Mastering Combat in The Outer Worlds 2: A Developer's Top Tip

Daily Games

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03/11/2025

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Facing the long list of weapons, skills and perks in The Outer Worlds 2 feels overwhelming at first. Obsidian Entertainment offers one clear rule for combat - choose one approach plus stay with it.

Game Director Brandon Adler states that the game rewards deep specialization. Players who scatter their skill points across unrelated fields struggle the most. For highest damage and survivability, align your skills, perks and gear so each part reinforces the others. A build that targets one role always beats a character that tries to cover every role.

If the chosen path loses its appeal, you are free to switch. Adler stresses enjoyment first. When a new science weapon appears, begin placing future points but also perks into the talents that support that weapon. A switch only works if you keep the same single minded focus afterward - adding small amounts to many skills again weakens the character.

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The rule holds for every approach including non combat specialties. Dialogue skill raises damage against humans. Science skill shortens the time needed to apply elemental damage. A hero who invests heavily in talk or research still fights well.

Win in The Outer Worlds 2 by picking a focused plan building every choice around that plan, and, if necessary swapping to a new focused plan the moment it seems more fun.

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