This summer season, The Outer Worlds 2 was Xbox’s massive vacation merchandise, getting a devoted showcase after the remainder of the corporate’s lineup of trailers and divulges. To the shock of many, nonetheless, The Outer Worlds 2 was priced at a whopping $79.99 within the US, matching Mario Kart World’s controversial precedent. As of in the present day, Xbox and Obsidian are altering course, and have determined to revert The Outer Worlds 2’s worth again to the business commonplace.
On social media, Obsidian shared the information within the satirical tone its sci-fi sequence is thought for, full with an illustration of Moon Man scribbling out the outdated worth to write down a brand new one. The assertion reads as follows:
Pricey Galactic Residents!
Now we have obtained your SOS through skip drone concerning the pricing. As a corporation devoted to creating certain that companies don’t go unfettered, we on the Earth Directorate have labored with [REDACTED] to revise the worth of The Outer Worlds 2. Whereas this won’t deliver peace to the galaxy, and even your native colony, we guarantee you all that we’re right here to struggle for all colonies in each approach that we will.
From the Workplace of the Director of the Earth Directorate
For those who already pre-ordered the sport at its increased worth, there’s nonetheless time to get your a refund. According to a statement from Xbox to Windows Central, some retailers will settle for refunds in the present day whereas others will begin tomorrow, permitting clients to swap out their outdated pre-order for a brand new one on the lower cost.
The Outer Worlds 2 is ready to launch on October 29 on PS5, Xbox Sequence X/S, and PC. For our hands-on impressions of the sport, check out our SGF preview from the last issue of our magazine.