Mobius Digital, the talented studio behind the critically acclaimed exploration-themed sci-fi game Outer Wilds, which has left its mark on the indie game world, has quietly confirmed that it is focusing on a new project. In the 16th and apparently final major update notes for its beloved game, the studio announced that it is no longer planning any major content for Outer Wilds or its expansion Echoes of the Eye, and is directing all of its resources towards a new, mysterious game. No information has yet been shared about the name or content of this new game, which is reportedly in the very early stages of development.
New Game Announcement Was Hidden Among the Update Notes
Mobius Digital announced the existence of their new game not with a big press release or social media announcement, but rather in a rather modest way, with a short comment at the bottom of the latest update notes for Outer Wilds. “We have no plans for any major updates for Outer Wilds or Echoes of the Eye, as we are currently working hard on our new game,” the statement came as a surprise to the game’s loyal community and quickly spread across social media platforms. This unexpected announcement was a turning point for fans who had been waiting for new content in the Outer Wilds universe.
It May Be a Long Wait for Details
Despite the announcement of their new project, the development team has already warned that fans will have to wait a long time for details. In a post on the studio's official X (former Twitter) account, they emphasized that patience is needed, with the statement, "It may take years for something concrete to be shared about this new project." This statement shows that Mobius Digital approaches its new projects with care and does not want to rush them. Considering the unique atmosphere and deep narrative of Outer Wilds, fans seem ready to wait a long time for the new game to have a similar quality.
Latest Major Update Focused on Technical Fixes
The 16th update, which paved the way for the new game announcement, focused primarily on some technical issues that existed in the Outer Wilds and Echoes of the Eye expansions. An annoying bug on PC that caused some keys to become temporarily disabled when players changed the focus of the window was fixed. Additionally, an unexpected speed increase during diagonal movements was also addressed with this update. Some animation bugs, lighting issues, and interaction issues specific to the Echoes of the Eye expansion were also fixed with this latest major update. In addition, various improvements were made to the game's user interface and important tools such as the signal scope that players use during exploration.
Outer Wilds is Now in Its Maturity
Mobius Digital has stated that minor, critical bug fixing updates are still possible in the future, but it is not a given. The studio is now fully focused on its new, exciting projects, suggesting that Outer Wilds has now reached maturity and has largely completed its journey with its unique experience. This means that it is no longer realistic to expect major new content to be released in the Outer Wilds universe. However, the game’s profound impact and legacy will live on in the minds for a long time to come. Fans are now eagerly awaiting where Mobius Digital’s next creative journey will lead.
