Microsoft Confirms No $80 Xbox Video games After All

Microsoft introduced earlier this 12 months that it will start charging $80 for a few of its new video games, together with The Outer Worlds 2. However, that is not the case.

Obsidian has introduced that The Outer Worlds 2 will launch at $70 for the usual version. A spokesperson for Microsoft informed IGN that none of its video games will probably be $80 this vacation. To make sure, no sport from Microsoft past The Outer Worlds 2 was introduced with an $80 worth level (although some theorized Black Ops 7 could be $80), however in any occasion, Microsoft will not cost that a lot for any title this 12 months.

“We’re focused on bringing players incredible worlds to explore, and will keep our full priced holiday releases, including The Outer Worlds 2, at $69.99–in line with current market conditions,” the spokesperson mentioned.

As for press time, the Xbox.com page for The Outer Worlds 2 nonetheless reveals an $80 worth level for the usual version and $100 for the premium version.

Anyone who preordered The Outer Worlds 2 for $80 can get a refund or reimbursement from the story they ordered from.

When Microsoft introduced $80 video games, the corporate mentioned the choice to cost extra was made “with careful consideration given market conditions and the rising cost of development.”

With The Outer Worlds 2 not retailing for $80, that makes Nintendo’s Mario Kart World the one main new launch from a giant writer going for $80 this 12 months.