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Outer Wilds: Archaeologist Edition · LUDEX

Browse Outer Wilds franchise

Release

Tuesday, September 28, 2021

Critic score

90/100

Platform families

4

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Inside Outer Wilds: Archaeologist Edition

What it is

Outer Wilds: Archaeologist Edition contains Outer Wilds base game and Echoes of the Eye expansion.

The premise

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.

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.

Play styles

Single player

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Outer Wilds: Archaeologist Edition

Mobius Digital · Annapurna Interactive

90Critics5.0/5Tuesday, September 28, 20214.9 years ago

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Perspective

First person

Themes

Action · Science fiction · Drama

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Who made it

Mobius Digital
Developer
Annapurna Interactive
Publisher

Built with

Unity

Platforms

Xbox Series X|S
Gen 9
PlayStation 4
Gen 8
PC (Microsoft Windows)
PlayStation 5
Gen 9
Xbox One
Gen 8

Release history

Sep 28, 2021Xbox One
Sep 28, 2021Xbox Series X|S
Sep 28, 2021PlayStation 4
Sep 28, 2021PC (Microsoft Windows)
Sep 15, 2022PlayStation 5
Dec 07, 2023Nintendo Switch
Dec 07, 2023Nintendo Switch
Dec 12, 2023Nintendo Switch

Themes & modes

ActionScience fictionDramaOpen worldMysterySingle player

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90

Metascore

Critic aggregate

5.0/5· 16 ratings

Details

Released: Tuesday, September 28, 2021
Developer: Mobius Digital
Publisher: Annapurna Interactive
Franchise: Outer Wilds
Engine: Unity
Perspective: First person
Modes: Single player
In player libraries: 19

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Puzzle Simulator Adventure Indie

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Gen 8

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