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Outer Wilds update 4

The team behind Outer Wilds is still improving the game, and update 4 just went live on Switch.

Many improvements are included here for players on Nintendo’s console. The update includes lots of fixes to visuals across the game, some performance improvements, fixes some community reported bugs, and brings along some features found in patch 15 on other platforms. Worth noting, this is apparently the last major Switch patch panned.

The full overview of today’s update is as follows:

Outer Wilds update 2

Outer Wilds just received its second update on Switch.

The patch contains various stability and performance improvements. An issue is also now fixed where players would sometimes hit an infinite load or lose all the textures and collisions.

Here’s the full rundown of the new update:

Outer Wilds physical

A physical release of Outer Wilds was first teased when the game was first launching for Switch digitally at the end of last year, but now we have full details.

iam8bit will be handling the physical version. The Outer Wilds: Archaeologist Edition includes the base game and Echoes of the Eye expansion as well as a foldout planetary chart poster by Mobius Digital concept artist Ian Jacobson. Additionally, available via the iam8bitstore is a collector’s edition containing a canvas traveler’s adventure bag, explorer’s journey + game sleeve, Chert’s bandana, set of seven planetary patches, bonus item from a doomed timeline, and eye of the universe clasp.

Outer Wilds players on Switch can now access a new update.

The patch contains a number of enhancements in various areas. There are improvements to the visuals, gameplay, and stability. Some fixes are implemented as well.

Here’s the full rundown:

Outer Wilds launch trailer

Outer Wilds has finally come to Switch, and we have one last trailer to celebrate. The port has arrived nearly three years after its announcement.

Here’s a rundown of everything you need to know:

Outer Wilds release date

Outer Wilds was featured during today’s Indie World Showcase, and a release date of December 7, 2023 was revealed with its Archeologist Edition. A physical version will follow in 2024.

It’s been a long time coming for Outer Wild on Nintendo’s console. It was first announced in February 2021 for release that summer. In July though, it was delayed to Holiday 2021. There have been no updates about the Switch version – until today.

Outer Wilds

Annapurna Interactive and Mobius Digital are delaying the Switch version of Outer Wilds. Originally planned for this summer, it will now release during the holiday season.

Here’s an overview of the open world mystery game:


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