With the glut of games garnering our attention, it’s tempting to want to play through The Outer Worlds quickly so you can check it off the list and get ready for what comes next. Part of the beauty of the game, though, is that it rewards players for taking the scenic route and delving deeper into dialogue trees and the world itself.
Most of the game’s best moments in the early hours come from organic interactions with the downtrodden denizens of the Spacer’s Choice colony Edgewater. Delving deeper into their lives almost always results in a payoff, from a light chuckle to an entirely new side quest that wouldn’t have been available to you if you hadn’t asked just one more question.
The benefits of exploring the world don’t just extend to those looking for more to do; it can make your adventures in the main quest easier. By thoroughly rifling through each area, players will find terminals that unlock doors and hold secret information. Instead of clearing out your precious hacking supplies (more on that later) or having to mow down a hoard of marauders, players can find cleaner ways to traverse the world and come out on top of sticky situations.
