On Oct. 25, players are going to get the chance to jump into The Outer Worlds, Obsidian Entertainment’s next big RPG game. It features players taking control of a character who has been in cryogenic sleeping for the past 70 years. They were supposed to head to the paradise planet called Halycon, but things messed up. Now, they get the chance to return to the planet and investigate how the inter-galactic corporations have taken over everything. How much time can fans expect to run through this massive, Fallout-like RPG title?
How Long is The Outer Worlds Going to Take?
The game’s length is going to vary based on how much you want to explore every little detail in the game. For those who want to jump across the futuristic landscape to find small pieces of lore, or finish every side quest before wrapping up the main on, go for it. Nothing is stopping you from doing so, and there’s plenty of reasons you may want to take your time. A lot is going on in the game and plenty to experiment with. However, if you’re looking to complete the main game and solely focus on the main quests, you’re looking at around 30 hours of playtime.
Now, if you’re going to take your time to check out all of the things, try new weapons, interact with your companions, and finish up side quests. You can expect to take even more time wandering the landscapes of Halycon to tie up every loose end. You can expect this length of time to change based on a handful of factors, such as the way you like to play, and the level of difficulty.
The difficulty is undoubtedly significant because it’s going to force you to think about certain situations far more than you would on easier difficulties. You might get stuck on a particular boss or a specific section, or you have to rely on stealth rather than a straight fight.
However, you’re going to enjoy The Outer Worlds; you’re going to have a good chunk of time playing it. It’s also an RPG title, so you’re probably going to want to play it again, taking a different approach and making alternative choices than you did previously. Some players love to see every alternative ending in the game, and RPGs are ideal at doing such a thing.
You can pre-order The Outer Worlds right now for the Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, and PC through the Epic Games Store and Microsoft Store.
