The Outer Worlds 2 Reacts to Running Around Naked
The Outer Worlds 2 is highly responsive to player actions and doesn't hesitate to make you feel some embarrassment.
Reactivity in Gameplay
In my review, I mentioned the game’s impressive level of interactivity. Whether an early mission interaction influences later events or crewmates commenting on my habit of jumping from heights instead of taking stairs, the game consistently acknowledges player behavior.
Testing Nudity in Dialogue
Curious about the limits of this reactivity, I experimented by stripping naked and interacting with characters. As discovered by Reddit user Glorf_Warlock, several early-game NPCs address the player’s lack of clothing.
- Niles, de Vries, and Kaur all have specific dialogue when the player is undressed.
- For instance, Niles appeared quite flustered when greeting me wearing only underwear.
- De Vries expressed displeasure when having to brief me while I was still in my briefs.
Late-Game Behavior
Testing the same with a late-game save showed no such reactions. The characters seemed indifferent to the player’s nudity, likely because the focus shifts solely to mission completion.
NPC Interaction Scope
Since there are many NPCs to interact with at the start of the game, it is probable that more characters respond to this unusual dress code.
"Niles was pretty flustered to greet me when I was in nothing but my underwear - and de Vries was not happy to have to debrief me in my briefs."
Summary: The Outer Worlds 2 cleverly acknowledges unusual player choices like running around naked, especially early on, adding depth and humor to interactions.
Would you prefer the tone to be more casual or formal?