Obsidian to Delist Outer Worlds Base Game, Free Upgrade for Owners

Obsidian Entertainment announced plans to delist the base version of its 2019 sci-fi RPG The Outer Worlds from most digital storefronts on May 27, automatically upgrading existing owners to the enhanced Spacers Choice Edition at no cost.

The change affects PC platforms including Steam, Epic Games Store and GOG, as well as PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S. Owners who have the base game in their libraries by May 27 will receive the Spacers Choice Edition, which bundles the Peril on Gorgon and Murder on Eridanos expansions, along with upgrades such as an increased level cap, dynamic weather, improved enemy AI, enhanced graphics and performance optimizations from its 2023 next-generation release.

"Starting May 27th, the base game edition of The Outer Worlds will be delisted and the Spacers Choice Edition will be the single version of the game going forward," Obsidian stated in a Steam post. "For those who already have the original version of the game in your libraries, it won't be going anywhere."

On last-generation consoles including PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch, the base game will remain available for purchase at a reduced price of $24.99, with each DLC priced at...