Outer Wilds: Archaeologist Edition

by Mobius Digital

2021

PuzzleSimulatorAdventureIndie

Mystery · Open World · Sci-Fi

Exceptional

PuzzleSimulatorAdventureIndie

Mystery · Open World · Sci-Fi

Exceptional

About

Welcome to the Space Program! You're the newest recruit of Outer Wilds Ventures, a fledgling space program searching for answers in a strange, constantly evolving solar system. Grab Your Intergalactic Hiking Gear! Strap on your hiking boots, check your oxygen levels, and get ready to venture into space. Use a variety of unique gadgets to probe your surroundings, track down mysterious signals, decipher ancient alien writing, and roast the perfect marshmallow.

Publisher: Annapurna Interactive
Engine: Unity
Modes: Single player
Themes: Action, Science fiction, Drama, Open world, Mystery
Perspective: First person
Age Rating: E10+ — Everyone 10+

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Where to Buy

Steam Epic PlayStation Xbox

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Release History

Sep 28, 2021— Xbox One, Xbox Series, PS4, PC

Sep 15, 2022— PS5

Dec 07, 2023— Switch

Dec 12, 2023— Switch