The Outer Worlds 2: The Case for a New Companion Like Parvati
Obsidian Entertainment and Private Division's 2019 action-RPG The Outer Worlds introduced players to Halcyon, a small star system overtaken by corporations and home to a very interesting cast of characters. The game became a hit, with gamers heaping praise on its writing, setting, and sense of humor, and a few years later The Outer Worlds 2 was revealed with a typically irreverent trailer during E3 2021 that echoed the same sensibilities of the first game.
The Outer Worlds 2 doesn't have a confirmed release date yet, and not a lot of details have been revealed about the game. Players do know there will be a brand-new star system to explore, even if there are still plenty of mysteries left from their time in Halcyon. There will also be a new crew of companion characters who will hopefully be just as engaging as the previous set. In a game that's already packed with personality, The Outer Worlds' companions added an extra layer of humor, heart, and entertainment. Among the various NPCs that players could recruit, Parvati stood out as one of the best, and The Outer Worlds 2 should look to duplicate her popularity.
The Outer Worlds 2 and Pentiment Prove Obsidian's Varied Talent
Games are becoming more diverse as the years go by, with a wider range of communities and individuals finding themselves represented. However, while queer characters are becoming more prominent, the full range of sexualities are not often addressed. Parvati's asexuality and queerness is a refreshing change of pace, and provides an interesting dimension to her complex characterization. Although romance can be a part of Parvati's story, her relationship with the player is centered around friendship instead (as with all The Outer Worlds' companions), and
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