The Outer Worlds 2 DLC Side Effects Guaranteed lands Dec 2

The Outer Worlds 2 is getting its first DLC, and part one arrives on December 2, 2026. It’s called Side Effects Guaranteed, and part two follows in Spring 2027.

The story is set in a new region called Elysium Valley. A crew has been exposed to something that can kill them. You either save them or kill the scientist who can. There are also new songs and five new weapons, including the Immobilizer, a 1/6 Resolver, a Tossball Stick and a new plasma weapon.

Starting the Outer Worlds 2 DLC

If you’ve already passed the point of no return, you can start the DLC straight from the main game. It gives you a premade level 27 character and keeps your existing progress. A respec option and a custom game setting for skill points per level are coming too.

That’s the best part for most of us like you don’t have to replay the whole game just to try the new content.

The DLC downloads automatically for Premium Edition and Premium Edition Upgrade owners.