The Outer Worlds 2 first story DLC will be a two-part expansion

The Outer Worlds 2 is getting its first dose of post-launch DLC, despite a recent round of layoffs at developer Obsidian. The studio confirmed its plans for a major two-part expansion called Side Effect Guaranteed, per reports from VGC and Push Square.

Push Square reports the expansion will be released in two separate parts. The first chunk of content is scheduled to arrive for PlayStation 5 on December 2, 2026.

The second part of the Side Effect Guaranteed expansion is currently slated for a release in Spring 2027, according to the outlet. A trailer for the new content is also now available.

This announcement comes just after Obsidian reportedly lost 25 percent of its workforce in a round of layoffs, as noted by Push Square. Despite these cuts, the studio is moving forward with its previously planned DLC roadmap for the sequel.