When Does The Outer Worlds 2 Review Embargo Lift?

What to know

• The review embargo for The Outer Worlds 2 lifts on October 23, 2025.
• The game releases on October 29, 2025, for PC, PlayStation, and Xbox.
• Reviews will start being published six days before launch.
• Pre-load for the game is already available on Xbox and coming soon for PlayStation.

The Outer Worlds 2 is the eagerly awaited sequel from Obsidian Entertainment, set for release on October 29, 2025, across PC, PlayStation, and Xbox platforms. Review embargoes are a common industry practice, restricting when journalists can publicly share their game reviews to ensure a simultaneous release of impressions close to the launch date.

Review embargo lifting date

The review embargo for The Outer Worlds 2 is scheduled to lift on October 23, 2025 – we say that because one reviewer (Game Informer, no less!) has revealed on Bluesky that they plan to released their review on the said date.

Well, this will allow journalists and content creators to publish their reviews one week ahead of the October 29 game release. This timeline is typical for big AAA games and helps generate early buzz while controlling the flow of information to the public.

Game release and pre-load details

The Outer Worlds 2 will officially launch on October 29, 2025, available on PC, PlayStation, and Xbox platforms. Players who pre-ordered the game can already pre-load it on the Xbox Series X|S, with the PlayStation pre-load starting shortly before launch. The game includes a large download size—about 36.82 GB on Xbox and around 76.92 GB on PlayStation.

Pre-order links

Get your copy from your preferred platform:

• Steam
• Xbox
• PlayStation

How to prepare for the game release

• Ensure you have sufficient storage space on your console or PC.
• Pre-load the game to be ready to play at launch.
• Mark the review embargo lift date (October 23) to read or watch early impressions.
• Look out for updates or possible day-one patches around launch.

The embargo timing and early reviews can help you decide when and how to dive into the game, ensuring a well-informed and smooth experience at launch.