The Outer Worlds 2 Launches at $80, Joining a New Trend in Gaming

The Outer Worlds 2, from developer Obsidian Entertainment, is the follow-up to its 2019 sci-fi action RPG that felt like a slightly shallower version of Fallout 4, but in space. There are a few differences between the two games, but one very glaring discrepancy is the price. 

When The Outer Worlds 2 launches on Oct. 29, it will carry a price tag of $80 for both the PC and Xbox versions -- a $20 increase from the original game's $60 launch price in 2019. It's the second major title confirmed at this higher price, following Mario Kart World for the Switch 2.

Microsoft didn't immediately respond to a request for comment about the price of The Outer Worlds 2. 

Back in May, Microsoft announced it was raising prices for its Xbox Series consoles and accessories ...