Microsoft rectifies and adjusts downwards the price of its upcoming releases.
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A few weeks ago, Microsoft generated controversy by announcing that some of its upcoming titles would have a retail price of $79.99/euros, breaking the usual barrier of $69.99. One of the first to be affected was The Outer Worlds 2, whose standard edition was listed at that price… until now.
The company has rectified the situation after the initial backlash, confirming that it will lower the base price of The Outer Worlds 2 to $69.99 and will refund those who paid the higher fee. Additionally, Xbox commits to maintaining this price for its main releases in upcoming holiday seasons.
Xbox Corrects The Outer Worlds 2 Price and Ensures it Will Maintain the $69.99 Standard
In statements collected by Jez Corden, Microsoft acknowledges that the initial price was a mistake and did not accurately reflect the game’s content or the current market context. The Outer Worlds 2, developed by Obsidian, is one of the most anticipated titles in the Xbox ecosystem, but the $80 price tag seemed excessive to many players.
As a result, the company has also confirmed that Xbox Game Studios releases will maintain the standard price of $69.99 (or its local equivalent) in upcoming key dates. A decision that sets it apart from other companies in the industry and seeks to avoid new tensions with the community.
Those who have pre-ordered The Outer Worlds 2 at full price will receive an automatic refund for the difference, without needing to request it. A gesture that aims to restore user trust after what many consider a failed attempt to silently raise the price. The game will arrive on Xbox Series, PC, and will be included in Xbox Game Pass from day one.
Dear Galactic Citizens!⁰⁰We have received your SOS via skip drone about the pricing. As an organization devoted to making sure that corporations do not go unfettered, we at the Earth Directorate have worked with [REDACTED] to revise the price of The Outer Worlds 2. While this… pic.twitter.com/skOjxWBXIB
— The Outer Worlds (@OuterWorlds) July 23, 2025
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