The Outer Worlds 2 lands with global Moon AR tie‑in on Snapchat

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Xbox has rolled out The Outer Worlds 2 across major platforms and paired the launch with a cross‑media activation on Snapchat. A new AR Lens uses celestial tracking to overlay the game’s Moon Man character onto the real Moon, syncing with the lunar cycle. The experience is designed to work globally and will run in the lead‑up to the full moon on November 6, 2025. The game arrives with Xbox Play Anywhere support and is included on launch day with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass.

Release rollout and platforms

According to Xbox, The Outer Worlds 2 is available today on the following platforms:

• Xbox Series X|S
• Xbox on PC
• ROG Xbox Ally handhelds
• Battle.net
• Steam
• PlayStation 5

The title is designated as Xbox Play Anywhere, and it is included day one with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass.

Snapchat AR Lens: lunar tracking, global scope

Xbox and Snapchat introduced an AR Lens that leverages celestial tracking to align with the Moon. When the feature is active, users can see the game’s Moon Man character appear on the lunar surface with animated scenes and short vignettes. Xbox states the AR Lens is intended for a global audience and will be available in the run‑up to the full moon on November 6, 2025.

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Official video

Xbox published a short video overview of the AR experience:

Key facts at a glance

• Game: The Outer Worlds 2
• Status: Available now
• Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, ROG Xbox Ally handhelds, Battle.net, Steam, PlayStation 5
• Programs: Xbox Play Anywhere; included day one with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass
• AR feature: Snapchat Lens using celestial tracking, aligned to the Moon, global availability through November 6, 2025

Why it matters

Cross‑platform availability and Play Anywhere support make The Outer Worlds 2 accessible across ecosystems from day one, while the Snapchat lunar AR tie‑in adds a thematic extension of the game’s world outside traditional screens. For players, it means immediate access on their preferred platform and an extra, time‑limited way to engage with the setting ahead of the November 2025 full moon.