External World 2 is Microsoft's first confirmed $80 game

Microsoft has confirmed Outside World 2 In the United States, it costs $79.99 – this is the first Xbox Game Studios game.

The Steam page for the Obsidian Role Playing Sequel shows the $80 number for the standard version. Microsoft has confirmed that it will follow Nintendo's lead and play in time and in time during the holidays. It seems that Outer World 2 will begin this new Xbox video game pricing structure when it launches on October 29, 2025, but it is worth noting that, as the Xbox Game Studios title, it will of course launch directly to the first day of the game pass subscription service.

Explain the price running decisions in May Microsoft told IGN: “We know these changes are challenging and they are carefully considered considering the market conditions and rising development costs. Going forward, we continue to focus on providing more ways to play more games on any screen and ensure the value of Xbox players.”

In recent years, many industries have been discussing and gradually implementing price increases. AAA game price jumps from $60 to $70 In the past five years, Nintendo's Switch 2 Exclusive Kart World and some other Switch 2 Edition games cost $80.

Last month, gearbox chief Randy Pitchford caused a rebound in response to a fan Border 4said: “If you are a real fan, you’ll find a way to implement it.”

In the recent PAX East panel, Pitchford has come up with his ideas on pricing for video games. “On one level, we have a highly competitive market that makes those who choose want to sell as many units as possible and they want to be careful with price-sensitive people,” he said. “Some people don’t want to see prices go up, even those who decide what the price is.

“There are other people who are accepting the reality that the gaming budget is increasing, and the tariffs on retail packaging. You’re getting worse there.

Given that the price of Outer World 2 is $80, we can assume that the just-announced Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 will also be an unreleased date. War Gears of 2026: Electronic Day, the new allegory and the next forza will surely cost another $80.

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