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Review sentiment over time
Weekly positive-review rate (green) and review volume (bars). Dashed lines mark significant patches; the amber line is the start of the current scoring window. Hover the dots to see what drove a dip or a jump.
How this score was computed
The VGC Score is a weighted blend on a press-comparable 0-100 quality scale. Steam approval rates are first calibrated (95% positive on Steam ≈ 89.5 quality, since Steam approval skews high). Press and tracked creator reviews each count ~2x a player review and share one cap against player evidence (creator buy/skip calls pool into an approval rate, calibrated like Steam approval); all-time sentiment is capped and halved (it's context, not verdict); reviews of the current build carry the most weight when a fresh patch anchors the window; and a 'typical game' prior keeps small samples from pegging the scale. Because press reviews and Metacritic user aggregates describe the launch build, their weight decays as the game ages (3-year half-life after a 1-year grace). That's how a game that launched rough can outgrow its old reception once updates win players over. Reviews under 2h playtime (the refund window), non-Steam activations, and free copies are downweighted.
| Component | Positive | Quality (0-100) | Weight (pseudo-reviews) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Press reviews (OpenCritic) | – | 82 | 23 |
| All-time Steam reviews | 76% | 71 | 1000 |
| Metacritic user ratings | – | – | 0 |
| Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted) | 73% | 69 | 229 |
| Calibration prior (typical game) | – | 72 | 50 |
Scoring window: since the last significant patch (Jun 24, 2026) · 204 reviews sampled · 229 total reviews in window · weighted 110.2 up / 41.4 down · computed 2h ago · full methodology →
Press & Creators reviews (20)
Individual verdicts from outlets we track: scored reviews first, most trusted outlets first among them. The small badge is each outlet's trust score: how well its scoring history aligns with players.
- 80
“The Outer Worlds: Spacer's Choice Edition, despite its initial issues, is a fantastic remaster that brings this intriguing 2019 Fallout-style game to PC and next-gen consoles without compromising on quality or polish. It’s just a shame about a few minor issues and, in particular, the baffling pricing strategy Obsidian has adopted for this enhanced version. If you haven’t played The Outer Worlds yet and are planning to, go ahead and invest in the Spacer’s Choice Edition, which includes all content, including the two story expansions. You should definitely invest in this edition even if you own the base game and both story DLCs. For ten euros, this upgrade is definitely worth it. However, if you fall into the third group, meaning you own the base game but none or only one story DLC, you’ll first need to purchase the missing content from the original edition or pay the full price for the Spacer’s Choice Edition. It’s definitely worth purchasing the missing content from the original game and then taking advantage of the ten-euro upgrade option. Personally, however, I recommend waiting for a sale, as the original DLCs can be more than 50% cheaper during sales. It’s a real shame that Obsidian didn’t offer a more affordable bundle for this player base as well. I believe that such a move would have paid off more for them in the long run. Despite all that, the revamped The Outer Worlds: Spacer’s Choice Edition is a great achievement, and on behalf of us at Gaming Professors, I’m giving it a splendid eight out of ten.”
read full review ↗ - 60
“The Outer Worlds sets a solid, if unspectacular, base that has plenty of room to improve.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“The Outer Worlds: Spacer's Choice Edition offers plenty of new, next-gen visual eye candy with a substantial hit to performance. The small upgrade cost is an easy choice for console players coming from last-gen hardware, but PC owners may find it a tougher pill to swallow. Note: The extended issues with the PC version were not known to us during the review process of the PS5 version.”
read full review ↗ - 75
“The Outer Worlds: Spacer’s Choice Edition is a weird release. While Xbox owns the developer, Private Division still retains the distribution rights to the first game. Which means the normal free upgrade is not here. Instead we have the definitive version of a great game locked behind some weird monetary decisions. If you never played the original, this is by far the best package available. If you did and are looking to upgrade what is here is nice, but not worth another $60. If you own all the DLC this is a solid $10 upgrade. Still I wish it was more accessible or at least a save transfer existed. It taints an otherwise solid release.”
