Obsidian entertained the public’s concerns regarding the original $80 price tag for The Outer Worlds 2, attributing the pricing strategy to Xbox. In a playful tone, they released a statement saying:

“Dear Galactic Citizens! We have received your SOS via skip drone about the pricing. As an organization devoted to making sure that corporations do not go unfettered, we at the Earth Directorate have worked with [REDACTED] to revise the price of The Outer Worlds 2.”

Ultimately, they agreed on a final price of $70, reflecting current market conditions. This decision also follows the trend of increasing game prices, as seen in other titles from various studios.

In broader industry news, following a rise in base game prices to $70, some publishers are testing the waters with lower price points, aiming to strike a balance with players wary of steep costs.