Microsoft Reduces The Outer Worlds 2 Game Price from $80 to $70, Aligning with Present Market Pricing Standards
Microsoft, the publisher of the highly anticipated RPG, The Outer Worlds 2, has announced a permanent price reduction for the game, moving it from its initial $80 price point to a more traditional AAA game price of $70.
The decision to lower the price came after a significant amount of fan backlash and criticism regarding affordability and perceived corporate greed. The price change was made in response to direct feedback from players and discussions between Obsidian Entertainment, the game's developer, and Microsoft.
The initial $80 price was set by Microsoft, with Obsidian not having control over it. The high price was seen as an attempt to recoup rising development costs and align with evolving market standards for premium game pricing. However, the move was met with resistance from gamers, leading to the price reduction.
Tyler Wilde, a gaming journalist who grew up in Silicon Valley in the '80s and '90s, reported on the price update for PC Gamer. According to Wilde, the updated price can be seen on The Outer Worlds 2's Steam page.
The upcoming RPG was initially priced at $80, but after the price reduction, it now aligns with other large-scale games in the market. This year's other Obsidian RPG, Avowed, was released at $70. Interestingly, some publishers have been pushing prices down, with games like Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 launching at $50 and Survival game Dune: Awakening also launching at the same price.
The price change for The Outer Worlds 2 could signal a shift in the industry, with publishers becoming more responsive to consumer feedback and market conditions. The game is set to release on October 24 for Premium buyers and October 29 for Standard Edition.
In addition to the news about The Outer Worlds 2, other devices have been making headlines. The Meta Quest 3 has been named the best VR headset, the Razer Blade 16 the best gaming laptop, the HP Omen 35L the best gaming PC, and the Minisforum AtomMan G7 PT the best mini PC, according to various articles.
Tyler Wilde, in his role at PC Gamer, also focuses on the site's news coverage. Outside of work, Wilde enjoys amateur boxing and playing Rocket League.
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- The price of The Outer Worlds 2 was reduced from $80 to $70, aligning it with other large-scale games in the market, following fan backlash over perceived corporate greed and affordability.
- In the latest technology news, The Meta Quest 3 was named the best VR headset, while The Razer Blade 16 and the HP Omen 35L were recognized as the best gaming laptop and best gaming PC, respectively.
- According to gaming journalist Tyler Wilde, other RPGs like Avowed and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 have also followed the trend of launching at lower prices, further indicating a potential shift in the industry towards responding to consumer feedback and market conditions.
