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Warhorse Co-Founder Critiques Outer Worlds 2's Lack of Innovation

11/6/2025

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Daniel Vavra, co-founder of Warhorse Studios, gave The Outer Worlds 2 a 7/10 and criticized Obsidian for lacking RPG innovation.
He said the game features no new mechanics compared with Fallout and Deus Ex.
He argues that Microsoft resources have not helped Obsidian evolve its formula.
Some players appreciate the Flaw system.
Others disagree because the game does not offer a living world.

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Daniel Vavra, co-founder of Warhorse Studios, gave The Outer Worlds 2 a 7/10 and criticized Obsidian for lacking RPG innovation.
He said the game features no new mechanics compared with Fallout and Deus Ex.
He argues that Microsoft resources have not helped Obsidian evolve its formula.
Some players appreciate the Flaw system.
Others disagree because the game does not offer a living world.