The Outer Worlds 2 Side Effects Guaranteed DLC priced at $14.99 and launching December 2

NicoGG November 11, 2026 2 comments 2 min read

The Outer Worlds 2 Side Effects Guaranteed DLC releases December 2 for $14.99, adding Elysium Valley, 15 perks, 4 flaws, and raising the level cap to 36.

First DLC for The Outer Worlds 2 releases on December 2 2026 with new narrative and gameplay layers for players who have been exploring the base game. The Side Effects Guaranteed DLC offers a new crisis with a distress signal and a virus that causes explosive cell death as a new reason to dive back into the series for fans. For those seeking more content, this focus DLC brings a great expansion of RPG core elements to enjoy without investing in a full game again.

Obsidian expansion adds Elysium Valley, 15 perks, and raises level cap to 36

This DLC expansion from Obsidian Entertainment will be available for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S. Story takes place around the investigation of a strange distress signal and a dangerous biological situation. The new story will be integrated alongside new areas to explore and deeper character customization for players to take advantage of. The launch will target the same multiplatform audience as the original game.

DLC Name: Side Effects Guaranteed
Release Date: December 2, 2026
Price: $14.99
Platforms: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S
New Max Level: 36

Character level for the game will be increased from the base cap to now 36. There will be over 15 new perks for characters to customize and four new flaws for strategic risk-taking. A new location – Elysium Valley – is added for exploration and action. The expansion offers deeper character growth and more playstyles to enjoy in the expansion with these new mechanical elements.

A new radio station for Sub Rosa will offer 20 tracks for music on the journey. Side Effects Guaranteed DLC expansion price is set at $14.99 USD (≈ $14.99) for worldwide release. With a focused but content-rich approach to the expansion, the price point makes sense. What's included with the expansion are the new levels, perks, and audio elements for this first big update.

The Outer Worlds 2 was something that we've been following closely and had previously reported on earlier with Obsidian confirms The Outer Worlds 2 add-on development. Now with the release date confirmed for December 2 at $14.99, this first DLC has all the information locked in. Players can plan purchases and time for exploring Elysium Valley and the new distress signal story.