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'Outward: Definitive Edition' Coming to the Switch in 2024

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Dancrane212

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I believe this had popped up in a couple places with ratings boards but the port is now confirmed for 2024. This will be the Definitive Edition so it includes the DLC and rebalancing that is specific to that newer release. No specific date but the game will be getting a physical release alongside the digital one.

Media released for the port does show visual compromises, and split-screen co-op is no longer supported (online is however) but here's hoping it runs well!

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Gameplay overview for the original Definitive Edition release:


"OUTWARD COMING TO NINTENDO SWITCH" - PLAION Press Server

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09.00 CET THURSDAY 21 DECEMBER 2023 – Outward, the open-world fantasy role-playing game developed by Nine Dots Studio, is coming to the Nintendo Switch in 2024.

The Switch release is the culmination of months of hard work between Nine Dots Studio and Sneaky Box, the developer brought on board to lead the efforts to port the game to the Switch.

"Getting Outward onto the Switch was always a dream for us," said Guillaume Boucher-Vidal, CEO and creative director of Nine Dots Studio. "I'll be quite honest, I had my doubts that a Switch version was even possible."

Boucher-Vidal pointed to technical limitations fuelling his doubt.

"Outward is a big game that was made in such a weird context and has some very specific technical limitations," Boucher-Vidal said.

"The team at Sneaky Box really pulled a rabbit out of the hat with this port. I'm happy that there will be one more way to play our game, and with devices like the Steam Deck and the Nintendo Switch, it's quite fitting that our game is now travel-friendly."

Outward is an RPG set in the world of Aurai where you take on the role of an ordinary adventurer defending themselves against threatening creatures, braving hazardous environmental conditions, and keeping healthy and hydrated.

Your journey will take you through cities and dangerous hidden dungeons crawling with formidable enemies as you travel across the untamed wilderness.

The Definitive Edition contains the base game, along with two DLC's, "Three Brothers" and "The Soroboreans."

Key Features:

  • Survive in the wilds as you explore the land
  • Play solo or cooperatively online
  • Dynamic defeat scenarios that react to your context
  • Constant auto-saving means there's no turning back
  • Ritualistic, step-by-step approach to spellcasting
  • Unique experience with every play through
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Arttemis

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Oct 28, 2017
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That was a very interesting trailer! And that's seemingly an ambitious feat to port it to the switch. Anyone have first hand experience with the Xbox and PlayStation console ports?
 
AuthenticM

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One of the greatest games that I have ever played. Anyone who has an interest in deep RPGs and immersive worlds should play this.
 
Thrill_house

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Oct 27, 2017
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Really good game. Reminded me a ton of morrowind and that is some high praise coming from me. Might be a little rough around the edges but if you miss games like es 3 and gothic, give it a go.
 
Oliver James

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Wonder how it would perform, quite remember the PS4 version being choppy at some parts. Give us a 60 fps next-gen patch please!
 
AuthenticM

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Chromie said:
What makes it your greatest? With the winter steam sale coming I've had this on my wishlist forever but never pulled the trigger.
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This game has one of the biggest feeling of "I am going on an adventure" of any game that I have played in my life. It's up there.

The game presents real threats to the player, and you need to be careful and pay attention if you want to survive. You will die. A lot. But death is part of the experience, to the extent that when you die, you do not reload your save file; the game designers designed some "death scenarios" that are random every time you die. Sometimes the game puts you back a bit away from where you died, and you lost some food. Sometimes, an NPC finds you and brings you back to town. Sometimes, something special happens.

The game's RPG systems offer real character upgrades through skills that really matter. This game does not offer a superficial RPG experience by giving you a bunch of numbers that slightly go up over time (i.e. "equip this to get +1.2% damage"). Skills are all different and very useful, and since your character only has a limited number of skill slots, this means that you can't just buy them all; you have to build your character the way you want it.

It became a ritual for me to get ready before leaving to explore the lands or a dungeon. Extremely satisfying. You get real rewards for doing so too. And it is rewarding.

