<ul><li>Xbox will release The Outer Worlds 2 as the first $80 game for Xbox, following Nintendo's release of Mario Kart World for the Switch 2 at the same price.</li><li>It remains uncertain if The Outer Worlds 2 has the same brand strength as Mario Kart to justify the $80 price tag.</li><li>Game development budgets have significantly increased, justifying the need for higher game prices to compensate developers for their work.</li><li>Although $80 may seem steep for gamers, Xbox Game Pass offers a more affordable option to play games by subscribing for a month or two.</li></ul>

The Outer Worlds 2 will be the first $80 Xbox game

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