The Outer Worlds 2 (2025) Capitalism Just Got Cosmic
This week on Critical Arcade, Nick and Dave blast off to the outer reaches of the galaxy and dive headlong into The Outer Worlds 2 — Obsidian’s long-awaited sequel that promises more satire, more chaos, and even more morally confusing decisions than before. Gone are the familiar worlds of Halcyon; this time, the duo find themselves in a brand-new star system, filled with fresh corporate colonies, sketchy science experiments, and alien ecosystems that probably violate several intergalactic safety codes.After awakening from cryosleep (again), the boys are thrown into a sprawling narrative where humanity’s endless ambition for profit has colonized not just the stars, but morality itself. Nick and Dave must navigate the murky politics of megacorporations that sell salvation in subscription bundles, self-aware marketing AIs that think they’re philosophers, and planetary settlers who are just trying to survive between paychecks. As always, they’ll have to make tough calls — save a colony or sell it to the highest bidder? Cure the plague or monetize it? Be a hero, a villain, or just really good at lying about both?With every dialogue choice and every overpowered plasma rifle, Nick and Dave will shape the fate of an entire system teetering on the brink of collapse — assuming they can survive its wildlife first. From carnivorous moonslugs to genetically modified chickens with anger issues, danger lurks around every asteroid. Between exploration, firefights, and corporate propaganda jingles that feel uncomfortably catchy, our intrepid hosts will have to decide who to trust in a universe where everyone’s got a brand to protect.Will Nick finally build a character who doesn’t immediately dump all their skill points into “Persuade”? Will Dave stop looting everything long enough to follow the main quest? And how many hours will they spend debating whether to side with the rebels, the corporations, or whoever’s offering free snacks this time?Tune in as they journey through the satirical, neon-lit chaos of The Outer Worlds 2, where every choice matters, every planet hides a secret, and every ad reminds you that “profit is the path to progress.” In space, no one can hear you scream — but they can absolutely bill you for it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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