Outer Wilds’ free PS5 and Xbox Series update is out now

Outer Wilds is one of the more unique indie titles released in the past few years, having won multiple awards, while being nominated for dozens more. Those who wish to replay the game once more – or for the first time – can do so in 4K60fps thanks to the official release of the current-gen PS5 and Xbox Series X|S ports.

Making the announcement on Twitter, Mobius Digital – the studio behind Outer Wilds – said “Outer Wilds is now available on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S! These ports use next-gen tech to allow spacefaring at 4k 60fps. Though these consoles are new and shiny, we promise the ship is still held together with good ol’ duct tape and tree sap.”

Offering more details on their website, the team confirmed that the upgrade is free no matter whether you are on Xbox or PlayStation. Furthermore, those who acquired Outer Wilds through Sony’s PlayStation Plus service will still be able to upgrade – despite some other PS5 ports not offering a similar solution.

Outer Wilds’ art style allows it to flourish at any resolution (as can be seen with the upcoming Switch version) though being able to play the game at 4K and 60fps is a welcome addition, especially as you are able to transfer your save file over to the new version of the game, meaning there is no reason not to upgrade.

KitGuru says: Have you played Outer Wilds? What did you think of it? Should all current-gen upgrades be free? Let us know your thoughts down below.

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