Prepare for your next grand adventure! Obsidian’s highly anticipated RPG, The Outer Worlds 2, is on the horizon. While its official launch is set for October 29th, dedicated fans can jump into the action five days earlier with an early access pass. We’ve got the full breakdown of both early access and global release times, so you’ll know exactly when to start your journey.
Below, you’ll find a detailed schedule of when the game goes live across various time zones. Whether you’re planning to dive in early or join on the main launch day, mark your calendars!
Early Access Launch Times for The Outer Worlds 2
Friday, October 24, 2025
- 10 AM PT (Pacific Time)
- 11 AM CST (Central Standard Time)
- 1 PM ET (Eastern Time)
- 2 PM BRT (Brasília Time)
- 6 PM BST (British Summer Time)
- 7 PM CEST (Central European Summer Time)
Saturday, October 25, 2025
- 2 AM KST (Korean Standard Time)
- 2 AM JST (Japan Standard Time)
- 4 AM AEDT (Australian Eastern Daylight Time)
- 6 AM NZDT (New Zealand Daylight Time)
Official Global Launch Times for The Outer Worlds 2
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
- 10 AM PT (Pacific Time)
- 1 PM ET (Eastern Time)
- 2 PM BRT (Brasília Time)
- 6 PM BST (British Summer Time)
- 7 PM CEST (Central European Summer Time)
Thursday, October 30, 2025
- 2 AM KST (Korean Standard Time)
- 2 AM JST (Japan Standard Time)
- 4 AM AEDT (Australian Eastern Daylight Time)
- 6 AM NZDT (New Zealand Daylight Time)
Preorder Your Copy of The Outer Worlds 2 Today!
The Outer Worlds 2 is available for preorder across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. You have the option of the Standard Edition for $70 or the Premium Edition for $100. The Premium Edition offers exclusive extras, including a Season Pass for two future story expansions, and grants you that coveted five-day early access starting October 24th.
For Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers, there’s even more good news: you can upgrade to the Premium Edition for just $30. Make sure to explore all the available preorder bonuses to choose the best option for your cosmic adventure!
A Price Adjustment: The Outer Worlds 2 Stays at $70
Earlier this year, there was talk of Microsoft raising the price of some 2025 releases from $70 to $80, with The Outer Worlds 2 initially slated to lead this price hike. However, the company later decided to keep the game’s price at $70 for the Standard Edition. The $100 Premium Edition, however, maintained its original price. This means that, unlike some other major titles, The Outer Worlds 2 won’t be joining the $80 club, making Nintendo’s Mario Kart World a notable exception for big publishers this year.
While this article focuses on The Outer Worlds 2, you might also be interested in a curated list of the best games available on Xbox Game Pass in 2025.