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Wednesday1st Sep 2021
News Play Detective In Outer Worlds DLC 'Murder on Eridanos', Landing Next Week On Switch
New weapons, outfits, and a higher level cap
Outer Wilds was announced for Switch in February with a release date window of "Summer", and since we've only got about 20 days left, it's-- sorry, what? Outer WORLDS? Oh. Right. The Outer WORLDS, not to be confused with the other game about space, is already out on Nintendo Switch, and soon, Switch...
Friday30th Jul 2021
Random Someone Worked On Outer Worlds AND Outer Wilds At The Same Time, Somehow
"I am chaos incarnate"
A while back, writer and narrative designer Kelsey Beachum was working on Outer Wilds, the fantastic space-adventure game with a very cool twist that we won't spoil (just play it when it comes to Switch!). When The Outer Worlds — Obsidian's "Fallout in space" game — came out a few months later, people were very confused,...
Friday12th Mar 2021
News Outer Worlds' Second Expansion Won't Launch On Switch Next Week, But We've Got New Information
Still no word on a Switch release date
Let's start with the good news here. Obsidian Entertainment's just confirmed that The Outer Worlds' second expansion, Murder on Eridanos, will launch next week on March 17th. The bad news? That's only for non-Nintendo platforms. Despite appearing on the eShop
Tuesday23rd Feb 2021
News The Outer Worlds' Second Expansion "Murder on Eridanos" Confirmed For Switch
Halcyon Helen's final adventure is going portable
The Outer Worlds has slowly been making its way to Switch. Launched nearly a year after rival platforms, its first DLC expansion, Peril of Gorgon, arrived in a similarly timely fashion two weeks ago. Now we know that the second expansion, Murder on Eridanos, is also coming to Switch. We don't know...
Wednesday10th Feb 2021
News Solve Space Mysteries In Outer Worlds' First Expansion, Now On Switch
Pew pew! Pew pew pew!
It's almost Valentine's Day, and you know what that means: time to beat up monsters in space. For love. Or maybe just for new, shiny armour. The Outer Worlds, which came to the Nintendo Switch last summer, is getting its first of two narrative expansions: Peril on Gorgon. The story begins with a message summoning you to the...
Thursday4th Feb 2021
News The Outer Worlds' First Expansion Comes To Nintendo Switch Next Week
Version 1.3 out now
Obsidian Entertainment has announced The Outer Worlds: Peril on Gorgon will be coming to the Nintendo Switch next week on 10th February. This is the first of two narrative expansions that can be purchased - offering intrigue and danger, new locations, more "science" weapons and expanded character customisation and lore. -...
Thursday22nd Oct 2020
News The Outer Worlds On Switch Has Been Updated To Version 1.2
Visual changes and more...
Update (Thu 22nd Oct, 2020 01:30 BST): The long-awaited patch for The Outer Worlds is finally here. It bumps the game up to version 1.2 and includes a bunch of features, changes and fixes. Below are the full patch notes from the official game site: The next time you launch The Outer Worlds on your Nintendo Switch, you...
Tuesday13th Oct 2020
News A Follow-Up To The Outer Worlds Is Already In Pre-Production, Says Industry Insider
Is Obsidian gearing up for a second adventure?
Obsidian Entertainment is supposedly already working on a sequel to its action-RPG The Outer Worlds, which made its debut on the Nintendo Switch in June this year after multiple delays. The scoop comes courtesy of industry insider and Niko Partners senior analyst Daniel Ahmad, who says the follow-up is...
Monday31st Aug 2020
Round Up Gamescom 2020 - Here Are The Nintendo Switch Highlights
Even more great games are on the way
It's a wrap for this year's Gamescom, and now that the all-digital show has come to an end, we've decided to round up some of the highlights announced for the Nintendo Switch. If you'd like to see all of the games shown during the special Gamescom edition of the Future Games Show, check out our previous post...
