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Outer Wilds

Platforms

Nintendo Switch
PC
PS4
PS5
Xbox One
Xbox Series X/S

Initial release May 28, 2019

Developers

Mobius Digital

Genres

Exploration
Indie
Puzzle
Science Fiction
Simulation

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Key artwork from the game Cocoon, showing a small insect-like character, with wings, looking into a large transparent dome that has a world within. And a dome with another world within. Which has a dome with another world in.

News

Annapurna Interactive reportedly sees exodus of "entire" staff as negotiations break down

Leaving developer partners scrambling.

Sept. 12, 2024 Matt Wales

The player roasts a marshmallow over the campfire in this screenshot from Outer Wilds on Nintendo Switch

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Outer Wilds: Archaeologist Edition physical PS5 discs will be reprinted after all

"Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work to make this right."

Sept. 7, 2024 Vikki Blake

The original box art image for Final Fantasy 2, showing the character Firion holding a gem-encrusted red sword in front of their face.

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What we've been playing

A few of the things that have us hooked this week.

Dec. 15, 2023 Robert Purchese

The player roasts a marshmallow over the campfire in this screenshot from Outer Wilds on Nintendo Switch

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You have to play Outer Wilds on Switch (and a chaise longue)

And a bit about Jimmy Stewart.

Dec. 11, 2023 Christian Donlan

An illustrated image of a young woman running right to left in the hills, with musical notes trailing behind her.

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What to play this December

Our recurring series curating the month ahead.

Dec. 4, 2023 Robert Purchese

A screenshot from the underwater game Abzu, where a slight diver swims along with blue whales. There's a slightly simplified, illustrative look to the world.

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Supporters | Five of the Best: Submerged worlds

Water conundrum.

Nov. 22, 2023 Robert Purchese

News

Here's everything featured in Nintendo's latest Indie World showcase

Sleuthing! Packing! Hiking! More!

Nov. 14, 2023 Matt Wales

The player roasts a marshmallow over the campfire in this screenshot from Outer Wilds on Nintendo Switch

News

Outer Wilds finally launches on Switch next month

Eye can't believe it.

Nov. 14, 2023 Tom Phillips

Outer Wilds - a view of a black hole against the vastness of space.

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Captain's Log | Space games should be terrifying

Red alert.

Aug. 30, 2023 Tom Senior

Starfield trailer screenshot showing a black-and-white image of a planet with black crosshairs over it

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Captain's Log | Will Starfield capture the little details that give space its wonder?

Endless POSSibilities.

Aug. 28, 2023 Christian Donlan

An image of a creepy forest, trees all twisted and gnarled.

Feature

Supporters | Five of the Best: Forests

Sherwood like to go there.

April 12, 2023 Robert Purchese

A funky pale blue and orange wallpaper for Deathloop. Lead characters Colt and Julianna can be seen on it, against a swirling pattern, with other comic characters drawn on too. Lots of energy, lots of style.

Feature

The hourglass philosophy behind Dishonored and Deathloop's genre-leading level design

Colt following.

Feb. 24, 2023 Robert Purchese

Outer Wilds and eight other games leave Xbox Game Pass this December

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Outer Wilds and eight other games leave Xbox Game Pass this December

"The past is past."

Dec. 21, 2022 Ishraq Subhan

Time loop adventure Outer Wilds just got an Xbox Series X/S and PS5 upgrade

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Time loop adventure Outer Wilds just got an Xbox Series X/S and PS5 upgrade

"Custom built for next-gen consoles".

Sept. 15, 2022 Matt Wales

Outer Wilds leads PlayStation Now’s games for April

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Outer Wilds leads PlayStation Now’s games for April

WRC 10 FIA World Rally Championship! Journey to the Savage Planet! Werewolf: The Apocalypse – Earthblood!

April 4, 2022 Victoria Kennedy

Outer Wilds Echoes of the Eye review - a wondrous, spooky addition to the solar system

Review

Essential | Outer Wilds Echoes of the Eye review - a wondrous, spooky addition to the solar system

Look again.

Sept. 30, 2021 Edwin Evans-Thirlwell

Outer Wilds' "first and only expansion" launches September

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Outer Wilds' "first and only expansion" launches September

"If you've played the game, you might be wondering how."

July 29, 2021 Tom Phillips

Annapurna Interactive teases Outer Wilds DLC

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Annapurna Interactive teases Outer Wilds DLC

Echoes of the eye.

April 29, 2021 Tom Phillips

Outer Wilds is coming to Switch

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Outer Wilds is coming to Switch

One more loop.

Feb. 17, 2021 Martin Robinson

Yakuza Remastered Collection, The Medium and more coming to Xbox Game Pass in January

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Yakuza Remastered Collection, The Medium and more coming to Xbox Game Pass in January

It'd be criminal not to.

Jan. 19, 2021 Wesley Yin-Poole

Annapurna Interactive launching stunning PS4 mega-bundle to celebrate fifth anniversary

News

Annapurna Interactive launching stunning PS4 mega-bundle to celebrate fifth anniversary

Edith Finch! Outer Wilds! Gorogoa! More!

Sept. 10, 2020 Matt Wales

Outer Wilds scoops BAFTA's Best Game award

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Outer Wilds scoops BAFTA's Best Game award

Disco Elysium picks up trio of prizes.

April 3, 2020 Tom Phillips

Acclaimed time-loop exploration adventure Outer Wilds is heading to Steam in June

News

Acclaimed time-loop exploration adventure Outer Wilds is heading to Steam in June

As Epic Games Store exclusivity ends.

March 24, 2020 Matt Wales

Delving into the many mysteries of Outer Wilds

Podcast

Delving into the many mysteries of Outer Wilds

Dark ramble.

Feb. 5, 2020 Matthew Reynolds

Space is incredible, but too many games are missing the point

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Space is incredible, but too many games are missing the point

Comet me bro.

Jan. 31, 2020 Chris Tapsell

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