The new Outriders broadcast came out swinging, detailing major changes coming to the game in the New Horizon update and beyond. Everything from the new transmog system and new ways to run Outriders’ expeditions was covered in detail, but one key element was only teased: a full-on expansion titled Worldslayer.

While Outriders is not a live-service game, that doesn’t mean it won’t continue to get support. Outriders' free New Horizon update adds even more content to enjoy in the endgame, while Worldslayer is a brand new story expansion too. The broadcast by and large focused on the more immediate content, which makes sense given that New Horizon launches on November 16. Nonetheless, Worldslayer got a few pieces of information that fans will want to keep in mind.

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Outriders: Worldslayer

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First off, the intro to Worldslayer confirms it’ll release sometime in 2022, and that may mean Outriders will have a good strong year next year. The key teaser seems to be a mysterious woman walking up to the Outrider, asking how many people they killed to reach her (or, keyword, “us.”) She does not appear to be a member of the Pax but another human antagonist, likely one of the Altered, and she seems to be covered in some corrupting ooze (seen at 3-minute mark of the trailer below).

It's enough to get the attention of many Outriders fans, lapsed or otherwise, especially with all the New Horizon content as well. Worldslayer, though, is a fully-formed expansion with a brand new story for fans to enjoy, really beating on the narrative-heavy components of Outriders. This will take place in the “furthest reaches of Enoch,” and it’ll be interesting to see how what danger this seemingly new threat poses to the characters.

Finally, although this is Worldslayer’s first tease, many are no doubt eager to learn more. Outriders Community Manage Robbie Palmer ended the broadcast with one of his traditional Q&As, where he said that the team wants to be sure Worldslayer is “absolutely ready to be seen when [People Can Fly] first shows it.”

He stated that fans should stay tuned to the Outriders social media channel for updates in the coming months, potentially suggesting more info at the end of 2021/start of 2022. Either way, it’s exciting to see People Can Fly and Square Enix continue supporting Outriders, with the New Horizon update and Worldslayer seeming set to take the game to the next level.

Outriders is available now on PC, PS4, PS5, Stadia, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X.

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