An updated flaw system will make getting through The Outer Worlds 2 fun and unpredictable
One of the main features of The Outer Worlds role-playing game is the system of flaws - permanent negative effects that are imposed on the protagonist under certain circumstances. For example, if he frequently encounters wild animals, he may develop a phobia and the animals will do more damage to the hero. But as compensation, the player gets an extra ability point for each flaw. In the 2019 game, this system caused some complaints and in the sequel the authors have significantly improved it.
Here's What We Know
The IGN channel published a new video with representatives of Obsidian Entertainment and this time it was about the system of flaws in the new game. The mechanics of getting them in The Outer Worlds 2 will remain the same: with frequent exposure to negative factors the player will have an opportunity to accept a flaw and get a bonus for it.
In the sequel, the developers have slightly reduced the negative impact of flaws to make them less critical, but more fun and interesting. An example is the Foot-in-Mouth flaw, which will appear if the player frequently skips dialogue. Its effect is that gamers will have 15 seconds to decide on their choice of lines, after which the character will automatically randomly respond to the person they are talking to, which can lead to unpredictable consequences.
Another flaw of Sungazer can be obtained by being exposed to the sun for a long time. Under its influence, the hero sees more bright visual effects during firefights, which can disorient the player. But in open spaces health will be restored 50% faster.
In total, the authors of The Outer Worlds 2 prepared about 30 different flaws, but it is unlikely that the player will encounter more than a dozen of them during one playthrough.
Taking into account satirical mood of The Outer Worlds 2 and great sense of humour of Obsidian Entertainment developers, there is no doubt that most of the flaws will make the game as fun as possible.
When We Can Expect It
The Outer Worlds 2 is expected to release in 2025 on PC (Steam, Battle.net), PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series, including Game Pass.
Source: IGN
