Outward 2 Early Access Delayed to 2027 After Beta Feedback
The delay signals that Nine Dots Studio is prioritizing a more polished early access launch over hitting the original date, responding directly to beta testers who wanted more time before release.
Reporting from 1 sources: Game Spark.
Nine Dots Studio has delayed the early access launch of survival action RPG Outward 2 from July 7, 2026 to 2027. CEO Guillaume Boucher-Vidal cited beta tester feedback requesting more development time, saying sticking to the original plan risked delivering a product that does not meet expectations. The game remains planned for PC via Steam, Epic Games Store, and GOG.com.
Nine Dots Studio has pushed the early access launch of Outward 2 from July 7, 2026 to 2027. CEO and Creative Director Guillaume Boucher-Vidal said the decision came after beta testers asked for more development time, and that releasing on the original schedule could have resulted in a product that does not meet expectations. The survival action RPG, which follows an ordinary person through a harsh fantasy journey, supports online and split-screen two-player co-op. It will enter early access on PC via Steam, Epic Games Store, and GOG.com, with a specific date to be announced later.
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