The Outer Worlds 2 has surpassed Starfield in one aspect

Due to the success of Starfield, The Outer Worlds 2 now has much more to live up to, but there is still great potential for Obsidian's title, despite the strength of Starfield. While The Outer Worlds 2 may be in a challenging position in terms of open-world space adventures, the game has the upper hand when it comes to its narrative. Starfield may have raised the bar for various features in future open-world titles, but The Outer Worlds 2 has the opportunity to shine in ways where Starfield sometimes struggles.

Compared to the currently in-development Bethesda titles, The Outer Worlds 2 already has an advantage in terms of creativity, but it's no secret that Starfield is its biggest competition. Bethesda hopes that Starfield will become one of the greatest space exploration titles of all time, and it seems they have succeeded in that regard. However, when it comes to overall focus and crafting a strong narrative, The Outer Worlds 2 could actually have the edge in this aspect.

How The Outer Worlds 2 Can Beat Starfield in Storytelling

The vast world of Starfield undoubtedly inspires players to explore the depths of space as much as possible, but that can also be a disadvantage of the game. With all these star systems to explore, it can be easy to lose focus while playing Starfield. The temptation to comb through every inch and overturn every stone on the visited planets can distract from the overall story and missions. Bethesda promised detailed exploration opportunities in Starfield, but for players seeking a more focused narrative, The Outer Worlds 2 may have the upper hand.

Where The Outer Worlds 2 is likely to shine is in its ability to have a more well-crafted story, as the game focuses on a single star system, as opposed to the many different ones that Starfield offers. While it's great to explore and discover such a vast world, it can sometimes distract from the story in the end. But The Outer Worlds 2 will thrive in its focus. This focus will be able to provide players who enjoy rich stories with a much tighter narrative, and this will likely make Obsidian's space exploration sequel more captivating in that regard than Bethesda's.

In terms of storytelling, The Outer Worlds can differentiate itself from Starfield through its use of satire. The first game had a fantastic sense of humor, and this is expected to carry over into the anticipated sequel. Not only does The Outer Worlds 2 have the advantage of a tighter narrative, but the incorporation of humor and occasional absurdity of science fiction tropes gives it a unique energy. Obsidian's use of humor in storytelling is one of the main ingredients that make The Outer Worlds an entertaining game, and the sequel will benefit from staying true to this formula.

Obsidian knows it simply can't replicate what Starfield has accomplished. The Outer Worlds brought a unique space adventure to life, featuring a world that is very distinct from Starfield, and that is ultimately what will set the two games apart. While Starfield excels in exploration and vastness, The Outer Worlds 2 will shine in its storytelling thanks to its focused approach. The Outer Worlds 2 can embrace what Starfield doesn't achieve, and with a single new star system to be explored in the sequel, avoiding distractions caused by the size of a game will likely satisfy players with a more captivating narrative, rather than focusing on size and scope.

The Outer Worlds 2 is currently in development.