After years spent unraveling cosmic riddles, rewinding time loops, and roasting marshmallows by the campfire, Mobius Digital is officially putting the final patch on Outer Wilds—at least for now. The indie favorite’s sixteenth and last update has landed on Steam, marking the end of regular support for one of gaming’s most celebrated space exploration adventures. But before the sun sets for good, there’s still a flicker of hope: could Outer Wilds find new life on Nintendo’s next-gen Switch 2? And what’s waiting in the wings for Mobius?
Publisher|Mobius Digital / Annapurna Interactive
Release Date|May 28, 2019 (original); Final patch May 2025 (Steam)
Genres|Adventure, Exploration, Indie, Sci-Fi
Platforms|PC, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Switch
Since its 2019 debut, Outer Wilds has become a cult classic, charming players with a seamless fusion of astrophysics, environmental storytelling, and tranquil exploration. The Echoes of the Eye DLC deepened the mystery, layering even more intrigue onto an already enigmatic universe. Mobius Digital has kept the experience fresh over the years with regular patches and thoughtful tweaks. Now, with Patch 16, the studio signals it’s time to move on—at least for most platforms.
For Switch fans, the wait isn’t quite over—Mobius says Patch 16 will arrive “soon” for Nintendo’s hybrid. But beyond a few potential bug fixes, development has wrapped. In a social media update, Mobius confirmed: “It’s gonna be a while, on the order of years, before we have any details to share about [our next project]. Good things take time.” For those eager for more Mobius magic, patience is the order of the day as the next chapter quietly takes form.
But don’t put away your space suit just yet. The Outer Wilds universe may not be closed forever: Mobius is considering a port for the rumored Switch 2, Nintendo’s expected handheld-console hybrid. It’s an enticing prospect—Outer Wilds on a next-gen portable would be a dream—but two things stand in the way: Mobius’s small team and their focus on an entirely new, secretive project. Recent job listings confirm the gears are turning, but fans shouldn’t expect sneak peeks or press reveals anytime soon.
As Mobius Digital heads into uncharted territory, Outer Wilds remains a testament to curiosity-driven game design at its finest. The possibility of a Switch 2 port lingers on the horizon, but for now, players can revisit their favorite star systems knowing the game has never been more polished. Will Mobius’s next project reach the same cosmic heights? If history is any indication, it’ll be worth the wait—no matter how many time loops it takes.
TL;DR: Outer Wilds gets its final patch on Steam (other platforms soon to follow), Mobius Digital is mulling a Switch 2 port, and the studio is already hard at work on a new, top-secret project. Don’t expect news anytime soon, but the future looks bright for fans of their cosmic storytelling.
Source: Mobius Digital via GamesPress