Outer Worlds 2 Director Comments on $80 Price Point

Summary

The Outer Worlds 2 will cost $80, something that has caused widespread backlash online.
The game's director clarified that the studio doesn't control pricing decisions.
The game will launch on October 29 for Xbox Series X/S, PC, and PlayStation 5.

As The Outer Worlds 2 drew attention with its $80 price tag, the game's director stepped in to address the chatter, stating that the studio doesn't set the price for its games. The comment followed the recent Xbox Games Showcase, during which Obsidian offered a closer look at The Outer Worlds 2. Fans got their first introduction to new companion Inez, plus a deeper dive into the game’s three major factions and its familiar focus on choice-driven storytelling.

The biggest headline, though, was that The Outer Worlds 2 is now officially the first Xbox title to use Microsoft’s new $79.99 pricing model. A $99.99 Premium Edition was also revealed, packing in-game extras, a digital art book, and access to two upcoming story expansions. The pricing caught plenty off guard, though Microsoft had already confirmed back in May that first-party Xbox games would be moving to this model starting in the 2025 holiday season.

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According to GamesRadar+, The Outer Worlds 2 director Brandon Adler addressed the price tag during an interview at Summer Game Fest. When asked about it, Adler made it clear that pricing isn’t something the dev team controls. He shared that he personally wants as many people as possible to play the game, but those decisions ultimately come from the Xbox side. He also chose not to delve into his personal opinions on the matter during the interview.

Players React to $80 Price Tag for The Outer Worlds 2

The reaction from players online hasn’t been the most positive. One Twitter user said The Outer Worlds 2 “is not the game to be doing this” when it comes to raising the price. Others chimed in with similar frustration, calling the first game underwhelming and saying they wouldn’t even pay $50 for the sequel. While time will tell how the pricing impacts launch day turnout, the odds are high that other big-name Xbox Game Studios titles like Gears of War: E-Day will follow the same pricing route.

The Outer Worlds 2 is officially set to launch on October 29, 2025, for Xbox Series X/S, PC, and PlayStation 5, and plenty of details are already out there. The Outer Worlds 2 p layers will step into the shoes of an Earth Directorate agent, with the option to customize their background. They’ll also be able to recruit companions across the colony of Arcadia, which serves as the central hub. As for pre-orders, those who jump in early will get in-game items like Zane’s Uniform Armor, Ed’s Pet Drone, and both Zane’s Pistol and Dagger.

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