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The Outer Worlds 2 Walks Back $80 Price, Now Launching at $70
NO LOC, JUL 23 – Microsoft reversed its $79.99 price for The Outer Worlds 2 to $69.99 after fan backlash and will refund customers who pre-ordered at the higher price, aligning with market norms.
- On July 23, 2025, Microsoft announced the reversal, cutting The Outer Worlds 2’s price to $69.99 and will process refunds for pre-orders.
- A few weeks ago, Microsoft announced an $80 base price for its Xbox games, prompting vocal opposition to The Outer Worlds 2’s planned $79.99 tag.
- Refunds will go out shortly; beyond The Outer Worlds 2, Xbox Game Studios confirmed to IGN that the pricing change applies to all holiday releases.
- On Xbox’s ecosystem, Xbox is issuing partial refunds for The Outer Worlds 2 pre-orders, while Game Pass subscribers won’t pay extra on launch.
- Industry observers note that few publishers beyond Xbox and Nintendo announced $80 games, and other upcoming titles may still test the $80 price point.
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