The Outer Worlds 2 surprises due to its size: many GB of installation and almost empty physical disk

The Outer Worlds 2 on Xbox will be huge: prepare space, you will need to download almost the entire game.

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Just a few days away from its official release, The Outer Worlds 2 is back in the spotlight, and not just because it’s one of the most anticipated RPGs from Obsidian Entertainment, but also due to its installation size. According to user Chris | DoesItPlay, the physical disc of The Outer Worlds 2 contains only 1.32 GB of data, meaning that most of the content will need to be downloaded from Xbox servers.

This detail has surprised many players who were expecting to enjoy the physical edition without relying on a strong internet connection. However, Obsidian has confirmed that the total installation size will exceed 77 GB, a figure consistent with current productions and justifying the “internet connection required” warning on the game’s box.

The Outer Worlds 2 will arrive in late October with more ambition than ever

The sequel promises to be a direct evolution of the first The Outer Worlds, with a larger world, an expansive science fiction story, and improvements to the combat and customization systems. Published by Xbox Game Studios, the title will be available in late October in both physical and digital formats, and will be part of Xbox Game Pass from day one.

In short, those who opt for the physical edition will need to ensure they have enough free space on their SSD and a stable connection to complete the installation. Everything points to The Outer Worlds 2 being one of the major releases of the year within the Xbox catalog.