The Outer Worlds 2: Side Effects Guaranteed DLC arrives December 2
Obsidian's first story expansion for The Outer Worlds 2 adds Elysium Valley, five weapons and a higher level cap, plus a free respec update.
The first story expansion for The Outer Worlds 2, titled Side Effects Guaranteed, will release on December 2, developer Obsidian Entertainment announced on the PlayStation Blog. The expansion is the first part of a two-part story, with the second part scheduled for spring 2027.
The DLC introduces a new region called Elysium Valley and adds five new weapons, including the Immobilizer and the 1/6 Resolver. It also raises the level cap to 36 and brings new perks, new flaws, and a radio station tied to the Sub Rosa criminal organization featuring 20 new songs.
Players who want to jump straight in can start the expansion from the main menu using a pre-made level 27 character.
A free update released alongside the expansion lets players respec their character at any time and adjust the skill points gained per level.
Two-part expansion
Side Effects Guaranteed is the opening half of the expansion story, with the conclusion set for spring 2027. The base game casts the player as an Earth Directorate Commander, the role referenced in the announcement.
Quick answers
When does The Outer Worlds 2: Side Effects Guaranteed release?
The expansion releases on December 2.
What level cap does the expansion add?
Side Effects Guaranteed raises the level cap to 36 and adds new perks and flaws.
Is there a free update with the DLC?
Yes. A free update released alongside the DLC lets players respec their character at any time and adjust skill points gained per level.