The open beta for Outward 2 went live on June 10, 2026, during the PC Gaming Show. Players can now jump into the sequel and experience its harsh world before the early access launch.
Open beta includes co-op and split-screen play.
Outward 2 is the follow-up to the original open-world survival RPG from Nine Dots Studio. The game emphasizes exploration, survival, and difficulty.
The open beta includes co-op and split-screen play, allowing friends to tackle the brutal wilderness together. The full early access version arrives on Steam on July 7, 2026.
A competition for two early access keys runs until June 25, 2026. CEO Guillaume Boucher-Vidal stated the sequel will be "as cruel and obscure as the first one."
The original Outward was known for its unforgiving gameplay and lack of hand-holding. Boucher-Vidal said he is "quite okay that it's gonna turn off some people because there are others who are turned on by exactly the thing that is turning off others."
The open beta is available now. The early access launch on Steam is confirmed for July 7, 2026.
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