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<h1>Exploring Inventory Limits in The Outer Worlds 2</h1>
<p>As I roamed through Golden Ridge, one of the major areas in <i>The Outer Worlds 2</i>, I found myself pondering an important question: Is there a limit to how much I can carry in inventory?</p>
<p>I hesitated to seek an answer, knowing well the low probability that it would align with my hopes. My desire was for an uncommon feature in Western action RPGs. However, my early hours in the game suggested it might be a unique exception. In the first open area, Paradise Island, I easily ignored the amount of loot I was accumulating, unable to locate the typical unlimited storage chest onboard my ship. I even checked the inventory menu for any overlooked limits—none appeared.</p>
<p>With caution, I searched online and found the unexpected answer: There was indeed no inventory limit. This meant I could collect an abundance of items from corpses or the environment without worrying about returning to a base to offload my gear. I could hoard everything—whether it was useful or just junk—without the burden of weight limits. Initially, it seemed like a dream come true, but by the end of the game, I had grown to dislike this feature.</p>
<p>In early RPGs, inventory restrictions stemmed from limitations in memory and storage size, which was manageable. However, many contemporary action RPGs retain these limits even when unnecessary from a technical standpoint. Some designers cite realism as the reasoning behind this, but I’ve found that argument unconvincing. Having spent most of my gaming experience with point-and-click adventures, the seamless gameplay of action RPGs captivated me, allowing me to focus on exploration rather than tedious inventory management.</p>
<p>The presence of encumbrance systems often adds unnecessary busy work without meaningful trade-offs. I tend to craft only out of necessity and visit vendors strictly to sell surplus items. <i>The Outer Worlds 2</i> liberates me from that grind, allowing extensive exploration without pausing to manage gear.</p>
<p>Tim Cain, co-director of the original <i>The Outer Worlds</i>, acknowledges the implications of carrying limits. He notes that managing large inventories presents challenges, and while the sequel allows for manageable carry limits, it relieves players from the hassle of limited storage by offering unlimited capacity on ships, a feature many find refreshing.</p>
<p>As I progressed through <i>The Outer Worlds 2</i>, the game challenged my choices through its unique flaw system, highlighting my neglect for variety in weaponry. Despite my initial resistance, I discovered the game's hidden elements and realized how much I had coasted through its content, gathering items to hoard rather than truly engage with its systems. By the finish, my inventory overflowed with duplicates and unused items, leaving me questioning the impact of choosing convenience over challenge.</p>
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