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As soldier Cutter Slade, explore alien Adelpha, learn from its people, and pursue the probe needed to save Earth.
Released 14 Nov 2017
Explore Alien Regions
Question Talan Locals
Weaken Tyrant's Forces
Outcast – Second Contact is the complete remake of the cult title which sparked the open world, action-adventure genre. Take off on an exploration of Adelpha, an alien world as beautiful as it is dangerous, where your heroic journey places the fate of two worlds in your hands.
Developed by Appeal Studios · Published by Nacon









Cutter Slade is sent to the alien planet Adelpha after a damaged probe triggers a catastrophe that threatens Earth. Separated from his team, he must find and repair the probe while navigating the Talans’ world.
Explore Adelpha’s distinct regions, meet Talan communities, and take on quests in an open-ended order. Conversations reveal local customs and clues about where to go, so progress often depends on questioning people and remembering what they tell you.
Handle threats through direct combat or infiltration, using an evolving arsenal and high-tech gadgets. Quests can help local communities resist their oppressors, changing the strength of enemy forces.
Players often value Adelpha’s distinct regions, its sense of discovery, and the conversations that gradually explain Talan culture. Story, humor, and the orchestral soundtrack also draw praise, particularly from players revisiting the original. Others find the movement, combat, and quest directions dated or frustrating, so the old-school approach is not a fit for everyone.





| Platforms | Windows |
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| Achievements | 41 |
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| Controller support | Xbox |
| Controller required | No |
| DLC / extras | 2 listed on Steam |
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| Website | Official website |