A central idea in The Outer Worlds 2 is a future where unchecked capitalism has taken over. While the first game explored similar themes, the sequel builds on them with more complex RPG elements and a wider range of choices, making it a stronger experience overall. Both games also feature a unique system where you can give your character flaws – permanent drawbacks that come with small benefits.
A Reddit user named Disenchantor discovered a funny quirk in the game: players who bought the most expensive Premium Edition are receiving a “Consumerism” flaw as a result. Many are finding the irony amusing. The game notifies these players with a message stating, “The Earth Directorate found a flaw in you! Consumerism!” A popular comment from Melancholic_Starborn perfectly captures the reaction: “That’s pretty hilarious, honestly.”
Spending Extra Money On The Premium Edition Gets You The Consumerism Flaw
Fans Appreciate This Friendly Jab From Obsidian
Currently, only players who purchased the $100 Premium Edition can play The Outer Worlds 2 through early access. In addition to the expected benefits like early play, a digital artbook, and future downloadable content, players discovered a unique character-building option called the Consumerism flaw as a bonus.
The Consumerism flaw, available to players who bought the deluxe version of the game, offers a trade-off: it lowers prices at shops by 15%, but reduces the amount you get when selling items by 10%. This encourages players to focus on buying more items than selling them, which is why it’s called Consumerism.
Many commenters on the Reddit post praised Obsidian for their playful response. One user, KaitoSeishin, noted how perfectly the joke fit the company’s style, saying they were playfully teasing players who purchased the premium edition. Another user, New_Leg6785, added that the response showed a great level of self-awareness from Obsidian.
People are loving this small detail, and many are now understanding why they previously experienced a certain problem. One user, SessionLegal2332, shared, “Oh, so that’s why I had that issue! It’s funny that it just clicked for me.”
You Don’t Have To Take The Consumerism Flaw
Making It Optional Keeps The Joke From Crossing The Line
Honestly, I’m really relieved the Consumerism flaw in The Outer Worlds 2 is totally optional. It actually feels right at home with the game’s vibe, and it’s the sort of clever, self-aware joke the developers have been hinting at in their marketing. If they’d made it mandatory, especially for those who bought the more expensive edition, I think fans would have been a lot less happy about it.
It’s a bummer, but it looks like this problem is only happening with the Premium Edition of The Outer Worlds 2 right now. We just found out about it since the game is in early access, so we don’t know if there will be a way for everyone else to unlock it when the full game comes out. It might stay exclusive to the premium version, which would be a real shame!
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2025-10-25 21:42