- The Outer Worlds 2 hits you with a consumerism flaw in the game if you have bought the premium edition.
- Players are criticized by the in-game message, which calls them out for bad financial planning.
- Microsoft originally wanted the RPG to be $80; hence, Obsidian could also be poking fun at the company.
The Outer Worlds 2 had a lot of expectations riding on it from fans, and the RPG has somehow managed to be better than expected, with reviews calling it superior to the acclaimed original in more than one way.
Like the 2018 title, The Outer Worlds 2 maintains themes of anti-capitalism and freedom from corporate influence, imploring the player to rethink the world around them. And, this critique apparently also extends to people who are buying the game.
Why it matters: Considering how Microsoft originally wanted the game to cost $80, it’s good to see a developer call out consumers and the practices they engage in.
As posted on X by a user: if you bought the premium edition of The Outer Worlds 2 for $99.99, the game pokes fun at you by saying you have the flaw of consumerism.
A message appears on the player’s screen that says, “You’re the reason our marketing works,” criticising your decision to buy the more expensive version of the RPG and saying that your mind is occupied by promotion and sales.
The Outer Worlds 2 doubles down on this message by stating you should be more focused on financial planning than buying the next big thing. This also comes with a perk that gives you a 15% discount at vendors, but reduces the product’s value by 10% when you try to sell it.
Most fans also didn’t mind this fun criticism, with some even praising Obsidian for calling out Microsoft in the RPG for excessive pricing. Before The Outer Worlds 2 was released, there were rumors that the game would cost $80 at launch.
However, Microsoft reversed its decision due to fan backlash, raising the price of the standard edition to $70. Hence, it’s very on-brand for the franchise to make fun of the corporate entity controlling it and pricing out gamers of a brilliant RPG.
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Shameer Sarfaraz has previously worked for eXputer as a Senior News Writer for several years. Now with Tech4Gamers, he loves to devoutly keep up with the latest gaming and entertainment industries. He has a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science and years of experience reporting on games. Besides his passion for breaking news stories, Shahmeer loves spending his leisure time farming away in Stardew Valley. VGC, IGN, GameSpot, Game Rant, TheGamer, GamingBolt, The Verge, NME, Metro, Dot Esports, GameByte, Kotaku Australia, PC Gamer, and more have cited his articles.
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