The Outer Worlds Guide
Futuristic journey in retro style The Guide to Outer Worlds is a compendium of knowledge about the RPG game inspired by the Fallout series. Here, you can learn about the best skills in the game, what is the TDD, and how to complete main, side, and companion missions on the Halcyon.
Last update: 29 October 2019
Welcome to Halcyon. The following guide for The Outer Worlds is a complete set of information about the latest production from Obsidian Entertainment. You will find basic information that will help you complete the game.
The guide begins with starting tips and a detailed description of all fundamental game mechanics. In this part of our guide to The Outer Worlds you will learn, among other things, how the character creation process looks like and know all the rules that govern character development. Also, there is a section dedicated to the companions you will recruit during your adventure. In this section of the guide you will find a description of most important mechanics used during the exploration of the in-game world, such as sneaking, combat, hacking and lockpicking.
The second part of the guide consists of an extensive FAQ section, which contains answers to the most important questions that may arise during the game. Here you will find advice on potential and typical problems which may occur during the gameplay, such as how to get ammo or obtain better weapons. With the help of this step-by-step guide you will learn about all mechanics related with equipment upgrades. In addition, we explain how the flaw system works, whether you can finish the game without killing anyone and how long it may take you to complete the title. If you're looking for a challenge, you can look at the How to Survive in Supernova Mode? section of our guide.
The next section of our guide to The Outer Worlds is a comprehensive walkthrough that will help you in completing all major story quests and side quests including the companion-related tasks. Also, we provide detailed maps of all locations available in the game.
The whole guide is concluded with an appendix, which contains chapters describing system requirements, controls and achievements (trophies) with guidelines on how to unlock them.
- The Outer Worlds in a nutshell
- Color markings used in the manual
- On what platforms will The Outer Worlds be released?
- Will The Outer Worlds be on Steam?
- The Outer Worlds - Come to Halcyon Trailer
- System requirements for The Outer Worlds
- PC controls
The Outer Worlds in a nutshell
The Outer Worlds is a first-person RPG set in the science fiction universe and was developed by Obsidian Entertainment. Among the people working on the game, were Leonard Boyarsky and Tim Kane, that is, the developers responsible for the first Fallout.
In The Outer Worlds, you play as a settler awakened from hibernation, who along with thousands of other people, traveled to a new colony in the Halcyon star system. It turns out that the ship we were on board drifted in space without control, and the main character stumbles upon the trail of a conspiracy involving large corporations.
In The Outer Worlds, the action is observed from the first-person perspective (FPP). The title is a typical RPG. During the adventure, you will explore the world, speak with NPCs and complete main and side quests.
The hero doesn't have to travel alone. You can experience adventures with companions controlled by artificial intelligence.
Color markings used in the manual
The guide uses following color markings:
- Blue is for quests;
- Green represents the characters you will meet during your adventure;
- Brown is for items you can pick up;
- Orange indicates the locations in the game.
On what platforms will The Outer Worlds be released?
The Outer Worlds will debut on October 25 on PC, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. In 2020, the game will be released on Nintendo Switch.
Will The Outer Worlds be on Steam?
The Outer Worlds is an Epic Games Store's timed exclusive. This means that the title will be available on Steam a year later.
It is also worth noting that the title, along with its premiere, was also added in the Xbox Game Pass subscription.
The Outer Worlds - Come to Halcyon Trailer
System requirements for The Outer Worlds
The following information will help you find out if your PC can handle retrofuturism. Minimum and recommended system requirements will answer the question - will I be able to run The Outer Worlds?
- Minimum system requirements for The Outer Worlds
- Recommended system requirements for The Outer Worlds
Minimum system requirements for The Outer Worlds
- Processor: Intel Core i3-3225 or AMD Phenom II X6 1100T
- Video card: Nvidia GTX 650 Ti or AMD HD 7850
- RAM: 4GB
- Disk space: 40 GB
- Operating system: Windows 7/8/10 64-bit
Recommended system requirements for The Outer Worlds
- Processor: Intel Core i7-7700K or Ryzen 5 1600
- Video card: GeForce GTX 1060 6GB or Radeon RX 470
- RAM: 8GB
- Disk space: 40 GB
- Operating system: Windows 7/8/10 64-bit
PC controls
For PS4 and XONE controls visit separate page.
Move | |
Sprint | |
Jump | |
Sneak | |
Interaction | |
Attack/Shoot | |
Aim/Block | |
Change weapons | |
Reload weapons | |
TTD | |
Order companion to move | |
Order companion to attack | |
Companion special skill 1 | |
Companion special skill 2 | |
Menu | |
Inventory | |
Journal | |
Map | |
Quick save | |
Quick load |
About The Outer Worlds Guide
Author : Agnieszka "aadamus" Adamus & Radoslaw "Wacha" Wasik for gamepressure.com
Translator : Mateusz "Ictius" Sawka
Use the comments below to submit your updates and corrections to this guide.
The Outer Worlds Video Game
- genre: RPG
- developer: Obsidian Entertainment
- publisher: Private Division
- platform: PC, PS4, XONE, Switch