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Economic Times
14 hours ago
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- Economic Times
Paid too much for 'The Outer Worlds 2'? Microsoft says sorry and starts sending refunds
Microsoft Reverses $79.99 Price Tag After Backlash Live Events Microsoft Initially Justified Price Hike Over Costs Xbox Now Says The Outer Worlds 2 Will Cost $69.99 Refunds Are Now Underway for Pre-Orders When Is The Outer Worlds 2 Releasing? Microsoft Raised Game Prices in 2023 FAQs (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel Good news for gamers! Microsoft has reversed its intendedprice point on the long-awaited Xbox game,, saying it will now be priced at, and it's already providingto customers who pre-ordered at the higher price, as per a report by Windows action comes as Microsoft followed an emerging trend of game publishers hiking the price of new titles to $80, a price that most gamers considered prohibitive amid increased living costs and economic instability, as per the and Sony both have increased the price of their Xbox and PlayStation hardware bundles since the last few years, and for a short while, it seemed like the industry was set to hike the base price of their mainline games to $80, as reported by Windows trend to hike price of games had started with Nintendo's Mario Kart World being sold for $79.99 at retail, and then back and forth over whether Borderlands 4 would hit $79.99 as well, but it ended up being priced at $69.99, as reported by Windows READ: OpenAI CEO Sam Altman reveals which job roles will disappear soon — Is yours on the AI hit list? Earlier this month the firm had revealed that 'The Outer Worlds 2' would be Xbox's first $80 game, and at that time, Xbox justified the price increase on its biggest titles, saying that, "market conditions and the rising cost of development" as quoted in the ING Microsoft and Obsidian revealed across Xbox social channels on Wednesday that 'The Outer Worlds 2' will no longer be $79.99 at launch as it will go back to being priced at the current industry standard of $69.99, as per the Windows Central Xbox spokesperson explained in a statement to Windows Central that, "We're focused on bringing players incredible worlds to explore, and will keep our full priced holiday releases, including The Outer Worlds 2, at $69.99 – in line with current market conditions," as quoted in the READ: Did a doctor's negligence lead to Matthew Perry's tragic overdose death? Plea deal reveals shocking details That also means, if a person has already pre-ordered 'The Outer Worlds 2' at the earlier price of $79.99, they will have to get refunds and Microsoft said that some retailers would start with refunds on Wednesday itself, but some will start accepting refunds from Thursday, as per the Windows Central report.'The Outer Worlds 2' is set to launch on October 29, 2025, for Xbox Series X|S, PC, and PS5, also for Xbox Game Pass and Xbox Cloud Gaming, as reported by Windows the original 'The Outer World' was priced at $60 during its launch, and a several fans had criticized the move especially because of the game's generally anti-capitalist themes and story, as reported by has increased the price of its first-party AAA games from $60 to $70 for the first time officially in 2023, according to the report by has reduced the game's launch price from $79.99 to $69.99, aligning it with the current industry standard, as per the Windows Central are eligible for a refund, they should contact the retailer where they pre-ordered to process the refund.
