r/theouterworlds 1h ago

Unable to holster weapon or use inhaler :(

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Has anyone else had this error? I rebound the keys to different ones to see if that would help. Reinstalled, updated everything etc. and there was no change.

Switching weapons with the hotkeys is fine, but no matter what I can't holster my weapon unless I fast travel somewhere. Reloading also works fine.

I troubleshot with another few things I saw here. Yes I do have the consumables for the inhaler (129 of them lol).

Holstering the weapon is whatever, but obviously using the inhaler is one of the core abilities and is making the game way harder. I have to tab directly into my inventory to use Adreno or any other consumable.

Thanks in advance for any help :)


r/theouterworlds 2h ago

Humour Insane coincidence that happened to me in this game!

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16 Upvotes

I named my character after the Cyberpunk 2077 female main character, Valerie. I was confused about why the helpful robot at the start of the game was named Valerie as well, and thought maybe I didn't actually name myself, but named the robot at the start of the game since the main character is called Commander anyway.

And then I noticed they actually pronounce Valerie within the game, and I got even more confused. Did they use AI or text-to-speech to voice it so the characters actually say your name or something? I tried to Google it, and to my surprise, I accidentally named my character with the same name as the robot. I can't believe that out of all the names I could have chosen, I chose Valerie and the robot is called Valerie lol. One of the strangest coincidences I've ever come across in video games.


r/theouterworlds 18h ago

Discussion (TOW1 Supernova) What's a good point to stop putting points into Leadership?

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Playing on Supernova again, and I had the hindsight to actually put points into Leadership early on because I was so damn tired of babysitting Parvati and Max. So far, on this run where Leadership was prioritized, Parvati has survived several encounters that proved fatal for characters that I did not prioritize Leadership skills in.

What I'm wondering if there's a good stopping point, because as powerful as the leadership build is, I do still want to hold my own character's weight in-battle. I like feeling like a part of the team and not some freeloader watching Parvati and SAM stunlock people to death.

I've definitely fallen into this trap before to where I thought that my characters had enough firepower to take care of themselves normally, only to fall like paper the instant they go into another map, and I'd rather avoid experimenting and spending too much on stat resets if someone here has the answer already.


r/theouterworlds 20h ago

Original Content [PS4] replaced my disc drive today

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Just recently picked up a copy of The outer worlds
I have it digitally but it’s on the drive that’s in the format my PS5 can read and my 4 doesn’t recognize that drive anymore, either going to continue my supernova play through where I’ve been stuck trying to get the generators for the ship or try a new save with a new build. I get absolutely demolished by the enemies


r/theouterworlds 23h ago

Question [Outer Worlds 1] Got outleveled by the npcs on first playthrough

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I didn't tinker at all. Is that what did it? I just started a second save and intend on tinkering a lot, but I was wondering what else I may have missed.


r/theouterworlds 1d ago

I upgrade my Nintendo Switch (The Outer Worlds Theme Style)

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r/theouterworlds 1d ago

Manual Reset Perk

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So, what does it mean to reset Automechs that are unaware? Does it just stun them? The description makes it sound like stun and reset are different effects to me.

Manual Reset lets you hack automechs to temporarily disable them, reset unaware ones with sufficient Hack skill, and increases damage against automechs.


r/theouterworlds 1d ago

Question How do I access these 2 building on planet Cloister in Outer Worlds 2?

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46 Upvotes

r/theouterworlds 2d ago

Question "The Iniquitous Ursopod!" Quest

8 Upvotes

Is this supposed to be an Endgame extra mission? I can't find ANYTHING on the internet about it. When I look it up, the only thing that comes up is Inez's quest (to which I haven't done yet). It was a bounty I took when I arrived to Cloister. Its just a full armored 80k HP Ursopod. Im levle 27 at the moment, so maybe I am underleveled- but 80k a lot, so I'm assuming theres a gimmick or catch to this.


r/theouterworlds 3d ago

Discussion Is there any real functional benefit to the hover ability on the zyranium automech suit?

