What is OUTER WILDS?
Rated overwhelmingly positive on Steam, ̊OUTΞR W↟LDS is a first-person open-world exploration puzzle-mystery game developed by MOBIUS DIGITAL and published by ANNAPURNA INTERACTIVE. It follows the story of an unnamed “HEARTH↟AN” alien on their inaugural flight to space, attempting to unravel the mysteries of the N ̊OMΛI, the advanced and enigmatic precursor race that died long before the Hearthians’ lives.
Promotional screenshot on Steam - the VILLAGE, the LAUNCH PAD, and the OBSERVATORY on TIMBER HEARTH
Progression through Outer Wilds is entirely knowledge-based, and no upgrades, items, or collectibles are ever obtained over the course of the game - thus, every spoiler is less of the game to play, and Outer Wilds can be played only once.
Mobius Digital website - a mysterious NOMAI SETTLEMENT
Outer Wilds depends on cycles - such as the endless trade of sand between THE HOURGLASS TWINS, or the shattering crust of BRITTLE HOLLOW. The game is designed so that, in order to access locations and information, the “where” is just as important as the “when” - go to a location at the wrong time, and the information contained may be unavailable. However, as these are cycles, all changes will eventually reverse. The player is never given objectives, quest-lines, or other linear paths or directions - instead, your navigation of this MYSTERIOUS SOLAR SYSTEM is driven only by your own curiosity.
Mobius Digital website - RIEBECK on BRITTLE HOLLOW
WHAT IS THE EYE OF THE UNIVERSE?
WHY DID THE NOMAI BUILD THE RUINS ON EMBER TWIN?
WHAT LURKS IN THE OMINOUS DARK BRAMBLE?
WHAT IS THE TIE BETWEEN YOU AND THESE LONG-DEAD ALIENS?
Be wary, Traveller, for the answers you seek may be greater than you ever predicted...
Game asset - the Hearthians’ SOLAR SYSTEM
Outer Wilds is rated ages 10+, and is available on Steam for about 25 dollars. The Steam page (such as the official game summaries and descriptions) may contain spoilers, so caution is advised.
Steam - part of the Steam page with spoilers boxed out (these are not all spoilers on the Steam page - the trailers and larger game description can contain spoilers too!)
OUTER WILDS IS NOT TO BE CONFUSED WITH TH3 0UT3R W0RLDS.
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