Outward 2 launches in Early Access on Steam and Epic Games Store on July 7, 2026. No console versions have been announced.
Release date and platforms
Outward 2 is a PC-only Early Access launch on July 7, 2026. It will be available on both Steam and Epic Games Store. No specific unlock time has been announced. Console platforms (PS5, Xbox, Switch) have not been confirmed. Developer and publisher information have not been publicly disclosed.
What is Outward 2?
Outward 2 is the sequel to the original Outward, an open-world action RPG set in the fantasy world of Aurai. The original game built a dedicated following around its unusual design philosophy: you're not a chosen hero. You're an ordinary person trying to survive, manage basic needs, and carve out a place in a dangerous world.
The sequel carries that same premise forward. You play an ordinary adventurer — not a savior — navigating Aurai while managing food, sleep, equipment durability, and resources alongside actual combat and exploration. Preparation and consequence are the core loop. If you go into a dungeon underprepared, the world doesn't wait for you to catch up.
The game was revealed at PC Gaming Show 2026 on June 7, 2026.
Gameplay
The Outward series is built around resource management as a first-class mechanic. Skills have to be learned, equipment wears out, and the environment itself poses a threat. Combat is deliberate — you build toward a specialization and commit to it, rather than mixing and matching freely.
Outward 2 expands on all of this in a new chapter set in Aurai. Specific mechanical details beyond the core design direction haven't been fully detailed yet, as the game is entering Early Access with ongoing development ahead.
Since this is an Early Access launch, the game will grow toward a full release through player feedback and continued development.
Is Outward 2 on Xbox Game Pass or PS Plus?
Not confirmed. No subscription service availability has been announced.
Announcement timeline
- June 7, 2026 (PC Gaming Show 2026): Outward 2 officially announced with an Early Access launch date of July 7, 2026 on PC.
We'll update this page as the developer and publisher are confirmed and more details about the full feature set become available.