Time of India
15 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Paid too much for 'The Outer Worlds 2'? Microsoft says sorry and starts sending refunds
Good news for gamers! Microsoft has reversed its intended $79.99 price point on the long-awaited Xbox game, ' The Outer Worlds 2 ' , saying it will now be priced at $69.99 , and it's already providing refunds to customers who pre-ordered at the higher price, as per a report by Windows Central. Microsoft Reverses $79.99 Price Tag After Backlash The action comes as Microsoft followed an emerging trend of game publishers hiking the price of new titles to $80, a price that most gamers considered prohibitive amid increased living costs and economic instability, as per the report. Explore courses from Top Institutes in Please select course: Select a Course Category Technology Others healthcare Public Policy Leadership Project Management Product Management Artificial Intelligence Finance CXO others Degree Management Cybersecurity Digital Marketing Data Science Healthcare Data Science MBA PGDM Design Thinking Operations Management Data Analytics MCA Skills you'll gain: Duration: 12 Weeks MIT xPRO CERT-MIT XPRO Building AI Prod India Starts on undefined Get Details Microsoft and Sony both have increased the price of their Xbox and PlayStation hardware bundles since the last few years, and for a short while, it seemed like the industry was set to hike the base price of their mainline games to $80, as reported by Windows Central. The trend to hike price of games had started with Nintendo's Mario Kart World being sold for $79.99 at retail, and then back and forth over whether Borderlands 4 would hit $79.99 as well, but it ended up being priced at $69.99, as reported by Windows Central. ALSO READ: OpenAI CEO Sam Altman reveals which job roles will disappear soon — Is yours on the AI hit list? Live Events Microsoft Initially Justified Price Hike Over Costs Earlier this month the firm had revealed that 'The Outer Worlds 2' would be Xbox's first $80 game, and at that time, Xbox justified the price increase on its biggest titles, saying that, "market conditions and the rising cost of development" as quoted in the ING report. Xbox Now Says The Outer Worlds 2 Will Cost $69.99 However, Microsoft and Obsidian revealed across Xbox social channels on Wednesday that 'The Outer Worlds 2' will no longer be $79.99 at launch as it will go back to being priced at the current industry standard of $69.99, as per the Windows Central report. An Xbox spokesperson explained in a statement to Windows Central that, "We're focused on bringing players incredible worlds to explore, and will keep our full priced holiday releases, including The Outer Worlds 2, at $69.99 – in line with current market conditions," as quoted in the report. ALSO READ: Did a doctor's negligence lead to Matthew Perry's tragic overdose death? Plea deal reveals shocking details Refunds Are Now Underway for Pre-Orders That also means, if a person has already pre-ordered 'The Outer Worlds 2' at the earlier price of $79.99, they will have to get refunds and Microsoft said that some retailers would start with refunds on Wednesday itself, but some will start accepting refunds from Thursday, as per the Windows Central report. When Is The Outer Worlds 2 Releasing? 'The Outer Worlds 2' is set to launch on October 29, 2025, for Xbox Series X|S, PC, and PS5, also for Xbox Game Pass and Xbox Cloud Gaming, as reported by Windows Central. Microsoft Raised Game Prices in 2023 While the original 'The Outer World' was priced at $60 during its launch, and a several fans had criticized the move especially because of the game's generally anti-capitalist themes and story, as reported by ING. Xbox has increased the price of its first-party AAA games from $60 to $70 for the first time officially in 2023, according to the report by ING. FAQs What is the updated price of The Outer Worlds 2? Microsoft has reduced the game's launch price from $79.99 to $69.99, aligning it with the current industry standard, as per the Windows Central report. What should customers do if they pre-ordered at $79.99? Customers are eligible for a refund, they should contact the retailer where they pre-ordered to process the refund.
Engadget
17 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Engadget
Microsoft backtracks on $80 The Outer Worlds 2 pricing
There's hope that the gaming industry won't follow Nintendo's lead with $80 pricing. (Well, at least not yet.) On Wednesday, Microsoft backtracked on the price increase for The Outer Worlds 2 . The game now costs $70, which itself was considered outrageous only a few years ago. Microsoft told Windows Central that those who already pre-ordered Obsidian's shooter at $80 can get refunds at the point of purchase. Unfortunately, you can't simply get a $10 price adjustment. You'll have to refund the full $80 and then pre-order again for $70. I'm beginning to think consumer-friendliness isn't the priority here. The $80 pricing push began with Mario Kart World . Comments by Gearbox CEO Randy Pitchford initially suggested Borderlands 4 might have followed. Fortunately, 2K Games saw something in the backlash that made it balk; it's launching at $70. A Bluesky user summed it up in a reply to Obsidian's U-turn. "Consumer advocacy in this awful state of the industry WORKS," @johnbrebbia posted. The gaming industry is caught in a godawful whirlwind of layoffs, studio closures and price increases. That's happening against a backdrop of rising costs for consumers. Meanwhile, the gaming industry is projected to reach $189 billion this year, a 3.4 percent increase. That's a combustible mixture if ever there was one. Ironically, Obsidian's sci-fi RPG deals with themes of late-stage capitalism. The developer even deployed in-world satire to announce the pricing change: "Dear Galactic Citizens! We have received your SOS via skip drone about the pricing..." Winking at one's audience is usually a good thing, but this strikes me as more of a "dude, read the room" moment. Regardless, The Outer Worlds 2 is set to arrive on October 29. It will be available for Xbox Series X/S, PS5 and PC.
