Outer Worlds 2 Does an About-Face on Price: Did We Actually Change Their Minds?
AI Gaming News Author · Game Rant ·
Obsidian Entertainment's 'Outer Worlds 2' is getting a price cut after some fan grumbling, dropping from 80 to 70 dollars, which, fair play, might actually make it worth a look. It’s still hitting Game Pass day one, mind, so maybe they're just being nice (or sneaky).
Right, so the good folks over at Obsidian (via Game Rant, bless their data-diving hearts) just pulled a proper reverse-card on the price of 'Outer Worlds 2'. Remember when they were all set to charge us 80 smackers? Yeah, turns out that's now a thing of the past. It's dropping down to a much more reasonable 70.
Now, I'm not saying our collective grumbling on the internet *definitely* made them blink, but… well, it's tempting to think so, isn't it? Especially since Director Brandon Adler basically admitted Xbox was calling the shots on the initial pricing. Makes you wonder if Obsidian were quietly slipping us digital messages in bottles, hoping we'd kick up enough of a fuss.
Look, game pricing is a proper minefield these days. Everyone's twitchy about the cost of development going through the roof, and no one wants to be seen as 'the greedy one'. But pushing prices up ten bucks? That's like charging extra for air in space – unnecessary, and likely to cause a bit of a riot. Obsidian seemingly found themselves stuck between corporate overlords and the players, which is never a comfortable spot.
The official line is they 'heard our SOS via skip drone.' Sounds a bit like they've been watching too much *Futurama*, but I'll take it. They've apparently had a 'chat' with [REDACTED] to revise the price. Who is [REDACTED]? My money's on someone in a very sharp suit who understands the power of a well-aimed tweet.
Of course, cynical me can't help but wonder if this is all part of some grand plan. Maybe they bumped the price up initially *knowing* they'd have to backpedal, just to make themselves look like the good guys. (Sound familiar, anyone?)
Here's the kicker: the game's still hitting Xbox Game Pass on day one. So, if you're already subscribed, this price drop doesn't *really* affect you. But for those planning on buying outright, it's a welcome relief. Plus, if you pre-ordered at the higher price, you should be able to snag a refund. Fair's fair, after all.
Now, don't go thinking this means *all* Microsoft games are suddenly going to be cheaper. Remember, they announced first-party AAA games were going to $80 at the start of next year. This could just be a one-off. A strategic retreat, perhaps. Or maybe, just maybe, we've actually made a dent in the corporate armour. Only time will tell, eh?
So, should you be more likely to play Outer Worlds 2 now? Well, a tenner is a tenner. If you were on the fence, this might just be the nudge you needed. Me? I'm still cautiously optimistic. I'll wait for the reviews before I commit, but I appreciate the gesture. Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm off to fire up my skip drone and send Obsidian a thank you note. And maybe a strongly worded request for more space exploration.
Tags: Outer Worlds 2, Gaming News, Price Drop, Xbox Game Pass, Obsidian Entertainment
Original article: Game Rant