How to play The Outer Worlds 2 on Mac?
There’s no native macOS version announced for The Outer Worlds 2. Nevertheless, with Shadow PC, you can stream the full Windows edition on any Mac and dive in day one (on October 29, 2025), directly from your Macbook ! Expect a darker, more reactive sci‑fi RPG set in the new Arcadia colony, with a faction war that actually shifts the world around you.
Play The Outer Worlds 2 on Mac with Shadow PC
Shadow PC is a Windows gaming PC in the cloud. Launch the official Windows version of The Outer Worlds 2 on macOS without any configurations, dual‑boot or partitions. Just launch Shadow, then install the game from Steam, Battle.net, or the Xbox app (day‑one Game Pass supported), and play The Outer Worlds 2 on your MacBook, iMac, or Mac mini at home or on the go!
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Arcadia awaits: a bigger, darker Outer Worlds on your MacBook
Obsidian’s sequel brings you to Arcadia, a colony split by rifts, rival factions, and corporate ambition. Choices cut deeper; consequences echo on the radio and across towns.
You play an Earth Directorate agent sent to investigate reality‑rending “rifts” threatening Arcadia. The series’ corporate satire remains, but the writing leans less silly and a bit darker this time, still witty, just sharper.
Pick your way through a live conflict between The Protectorate, Auntie’s Choice, and the Order of the Ascendant. Zones are larger and more varied than before, jungles, decadent cities, outposts without becoming a single continuous open world.
Combat is faster; you can toggle third‑person, dash/jump more freely, throw gadgets, and still trigger Tactical Time Dilation for precise shots. Choices now ripple mid‑game: cities can change hands, radio stations spin propaganda about your deeds, and even companions may leave (or die) based on what you do.
Builds that matter: character, creation...
The Outer Worlds 2 overhauls progression so your build truly defines your run. Pick a background and starting traits, invest into fewer but more impactful skills that unlock new dialogue and interaction options, and experiment with a much larger perk pool. On Shadow PC, you access the full Windows build on macOS, so every perk, background and flaw works exactly as designed on your Mac.
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FAQ
The Outer Worlds 2 is scheduled to be released on October 29, 2025. It will be available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S. For those who pre-order the Premium Edition, there is an early access period that begins five days earlier, on October 24, 2025.
A premium Edition is available for pre-order, which includes the base game, up to five days of early access, a DLC pass for two future story expansions, the "Moon Man's Corporate Appreciation Premium Prize Pack," and access to the digital artbook and original soundtrack. A physical disc version of the Premium Edition is available for PlayStation 5.
The Outer Worlds 2 has two main editions available for pre-order:
- The Standard Edition is priced at $69.99.
- The Premium Edition, which includes additional digital content and early access, is priced at $99.99.
Yes, the Standard Edition of The Outer Worlds 2 will be available on Xbox Game Pass and PC Game Pass from day one of its release. Game Pass subscribers also have the option to upgrade to the Premium Edition for an additional cost to receive the extra content and early access.
The Outer Worlds is generally considered a worthwhile purchase for fans of action RPGs, especially those who enjoy the style of games like Fallout. The game is often praised for its strong writing, engaging dialogue, and interesting characters and companions. The story is noted for its dark humor and critique of corporate culture.
While the combat is generally seen as competent, some players find it to be uninspired compared to dedicated first-person shooters. The game world is also not a single large open world, but rather a series of smaller, explorable areas. Overall, if you appreciate deep role-playing mechanics, player-driven stories, and a unique sci-fi setting, The Outer Worlds is likely a game you will enjoy.
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Yes, both the Shadow app and the browser version work on most recent versions of macOS and computers.
For each device of your choosing, you can download the Shadow PC software client for free; in particular, this will allow you to test the browsing quality and adjust your video quality settings to the highest resolution, such as 4k. When you need to quickly access your environment and files via a new device or a workstation that's limited in terms of software installation, you can now directly access your Shadow PC via a browser. No installation required, it's quick and easy: Just head to the pc.shadow.tech web page! This access mode comes particularly in handy when you're giving a client a demo or delivering training via a demanding software directly on your clients or prospects' device: No need to lug around your own hardware, with your software and data, as Shadow PC gives you easy and instant access to it, at any tie and anywhere.
Yes, with Shadow you get 1 Gb/s download speeds to your Shadow PC, even if your local internet connection is slow.
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