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 early-access launch starts at midnight Eastern on October 24, which works out to 9 PM PT on October 23. As for the full global launch, that begins on October 29 at 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET. You can see a full breakdown of the launch times below, as shared by IGN.
The Outer Worlds 2 early access launch times
Thursday, October 23, 2025
Friday, October 24, 2025
- 12 AM ET
- 5 AM BST
- 6 AM CEST
- 7 AM EEST
- 12 PM HKT
- 1 PM JST
- 3 PM AEST
The Outer Worlds 2 public launch times
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
- 10 AM PT
- 1 PM ET
- 5 PM BST
- 6 PM CEST
- 8 PM EEST
Thursday, October 30, 2025
- 1 AM HKT
- 2 AM JST
- 4 AM AEST
Preorder The Outer Worlds 2
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.
The Outer Worlds 2 is available with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate as well. Subscribers to Game Pass Ultimate can upgrade to the Premium edition for $30. Be sure to consult GameSpot’s The Outer Worlds 2 preorder guide to see all the preorder bonuses and more.
The Outer Worlds 2 was supposed to be $80
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.
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