The Outer Worldsfirst debuted in 2019, and eventually got a port for the Nintendo Switch, though its graphic performance left a lot to be desired. Despite the issues on the Switch,The Outer Worldswas still well-received by many fans and critics, even leading to a supposed sequel in the works. The game has also released DLC, with the first one, titledPeril on Gorgon, receiving average reviews. So far there’s only one other DLC planned forThe Outer Worlds, but that might not be a bad thing consideringPeril on Gorgonadded anywhere from 5 to 8 hours of extra gameplay.
Murder on Eridanosis next to release, though an official release date has not yet been given. However, an official statement said thatplayers can expectMurder on Eridanosbefore the end of Q1, so it’s possible players will explore this new plotline before the end of March. The upcoming DLC will be Halcyon Helen’s “finest and final adventure,” but who is Halcyon Helen and how does she affect the crew of the Unreliable?
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Who is Halcyon Helen?
Halcyon Helen is inThe Outer Worlds, but not in a way players would initially expect. She’s featured in a loading screen poster for the serialTerror on Monarch, and it’s advertised that the character of Halcyon Helen is played by Ruth Bellamy. Like the comic book hero Archibald Excelsior wasintroduced inPeril on Gorgon, it seems Halcyon Helen will have a similar if not more prominent role inMurder on Eridanos.
The character of Halcyon Helen is an adventurer, and inTerror on Monarchshe makes her waythrough the Monarch wilderness, fighting off Raptidons (shown on the poster) as well as the “savages” of the planet. The plot of the show tells the story of what would happen if the Board were overthrown, leading to the takeover of the Monarch by savages, the Chief of whom is played by Spencer Woolrich. Halcyon Helen must save the colony from “non-Board ideals.”
Obviously, the propaganda peddled inTerror on Monarchmatches the story the Board tries to sell about how lost Halcyon would be without it, but that’s also why it’s so funny companion Felix Millstone can have theTerror on Monarchposter in his berth. Players can collect this poster for his room fromZoe Chandler’s home on Edgewaterbefore the power is reverted away from the Botanical Labs. If they don’t grab it before then, there’s no other way to get the poster later in the game.
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Companion Reactions to Halcyon Helen
For someone who hates the Board with a passion, it’s ironic that Felix gobbles up serials as much as he does, especially becauseTerror on Monarchis pro-Board propaganda. In the random companion dialogue, Felix andParvati Holcomb will discuss their favorite serials, some of which include Halcyon Helen. They’ll talk about her character crossing over with a different serial for a romance arc, or even discuss Ruth Bellamy guest starring in other serial shows.
Felix seems to take serials as real shows, though, as displayed by some dialogue with hardened warrior Nyoka where she has to confirm that Felix knowsTerror on Monarchis just a show and not real. Despite how Felix may not be aware of what is and isn’t real, both he and Parvati were the most excited totake on the mystery of Gorgonbecause it made them feel like they were in a serial. Unfortunately, their excitement fades once they realize the gravity of the situation presented inPeril on Gorgon.
Not much is know about the official plot ofMurder on Eridanos, but players can count on getting better acquainted with Halcyon Helen and her adventures whenever the DLC is officially released.
The Outer Worldsis available now for Switch, PC, PS4, and Xbox One.
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