One of the main themes of The Outer Worlds 2 revolves around depicting a dystopian future where capitalism runs rampant. This was carried over from the first game, but expanded upon and fleshed out with deeper RPG mechanics and more variety in choices that pushed it above the first game in our review. One interesting feature that both games share is the option to include flaws, which inflict permanent negatives and slight positives on a character.
A thread from Reddit user Disenchantor shows that those who purchased the most expensive Premium Edition are being "rewarded" with the Consumerism flaw, and many find it hilarious. The post features a screenshot of the pop-up informing the player that "The Earth Directorate found a flaw in you! Consumerism!" The top comment from Melancholic_Starborn sums up the general consensus with a simple, "Alr, that's pretty hilarious ngl."
At the time of writing, The Outer Worlds 2 is only playable in early access for those who spent $100 on the Premium Edition. Alongside the known perks, such as early access, digital artbook, and future DLC packs, the Consumerism flaw is one extra surprise players found when building their character.
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