Outward 2 Early Access Delayed to 2027 After Beta Feedback

Developer Nine Dots Studio has delayed the highly anticipated cooperative survival role-playing game Outward 2, pushing its planned early access launch from July 7, 2026, to sometime in 2027. The decision, announced on June 16 and 17, 2026, was made in direct response to player feedback from a recent open beta test.

In a statement, Nine Dots CEO and Creative Director Guillaume Boucher-Vidal explained the studio concluded the game in its current state would not meet player expectations for a paid early access release. He acknowledged the timing was particularly difficult, as some dedicated fans had planned their summer vacations around the original launch date. However, he stated it would be worse to release a product players were unhappy with.

The open beta, which launched in conjunction with a trailer during Summer Game Fest and was scheduled to run until June 22, revealed areas needing improvement. Boucher-Vidal said the point of the beta was to listen to feedback, and the team is now committed to achieving a significant quality jump before asking players for payment. He described the delay as a necessary setback to ensure the game earns the trust of its community, especially...