The second DLC pack for The Outer Worlds is called Murder on Eridanos, Xbox Series X Optimized version coming

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What you need to know

What you need to know

During the recent Xbox Games Showcase, Obsidian Entertainmentrevealedthat it is releasing two DLC packs for its 2019 RPG The Outer Worlds. The first of these DLCs was announced with the title Peril on Gorgon, with a release date of September 9, 2020.

Thanks toXbox Wire, we now know that the second DLC pack coming in 2021 is called Murder on Eridanos. Peril on Gorgon and Murder on Eridanos are both $15 separately, or $25 together via an Expansion Pass. Xbox Wire also confirmed that The Outer Worlds will beoptimizedforXbox Series X.

Both DLCs are also introducing new armor sets and new perks, as well as mysterious and zany new science weapons. We have a fulllist of the unique guns, armor and science weapons in The Outer Worldswhich we’ll be updating as the DLC arrives.

Obsidian Entertainment has been extremely busy since being acquired by Microsoft and added to Xbox Game Studios. In addition to continuing to add to The Outer Worlds, there’s teams working on survival gameGroundedand upcoming fantasy RPGAvowed.

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Samuel Tolbert is a freelance writer covering gaming news, previews, reviews, interviews and different aspects of the gaming industry, specifically focusing on Xbox and PC gaming on Windows Central. You can find him on Twitter@SamuelTolbert.