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Outward 2NewsG.E.P Program: Find friends to play online
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G.E.P Program: Find friends to play online

Outward 2 · published 11 Dec 2025, 19:02 UTC

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The Outward 2 playtest has begun and a selected number of players were invited via an email.
Thank you everyone that registered! As a reminder, the playtest will be available from December 9th to December 15th. If you are one of the lucky ones to have received a key, we need you to stress-test the online infrastructure. That's why we sent by email 2 separate keys; one for you, and one for your co-op partner.

In case your partner is not available when the urge to launch the Outward 2 playtest comes up, there is the G.E.P program to help you find another Good Energy Player!

What is this program?

The G.E.P program is a Discord based matchmaking system. Perfect to go on an adventure as a duo! Dying solo is fun but dying together is better. Whether you’re new to Aurai and need help navigating or just want a fun time, the G.E.P program is what you need.

Awesome! I'm in. How does it work?

  1. Join the Official Outward Discord server.

  2. Then, register using the /Register command in the gep-chat channel. This will create a card with your information on it.

    Example of a player card:

  3. Next, post your card in the G.E.P board using the /Beagep command. 

  4. Another G.E.P browsing the cards in the gep-board channel will then be able to join your session by clicking on the ''Join this GEP'' button under your card.

  5. The bot will then match you together in a Discord thread with a unique session code and password. The GEP that created the card will be the one to start the session in Outward 2!

    Note: Please make sure both of you play on the same server region. The feature will be implemented soon on your GEP profile.

  6. Once your session is over, use /ThanksGep to end the session and rate each other. A good rating will earn you XP and allow you to eventually level up on the G.E.P ladder and become a trusted Good Energy Player in the community.

Disclaimer: We are not responsible for inconsiderate players stealing your backpack or any other inconvenience. We trust everyone will be respectful and fair. If you experience a negative gaming session, rate the person accordingly and notify a mod. 

Become a G.E.P today

Join our Discord to partake in the program and build the best gaming community with us.

The FAQ contains a lot of important information about the playtest. 

Read the FAQ here:

Be Great, Be Good, be a G.E.P

Find some playtest keys here and go find your G.E.P!


-Bianca

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