# The Outer Worlds 2’s first story expansion could well be the opening to the series’ last hurrah and will have you hunting for a cure to “explosive cell death” in December

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- Published: 2026-11-11T12:29:50+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-11T13:39:51+00:00
- Original publisher: Rock Paper Shotgun
- Original article: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/the-outer-worlds-2s-first-story-expansion-could-well-be-the-opening-to-the-series-last-hurrah-and-will-have-you-hunting-for-a-cure-to-explosive-cell-death-in-december

## Key points

- Side Effects Guaranteed launches on 2 December.
- The expansion adds Elysium and raises the level cap to 36.
- A second story expansion is planned for spring 2027.

## Summary

Obsidian’s first story expansion for The Outer Worlds 2, Side Effects Guaranteed, will arrive on 2 December. It sends players searching for a cure to “explosive cell death” and could be part of the series’ final chapter, as studio upheaval and a shift towards Fallout make another game seem unlikely.

The expansion adds the region of Elysium, where players choose between two Sub Rosa agents, alongside new enemies, equipment and character flaws. It raises the level cap from 30 to 36; a concurrent update will let players respec skills and adjust skill points per level. A second story expansion is planned for spring 2027, and both expansions are included with the premium edition.

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