How to Start Peril on Gorgon

Peril on Gorgon is the first story expansion for The Outer Worlds, a narrative-rich action RPG developed by Obsidian Entertainment. This DLC offers players a chance to explore a brand-new location, encounter fresh characters, and uncover a dark mystery tied to the Spacer’s Choice corporation. But unlike some games where DLC content starts automatically, Peril on Gorgon requires a few specific steps before you can access it. If you’re unsure how to begin this side adventure, this guide will walk you through exactly how to start Peril on Gorgon and what conditions you need to meet to unlock the new questline.

Requirements Before You Can Start

Own the DLC

First and foremost, you need to have Peril on Gorgon purchased and installed. If you bought The Outer Worlds: Spacer’s Choice Edition, the DLC is usually included. Otherwise, make sure it’s installed through your platform’s game store. Without the DLC, you won’t receive the call that initiates the questline.

Progress in the Main Story

Peril on Gorgon doesn’t unlock immediately at the beginning of the game. You must progress far enough in the main storyline to access the Unreliable ship and freely travel between planets. Specifically, you need to have completed the quest Radio Free Monarch. This mission is part of the main narrative and involves a series of events on Monarch that eventually resolve the faction conflict there.

If you haven’t yet completed Radio Free Monarch, focus on progressing the main quest until that point. Once that’s done, the game will allow you to begin the Peril on Gorgon questline.

Level Recommendation

Although the game lets you start Peril on Gorgon as soon as you complete Radio Free Monarch, the recommended character level for this DLC is around level 25 to 30. The enemies you face will be stronger, and the moral decisions are more nuanced. It’s best to come prepared with solid gear, active companions, and strong dialogue skills.

How to Start the Peril on Gorgon Quest

Return to the Unreliable

After you’ve completed Radio Free Monarch, return to the Unreliable, your ship and mobile base of operations. Once you’re onboard, you should trigger a cutscene or message that starts the new content. This typically comes in the form of a delivery.

Receive the Mysterious Package

When the content is properly installed and you’ve met the story requirements, ADA (your ship’s AI) will notify you of a delivery. Head to the captain’s quarters or the cargo hold to retrieve it. The package includes a severed arm holding a datapad. This datapad contains a cryptic message that sets the events of Peril on Gorgon in motion.

Reading the datapad activates the quest The Ones Who Walk Away from Gorgon. This will now appear in your journal under active quests, and your map will be updated to include the Gorgon Asteroid system.

Travel to Gorgon

After the quest is activated, you can open your star map on the Unreliable and navigate to the Gorgon Asteroid. It’s located in a new area of the map that wasn’t previously accessible. Once you select the destination, your ship will travel there, and the adventure officially begins.

What Happens on Arrival

Land on the Gorgon Landing Pad

Upon arrival, you’ll land on the Gorgon Landing Pad, a desolate site that sets the tone for the mystery ahead. You’ll be greeted by a few minor characters and environmental storytelling clues, but soon enough, you’ll receive your next objective to visit the Ambrose Manor and meet Minnie Ambrose.

Meet Minnie Ambrose

Minnie is the person behind the package you received. She’s seeking your help to uncover the truth behind her mother’s research project, which involved unethical experimentation and corporate secrets. Speaking with her fully will reveal the scope of the quest and the stakes involved.

Quest Structure in Peril on Gorgon

Main Questline

The main storyline revolves around discovering what happened during the failed experiment on Gorgon, and why Spacer’s Choice covered it up. Expect a mix of exploration, combat, and morally complex decisions. The choices you make can affect the ending and characters involved.

Side Quests and Exploration

Gorgon is a large asteroid filled with optional areas, logs, and side stories. Taking your time to explore can reward you with powerful weapons, lore, and unique interactions. Be sure to talk to NPCs, investigate terminals, and explore off the beaten path.

• Optional side quests offer rich narrative content and experience rewards.
• Hidden audio logs reveal chilling backstory elements.
• Locked doors often require high hacking or lockpicking skills.

Companion Interactions

Your companions will react to many of the events and decisions made during the Peril on Gorgon storyline. Bringing different party members can offer new dialogue options or perspectives. Some companions may even disagree with the path you choose.

Helpful Tips Before Starting

• Inventory Check: Make sure you have enough ammo, healing items, and consumables before landing on Gorgon. You won’t have immediate access to vendors once there.
• Skill Preparation: Dialogue, lockpicking, and hacking skills are especially useful in this DLC. Many secrets and alternate solutions rely on them.
• Save Often: The choices in this expansion can significantly affect the story, so keep multiple save files in case you want to see different outcomes.
• Upgrade Weapons: Enemies in Peril on Gorgon scale with your level. Upgrading or modding your favorite weapons ensures you stay effective.

When to Play Peril on Gorgon

Before the Endgame

It’s best to start Peril on Gorgon before triggering the final missions of the main campaign. While it’s technically possible to access the DLC after the base game is completed, the narrative makes more sense if played mid-to-late game. It also allows you to bring your best gear and companions into the asteroid with you.

Ideal Time Frame

If you’re level 25–30 and have completed Monarch, this is a great time to dive into the expansion. You’re strong enough to handle the challenges without being overpowered, and the story aligns naturally with events in the core game.

Starting Peril on Gorgon in The Outer Worlds isn’t automatic you need to complete a specific main quest, own the DLC, and return to your ship to trigger the invitation. Once those steps are completed, the game seamlessly introduces the new questline and allows you to travel to the Gorgon Asteroid. With its deep story, mysterious setting, and strong writing, this DLC offers one of the most memorable side adventures in the game. Whether you’re looking to unravel corporate conspiracies or just want more Outer Worlds content, Peril on Gorgon is well worth your time just make sure you’re ready for what lies ahead.