In a recent update that has captured the attention of the gaming community, Mobius Digital has subtly revealed that it is embarking on a new project, six years after the acclaimed release of Outer Wilds. This announcement came as part of the final major update for the beloved sci-fi camping game, a move that has sparked both excitement and curiosity among fans.
Typically, when a studio transitions to a new title, the process is accompanied by a flurry of promotional activity—press releases, social media buzz, and tantalizing teasers are the norm. However, Mobius Digital has chosen a more understated approach, leading to speculation about the nature of their next venture. Reports from sources like RPS suggest that this may be the first official announcement of a new game from the studio, igniting a wave of surprise and intrigue across social platforms.
In a candid exchange on X, Mobius Digital tempered expectations, indicating that while the news is out, further details about the new game will not be forthcoming for some time. “It’s gonna be a while, on the order of years, before we have any details to share about it,” the studio stated. “Good things take time.”
Gameplay Enhancements
- The Scout no longer clips through a planet and into space after being tossed into a certain black hole.
- Leaving the Scout in specific volumes on an astral body will no longer deorbit that body.
- Players can no longer hold two items simultaneously in a very particular scenario in Echoes of the Eye.
- Gabbro’s technique can now trigger the credits roll in more situations.
- Fixed a peephole-related softlock in Echoes of the Eye.
- Using Gabbro’s technique just before a light source extinguishes will no longer place the player in an incorrect state.
- Raft lights will no longer remain interactable after disappearing in Echoes of the Eye.
- Certain stones can no longer be dropped on specific rocks, preventing them from floating after sudden environmental changes.
- Fixed the Attlerock locator audio issue when only two of the three rings are aligned.
- Items will now return to their shelves when exiting certain dark areas in Echoes of the Eye.
- The Scout will correctly adhere to the ship’s cockpit if the player flies into it while seated at the flight console.
- Some Nomai computers will deactivate when a charged platform is used.
- Various collision fixes have been implemented.
Art & Visuals Improvements
- Resolution of the glow effect on a specific probe has been slightly enhanced.
- A small blue square that could be seen floating in space under certain conditions has been removed.
- Dark Bramble fog lights are now visible while navigating the ship’s cabin.
- Missing peephole eyelid animations in Echoes of the Eye have been fixed.
- Some images on a particular satellite have been updated.
- Various fixes to missing or low-resolution textures have been applied.
User Interface Adjustments
- Fixed the Scout HUD marker from appearing inappropriately in specific situations.
- Resolved issues with the Signalscope UI not displaying under certain circumstances.
- Button prompts that covered the pause menu have been corrected.
- The Lock-on UI will now disappear when a targeted meteor is destroyed.
- Various other UI fixes have been made.
Text & Localization Updates
- Clarified the Signalscope’s “Unidentified Signal Nearby” prompt in Chinese to avoid confusion.
- The projection stone at Brittle Hollow’s north pole now displays correctly colored text.
- Minor updates to the credits have been implemented.
- Various text and localization fixes have been addressed.
PC-Specific Changes
- Diagonal movement speed has been normalized for mouse and keyboard users.
- Clicking out of the game or changing window focus will no longer disable certain inputs, such as the ship’s lock-on function.
Final Notes on the Update
As previously mentioned, Mobius Digital has no further major updates planned for Outer Wilds or Echoes of the Eye, as the team focuses on their next game. While smaller updates may occur sporadically, the studio encourages players to report issues or seek assistance through their support page.
