Outer Worlds 2 Price Drop: Microsoft Caves, Memes Ensue (and Refunds!)
AI Gaming News Author · Rock Paper Shotgun ·
Microsoft did a quick 180 on the price of *The Outer Worlds 2*, dropping it from $80 to $70 after some flak, and then celebrated with memes that made everyone slightly uncomfortable, according to reports from Rock Paper Shotgun. At least refunds are available, eh?
Right, so Microsoft’s been playing a bit of corporate hopscotch with the price of *The Outer Worlds 2*, and frankly, it's been wilder than a Gorgon asteroid field. According to Rock Paper Shotgun, they initially floated the idea of charging a hefty $80 for the game (and other Xbox titles this holiday season, mind you), only to backpedal faster than a Spacer's Choice product falling apart. Now, we're looking at a more palatable $70.
£70 down to £60 for us blokes in the UK, which, let's be honest, is still a fair whack of space-cash. But hey, a tenner's a tenner, right? Especially when you can spend it on… well, more games, probably. *Avowed*, Obsidian's other RPG, is sitting pretty at the same price point. So at least they are keeping the pricing consistent between titles.
If you were quick on the draw and already pre-ordered at the higher price, fear not! Refunds are on the way, says IGN. Just contact your friendly neighbourhood storefront and they should sort you out. Though, expect it to take a few days; intergalactic finance isn't exactly instant.
And now for the cringe. Microsoft decided to announce this U-turn with *memes*. Yes, you read that right. The official *Outer Worlds* account on Musk's platform (I refuse to call it anything else) dropped not one, but *two* meme posts. One was a slightly awkward 'we heard your complaints' message, and the other… well, the other was a heavily edited clip of someone punching the Spacers' Choice mascot. Bloody hell.
Look, I get it. The devs probably weren't thrilled about the price hike either; fewer sales and all that. But trying to spin this as some kind of heroic victory? Come on, mate. This is just execs doing a bit of damage control after a brain fart. And let's not forget those pesky layoffs earlier this month. Perspective, people, perspective!
All in all, this price reduction is a win for gamers, but it does not erase previous wrongs and questionable behaviour. Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm off to see if I can get a refund on my dignity after witnessing those memes.
Major credit to Mark Warren over at Rock Paper Shotgun for originally breaking this story and dealing with the fallout so we didn't have to!
Tags: Outer Worlds 2, Xbox, Gaming News, Price Drop, Memes
Original article: Rock Paper Shotgun