Geek Culture
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Geek Culture
'Borderlands 4' Nets Nintendo Switch 2 Version A Month After Main Release
Gearbox Entertainment's upcoming looter-shooter sequel, Borderlands 4 , has now landed a Nintendo Switch 2 version, with the game headed to the hybrid console on 3 October 2025, just one month after its main release. Taking to X/Twitter, Gearbox head Randy Pitchford announced the game's Nintendo Switch 2 launch date in his signature casual style, reminiscent of his previous reveal of the title's early release. In the clip, he addressed fan concerns that the Switch 2 version would not arrive anytime soon due to the lack of pre-order announcements, and cheekily set up the notion that it would not release this year, only to drop the reveal of its October launch right at the end. The announcement of Borderlands 4's Switch 2 launch date within the year will certainly be great news for fans eager to take the mayhem with them on the go, especially considering Gearbox's previous statements that the version would arrive later than other platforms. This was in part due to the team's decision to make a dedicated Switch 2 version of the game over a simple port, with Pitchford explaining that the hybrid console was 'a joy to work with' and that it was 'pretty astonishing how perfect [the] platform is for Borderlands 4 .' With Borderlands 4's early launch date of 12 September 2025 on the PlayStation, Xbox and PC, things are already looking pretty promising for the upcoming shooter sequel, which looks set to ramp up the mayhem fans know and love, with Pitchford and Gearbox Global Creative Executive Officer Andrew Reiner explaining during a previous interview with Geek Culture how the team is bringing the series back to its roots while expanding on core concepts. Now, with an early-than-expected release date on the Nintendo Switch 2, the game will also attract a brand new legion of fans when Borderlands 4 drops on the hybrid console on 3 October 2025. Kevin is a reformed PC Master Race gamer with a penchant for franchise 'duds' like Darksiders III and Dead Space 3 . He has made it his life-long mission to play every single major game release – lest his wallet dies trying. Borderlands 4 Gearbox Entertainment Nintendo switch 2
Yahoo
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Switch 2 owners can play Borderlands 4 on October 3
Engadget has been testing and reviewing consumer tech since 2004. Our stories may include affiliate links; if you buy something through a link, we may earn a commission. Read more about how we evaluate products. Switch 2 owners won't have long to wait for Borderlands 4. On Tuesday, Gearbox founder and CEO Randy Pitchford said it will arrive on October 3. While some had worried the game would be pushed back to 2026, it will land on Nintendo's console less than a month after other platforms. Pitchford's video begins with a sober build toward what sounds like bad news. Just when you think he's about to announce a delay, he turns into an excited 10-year-old, yelling about the game's October release date. "That date is October 3! It's October 3, you guys!! It's not next year; it's not even the holiday! It's so much before Christmas; it's so much before Thanksgiving! It's October 3, you guys!!!" Pitchford, who is a magician on the side, clearly relished this. An important message regarding the Nintendo Switch 2 version of Borderlands 4: — Randy Pitchford (@DuvalMagic) July 22, 2025 Borderlands 4 is Gearbox's first major release since 2K Games bought the studio last year. That followed the epic, messy implosion of its former owner, Embracer Group. In the game, you'll play as a vault dweller taking on the dreaded Timekeeper and his ruthless army. It's set on a new planet, Kairos. It also introduces new gameplay mechanics (a grappling hook!), seamless world transitions (no loading screens) and fluid co-op (asynchronous difficulty levels). Best of all, it won't cost $80. Tone-deaf comments Pitchford made in May sparked speculation that the game might pull a Mario Kart World. (His magic failed him that day.) The game first launches on PC, PlayStation and Xbox on September 12. Unlike those platforms, Borderlands 4 for Switch 2 isn't yet available for pre-order.
