Desire for Wide Game Participation Shared by The Outer Worlds 2 Director, Voicing Disapproval Towards Game's $80 Price Point, Attributing Decision to Xbox.
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Last weekend's Xbox Games Showcase was a doozy, chock-full of news about future Xbox games and hardware, with The Outer Worlds 2 Direct stealing the show. However, the $80 price tag unveiled for the sequel from Obsidian Entertainment sparked quite a kerfuffle. Although it's not a huge shock given Nintendo's lead with Mario Kart World and Microsoft's recent price hike, it ain't exactly a welcome surprise.
Director Brandon Adler opened up about the price in an interview (Cheers, GamesRadar!), stating that Obsidian doesn't set the prices for their games. He expressed his desire for everyone to enjoy the game he's worked hard to build. Adler admitted that he doesn't know the reasons behind the $79.99 price point, but Microsoft, being thedecision makers, apparently does.
Despite his reluctance to express his personal feelings on the matter, Adler's sentiments seem pretty clear: he wishes The Outer Worlds 2 were more budget-friendly. Industry issues like rising development costs, inflation, and geopolitical disruptions are making $80 games like The Outer Worlds 2 a probable normality.
Wanna evade that $80 cost for The Outer Worlds 2? Subscribe to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, a $20/month service, offering access to hundreds of games, including new first-party Xbox titles. It's almost like Microsoft is intentionally luring you into a Game Pass subscription with The Outer Worlds 2's price.
And if you're not into the whole Outer Worlds thing, you can rejoice in the affordable $29.99 price tag for Obsidian's upcoming Grounded 2. Launching into Early Access on July 29, the sequel boasts new gear, mutations, ridable buggy mounts, and a colossal new park map that dwarfs the original Backyard zone.
Fun Fact: The gaming industry is moving away from the traditional $60 price point, with many AAA games transitioning to $70 or $80.
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- If you're not ready for The Outer Worlds 2's $80 price tag, you might consider subscribing to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, which offers access to hundreds of games, including new first-party Xbox titles, for $20 monthly.
- The rising development costs, inflation, and geopolitical disruptions are contributing to the gaming industry's shift from the traditional $60 price point, with many AAA games transitioning to $70 or $80, such as The Outer Worlds 2.
- Microsoft, being the decision makers, has set a price of $79.99 for The Outer Worlds 2, though Obsidian Entertainment, the game's developer, does not have control over the pricing.
- Direct from Microsoft, Windows 11 and PC gamers can anticipate exciting gaming experiences, with updates integrating gaming technology more seamlessly, making for a smoother gaming experience.
- For those seeking an affordable alternative, Obsidian's upcoming grounded sequel, Grounded 2, will be available for $29.99, launching into Early Access on July 29, showcasing new features like new gear, mutations, and ridable buggy mounts.
