Microsoft Backtracks on Selling The Outer Worlds 2 at $80

Microsoft Reduces Price of The Outer Worlds 2 to $69.99 Due to Market Conditions

The Outer Worlds 2 will launch on October 29 for $69.99, a reduction from its previously proposed price of $80. Microsoft confirmed the price adjustment, stating that all its remaining end-of-year releases, including The Outer Worlds 2, will be priced at $69.99 due to “current market conditions.” A company representative further explained that Microsoft aims to create “fantastic worlds for players to explore,” a decision that aligns with their goal of maintaining a consistent $69.99 price point for upcoming titles. Addressing player concerns about the initial $80 price for The Outer Worlds 2, a Microsoft spokesperson stated, “We heard your concerns about the price, so we took a second look at The Outer Worlds 2’s cost.” Separately, Obsidian Entertainment, the game’s developer, addressed the price adjustment on social media. The studio posted: “We got your message about the price hike for our drone skipper. As an organization that aims to protect corporations, we reviewed the price of The Outer Worlds 2 and have decided to lower it. It might not bring peace to the galaxy or your local colony, but rest assured we’re here to help every colony out in any way possible.”

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