- Microsoft fell to its $ 80 game price level, starting with External worlds 2
- He comes after the cancellation of Perfect Dark And the closure of the developer of the initiative
- This is another example of the impacts of consumers expressing the frustrations of the increase in game prices
After the Nintendo Switch 2 showcase, Nintendo revealed a new $ 80 game price standard, and it didn’t take long for Microsoft to follow the step for Xbox titles. Now it took a drastic turn a few weeks after the controversial announcement.
As indicated by our Friends of Windows Central, Microsoft is in return on the prices of the game of $ 79.99 for its main titles, starting with External worlds 2An upcoming title for PS5, Xbox Series X | S and pc. He will also deal with reimbursements for players who have already pre -ordered the title, which will be released on October 29, 2025.
In a declaration to Windows Central, Microsoft said: “We are fully focused on the players of the incredible worlds to explore and keep our vacation outings at full prices, including External worlds 2at $ 69.99, in accordance with current market conditions “.
It comes shortly after the cancellation of its recently announced titles, Perfect Dark,, Farceand an unexpected project, as well as the closure of Perfect DarkDeveloper, the initiative.
Nor is it the first time that we have seen a step back on the controversy of new game prices; The announced gearbox software Borderlands 4 Will not cost $ 79.99, but rather comply with the current standard of $ 69.99, after a major outcry due to the comments of Randy Pitchford.
He now left the door widely open to Nintendo to return to the prices of the standard game, and may act as a warning to Sony and other game publishers who intend to increase prices.
Analysis: The game development excuse is out of the window, so don’t stop expressing your frustrations now
Although I cannot say that I have been surprised since I said on several occasions that the vote with your portfolio can make changes, Microsoft’s reasoning for its return to the $ 69.99 is the one that has exposed something important.
The excuse of video game development costs leading to higher retail prices is now false, because Microsoft has cited this as a reason. So what suddenly changed overnight?
The backlash towards External worlds 2The price is simply another example of the reason why consumers should not ignore the blatant cascades, and I am sure that is why Microsoft conceded. This also makes me wonder what would have happened if consumers applied the same pressure on industry when the prices of the game suddenly jumped at $ 69.99 (which I always want to disappear).
Will Nintendo follow suit? No, I don’t think so, because I think it is already too late since the launch of Switch 2, and Mario Kart WorldA game of $ 80, sells like hotcakes.
Do I think it will scare Sony and other publishers? Yes, and rightly so, because the last thing we need is that the dust settles on the prices of the game, which leads to another increase in the near future.
