The Outer Worlds is set in a utopian world, in the far reaches of space that has a late capitalism problem. Many of the critiques of the 'gilded age' in our history are retrofitted for this new magical world of discover. One of the most effective ways to inform us of this rot is through art design. 

I spoke with Terry Hess, Lead/Senior Environment Artist on The Outer Worlds about emergent story telling and how The Outer Worlds tells you what to feel without telling you what to feel.