Outer Worlds 2 Feature is Straight Out of the Bethesda Playbook

The Outer Worlds 2‘ new third-person mode has drawn comparisons to some of Bethesda’s biggest titles. Obsidian Entertainment recently unveiled a wealth of new details about the sequel during The Outer Worlds 2 Direct. Among the highlights was the announcement that it will be the “biggest game” the studio has ever made, setting high expectations right out of the gate.

Based on what’s been revealed so far, Obsidian Entertainment appears ready to address many of the criticisms aimed at the original game. A key example is the complete overhaul of The Outer Worlds 2‘s character customization. With a stronger emphasis on role-playing, players will seemingly have far more freedom to create unique characters. This shift has already drawn comparisons to Fallout: New Vegas, another fan-favorite developed by Obsidian. Still, there are even more reasons to compare the upcoming sequel to other acclaimed Bethesda-backed titles.

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Fallout 5 Might Want to Watch One Part of The Outer Worlds 2 Closely

The Outer Worlds 2 takes much inspiration from the legacy series of its developers, and in turn could inspire the game that inspired it.

To many fans, The Outer Worlds 2‘s new third-person mode feels like something straight out of a Bethesda game. As shown in the trailers, players can seamlessly switch between first and third person views with the press of a button. This is similar to what Bethesda has implemented in iconic franchises like Fallout and The Elder Scrolls. Bethesda is known for developing some of the best games that combine TPS and FPS action and now, Obsidian Entertainment appears to be following suit by offering a refined dual-perspective experience in its upcoming sequel.

The Outer Worlds 2 Should Glean from Bethesda’s Most Recent Works

Bethesda was recently praised by both critics and fans for Oblivion Remastered‘s improved third-person mode. Some even claim it offers a more immersive experience than the default first-person view. One of the key factors behind this success was the remaster’s upgraded animations, which made exploration and combat feel much smoother than in the 2006 original. With that in mind, many critics believe The Outer Worlds 2‘s third-person mode will need to take cues from titles like Oblivion Remastered. In other words, they argue that it should aim for a seamless and polished experience between both perspectives.

The good news for fans is that Obsidian Entertainment has experience with dual-perspective gameplay as Avowed already features an optional third-person mode. More importantly, the studio previously developed Fallout: New Vegas, which smoothly blended first and third-person perspectives. Given this background, it’s unlikely that The Outer Worlds 2‘s new third-person mode will disappoint fans. On the contrary, many fans believe it’s already shaping up to be a fresh and exciting way to explore the franchise’s expansive worlds.