Outcast – A New Beginning
A New Beginning is a 2024 action-adventure game developed by Appeal Studios and published by THQ Nordic. It is a sequel to 1999's Outcast. Players help defend an alien civilization while searching for their missing daughter.
Also recorded as Outcast 2 - A New Beginning · Outcast 2: A New Beginning · Outcast 2 – A New Beginning · Outcast: A New Beginning
Outcast – A New Beginning
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A New Beginning is a 2024 action-adventure game developed by Appeal Studios and published by THQ Nordic. It is a sequel to 1999's Outcast. Players help defend an alien civilization while searching for their missing daughter.
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The game was released for PlayStation 5, Windows, and Xbox Series X/S on 15 March 2024 to mixed reviews from critics.
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• Title — Outcast: A New Beginning • Developer — Appeal Studios • Publisher — THQ Nordic • Engine — Unreal Engine 4 • Platforms — * PlayStation 5 • Windows • Xbox Series X/S • Released — 15 March 2024 • Genre — Action-adventure • Modes — Single-player
Gameplay
Gameplay
Players control Cutter Slade, the protagonist of Outcast. Slade has had his memory wiped and does not remember his previous adventures. While attempting to find his missing daughter, he helps the Talans, a race native to the planet Adelpha, repel an invasion. This is done by performing fetch quests, talking to non-player characters, and fighting robots. Slade is equipped with a jetpack, and his weapons can be customized and upgraded in various ways. If Slade dies, he respawns nearby. Outcast: A New Beginning has an open world that can be explored, and fast travel can be used to teleport to areas already visited.
Development and release
Development and release
On 17 September 2021, THQ Nordic announced Outcast 2: A New Beginning. In August 2023, the game was renamed to Outcast: A New Beginning. The game was released for PlayStation 5, Windows, and Xbox Series X/S on 15 March 2024. It was developed by the same team that made the first game, Belgian developer Appeal Studios.
Reception
Outcast: A New Beginning received "mixed or average" reviews from critics, according to review aggregator website Metacritic. Fellow review aggregator OpenCritic assessed that the game received fair approval, being recommended by 34% of critics. In Japan, four critics from Famitsu gave the game a total score of 31 out of 40. Although they criticized it for having "overly long questlines filled with busywork" and dialogue that is "goofy sci-fi babble", IGN recommended it to fans of open world games on the strength of its freedom and exploration. Rock Paper Shotgun said it is a beautiful alien world "filled with open world busy work" and cringe-worthy dialogue. They also criticized what they felt was a white savior narrative. PC Gamers reviewer felt Slade, who appeared to be middle-aged in the game, would appeal to older gamers given both his old-fashioned design and the game itself. Push Square likewise thought people hungry for mid-2000s era action-adventure games might enjoy it, but they said there were too many other, better options today. They also experienced technical issues on the PlayStation 5.
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- 1.Wutz, Marco. Outcast: A New Beginning follows an open-world classic from 1999. Sports Illustrated. 2023-08-11.
- 2.McWhertor, Michael. Outcast 2, the sequel announced 20 years ago, is finally coming out. Polygon. September 17, 2021.
- 3.Evans-Thirlwell, Edwin. Outcast: A New Beginning wants to be a caring open world shooter. Rock Paper Shotgun. Gamer Network. 11 August 2023.
- 4.Outcast: A New Beginning. Gamepressure. 2024-01-25.
- 5.Metacritic. Outcast: A New Beginning PC Critic Reviews.
- 6.Metacritic. Outcast: A New Beginning Playstation 5 Critic Reviews.
- 7.Metacritic. Outcast: A New Beginning Xbox Series X Critic Reviews.
- 8.OpenCritic. Outcast: A New Beginning.
- 9.Romano, Sal. Famitsu Review Scores: Issue 1842. Gematsu. March 19, 2024.
- 10.Cunningham, James. Review: Outcast - A New Beginning. Hardcore Gamer. March 14, 2024.
- 11.Stapleton, Dan. Outcast: A New Beginning Review. IGN. May 1, 2024.
- 12.Jones, Robert. Outcast – A New Beginning review. PC Gamer. March 27, 2024.
- 13.McCormick, John Cal. Mini Review: Outcast: A New Beginning (PS5) - A Rough Around the Edges Action Relic. Push Square. 2024-03-14.
- 14.White, Lucas. Outcast - A New Beginning review: Hi Jetpack, I'm Dad. Shacknews. March 14, 2024.
- 15.Outcast: A New Beginning. Metacritic.
- 16.Castle, Katherine. Outcast: A New Beginning review: an open world dead end. Rock Paper Shotgun. 2024-03-14.
- 17.Jones, Robert. Outcast - A New Beginning is old-fashioned PC gaming fun—but I just wish its hero didn't remind me of my own painful mortality so vividly. PC Gamer. 2024-03-15.
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