Check out this post of mine from last year when I first started playing the game, which will give you a glimpse of the type of experience that the game can give you:

www.resetera.com

Outward: Definitive Edition |OT| Dust off Those Walking Boots OT

Earlier this week, I got to the point where I could leave the starting area to choose a faction. I wasn't sure which one I wanted, so I randomly picked the church city in the swamp area. Maybe it was too early to leave yet, but I was hungry for adventure, so I packed all I needed for the trip...
www.resetera.com www.resetera.com

Honestly if I were to sit down and make a proper top 10 games of all time for me, this game would be on it. Up there with Morrowind, Red Alert 1, Donkey Kong Country 2 and FF7.

It's an indie game made by a team of 10-ish people. This team accomplished more with this game than so many AAA games that I have played. It's wild.

It comes with my highest recommendation.

The only thing you need to keep in mind is that the game can prove very hard at the beginning, as a new player finds their groove and learns the game loop. But if you take your time and learn the game, and get over that bump, you will find a game that offers you something that you might have craved for a very long time.
 
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Oliver James

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Oct 25, 2017
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Dancrane212 holy crap you're right, since when was this in effect? Could've sworn I was disappointed when I booted it up on Series X and saw it was still 30. I will uninstall the game as soon as I can as this will surely disrupt my holiday game plans 🙃
 
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Dancrane212

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Dancrane212 holy crap you're right, since when was this in effect? Could've sworn I was disappointed when I booted it up on Series X and saw it was still 30. I will uninstall the game as soon as I can as this will surely disrupt my holiday game plans 🙃
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It launched with that framerate target out of the gate. Perhaps you accidently downloaded the last gen listing previously? That's still live on the marketplace and would be 30fps.
 
Chromie

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AuthenticM said:
This game has one of the biggest feeling of "I am going on an adventure" of any game that I have played in my life. It's up there.

The game presents real threats to the player, and you need to be careful and pay attention if you want to survive. You will die. A lot. But death is part of the experience, to the extent that when you die, you do not reload your save file; the game designers designed some "death scenarios" that are random every time you die. Sometimes the game puts you back a bit away from where you died, and you lost some food. Sometimes, an NPC finds you and brings you back to town. Sometimes, something special happens.

The game's RPG systems offer real character upgrades through skills that really matter. This game does not offer a superficial RPG experience by giving you a bunch of numbers that slightly go up over time (i.e. "equip this to get +1.2% damage"). Skills are all different and very useful, and since your character only has a limited number of skill slots, this means that you can't just buy them all; you have to build your character the way you want it.

It became a ritual for me to get ready before leaving to explore the lands or a dungeon. Extremely satisfying. You get real rewards for doing so too. And it is rewarding.

Check out this post of mine from last year when I first started playing the game, which will give you a glimpse of the type of experience that the game can give you:

www.resetera.com

Outward: Definitive Edition |OT| Dust off Those Walking Boots OT

Earlier this week, I got to the point where I could leave the starting area to choose a faction. I wasn't sure which one I wanted, so I randomly picked the church city in the swamp area. Maybe it was too early to leave yet, but I was hungry for adventure, so I packed all I needed for the trip...
www.resetera.com www.resetera.com

Honestly if I were to sit down and make a proper top 10 games of all time for me, this game would be on it. Up there with Morrowind, Red Alert 1, Donkey Kong Country 2 and FF7.

It's an indie game made by a team of 10-ish people. This team accomplished more with this game than so many AAA games that I have played. It's wild.

It comes with my highest recommendation.

The only thing you need to keep in mind is that the game can prove very hard at the beginning, as a new player finds their groove and learns the game loop. But if you take your time and learn the game, and get over that bump, you will find a game that offers you something that you might have craved for a very long time.
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Okay fine, I'll finally try it

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Ravio-li

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AuthenticM said:
This game has one of the biggest feeling of "I am going on an adventure" of any game that I have played in my life. It's up there.

