The much-anticipated release of The Outer Worlds 2 not only promises new gameplay and storylines but also aims to tackle a longstanding design challenge that has plagued the gaming industry for nearly three decades. Tim Cain, the creator of the Fallout series, has been wrestling with this problem since his work on the original Fallout game in 1995.
Despite being semi-retired, Cain continues to play a consulting role for The Outer Worlds 2. In a recent interview with RockPaperShotgun, Cain hinted at the game’s potential to solve a longstanding design issue. A developer at Obsidian, the studio behind the game, has made a breakthrough that impressed Cain, who even referenced notes from almost 30 years ago.
While Cain could not divulge specific details, he indicated that the problem is directly related to the development of The Outer Worlds 2. According to him, “There’s stuff they’re trying to do in the sequel, that of course I can’t talk about, that I get pulled in on because it’s similar to stuff I’ve done in the past.” Cain’s extensive experience in the gaming industry has made him a valuable resource for the team at Obsidian.
An interesting aspect is that Cain is not just identifying potential issues for the development team; in this case, a developer at Obsidian had already devised a solution. This underscores the team’s talent and problem-solving abilities, heightening the anticipation and excitement surrounding the upcoming sequel.
As of now, details about The Outer Worlds 2 are still relatively scarce. Fans eagerly await news about the launch date and whether it will feature beloved companion characters from the first game. However, last year, Obsidian’s studio head Josh Sawyer hinted at how smaller games like Pentiment have influenced the development of The Outer Worlds 2 and another upcoming title, Avowed.
The highly anticipated release of The Outer Worlds 2 promises to address a long-standing design problem in the gaming industry. While there is no clear release date, fans can expect more updates on this sequel. In the meantime, there are plenty of other exciting games on the horizon to keep us engaged until The Outer Worlds 2 finally hits the shelves.
