One of the more surprising moral choices in The Outer Worlds 2 comes when you recover a mysterious Pupa and are forced to decide who to hand it over to. You can either give it to Wentworth, a bureaucrat with a shady streak, or to Bradford, a scientist with curious motives. The decision affects your Auntie’s Choice reputation, triggers a combat sequence, and gives a different narrative flavor depending on who you trust.
Who Should You Give the Pupa to in The Outer Worlds 2?
The game doesn’t make this decision easy, because Wentworth and Mantisaur, in charge, are extremely convincing, but here’s what you can expect from each path.
What Happens if You Give the Pupa to Wentworth?
If you hand over the Pupa to Wentworth, he gives it to the Mantisaur, who eats it in a hilarious turn of events.
You’ll receive the following rewards:
- +1 Auntie’s Choice Reputation
- 1,500 Bit Cartridges
- 540 XP
What Happens if You Give the Pupa to Bradford?
If you give the Pupa to Bradford instead, she takes it to her lab for scientific research. While this is a much more boring reward, at least it goes to a good cause rather than a snack.
You’ll receive the following rewards:
- +3 Auntie’s Choice Reputation
- 1,500 Bit Cartridges
- 540 XP
What Is the Correct Choice?
In terms of story impact, there’s no major difference. Either way, your decision triggers an attack from the mantisaur nest, leading to a difficult defense mission. Stick behind NPCs and let them tank the fight if you’re under-leveled or low on healing. If you’re trying to max out your Auntie’s Choice reputation, Bradford is the better choice thanks to the extra +2 rep. For more decision breakdowns, faction guides, and quest walkthroughs, like All Golden Ridge Mural Piece Locations in The Outer Worlds 2, head to our full The Outer Worlds 2 hub.
