The Outer Worlds Base Edition Being Delisted

Obsidian Entertainment announced that the base edition of sci-fi RPG The Outer Worlds is being delisted for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S on May 27, 2026. After this date, only the Spacer’s Choice Edition of the game will be available to purchase — priced at $39.99 — though those who already have the base edition on May 27, 2026, will still be able to download and play it, and will also receive the Spacer’s Choice Edition for free.

The PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch versions of the game are not impacted by the delisting. However, there will be some changes to the DLC and Spacer’s Choice Edition upgrade option. After May 27, 2026, those wishing to upgrade to the Spacer’s Choice Edition from the base game on Xbox One and PlayStation 4, will need to own the base game and both the Peril on Gorgon and Murder on Eridanos DLC. However, the upgrade will be available for free instead. Pricing adjustments will also see the base game reduced to $24.99 and the Expansion Pass reduced to $14.99 respectively Xbox One and PlayStation 4.

The Outer Worlds originally released in 2019. The game is set in a corporate colony in the planetary system of Halcyon and features first-person exploration and combat, with players able to use “Tactical Time Dilation” to slow time down, as well as branching dialogue, a companion system, and a setting heavily influenced by player decisions. Released in 2023, the Spacer’s Choice Edition includes both DLC, enhanced graphics, improved performance, additional animations, and higher-resolution environments, as well as an increased level cap. Those looking to read more about The Outer Worlds can check out Zack Webster’s review of the original PlayStation 4 version and Alex Fuller’s review of the PlayStation 5 Spacer’s Choice Edition. A follow-up, The Outer Worlds 2, released in 2025.