Obsidian Entertainment's latest, The Outer Worlds 2, officially launches on the 30th, though those who purchased the Premium Edition have been playing since the 25th. At a price of 109,800 won, the purchase comes with a peculiar, self-aware 'flaw'.

Flaws are a signature quirk of The Outer Worlds—a system where your choices bestow both buffs and debuffs. For the Premium Edition crowd, the game saddles you with 'Consumerism'. It nets you a 15% discount when buying from vendors, but slashes your selling price by 10%. You get to hoard gear for less, but your own loot loses its value. You can choose to accept or reject these, but once you accept, there's no turning back.

The in-game description for 'Consumerism' reads: 'Our marketing works because of you. Promotions and sales occupy your thoughts, and you care more about buying the next big thing than your own financial stability.' Reddit has been buzzing about this meta-commentary, with many fans noting it as classic Obsidian humour aimed directly at those who paid a premium for early access.

There are plenty of other 'flaws' making waves, too. Skip enough dialogue and cutscenes, and you'll bag a 15% XP boost, though every conversation choice will be randomised. Then there's the skill point trap: spend points evenly across five skills to earn an extra point per level, but be forced to assign it to a skill you haven't invested in yet. Or, play too stealthily and you might trigger 'Paranoia!', which temporarily wipes your damage resistance and evasion to zero.

The Outer Worlds 2 launches on the 30th for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S, with full Korean language support. As the sequel to the 2019 original, you step into the boots of an Earth Board agent tasked with uncovering the source of a rift threatening humanity. You'll tackle foes alongside new companions in a fresh colony, building a character that fits your playstyle.

The game currently holds an 83 on Metacritic for Xbox Series X/S, with critics praising its deep RPG roots, particularly how the flaw system and dialogue choices shape your journey. Since early access began, it has already racked up over 1,000 reviews on Steam, sitting at 'Very Positive' (85% positive).