Microsoft Adjusts $80 Pricing for The Outer Worlds 2
Microsoft has announced a significant price reduction for its upcoming game, The Outer Worlds 2, lowering the cost from an initial $80 to the standard industry price of $70. This decision comes as part of the company’s commitment to align its pricing with current market conditions. The RPG, developed by Obsidian Entertainment, is set to be released on October 29 and will be available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series S/X. Microsoft has also assured players that those who pre-ordered the game will receive refunds for the price difference.
The Outer Worlds 2 New Price
Obsidian Entertainment confirmed the new pricing for The Outer Worlds 2 in a post on X, formerly known as Twitter. The studio expressed its commitment to addressing player concerns regarding the game’s pricing. In their statement, Obsidian humorously acknowledged the feedback received, stating, “We have received your SOS via skip drone about the pricing.” They assured fans that they worked diligently to revise the price in collaboration with an undisclosed partner. The studio emphasized its dedication to ensuring fair practices in the gaming industry.
Players who pre-ordered the game will benefit from a reimbursement process outlined by Obsidian. For those who purchased through Steam, the transactions will be automatically adjusted to reflect the new price of $69.99. On Battle.net, previous pre-orders will be canceled, requiring players to re-order the game at the new price if they wish. Xbox and PlayStation users will receive a direct refund of the $10 difference, ensuring that all players are treated fairly.
$80 The Next Industry Standard?
The initial pricing of The Outer Worlds 2 at $79.99 was announced during the Xbox Games Showcase in June. This announcement followed Microsoft’s earlier statement about increasing prices for some of its first-party games due to rising development costs and market conditions. The company had indicated that it would adjust prices for select titles from $70 to $80 during the holiday season, sparking discussions within the gaming community about the sustainability of such price hikes.
The conversation around the $80 price point for AAA games has intensified recently. Nintendo’s decision to price its flagship title, Mario Kart World, at $80 in June, while keeping Donkey Kong Bananza at $70, has added to the debate. Additionally, the pricing controversy surrounding Borderlands 4 led to 2K and Gearbox confirming that the game would maintain the standard $70 price, despite earlier speculation. This ongoing discourse reflects the industry’s evolving landscape and the varying strategies employed by different companies regarding game pricing.
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