Microsoft concedes that 'The Outer Worlds 2' retail price was too high, begins to issue refunds.

Microsoft concedes that The Outer Worlds 2 was too expensive | Windows Central

Xbox controversially raised the base price of its mainline games to $80 in an announcement a few weeks ago. Now, it seems to be backtracking. Good, I say.

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Microsoft’s surprise $79.99 tag for The Outer Worlds 2 has officially been scrapped: after a wave of backlash (and even the game’s director calling out the steep price), Xbox and Obsidian confirmed the title—and all their big holiday releases—will stick to the industry-standard $69.99.

Already pre-ordered at $79.99? You’ll need to nab a refund from your retailer (some are issuing them today, others tomorrow). Microsoft also says the rollback will hit the UK and EU in the next few days.