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Much like the Normandy from the Mass Effect series, there are hidden secrets and tucked away features to reward your diligent exploration. It contains a workbench for improving your weapons and armor, a navigation terminal for exploring the Halcyon System, a kitchen where your companions will often gather and mingle, and more. It is very much worth familiarizing yourself with its interior from the jump. It will act as a base of operations for the rest of the game, as well as a home for you and any companions you recruit along the way.

And while the topographical backdrop roughly showing elevation isn’t the most helpful thing, it is quite handsome.Īfter sorting affairs on the Earth-like planet of Terra 2, you will gain access to a spaceship known as The Unreliable. Your map will also display your currently tracked quest, points of interest, vendors and fast travel points. Luckily, that function is mappable to a key or controller button. There’s also no minimap, meaning you’ll need to access yours from the menu anytime you want to track your position. Instead, it plays out through a series of large but bounded hubs. Speaking of maps, you might be surprised to find The Outer Worlds does not sport a sprawling open world to explore. Some menus, like the questlog, can be resorted for different purposes, while the map screen can toggle between showing your immediate surroundings or the entire region. Pay special attention to the bottom of the screen. But don’t worry! Despite a few questionable design choices, The Outer Worlds wants to make the experience as easy as possible. Some, like your skills window, can seem dense with information and overwhelming. Take some time after the game begins to peruse these screens, figuring out where all the relevant information and systems are located. Like any RPG worth its salt, The Outer Worlds boasts menus, and lots of them.

Chin up, explorer! Your safety and comfort are guaranteed!* Do you want the best chance for surviving the hostile environs of the Halcyon System? Our tips for Obsidian’s The Outer Worlds will give you a leg up on all the marauders, beasts and horrors crawling outside the walls of the colony.

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