The Outer Worlds: Murder on Eridanos
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About The Outer Worlds: Murder on Eridanos
This is a story-driven shooter RPG expansion developed by Obsidian Entertainment and published by Private Division. It launched on March 17, 2021 for PlayStation 4, PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch. You need the base game to access this content. The plot follows your character investigating a murder on the Eridanos colony world. This narrative DLC focuses heavily on dialogue choices and detective work rather than pure combat. It serves as the final chapter in the official expansion pass before the series concluded its main storyline.
Gameplay
Sessions revolve around exploring new areas of the colony while interrogating suspects and scanning evidence for clues. You switch between standard third-person shooting and a dedicated investigation mode to examine crime scenes. Combat remains familiar with cover mechanics and ability usage, but the pacing slows down significantly during dialogue trees. These conversations branch based on your build and prior choices, leading to multiple outcomes for every case you solve. The game tracks your progress through specific achievements tied to solving mysteries or completing side quests without killing anyone. You spend most of your time talking, reading logs, and making moral judgments rather than grinding for XP.
What Players Think
The PlayPile community has given this title a solid 78.7 out of 100 rating based on fourteen IGDB scores. Players report an average playtime of just over six hours to complete the main storyline. Community mood tags lean heavily toward "satisfying conclusion" and "mystery." Review snippets frequently mention that the writing quality matches the base game while noting the shorter length as a drawback for some. Completion rates sit at 42 percent, suggesting many players skip this content or do not finish all available achievements. The data shows no major complaints about performance on Switch compared to other platforms.
PlayPile's Take
This expansion works best if you finished the main game and want more character moments before the story ends. It costs extra unless you own the bundle, so check your current library first. You will unlock specific achievements that track your investigation skills. The six-hour runtime fits well into a weekend but offers little replay value for those seeking endless content. Avoid this if you only care about fast-paced shooting loops. Play it to see how the developers wrap up their narrative threads rather than for extended gameplay sessions.
Game Modes
Single player
IGDB Rating
78.7
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