Deliverance 2 director throws shade at The Outer Worlds 2

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 director Daniel Vávra commented negatively Outer worlds 2 developer Obsidian Entertainment. While Vávra seems to have enjoyed some of them Outer worlds 2expressed his opinion that Obsidian was relying on pre-existing game mechanics rather than doing anything innovative.

Daniel Vávra is the co-founder of Warhorse Studios and is known for his work on several Warhorse titles including Mafia, Mafia 2, Kingdom Come: Deliverance, and Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2. He is also known for his opinions on social media, including responding to negative reviews Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 earlier in 2025. His statements have been a source of controversy before and often generate discussion and garner a large amount of comments.

Daniel Vávra feels that the outer worlds 2 It doesn't offer any new mechanics

In a post on X, formerly Twitter, Vávra made the comparison Outer worlds 2 unfavorable to Fallout and Fallout: New Vegas, which he called one of his favorite games ever. The director described the world Outer worlds 2 as “static” and “scripted” and spoke negatively about elements including loot boxes, level grinding and loading screens. He went on to suggest that a “living, simulated world” as well as a true non-linear structure could make the game feel more innovative. His biggest complaint was that the game mechanics didn't feel fresh, so it was “sad” that Obsidian Entertainment”[has] he hasn't been able, even after 15 years and with all of Microsoft's money and the latest technological advancements, to come up with a single new game mechanic that could take this proven but ancient formula anywhere else.”

Responses to Vávr's post were mixed. Some commentators praised Kingdom Come: Deliverance and its sequel for providing the innovation they felt Obsidian lacked. Others extrapolated on Vavro's thoughts and shared opinions on the state of AAA gaming as a whole. Others blamed red tape, Microsoft, and even the success of Game Pass, which set new revenue records in early 2025, as the reason Obsidian played it safe with its latest game. However, others disagreed and shared aspects Outer worlds 2 which they found exciting or unique.

In the end, some critics agreed with Vávra, while others did not – from 5. Outer worlds 2 was rated favorably by 88% of critics on OpenCritic; it also has a player rating of 90. However, some reviews echoed Vavro's complaint that the game felt dated, stating that it felt like a remake of the first game and did not add enough new content or mechanics to be compelling. Outer worlds 2 it certainly seems to have sparked an ongoing conversation among players about the state of RPG development in general and Obsidian games in particular. While Vávra's comments are certainly harsh, perhaps they will continue to encourage further discussion from players and industry professionals alike.