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'Capitalism Was the True Villain All Along': The Outer Worlds 2 Fans React as Sequel Hopes Fade, Say Microsoft's Initial $80 Price Killed Hype

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The Outer Worlds 2
GAMESubject
The Outer Worlds 2
Genres · rpg
Release · Oct 29, 2025
Developer · Obsidian Entertainment
Xbox Series X|SPCPS5
372 articles 117 writers 11 reviews
Microsoft
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Role · Developer / Publisher
Active · 1982–2025
Latest · Marvel Cosmic Invasion
Top genres · fps, simulation, strategy
3120 articles 487 writers 194 games
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Capitalism
Active · 1995
Latest · Capitalism
Top genres · simulation
26 articles 26 writers 1 games
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