Nine Dots Studio, the team behind the upcoming survival RPG Outward 2, has dropped the news that they are delaying the game's release just a month out from its planned launch.

Outward 2 serves as the successor to the original Outward, which hit the shelves back in 2019. The first title made quite a splash by blending vast open-world exploration with hardcore survival and RPG mechanics. Naturally, this sequel was being billed as the ultimate simulation of a true adventurer's life. The developers had even been checking all the right boxes, launching an open beta on the 8th to gather player feedback in preparation for the big day.

However, the team took to Steam on the 17th to announce the delay, citing a need to meet player expectations and maintain trust. They offered a sincere apology to those who were hoping to dive into the game during their summer holidays, explaining, "We believe that ensuring quality is a better long-term decision for our players than releasing the game in an unfinished state."

Nine Dots Studio plans to use the treasure trove of feedback from the open beta to overhaul system stability and refine the overall gameplay loop. Their goal is to ensure the Early Access version is a significant leap forward from the test build, proving they can still live up to the high standards set by the community that made the first game such a success.

The studio also extended a warm thank you to everyone who took part in the beta and test builds, sharing their thoughts via streams and Discord. While they admit this is a bit of a hiccup in the development process, they are committed to returning with a much more polished experience.

Outward 2 is now slated for release in 2027 on PC (Steam, Epic Store, GOG) and will feature full official support for Korean subtitles.