Microsoft has reversed plans to cost its subsequent huge RPG, The Outer Worlds 2, at a better $80 value level.
When the Obsidian sequel releases on October 29, it can now value $70, Microsoft introduced on Wednesday. Final month, Xbox had mentioned Outer Worlds 2 could be its first $80 title as a part of a broader improve in sport costs.
An Xbox spokesperson mentioned: “We’re centered on bringing gamers unimaginable worlds to discover, and can hold our full-priced vacation releases, together with The Outer Worlds 2, at $69.99, consistent with present market circumstances.”
Obsidian wrote on its social media channels on Wednesday: “We have now acquired your SOS through skip drone in regards to the pricing. As a company devoted to creating certain that companies don’t go unfettered, we on the Earth Directorate have labored with [REDACTED] to revise the value of The Outer Worlds 2.
“Whereas this won’t convey peace to the galaxy, and even your native colony, we guarantee you all that we’re right here to struggle for all colonies in each means that we will.”
The Outer Worlds 2 is ready for launch on October 29, 2025, on Xbox Collection X/S, PS5, and PC. It should even be out there on Xbox Recreation Cross on day one.
It’s not clear what the change means for Xbox’s plans to extend all of its first-party video games to $80 throughout the board.
“We perceive that these adjustments are difficult, and so they had been made with cautious consideration given market circumstances and the rising value of growth,” Microsoft mentioned in its announcement in June.
“Wanting forward, we proceed to concentrate on providing extra methods to play extra video games throughout any display and making certain worth for Xbox gamers.”
