Named Game of the Year 2019 by Giant Bomb, Polygon, Eurogamer, and The Guardian, Outer Wilds is a critically-acclaimed and award-winning open world mystery about a solar system trapped in an endless time loop.
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Jun 18, 2020
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By Casey Explosion October 7, 2021

“Outer Wilds has you explore a small, but utterly fascinating solar system and uncover its secrets, where each recurring journey in the game's timeloop can evoke so much. An essential experience.”

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Reviews

“It's a mystery that spans multiple worlds, after all, and untangling it is a delight.”
89/100 – PC Gamer

“A hallmark of excellence.”
5/5 – Destructoid

“...a rare adventure game in which the journey is actually more of a reward than the destination.”
100/100 – Slant Magazine

About This Game

Winner of Best Game at the 2020 BAFTA Games Awards and named Game of the Year 2019 by Giant Bomb, Polygon, Eurogamer, and The Guardian, Outer Wilds is a critically-acclaimed and award-winning open world mystery about a solar system trapped in an endless time loop.

Welcome to the Space Program!
You're the newest recruit of Outer Wilds Ventures, a fledgling space program searching for answers in a strange, constantly evolving solar system.



Mysteries of the Solar System...
What lurks in the heart of the ominous Dark Bramble? Who built the alien ruins on the Moon? Can the endless time loop be stopped? Answers await you in the most dangerous reaches of space.



A World That Changes Over Time
The planets of Outer Wilds are packed with hidden locations that change with the passage of time. Visit an underground city before it's swallowed by sand, or explore the surface of a planet as it crumbles beneath your feet. Every secret is guarded by hazardous environments and natural catastrophes.



Grab Your Intergalactic Hiking Gear!
Strap on your hiking boots, check your oxygen levels, and get ready to venture into space. Use a variety of unique gadgets to probe your surroundings, track down mysterious signals, decipher ancient alien writing, and roast the perfect marshmallow.

System Requirements

    Minimum:
    • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
    • OS: Windows 10
    • Processor: Intel Core i5-2300 | AMD FX-4350
    • Memory: 6 GB RAM
    • Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 660, 2 GB | AMD Radeon HD 7870, 2 GB
    • Storage: 8 GB available space
    • Additional Notes: Gamepad or Controller Recommended (Xbox and PS4 Natively Supported)
    Recommended:
    • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
    • OS: Windows 10
    • Processor: Intel Core i5-8400 | AMD Ryzen 5 2600X
    • Memory: 8 GB RAM
    • Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 | AMD Radeon RX 580
    • Storage: 8 GB available space
    • Additional Notes: Gamepad or Controller Recommended (Xbox and PS4 Natively Supported)

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