Video Another Look At The First DLC Expansion Coming To The Outer Worlds
We're still waiting on a Switch release date
At day four of Gamescom 2020, The Outer Worlds: Peril on Gorgon DLC director Carrie Patel shared pre-release footage of a side quest in this part of the game. Take a look above. The Outer Worlds' first expansion will be made available on Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and PC on 9th September, and as previously...
Friday24th Jul 2020
News New Story DLC For The Outer Worlds Is Coming To Nintendo Switch In The Future
"No confirmed date"
Obsidian Entertainment has officially revealed its first expansion for The Outer Worlds. Peril on Gorgon is coming to the PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One on 9th September, so what about a Switch release? According to the publisher Private Division, Nintendo's hybrid system will also be receiving this DLC in the future (thanks,...
Friday26th Jun 2020
News A New Patch Is In The Works For The Switch Version Of The Outer Worlds
Virtuos investigating how to "further improve" performance
Following on from The Outer Worlds' big release on the Switch earlier this month, the game's publisher Private Division has revealed a patch is currently in the works, and that the team at Virtuos is investigating how to "further improve" the performance. Here's the full announcement from...
Saturday6th Jun 2020
Video 12 Exciting New Games Coming To Nintendo Switch In June
And two exciting new DLC
June is a big part of the annual gaming calendar but things are slightly different this year due to the cancellation of E3. Despite this, there'll still be plenty of new game announcements and events taking place online. In terms of releases, this month is shaping up quite nicely. Clubhouse Games and The Outer Worlds have...
Thursday4th Jun 2020
Nintendo Download 4th June (North America)
Clubhouse Games, The Outer Worlds, The TakeOver!
The latest Nintendo Download update for North America has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Nintendo Switch: Clubhouse Games: 51 Worldwide...
Nintendo Download 4th June (Europe)
51 Worldwide Games! The Outer Worlds! Skelattack!
The latest Nintendo Download update for Europe has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Switch Retail eShop - New Releases: 51 Worldwide Games...
Sunday31st May 2020
News The Outer Worlds Publisher Reveals Performance And Resolution Of The Switch Version
Targeting 30fps, 1080p docked and 720p in handheld mode
If you're looking forward to finally getting your hands on the Switch version of Obsidian Entertainment's action-RPG The Outer Worlds when it's released on 5th June, you might be curious to know how it performs and if there are any extra incentives for Nintendo players. According to the game's...
Tuesday31st Mar 2020
News The Outer Worlds Gets A New Switch Release Date And A Day-One Patch
Make sure you have space
After being pushed back due to issues surrounding the coronavirus outbreak, The Outer Worlds finally has a solid release date on Nintendo Switch. You'll be able to get your hands on the game both physically and digitally from 5th June. As you may remember, the physical version of the game was initially planned to release...
Friday6th Mar 2020
News Tiny Font Won't Be A Problem When The Outer Worlds Arrives On Nintendo Switch
Easier on the eyes
Overly small text can quite frustrating when it comes to certain releases on the Nintendo Switch. Often when you swap a game from docked to handheld mode, the user interface isn't properly scaled. It's led to some developers issuing updates for certain Switch releases which increases the size of the text or overlay. One common...
Friday7th Feb 2020
News The Outer Worlds Switch Release Gets Delayed Due To The Coronavirus Outbreak
Physical version on cartridge also confirmed
After already failing to release alongside other versions of the game in October last year, The Outer Worlds for Switch has now been delayed due to the coronavirus outbreak. Private Division, the publisher who is handling the release, explained on Twitter how Virtuos – the talented team working on the...
Thursday6th Feb 2020
Gallery Here's Your First Look At The Outer Worlds On Switch
Update: Nintendo removes images
Update: Interestingly, it would appear that Nintendo has removed the images from its eShop listing - just an hour or so after our article went live. The reasoning behind this removal is currently unclear. Original Article: Nintendo has released the first batch of screenshots for the upcoming The Outer Worlds on...
