US EditionThe Outer Worlds 2 Is Microsoft's First Confirmed $80 Game
- Microsoft announced price hikes for Xbox hardware and software a few weeks ago, setting some first-party games at $79.99 including The Outer Worlds 2.
- Microsoft attributed the hikes to market pressures and rising development costs, noting careful consideration amid a competitive marketplace.
- The Outer Worlds 2, launching October 29, 2025, during the holiday season, will cost $79.99 for standard and $99.99 for premium editions with extra content.
- Microsoft explained that the decision to set the new price at $80 was influenced by current market factors and increasing development expenses.
- This price increase marks a shift toward higher AAA game prices that may influence future industry pricing and consumer expectations.
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The video game industry has entered a new era after Microsoft confirmed at the Xbox Games Showcase that The Outer Worlds 2, developed by Obsidian Entertainment, will be the first Xbox-exclusive title to carry a $79.99 (28,000 FT) price tag upon release.
News from HD Technology. Visit www.hd-tecnologia.com for the latest news. During the Xbox Showcase, Obsidian Entertainment finally revealed the release date of The Outer Worlds 2, and will arrive on October 29, 2025. But beyond the news itself, what caught the attention was that this will be the first Xbox Game Studios title to adopt the new base price of $80. This marks a big change in Microsoft’s pricing policy for future releases. Watch this …
The Outer Worlds 2, Obsidian Entertainment’s next RPG, will be launched on October 29, 2025 and will be the first Xbox title to have an official price of $80. Microsoft had announced last month that it would raise prices for its first-party products, including video games, consoles, controls and headsets. This increase starts right in the Christmas launch window, and The Outer Worlds 2 will be the first to apply the new cost. “We know that these…
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