The Outer Worlds' first DLC expansion will add 'a substantial amount of content'

Obsidian's Nebula Award-winning sci-fi RPG The Outer Worlds will its first big DLC expansion in September with the release of Peril on Gorgon, announced today during Microsoft's big Xbox Games Showcase event.

Peril on Gorgon had previously been teased with a strange message that recently appeared on The Outer Worlds website, telling visitors that, "On Gorgon, it's always... Adrena-Time (made with real xenocyte waste!)" 

(Image credit: Obsidian Entertainment)

Gorgon, it turns out, is an asteroid that players will travel to as they investigate the mysterious origins of Adrena-Time, a consumable that increases movement and melee attack speed—and causes an attribute-draining "Adrena-Time Crash" after the rush passes. Space drugs: gotta love 'em.

The DLC will add "a substantial amount of content" to the game, Obsidian said, with a "noir-tinged adventure" and new weapons, armor, perks, flaws, and more. It's set to come out on September 9 at a cost of $15, and will also be available in a two-part expansion pass that will sell for $25. More details on that pass will be revealed later. For now, you can check out some Peril on Gorgon screens below.

Andy Chalk
US News Lead

Andy has been gaming on PCs from the very beginning, starting as a youngster with text adventures and primitive action games on a cassette-based TRS80. From there he graduated to the glory days of Sierra Online adventures and Microprose sims, ran a local BBS, learned how to build PCs, and developed a longstanding love of RPGs, immersive sims, and shooters. He began writing videogame news in 2007 for The Escapist and somehow managed to avoid getting fired until 2014, when he joined the storied ranks of PC Gamer. He covers all aspects of the industry, from new game announcements and patch notes to legal disputes, Twitch beefs, esports, and Henry Cavill. Lots of Henry Cavill.

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