Thursday30th Jan 2020
News Schedule A Trip To The Outer Worlds On Switch This March
Release date confirmed. Digital only, mind
We've known it was incoming for quite a while, and Take-Two told investors last November that the Switch version of Obsidian's action-RPG The Outer Worlds would be launching before the end of March 2020, but it has now been confirmed to arrive on 6th March, just over a month from now. The game has been...
Tuesday19th Nov 2019
News Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Leads Nintendo's Nominations For The Game Awards 2019
Plenty of Nintendo nom nom noms
The nominations for this year's Game Awards, the annual show hosted and organised by Geoff Keighley, have been posted and Nintendo has a good showing with Super Smash Bros. Ultimate gaining a nomination for Game of the Year. One of six games to receive a nomination, the others are Remedy's Control, Hideo Kojima's...
Friday8th Nov 2019
News The Outer Worlds Is Launching On Switch "Some Time" Before The End Of March 2020
Take-Two updates investors
When Obsidian Entertainment launched its anticipated action RPG The Outer Worlds last month, there was no sign of the Switch release. Not long after this, a press release from the game's publisher Private Division revealed the hybrid version would be arriving at some point in 2020, leading to the belief the game would...
Tuesday29th Oct 2019
News Port Specialist Virtuos Convinced Obsidian To Bring The Outer Worlds To Switch
"We weren't sure it could be done"
It turns out a Switch version of The Outer Worlds might not have even happened if it wasn't for the port specialist Virtuos presenting Obsidian with a proof of concept. During a recent US Gamer interview, co-game director Leonard Boyarsky said the Nintendo port came as something of a surprise to the team: We...
Saturday26th Oct 2019
News The Outer Worlds Won't Be Released On Switch Until Next Year
Will it be worth the wait?
This week, Obsidian Entertainment's anticipated action RPG The Outer Worlds launched on every modern platform but the Switch. So, what's happened to the Nintendo release? According to a new press release from the game's publisher Private Division, the hybrid version of the game will be arriving in 2020. Yep, so next...
Friday4th Oct 2019
News Port Specialist Virtuos Advises Other Devs To Not Treat The Switch "As A Secondary Platform"
"Switch is a great way to invest in the future"
In the same interview with GameIndustry.biz, Virtuos' vice president of games Elijah Freeman advises the video game industry to not treat the Nintendo Switch as a secondary platform, as it is an investment in the future and in many cases can rejuvenate brands. The first thing we recommend is not...
News Virtuos Only Interested In Offering Switch Players The Best Ports Possible
"we view 'bespoke' versions as tailored versions"
One of the best port specialists in the video game industry right now is Virtuos. On the Switch front, it has helped bring games like Starlink: Battle for Atlas and Dark Souls: Remastered to the hybrid platform, and most recently assisted with The Outer Worlds. In an interview with G
Thursday5th Sep 2019
Round Up Everything Announced In The September 2019 Nintendo Direct
Overwatch! Star Wars! More Smash Bros. DLC! SNES games!
Well, the latest Nintendo Direct arrived yesterday with a whirlwind of announcements - some unsurprising, others utterly unexpected. Being the helpful souls we are, we've collected all the trailers in one place for your leisurely perusal. Lovely! If you missed the Direct you'll find the entire...
Monday2nd Sep 2019
Video Obsidian's The Outer Worlds Gets New Trailer, Switch Release Date Still A Mystery
Launches on other platforms next month
A brand new trailer has arrived for The Outer Worlds, Private Division and Obsidian Entertainment's latest sci-fi RPG. The video gives us a closer look at life in the Halcyon colony, from its bustling communities on Terra 2 to the dangerous frontiers on Monarch. You'll spot exotic wildlife, devastating...
Tuesday30th Jul 2019
News Journey To The Outer Worlds When Obsidian's Space RPG Lands On Switch
Surprise!
Yep, you read that right! Obsidian Entertainment is bringing The Outer Worlds to Switch in partnership with Virtuos. Senior Producer Matthew Singh appears in the above video detailing the announcement and discussing the story and setting of the game. While we shouldn't really be surprised to see big ports coming to the Switch, this one...
