Microsoft has reversed its decision to price The Outer Worlds 2 game at $79.99, confirming the title will now launch at $69.99 in line with existing game prices.
The Outer Worlds 2, developed by Obsidian Entertainment, was initially set to become the first Xbox title priced at $79.99 in the United States.
Microsoft began accepting pre-orders at the higher price but confirmed the adjustment this week. The game is due for release on October 29, including availability on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Game Pass.
In a statement shared with media outlets, Xbox said, “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.”
Obsidian Entertainment acknowledged the pricing change on its social media platforms, notifying players who pre-ordered the game at $79.99 that they will receive a $10 refund through the point of purchase. Refund notifications are expected to be sent automatically, with processing times varying depending on the retailer.
Previously, Microsoft had announced plans to increase the price of some first-party titles due to market conditions and development costs.
The original The Outer Worlds was priced at $60 at launch, and the proposed price increase led to discussion within the gaming community about rising costs in the industry.
Players interested in The Outer Worlds 2 will now be able to purchase the title at $69.99 when it launches, with Microsoft maintaining its commitment to align pricing with current market standards.
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