Outward: Definitive Edition

 
Outward: Definitive Edition (DE) is the comprehensive overhaul of the cult classic open-world RPG, released in May 2022. It is not just a bundle; it fundamentally rebalances the game, integrates DLC content seamlessly into the base world, and polishes the visuals. If you have ever wanted to play an RPG where you are not the “Chosen One” but just a regular person trying not to die of infection or hypothermia, this is the version to play. It transforms a flawed gem into a complete, albeit still punishing, experience.
Survival, Sorcery, and Sore Feet: Core Gameplay

You Are Nobody: You don’t have superpowers. You are an adventurer with debt. The core loop involves preparing for expeditions like real trips: packing water, cooking food, and repairing your boots. Combat is deliberate and dangerous; even a lowly bandit can kill you if you are unprepared or tired.
Integrated DLC Content: The biggest change in the DE is that content from The Soroboreans et The Three Brothers DLCs is no longer segregated. DLC-specific mechanics like Corruption, Enchanting, and unique enemies now appear in the base game regions, making the world feel richer and more dangerous from the start.
Magic is a Ritual: Magic isn’t just a mana bar. To cast spells, you often need physical components or ritual circles. For example, to throw a fireball, you don’t just press ‘A’; you might need to place a sigil on the ground and spark it with flint and steel. It feels earned and powerful.
Shared Stash: A massive quality-of-life upgrade is the ability to access your stash across all player homes in different cities. In the original, you had to physically haul loot between regions, which was a tedious chore.
Defeat Scenarios: When you “die,” you don’t reload a save. You wake up somewhere else—maybe dragged to a bandit cave, stripped of your gear, or saved by a mysterious stranger. It turns failure into a new story beat rather than a “Game Over” screen.

Original vs. Definitive Edition
Le Definitive Edition is superior in almost every way, but it does remove some exploits.



Fonctionnalité
Original Outward
Definitive Edition




Content Integration
DLC areas and items were isolated. You had to travel to specific zones to see new mechanics.
Seamless. DLC monsters, loot, and corruption zones are scattered throughout the original 4 regions.


Quality of Life
No shared stash; difficult inventory management. Crafting was slower.
Improved. Shared stash, faster crafting menus, and better UI scaling make the grind less painful.


Difficulty
Hard, but cheeseable.
Harder. Many exploits (like infinite iron farming) were fixed. Enemies are tougher, and new mini-bosses roam the world.


Visuals
Dated textures and lighting.
Improved lighting, higher-res textures, and better performance on modern consoles (60fps on PS5/Xbox Series).



Détails clés

Développeur : Nine Dots Studio.
Éditeur : Prime Matter.
Plateformes : PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S. (Note: Old gen consoles are stuck with the original version).
Date de sortie : May 17, 2022.
Genre : Open World RPG / Survival.
Vibe : Dark Souls rencontre La longue nuit.

Pour qui ?

Incontournable pour co-op duos. Vers l'extérieur features split-screen and online co-op, which is rare for open-world RPGs. Exploring the world with a friend, sharing supplies, and reviving each other is the definitive way to experience it.
Parfait pour immersive sim fans. If you love games that force you to read a map (no GPS marker!) and figure out recipes by trial and error, this is your jam.
Sauter si you want a power fantasy. You will spend 50% of your time walking and 30% of your time running away. If you hate stamina bars or inventory management, this game will make you miserable.

Pourquoi ça marche
Il fonctionne parce qu'il respecte votre intelligence and patience. Most RPGs treat travel as a loading screen between fun parts. Vers l'extérieur makes travel les fun part (and the scary part). Reaching a new city feels like a genuine accomplishment because you survived the cold, the hunger, and the hyenas to get there. The Definitive Edition polishes the rough edges just enough to let that core brilliance shine without getting cut on the jank.