredibly buggy to top it all off?

I didn't encounter any bugs in my short time with Outer Worlds. I wouldn't even say it was boring exactly, just lackluster and undercooked.

I quit when a group of raiders took a hostage, and you could overhear them talking about how much of a ransom they could get, and how they wished they could get this over with. But there was no way to bargain or negotiate with them, sneak past them or distract them to save the hostage - the only way to continue that mission was to walk towards them while left clicking.

 

[Fedora Master]

As expected, a 5 hour DLC that'll probably cost 30 bux and offers one big tube map (because consoles still can't handle open spaces) and half a dozen items.

 

[IHaveHugeNick]

They're calling it an expansion, not a DLC, so I expect more than 5h of content. But otherwise yeah, lack of improvements on the mechanical side is a massive disappointment so far. What good is a higher level cap if there's nothing interesting to gain from the levels anyway.

 

[yes plz]

They're calling it an expansion, not a DLC, so I expect more than 5h of content. But otherwise yeah, lack of improvements on the mechanical side is a massive disappointment so far. What good is a higher level cap if there's nothing interesting to gain from the levels anyway.

But now you can pick new perks, like +30% to walk speed or +55 to science weapons damage!

 

[Smerlus]

https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/20...leuthing-with-peril-on-gorgon-this-september/

Theyre saying its £11.99

 

[Infinitron]

This seems to be part of the original press release:

We hope you’re ready to return to Halcyon for more interstellar mayhem. Today, Private Division and Obsidian Entertainment revealed details for The Outer Worlds: Peril on Gorgon, the first of two narrative DLCs.

Peril on Gorgon adds a substantial amount of content to the game’s darkly humorous universe with a brand new noir-tinged adventure that takes players to the Gorgon Asteroid to investigate the mysterious origin of Adrena-Time. While there, you’ll find new weapons and armor, perks, flaws, and the same freedom to approach your problems that made the original game so rewarding.

Peril on Gorgon requires the base game and the player will have needed to progress past Monarch to access the DLC’s content.

Peril on Gorgon will be available on September 9 for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC for $14.99 and Xbox Game Pass Users will receive a 10% discount on the DLC. Peril on Gorgon will also be available as part of an expansion pass which includes the second DLC for a discounted total price of $24.99. Full details will be revealed at a later date.

 

[Fedora Master]

They're calling it an expansion, not a DLC, so I expect more than 5h of content. But otherwise yeah, lack of improvements on the mechanical side is a massive disappointment so far. What good is a higher level cap if there's nothing interesting to gain from the levels anyway.

But now you can pick new perks, like +3% to walk speed or +5 to science weapons damage!

I fixed your typos.

https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/20...leuthing-with-peril-on-gorgon-this-september/

Theyre saying its £11.99

That's actually reasonable.

 

[Infinitron]

Most notable thing in the interviews is that they actually began development on this expansion in January 2019. Then because the game was successful, they decided to restart development and make it much bigger. At RPGSite they say it has about the same amount of content as Monarch.

Here's a few more interviews:
https://www.mmorpg.com/the-outer-wo...y-player-response-to-original-game-2000118863
https://audioboom.com/posts/7638969-the-outer-worlds-peril-on-gorgon-interview
https://checkpointmagazine.com/interview-obsidian-on-the-outer-worlds-peril-on-gorgon-dlc/
https://www.shacknews.com/article/1...orgon-interview-from-pulp-sci-fi-to-pulp-noir

 

[Dishonoredbr]

They're calling it an expansion, not a DLC, so I expect more than 5h of content. But otherwise yeah, lack of improvements on the mechanical side is a massive disappointment so far. What good is a higher level cap if there's nothing interesting to gain from the levels anyway.

But now you can pick new perks, like +3% to walk speed or +5 to science weapons damage!

I fixed your typos.

https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/20...leuthing-with-peril-on-gorgon-this-september/

Theyre saying its £11.99

That's actually reasonable.

I think this is the priece if you use game pass (10% discount). The base price is $14,99.

 

[Infinitron]

That's 11.99 pounds sterling, Dishonoredbr. RPS must have gotten a UK-specific press release.

 

[DalekFlay]

Codex uncovers "DLC looks like more of the main game" shocker!

 

[Tyranicon]

After Outer Worlds, i'm not looking forward to this.

I pretty much ignored that one and didn't read the thread. Was it just boring, or was it incredibly buggy to top it all off?

I didn't encounter any bugs in my short time with Outer Worlds. I wouldn't even say it was boring exactly, just lackluster and undercooked.

I quit when a group of raiders took a hostage, and you could overhear them talking about how much of a ransom they could get, and how they wished they could get this over with. But there was no way to bargain or negotiate with them, sneak past them or distract them to save the hostage - the only way to continue that mission was to walk towards them while left clicking.

Outer Worlds is the most solidly meh game I've played this year.

 

[Flou]

First of two projects huh? Maybe this will be the “Hearts of Stone” sized one and then there will be a larger “Blood and Wine” type expansion? Didn’t expect them to do two, I honestly only expected one and for them to then move on to the sequel.

They are on pre-production with TOW2. They don't have the staff to fully staff it right now, with Avowed taking bulk of the work force. Once Avowed starts ramping down, they will throw staff at TOW2.

Anyways, it's better that they take their time with the 2nd one. Cain and Boyarsky aren't stupid, give them time and resources and they should be able to make a way better game than the original.

 

[CrunchyHemorrhoids]

^They didn't make their videogame a colorblind eyesore for lack of time or resources.

 

[Flou]

As expected, a 5 hour DLC that'll probably cost 30 bux and offers one big tube map (because consoles still can't handle open spaces) and half a dozen items.

That's GamePass for you. They need steady stream of new content from their studios. When you have studios like Obsidian, you will want to expand their games with DLCs.

 

[IHaveHugeNick]

As big as Monarch sounds kind of nice.

 

[pomenitul]

I'm gonna wait and pick up the complete Steam edition for 10 bucks in 2023.

 

[jf8350143]

The questions is can you buy the DLC if you only have game pass instead of the game.

 

[oldmanpaco]

I can't wait to pay $8.99 for the Definitive Enhanced Special Edition GoTY version during the summer 2021 steam sale.