read full review ↗ - 76
“To have this fun and absurd outer space adventure make a comeback in 2023 in a shiny new package is much appreciated, as its medium scope and many varied ways to approach any situation in The Outer Worlds: Spacer’s Choice Edition make it an unforgettable experience. While it is not as sprawling as other sandboxes in the genre, its dense and rich linear narrative with its meaningful sidequests and worthwhile storylines warrant a playthrough.”
read full review ↗ - 50
“The Outer Worlds: Spacer's Choice Edition wishes to be the definitive edition of this planet-trotting RPG, but a buffet of problems ranging from minuscule visual upgrades to performance issues make it anything but.”
read full review ↗ - 82
“The Outer Worlds is what Obsidian does best, a character-driven RPG that allows you to resolve situations however you see fit. The game's overall quality suffers a little because of the constant irrelevant switching of gears and items that takes the attention. Yet, it's a solid role-playing game where stories and choices matter more than mindless fetch quests. Spacer's Choice Edition is significantly enhanced graphically, and the AI is vastly improved compared to the original.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“The Outer Worlds is a complex, compact sci-fi RPG that should be any spacer's first choice, especially when it is bundled with DLC and quality-of-life upgrades on modern consoles and PC.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“The Outer Worlds: Spacer’s Choice Edition is the ultimate way to experience The Outer Worlds, both as a first-time player or someone who’s re-discovering the game. The added quality-of-life features, such as improved performance and load times, don’t interrupt momentum and allow you to experience the game at its absolute best. That said, there are still concrete issues plaguing The Outer Worlds: Spacer’s Choice Edition as of this writing, so it remains to be seen when these can be addressed. Despite all of the good things that can be said, it is hard to fully recommend a purchase right now until the issues have been resolved.”
read full review ↗ - 95
“If you’re one of the many gamers who hasn’t played The Outer Worlds before, then now is the time. Given that I’ve scored the base game and its DLCs highly in the past, coupled with the gameplay improvements and a reasonable 60-dollar price point makes, this is the best way to experience all this game has to offer.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“For most, The Outer Worlds: Spacer’s Choice Edition is just a $10 upgrade, which makes it an absolute no-brainer purchase for existing owners. If you’re coming to the game completely new, the full price is still very much worth it for an RPG that doesn’t overstay its welcome and offers a varied and unique gameplay experience with familiar yet distinct style. This whole game is textbook Obsidian, but is no less interesting or cool. If you liked what Obsidian did with Fallout: New Vegas , then you’ll be right at home here. The Outer Worlds: Spacer’s Choice Edition is the definitive version of the game and it’s DLCs all but in name.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“The Outer Worlds: Spacer's Choice Edition is the quintessential The Outer Worlds experience that I've wanted all along for my PS5. With the immense graphical upgrades, Halcyon and the rest of the galaxy look better than ever and visually immerse players in stunning spacescapes while you attempt to navigate a universe that's effectively ruled by corporate overlords. For new players who are also PS5 owners, the Spacer's Choice Edition is a no-brainer given the additional QoL upgrades and the DLC packaged together. However, those who've faithfully done their time in supporting Obsidian and Private Division's franchise from the get go may feel like they've been left in the space dust because of the lack of cross-generation save transfers.”
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Patch history
- The Outer Worlds: Spacer's Choice Ed. Patch 2.5.9.0 is now AvailableJun 24, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- The Outer Worlds: Spacer's Choice Ed. Patch 2.5.8.1 is now AvailableMay 27, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- The Outer Worlds: Spacer's Choice Edition Patch 2.5.7.0 Release NotesApr 30, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- The Outer Worlds Spacer's Choice Edition is Getting Some Updates!Apr 30, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- The Outer Worlds: Spacer's Choice Edition Patch Notes - v1.1Mar 17, 2023significant · resets scoring window