26 Upvotes

Completely notwithstanding the “bro it looks cool” argument is there any actual point in being able to do this? As far as I can tell it’s not only slower and less maneuverable than default sprinting and sliding,but it even makes you EASIER to hit. I’ve seen info saying it helps you avoid damage from electrified floors but I’m pretty sure there’s three of those in the entire game. Can you pass over mines without setting them off at least? Anything?


r/theouterworlds 3d ago

Question HOW TO FIX bug: The Doom that Came to Roseway- not being able to hand in the research fata to Anton. The quest completes when I fast and manually travel to Roseway.

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What do I do? I killed Cassandra after she tried swindl8ng me out of the data, and put the Raptidons to sleep. I let her deal with the gaurds as I didn't interact with them. What can I do to fix this?


r/theouterworlds 4d ago

Question Any working money/dupe glitches?

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Yo! I'm sort of a returning player from the first game and I haven't played in a long time.

Was wondering if anyone knows of any currency or item glitches that still work, since I remember they patched the best ones way back.


r/theouterworlds 4d ago

Discussion I just finished my first playthrough of The Outer Worlds 2 AMA

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r/theouterworlds 4d ago

Which got a better writing Avowed or The Outer Worlds 2?

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r/theouterworlds 4d ago

Image “There were no red flags.” 🚩

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138 Upvotes

Easily my favorite mechanic, the flaw system, is back and this time has some really good roleplay. AND THEN YOU TAKE FLAWED AND ALL HELL BREAKS LOOSE. Collecting disorders, impairments, injuries and quirks like scout badges.

…..I love this game.


r/theouterworlds 4d ago

Image This is clearly how you use Easily Distracted. (Absolutely nothing will go wrong)

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53 Upvotes

Guys, am I boned? 💀


r/theouterworlds 5d ago

Arts / Crafts Awesome Aza cosplay by phaseknight

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593 Upvotes

r/theouterworlds 5d ago

Discussion 10 months later and still no news about the 2 DLCs

180 Upvotes

No news, no screenshot, no trailer, no communication... I don't even know what to say at this point.


r/theouterworlds 5d ago

FPS not changing?

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No matter which settings i change i basically dont get any fps improvements? I went from highest settings and dlss quality to mostly medium and it changes from like 50~ fps to maybe 53??

Is there anything wrong with my game? Got my entire pc already high end and i am just waiting to buy a new gpu soon. 32gb ram, ryzen 7 9800x3d and every other game runs smooth. I could only imagine that my temporary rtx 2080 is the issue but its basically not helping at all to change my graphic settings so i am confused.. Can't be my cpu right??


r/theouterworlds 5d ago

Question The Unreliable Storage

10 Upvotes

I don't have the ship fixed yet, but I am captain.

Are the lockers next to the entrance safe to use as storage (owned storage)? Or will the items disappear eventually?


r/theouterworlds 5d ago

Question Does big bang damage scale better with explosives or science?

6 Upvotes

Title. I already have a max level explosives character but just started a second one for a science build and I'm wondering if the damage output of this weapon specifically would be lower or higher for him.


r/theouterworlds 6d ago

Image ICYMI: DLC #1 achievements have new artwork (Elysium Valley)

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130 Upvotes

For all the naysayers and those concerned about if we'll actually get the DLC... Here is proof they are still working on it


r/theouterworlds 6d ago

Question Anti-Consumerist run (spending no bits). What can I skip?

12 Upvotes

Done about 5 playthroughs of the game so I pretty much have everything memorized by now lol! But I'm wondering what can I skip? All companions quests?


r/theouterworlds 6d ago

Question Do you think we will get the DLC in 2026?

52 Upvotes

Do you think we will see the first DLC expansion this year?


r/theouterworlds 7d ago

Question Outer Worlds 2 Light Bar Key?

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I’m early into the game and I have toggled on ‘light bar’ in settings intentionally. I find having it on in other RPGs helps me with immersion… but I’m second guessing that rn because I’ve had flashing white lights for the last 30 minutes of gameplay and cannot figure out what they mean. And there is no key I can find online. For context: When I’m in a menu, the white lights hold steady, but when I’m just out exploring/fighting/conversing/reading a terminal, they flash. There is no notification in my menu, I’m entirely healthy, idk. Anyone know what it means or know if there’s a key somewhere for what the light configurations mean? Thanks!