The Outer Worlds 2 PS5 DLC Split into Two Parts, First in December

Obsidian has announced that The Outer Worlds 2 expansion, Side Effect Guaranteed, will arrive in two parts, with the first launching on PS5 on 2 December 2026 and the second planned for spring 2027. The release continues the studio’s post-launch plans despite recent layoffs that affected a quarter of its workforce.

Set shortly before the main game’s ending, the expansion sends the crew of the Incognito to investigate a distress signal from a derelict ship, where its crew has been contaminated during a heist. It adds the Elysium Valley region, a recruitable character, a level cap of 36, more than 15 perks, four flaws, new equipment and 20 songs. It costs $14.99, while Premium Edition owners receive access to the DLC.