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Last Update2025-07-23
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Event Overview
Microsoft and Obsidian Entertainment have reduced the price of The Outer Worlds 2 from $80 to $70 following significant backlash from the gaming community. Customers who pre-ordered the game at $80 will receive refunds for the price difference. The decision aligns with current market conditions and the pricing of other titles, including Obsidian's Avowed.
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Microsoft Reverts 'The Outer Worlds 2' Price from $80 to $70 and Offers Refunds
Microsoft has admitted that the $80 retail price for its upcoming game 'The Outer Worlds 2' was too high and announced a reversal to the standard $69.99 price. Xbox stated it will keep its "full priced holiday releases at $69.99," aligning pricing with current market conditions. Customers who pre-ordered the game at the $80 price point will receive refunds on the difference. This decision reflects Microsoft's response to community feedback and market expectations ahead of the game's release during the holiday season.
Microsoft and Obsidian Entertainment Lower The Outer Worlds 2 Price to $70 Following Backlash
Microsoft and Obsidian Entertainment have reduced the price of The Outer Worlds 2 from $80 to $70 after receiving significant backlash regarding the original pricing. This change aligns the price with Obsidian's other game, Avowed, and is $10 more expensive than the launch price of the original Outer Worlds. The official announcement referenced gamers' complaints and stated the companies' commitment to addressing concerns. Initially, there was disagreement between Game Director Brandon Adler and Obsidian's parent company Xbox over responsibility for the $80 price tag, with Adler attributing the decision to Xbox. The price reduction includes reimbursement for customers who pre-ordered the game at $80. The announcement was made minutes before the time of reporting, and reactions from the gaming community are yet to be seen.