The game presents real threats to the player, and you need to be careful and pay attention if you want to survive. You will die. A lot. But death is part of the experience, to the extent that when you die, you do not reload your save file; the game designers designed some "death scenarios" that are random every time you die. Sometimes the game puts you back a bit away from where you died, and you lost some food. Sometimes, an NPC finds you and brings you back to town. Sometimes, something special happens.

The game's RPG systems offer real character upgrades through skills that really matter. This game does not offer a superficial RPG experience by giving you a bunch of numbers that slightly go up over time (i.e. "equip this to get +1.2% damage"). Skills are all different and very useful, and since your character only has a limited number of skill slots, this means that you can't just buy them all; you have to build your character the way you want it.

It became a ritual for me to get ready before leaving to explore the lands or a dungeon. Extremely satisfying. You get real rewards for doing so too. And it is rewarding.

Check out this post of mine from last year when I first started playing the game, which will give you a glimpse of the type of experience that the game can give you:

www.resetera.com

Outward: Definitive Edition |OT| Dust off Those Walking Boots OT

Earlier this week, I got to the point where I could leave the starting area to choose a faction. I wasn't sure which one I wanted, so I randomly picked the church city in the swamp area. Maybe it was too early to leave yet, but I was hungry for adventure, so I packed all I needed for the trip...
www.resetera.com www.resetera.com

Honestly if I were to sit down and make a proper top 10 games of all time for me, this game would be on it. Up there with Morrowind, Red Alert 1, Donkey Kong Country 2 and FF7.

It's an indie game made by a team of 10-ish people. This team accomplished more with this game than so many AAA games that I have played. It's wild.

It comes with my highest recommendation.

The only thing you need to keep in mind is that the game can prove very hard at the beginning, as a new player finds their groove and learns the game loop. But if you take your time and learn the game, and get over that bump, you will find a game that offers you something that you might have craved for a very long time.
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I feel I have to mention that you sold me on this game (: Not far in yet, but somehow my way to a very last minute blood debt repayment with 2 deaths in a cave were legit exciting and fun! I ignored this game mostly because of it's mediocre scores, but it's still currently at it's lowest price ever on steam until Feb 1. Maybe a few more people give it a chance.

View: https://store.steampowered.com/app/794260/Outward_Definitive_Edition/

Also, the game runs sort of well on Steam Deck (45 fps, Shadows set to low. Sadly no steam cloud)
 
AuthenticM

AuthenticM

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The Fallen
Oct 25, 2017
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Ravio-li said:
I feel I have to mention that you sold me on this game (: Not far in yet, but somehow my way to a very last minute blood debt repayment with 2 deaths in a cave were legit exciting and fun! I ignored this game mostly because of it's mediocre scores, but it's still currently at it's lowest price ever on steam until Feb 1. Maybe a few more people give it a chance.

View: https://store.steampowered.com/app/794260/Outward_Definitive_Edition/

Also, the game runs sort of well on Steam Deck (45 fps, Shadows set to low. Sadly no steam cloud)
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hell yeah. I'm happy to know it! Keep us posted of your progress. Make a post in the OT next time you post something about your playthrough and tag me so that I don't miss it.

I might start a new game this year. I had only stopped playing after 150 hours or so because of a bug that corrupted my save file on PS5 lol. It's been thankfully patched since. I had just gotten to the DLC content too. I'd like to complete it at some point.

Maybe I should make a thread about Outward that consolidated my thoughts about it in an OP. I really want people to play this game. It's amazing.
 
AuthenticM

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biezel

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May 9, 2018
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I may double (triple) dip on switch but definitely concerned about performance. I will say playing the definitive edition on PS5, performance was pretty close to a locked 60. But I'm sure they've had to make some huge compromises to get it running (hopefully smoothly) on switch.

Would love to see an Outward 2 announcement in the news soon :)
 
the lizard

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Nov 1, 2017
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I've tried to play this like 3 different times and every time I lose interest before even leaving the 1st village. The utter lack of ANY tutorialization is a huge huge detriment to the game.
 
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