The Outer Worlds 2 Achievements and Trophies Explained

Updated 7 November 2026 · Standard formula, shown below

The Outer Worlds 2 achievements and trophies on Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5 are a shared list of 50 challenges, with 1,000 Gamerscore on Xbox and a Platinum trophy on PS5. They cover main story progression, side quests, combat, exploration, and a few missable skill checks. This guide explains how the list works, which ones are missable, and how to earn them efficiently.

How the Achievement List Is Structured

The Outer Worlds 2 follows the same general pattern as the first game. The list is divided into four rough categories:

Story achievements – unlocked by completing main quests. These are unmissable if you finish the campaign.
Side quest achievements – tied to companion quests, faction missions, and optional objectives. Some can be missed if you fail or skip them.
Combat achievements – require specific weapons, tactics, or enemy types (e.g., killing enemies with plasma damage or using a science weapon).
Exploration and misc achievements – involve discovering locations, hacking terminals, picking locks, or making dialogue choices.

On Xbox, each achievement is worth between 10 and 100 Gamerscore, totaling 1,000. On PS5, the same list grants a Platinum trophy plus Gold, Silver, and Bronze trophies. The requirements are identical on both platforms.

Missable Achievements and How to Avoid Missing Them

Some achievements are missable because they depend on choices you make during the game. For example, if a quest offers two mutually exclusive outcomes, you can only get one achievement per playthrough. Common missable types include:

Choosing a specific dialogue option during a main quest.
Completing a side quest before advancing the main story (the quest may become unavailable).
Killing a certain NPC instead of sparing them.
Using a skill check (like Persuade or Hack) that fails if your skill is too low.

To avoid missing any, keep multiple save files before major decisions. You can reload to get the other outcome without starting a new game. If you want the Platinum in one playthrough, you will need to follow a guide and save before every choice-driven achievement.

Common Mistakes and Misconceptions

A few things players often get wrong:

Thinking the Platinum is impossible on one playthrough. It is possible, but you must save before choices and be willing to reload. Some achievements require two different outcomes, so you cannot get them in a single continuous run.
Missing side quests by rushing the main story. The game does not always warn you that a quest will expire. Check your journal regularly and do side content before advancing major main quests.
Assuming all achievements are story-related. Many require specific actions, like using a particular weapon type or completing a challenge. Read the description carefully.
Confusing Gamerscore with trophy rarity. On Xbox, Gamerscore is a point value; on PS5, trophies have tiers (Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum). The same achievement may be worth 30 Gamerscore but be a Silver trophy.

Cost and Time Investment

There is no additional cost to earn achievements – they are part of the base game. However, the time investment is significant. A typical playthrough focused on the main story takes around 25–35 hours. To get 100% achievements, you will likely need 50–70 hours because you will replay sections for missed choices and hunt down all side content.

Alternatives to Full Completion

If you do not want to spend dozens of hours chasing every achievement, consider these alternatives:

Play for fun and ignore achievements. The game is fully enjoyable without hunting trophies.
Focus on story achievements only. These give you a sense of progression without extra effort.
Use a guide only for missable achievements. You can enjoy the game naturally and then reload saves for the ones you missed.
Play on the easiest difficulty. Difficulty does not affect achievements, so you can lower it to make combat achievements easier.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are any achievements missable in The Outer Worlds 2?

Yes, several are missable. Any achievement tied to a choice or a timed side quest can be missed. The game does not have a chapter select, so you must reload an earlier save to get the other outcome.

Can I get the Platinum trophy on PS5 in one playthrough?

Yes, but you will need to save before every choice and reload to get the opposite outcome. It is not possible to get all achievements in a single continuous playthrough because some are mutually exclusive.

Do Xbox and PlayStation have the same achievements?

Yes, the requirements are identical. The only difference is the presentation: Xbox uses Gamerscore points, while PlayStation uses trophy tiers. Both have 50 achievements total.

What is the hardest achievement in The Outer Worlds 2?

The hardest is usually the one that requires completing a side quest with a specific skill check, because you may need to invest heavily in one skill and still fail if you are not high enough level. Combat achievements that require using a specific weapon can also be tricky if you have already upgraded other weapons.

Does difficulty affect achievements?

No, difficulty does not affect any achievements. You can play on the easiest setting and still earn every trophy. Lowering difficulty can make combat-related achievements much easier.

Can I earn achievements after finishing the main story?

Yes, the game continues after the ending, and you can explore the world and complete remaining side quests. However, some missable achievements are tied to choices made during the main story, so you may need to reload an earlier save for those.

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