Xbox U-Turns the Outerwords 2 $80 price point, restores to $70 and reimburse pre-order customers

Xbox announced that it won't sell Outer World 2 (or any of its holiday games) for $80. Instead, it costs $70.

An Xbox spokesperson shared pricing changes with IGN today: “We focus on making players incredible world exploration and have released our fully priced holidays, including Outer Worlds 2, $69.99, in line with current market conditions.”

Refunds and reimbursements for those who have already booked the game for $80 will be available through any storefront or location purchased by the purchase of the game. Xbox says customers should expect a refund notification starting from the point of purchase, and it may take several days for some sellers to get a refund.

This is after the announcement earlier this month Xbox's first $80 gamewhile releasing Xbox Game. At the time, Xbox quoted “market conditions and rising costs of development”, which was the reason for the price increase in its biggest title. The original outside world was priced at $60 at launch, with many fans Criticize this move Especially in the light The usual anti-capitalist themes and stories of the outside world.

Xbox raises its first-party AAA game price from $60 to $70 The first time is officially in 2023. Announcements earlier this month were followed by Nintendo’s footsteps. Last month released Mario Kart, its first $80 game And effectively opened the floodgates for other publishers to follow suit.

Although tried Executive and Analyst To explain the reasons behind the ongoing price increase in video games, consoles, accessories and services industries, gamers are increasingly frustrated by the expenses required to participate in hobbies. Transmission chief Randy Pitchford faced criticism earlier this year Implications If someone is a “real fan” of the border 4they will find a way to buy for $80 (the game is The price announced later was only $70).