Fans of The Outer Worlds have a brand-new reason to get excited. Developer Obsidian Entertainment has officially confirmed that pets will make their return in The Outer Worlds 2 🐕 — and this time, they’ll come with more personality and deeper interaction than ever before.
The highly anticipated sequel to the 2019 sci-fi RPG phenomenon launches on October 29, and it’s already shaping up to be one of Obsidian’s most ambitious projects to date. Known for its witty humor, branching dialogue, and deep role-playing systems, The Outer Worlds quickly became a fan favorite — blending the spirit of Fallout: New Vegas with a zany corporate dystopia set across the Halcyon system.
🌌 A Bigger, Wilder Universe Awaits
Set in an all-new solar system, The Outer Worlds 2 promises to expand every element players loved from the first game. The sequel introduces a host of new worlds, factions, and moral dilemmas, alongside a completely new cast of characters. Obsidian has also confirmed that the game’s combat mechanics have been significantly refined, thanks in part to collaboration with developers from the Halo Studios team, bringing tighter shooting controls and more fluid movement to the series’ first-person action.
🐾 Yes, You Can Pet the Pets — Again
One of the most heartwarming confirmations so far comes from a recent Game Informer interview with Obsidian developers, who verified that pets are officially returning in The Outer Worlds 2.
According to the studio, these animal companions will function similarly to Anubis, the loyal canid introduced in The Outer Worlds: Peril on Gorgon DLC. Players will once again be able to adopt and interact with their pets aboard their ship, though only one pet can be active at a time. The pets will primarily serve as lovable decorative companions — providing light-hearted interactions and dialogue moments with crew members — rather than combat partners.
While the team confirmed that one of the available pets is a Protectorate Drone, the identity of the others remains a closely guarded secret 🤫. This bit of mystery has fueled speculation across fan communities, with theories ranging from alien critters to robotic animal hybrids inspired by Halcyon’s odd wildlife.
💬 Companions React to Your Furry (or Metallic) Friends
In The Outer Worlds 2, Obsidian plans to expand the way companions interact with your pets. Each character aboard your ship — much like the crew of The Unreliable in the original game — will reportedly have unique dialogue and reactions based on which pet you own.
This attention to detail is part of what makes the series shine: the sense of immersion and personality that comes through every sarcastic remark, awkward conversation, or heartwarming exchange between the player and their crew.
⚙️ Expanded Arsenal, Visual Upgrades & New Frontiers
Beyond the adorable pet feature, The Outer Worlds 2 comes with several gameplay upgrades. Players can expect:
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🛠️ A wider range of customizable weapons
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💥 Enhanced shooting mechanics powered by new engine optimizations
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🌠 Vastly improved lighting and texture quality thanks to next-gen rendering
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🎭 A completely new cast of NPCs and storylines tied to a mysterious corporate-run solar system
The game has officially gone gold, meaning development is complete and it’s ready for launch. With its October 29 release date fast approaching, the hype surrounding The Outer Worlds 2 continues to build as players eagerly await their return to the satirical sci-fi chaos that Obsidian does best.
