Obsidian Entertainment’s latest RPG, The Outer Worlds 2, is off to an amazing start, surpassing the first game in early performance numbers. The Outer Worlds 2 draws 1.1 million players across all platforms in just 12 days of launch.
The Outer Worlds 2 released on October 29, 2025, and has already exceeded expectations in both reach and engagement. Priced at $69.99, the sequel has shown significantly stronger momentum compared to the original title, according to data from Sensor Tower’s latest Video Game Insights report.
Sensor Tower data confirmed a 45% player base from the United States, followed by 17% from China, 13% from the UK, and only 5% from Canada. With an average playtime of 13.8 hours and an average Xbox rating of 3.5/5, early signs point to strong engagement among players.
| Platform | Share of Total Players |
|---|---|
| Xbox | 77% |
| PlayStation | 12% |
| Steam | 11% |
The Outer Worlds 2 had the most success on Xbox as 77% of its audience came from the platform, followed by PlayStation (12%) and Steam (11%).
Sensor Tower’s overlap data shows The Outer Worlds 2 shares the most players with Avowed, another Obsidian RPG that launched earlier this year, followed by Atomfall and South of Midnight.
| Rank | Game | Developer |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Avowed | Obsidian Entertainment |
| 2 | Atomfall | Rebellion Developments |
| 3 | South of Midnight | Compulsion Games |
While there is room for improvement to iron out some of the known issues in The Outer Worlds 2, the franchise has reaffirms Obsidian Entertainment’s reputation as one of Xbox’s most valuable first-party studios.
