Outward 2

Outward 2 is the second installment of the open-world RPG series with survival elements, launched in 2019. The team behind the development of this game is Nine Dots Studio, in whose portfolio there are also other projects, albeit of a smaller caliber (including GoD Factory: Wingmen).

Mechanics

The action of Outward 2 is set in a fantasy land called Aurai. We watch the gameplay from a third-person perspective (TPP) and take on the role of a self-created character who travels the world, gets to know its inhabitants, and carries out various quests.

Along the way, we have to engage in arcade battles with opponents of a high level of difficulty, fighting in close quarters. One of the newly introduced features is the ability to use two weapons at once. We can also count on combat skills or ritual magic. There is also the requirement to take care of basic needs, including eating and drinking regularly, plays an important role, otherwise we may fall victim to hunger or various diseases.

As we progress, we develop our hero or heroine, unlocking new skills and improving those already possessed (there's now a new exercise tree), as well as acquiring better equipment (which we find, buy or produce ourselves).

The authors made an effort to make the game world seem alive. To achieve this effect, random events and encounters with residents were implemented, as well as variable seasons that affect both the protagonist and NPCs. The cycle of day and night is also in the game.

Like the first installment of the series, the game does not guide us (we navigate the world independently, using a map) and does not allow us to save the game state at any time (the program takes care of it automatically). The latter means that every decision we make is final and cannot be reversed. Furthermore, our actions and choices lead to various endings.

Game modes

Outward 2 can be played alone, in online coop or using split screen.