The much-anticipated The Outer Worlds 2 has arrived, catering to fans who opted for the deluxe $99.99 Premium Edition—a choice that has drawn some playful criticism from developer Obsidian Entertainment. If you’re among those who made this purchase to experience the game a few days ahead of its official launch on October 29, you may come across a humorous pop-up during gameplay. It kicks off with the line, “The Earth Directorate found a flaw in you!” What might that flaw be? “Consumerism!” A screenshot showcasing this amusing prompt has circulated online, particularly on Reddit, where fans have humorously labeled it a “Premium Edition flaw.” theouterworlds from r/theouterworlds/comments/1ofs8jr/premium_edition_flaw_lol The message proceeds to poke fun at enthusiastic gamers: “You’re the reason our marketing works. Promotions and sales have riddled your brain, and you’re more interested in buying the next big thing than financial planning.”
In addition to this chuckle-worthy notification, the game introduces a playful “Flaw.” As the developers explain, “Once selected, Flaws cannot be removed.” This concept acts as both a buff and a debuff. While it provides a discount of 15% at vendors, it simultaneously decreases the selling price of items by 10%. It’s an intriguing portrayal of the consequences of capitalism within a sci-fi RPG—a delightful satirical element.
Yet, the light-hearted jabs don’t stop there. Another Reddit thread highlights a player who encountered a similar pop-up stemming from their habit of rushing through dialogue. “Skipping through dialogue in RPGs finally bit me in the ass,” the player notes. True to form, this notification calls out the player for suffering from “Foot-in-Mouth Syndrome.” Skipping through dialogue in rpg’s finally bit me in the ass from r/theouterworlds
This cheeky message details the consequences for the hurried player: “You’ve been racing through conversations and seem to hate the idea of having to talk with others. Your choices in conversations are now randomly picked for you after a few seconds, but you gain a bonus to all experience earned.” Thus, the impact leaves the player with a 15% experience bonus, albeit at the cost of having their dialogue choices made instantly by the game.
The comedic aspects of these interactions are a clever addition and reflect a style reminiscent of Dungeons and Dragons, which certainly heightens the enjoyment factor. As noted in our review, The Outer Worlds 2 is already shaping up to be a “masterful” experience. The Metacritic score for The Outer Worlds 2 aligns with the impressive acclaim received by its predecessor, with both titles now recognized as Obsidian’s fifth-best games.