The Outer Worlds is rife with lore and nods to pre-existing legends, most notably Greek mythology, and perhaps the most obvious case is the planet Olympus, which has already been unlocked on the map thanks to Peril on Gorgon.
Olympus is one of four planets that’s locked during a no-DLC playthrough of The Outer Worlds. Visiting the planet isn’t absolutely imperative to the main storyline, obviously, or else the developer would have included it. What waits for players on Olympus isn’t that grand, but that’s because, despite its massive size, it’s only meant to be the destination for one part of the mystery that is Peril on Gorgon.
Mt. Olympus is where many people believed the Gods lived. Of course, they didn’t believe that the Gods lived directly on top of the mountain, but somewhere just beyond in a cloud-like realm. This nod to Greek mythology is one of the easiest to spot during the game because it’s one of the most well-known tidbits of Greek myth. When it comes to bringing the myth to life, The Outer Worlds made sure to pay homage to the Greek lore without being too heavy-handed.
The map of The Outer Worlds describes Olympus as uninhabitable because of the constant storms in the planet’s atmosphere. It’s also the biggest of Halcyon’s Jovian gas giants, the second being Eridanos. However, just because the planet’s surface is considered unlivable, it doesn’t mean that stopped the corporations from finding a way to utilize the planet. Just like a city in the clouds, something similar exists with Olympus.
Tucked in the orbital atmosphere of Olympus is Auntie Cleo’s Olympus Orbital Pharmaceutical Station—aka O.O.P.S. Players are sent here during the quest “The Man in High Orbit, and once arrived at the station, players must search for clues to find Dr. Jasper Low and try to understand why there are so many dead scientists lying around the station. Additionally, there’s lots of auto-mechanicals to fight and even a receptionist to save during the quest.
The OOPS facility is owned by Auntie Cleo’s but is no longer operated due to “pink slip protocol” being enacted—hence all the dead scientists throughout the facility and the drones of auto-mechanicals. Upon exploration of the station, players can get a clear shot of what Olympus’ atmosphere looks like in two unique places. The first is a primary room where players have to fight off auto-mechanicals, but can look around to get more information about the facility from the computers.
The second moment is when players have to ride to the top of the station to assist Dr. Low before getting any information about Gorgon from him. The long ride up gives a clear view of the stormy, electrified atmosphere that surrounds Olympus. In fact, these electricity storms are how the station maintained its power, which is why players have to go up to the roof to turn it back on.
Much like Mt. Olympus, the planet Olympus of The Outer Worlds is unattainable and only includes a small, nearly abandoned pharmaceutical station (or home of the gods). It’s clear how Greek myth influenced the construction of this planet and how it functions within the game.
The Outer Worlds: Peril on Gorgon is available now for PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One.
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