Can you respec in The Outer Worlds 2?

If your build in The Outer Worlds 2 isn't shaping up how you wanted it to, you might be wondering how to respec.

Respecs are part and parcel of many RPGs, letting you change up your build at the click of a button to take your playthrough in a whole other direction.

But can you respec in The Outer Worlds 2? Here's what you need to know and how to do it.

Can you respec in The Outer Worlds 2? How to respec explained

Yes, you can respec in The Outer Worlds 2, but only once.

At the end of the game's prologue, after your escape pod is rescued, you'll have a conversation with Valerie and Niles.

You'll be checked over for any changes to your abilities following the events of the prologue, giving you two dialogue options.

If you choose the first one – "[Respec.] That's probably for the best. I do feel a little different" – then the respec menu will open.

When you first create your character, you're only able to tweak your character's appearance and background.

At this point, when you have the chance to respec, you will be able to change your traits and skills as well, so it's well worth having a look at, even if you don't end up changing much, if anything about your build.

We cannot stress enough that if you do choose to respec here, then you should take your time and choose your build very carefully.

This is the one and only time for the rest of your playthrough that you will be able to respec, so after this, your only option for a whole new build is to start an entirely new game.

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