The Outer Worlds 2 Releases ‘Side Effects Guaranteed’ DLC on December 2

Obsidian Entertainment has announced that The Outer Worlds 2 will get its first DLC, Side Effects Guaranteed, on December 2. The $14.99 DLC will be part 1 of a two-part expansion. 

The debut trailer for the DLC outlines its features:

Side Effects Guaranteed is the first chapter of a two-part expansion for The Outer Worlds 2. A distress signal beckons you and your crew of the Incognito to a derelict ship, where you discover the ship’s crew in suspended animation to keep themselves alive, as they’ve been infected with something that causes explosive cell death. The hunt for a cure leads to Elysium Valley, a brand-new region on Eden.

Two Sub Rosa agents have very different plans for saving or sacrificing the crew which involve a Protectorate settlement and the future of Sub Rosa, and they want your help. The fate of settlement, the crew, and Sub Rosa itself are yours to decide. (Side effects may vary.)

Side Effects Guaranteed DLC releases on December 2nd. Get it for $14.99, or with the Premium Edition or Premium Edition Upgrade for The Outer Worlds 2. 

What’s New: 

• • Elysium Valley – Explore a new region on Eden, home to vicious canids and primal sprats (regular sprats, but about 100 times bigger)
  • Level Cap Increase – Climb from level 30 to 36 with over 15 new perks to choose from
  • Four New Flaws – Make your Commander stronger and more flawed (in a good way)
  • New Gear – New weapons, armors, and outfits for every companion
  • New Radio Station – Sub Rosa-run radio station featuring 20 new songs
  • Alternate Start – Skip straight to the DLC from the main menu with a custom save

Check out the trailer for The Outer Worlds 2 Side Effects Guaranteed below:

The Outer Worlds 2 is available now on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam and Battle.net. Those who own the Premium Edition or Premium Edition Upgrade will get the DLC at no additional cost. Final Weapon reviewed the game and gave it a 3.5/5, in which we described it as a “great RPG muddied by technical issues.”