The Outer Worlds 2 is the first title to join Microsoft’s $80 video game lineup.
The Outer Worlds 2 Becomes Microsoft’s First $80 Game
Earlier last month, Microsoft announced that it would increase the prices of hardware and games this year. From this holiday, first-party titles will be priced at $79.99. Spotted by IGN, The Outer Worlds 2, which will be released on October 29, 2025, will be the first entry in the $80 game collection. Microsoft shared that these price changes “were made with careful consideration given market conditions and the rising cost of development.”
Last month, Gearbox’s CEO, Randy Pitchford, received a lot of backlash for his comment on Borderlands 4’s pricing. He had stated that “real fans” would pay $80 for Borderlands 4 if it cost that much. However, he later apologised for his comments and explained that game budgets are steadily increasing, with Borderlands 4 costing twice as much as Borderlands 3. The final price for Borderlands 4 hasn’t been confirmed yet.
For those wondering, The Outer Worlds 2 is the sequel to Obsidian Entertainment’s award-winning, first-person sci-fi RPG from 2019. The upcoming title will introduce players to a new crew, weapons, and enemies set in a new colony. You play an Earth Directorate agent who has reached Arcadia while investigating devastating rifts threatening to destroy all of humanity. Check out the official gameplay trailer for the title below:
In other news, Black Ops 7 was revealed during the Xbox Games Showcase. Also, Final Fantasy 7 Remake confirms Xbox release window. What are your thoughts on The Outer Worlds 2 becoming Microsoft’s first $80 title? Let us know below and join the official Insider Gaming forums discussion.
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