Is Outer Wilds on Nintendo Switch?

Yes, Outer Wilds is available on Nintendo Switch. The full platform list: PC, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch.

Is Outer Wilds on PlayStation 5?

Yes, Outer Wilds is available on PlayStation 5.

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Outer Wilds

7Full Release

What this is

A time-loop space mystery where knowledge unlocks paths through an abandoned solar system.

What you actually do

You pilot a shuttle, explore planets, read traces of the past, and connect clues across repeating time loops. Knowledge carries forward, but confusing puzzles, disorientation, and repeated travel can test your patience.

Verdict

Knowledge Under Time Pressure

Outer Wilds turns piloting, exploration, and clue gathering into a remarkably personal mystery where understanding changes what you can do. Its cryptic puzzles, repeated travel, and demanding flight controls can make the early game a poor fit for impatient players.

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Is it for you?

What shines

Exceptional sense of discovery
Clever interconnected world design
Knowledge-based progression
Memorable atmospheric soundtrack
Rewarding physics experimentation
Strong emotional storytelling

What to know

Minimal guidance for newcomers
Wonky flight controls
Repeated travel after resets
Some puzzles lack clarity
Can cause motion sickness
Low replayability after completion

Quick facts

Genre

ExplorationSpace

View

First person

Solo

Co-op

PvP

Length

17h

Entry

Can start here

Pricing

Paid

MTX

Account required

Active Support

Crossplay

+Best if

You want knowledge itself to function as progression and prefer connecting clues over following marked objectives.

!Skip it if

You need clear direction, forgiving movement, or frequent mechanical rewards.

Developer

Mobius Digital

Publisher

Annapurna Interactive

Release

May 28, 2019

Game DNA

Rhythm

Slow pace

Depth

Deep & complex

Mood

AtmosphericChallengingStory-rich

Structure

Story-drivenOpen world

Also tagged

MysteryGreat SoundtrackPuzzle

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Your role and how it develops

Your role

You are an independent space explorer responsible for piloting your shuttle, investigating unfamiliar worlds, and assembling the truth from what you learn.

Learning and mastery

The opening is deliberately open-ended, and progress depends on learning how to investigate without much guidance.

Replay and variation

The discovery structure is powerful on a first playthrough but offers limited surprise once its central knowledge is understood.

Systems you interact with

What you actually engage with

Spaceflight

Pilot a shuttle through a small solar system using momentum and gravity.

Planetary exploration

Search distinct worlds for ruins, landmarks, and environmental clues.

Knowledge progression

Use discoveries and recorded information to open new lines of investigation.

Environmental puzzles

Interpret physical spaces and changing conditions to uncover paths forward.

Time loop

Revisit locations while using what you remember to approach them differently.

Ship log

Organize connections between discoveries and unresolved leads.

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Time investment

How long it takes

HowLongToBeat

Main story

focused run

17h

Main + extras

story and side content

23h

Completionist

full clear

29h

Session fit

What the time commitment feels like

When it clicks

Expect a slow, exploratory start that asks you to choose your own lead.

Session constraints

Mistakes can force repeated travel, and cryptic clues may require several attempts before they make sense.

Best session rhythm

Short expeditions work well because each loop can focus on one question or location.

DLC timing

Consider the additional content after the main investigation if you want another self-directed mystery.

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Review interpretation

Current mood

Recent players describe Outer Wilds as magical, emotional, and deeply memorable, with strong enthusiasm for discovering it blind.

Why it works

Curiosity-driven exploration, player-led discovery, and an unusual mystery create a rewarding experience that both players and critics find immersive and distinctive.

Critic gap

Critics emphasize the joy of discovery, while some players find the controls, cryptic clues, time loop, and lack of direction frustrating enough to interrupt that experience.

What players value

Exploration and discovery

high

Players repeatedly praise following their curiosity, exploring freely, and uncovering knowledge through their own observations.

Story, mystery, and emotional impact

high

Players describe the mystery, storytelling, music, and eventual revelations as immersive, moving, and difficult to forget.

Immersion and atmosphere

medium

Players highlight the game's sense of wonder and its ability to create a lasting, emotionally powerful experience.

Evidence-backed risks

Unforgiving controls and space movement

mediumreviews

Some players find the flight, gravity, and movement controls unwieldy or difficult to learn, with mistakes causing frustration.

Limited direction and cryptic puzzle clues

highreviews and critics

The game expects players to connect clues independently, and some players find the lack of guidance and cryptic puzzles tedious or confusing.

Repetition after failed loops

mediumreviews and critics

Some players dislike repeating sections after mistakes or failed attempts, especially during demanding late-game sequences.

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Minimum PC

Playable baseline

OSWindows 10

CPUIntel Core i5-2300 | AMD FX-4350

RAM6 GB RAM

GPUNvidia GeForce GTX 660, 2 GB | AMD Radeon HD 7870, 2 GB

Recommended PC

Better target

OSWindows 10

CPUIntel Core i5-8400 | AMD Ryzen 5 2600X

RAM8 GB RAM

GPUNvidia GeForce GTX 1060 | AMD Radeon RX 580

Storage and usability

Disk, language and input

Install11 GB

Download3 GB

Free space8 GB

Languages13 listed

ControllerFull

Accessibility

Verified Steam support

Adjustable text sizeSteam

Camera comfort optionsSteam

Color alternativesSteam

Custom volume controlsSteam

Playable without timed inputSteam

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Support status

Developer activity

Legacy

Last game updateMay 6, 2025 · 15 months ago

Last official postMay 6, 2025 · 15 months ago

Updates (12 mo)0

Posts (12 mo)0

CadenceDormant

SourceSteam

Official Steam news

Latest from the developer

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Questions people search

answered from verified data

The main story of Outer Wilds takes about 17 hours to beat.

Expect around 23 hours with side content and about 29 hours for completionists (HowLongToBeat player data).