A message appears on the screen: "You are the reason our marketing works," criticizing the decision to pay more and implying that the player's mind is occupied by advertising.
The game reinforces the message by adding that more attention should be paid to financial planning, rather than chasing the next expensive novelty. This "flaw" is accompanied by a bonus: a 15% discount from merchants, but when selling items, their price is reduced by 10%.
Many fans took it with humor, and some praised Obsidian for mocking not only the players but also Microsoft, which had previously insisted on a price of $80 for the standard edition. After criticism from the community, the company lowered the price to $70, but the studio did not miss the chance to mock corporate decisions and commercial pressure.
Like the 2018 original, The Outer Worlds 2 retains themes of anti-corporatism and freedom, encouraging reflection on the impact of capitalism. Against the background of previous rumors about prices, this gesture by Obsidian looks like a logical continuation of the company's signature satire.