Xbox is preparing to join the group of major game publishers that have raised the prices of many new first-party titles from $60 to $70. Starting in 2023, Xbox Series X|S games, including Forza Motorsport, Redfall, and Starfield, will cost $69.99 at launch. Although Xbox has noted that regional pricing may vary, the publisher has yet to release country-specific information.
“This price reflects the content, scale, and technical complexity of the new titles. Like all games developed by the Xbox team, new games are also available,” said a Microsoft representative, which will be available on Game Pass the same launch day. .”
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Microsoft’s move is not unusual in the context that many other big players in the gaming industry have also changed the price of their AAA games. Sony, Ubisoft, and Take-Two Interactive have all announced prices of $70 for some new games, and Sony has even discussed raising that price even higher. Earlier this year, Xbox boss Phil Spencer said the company won’t be able to stick with current prices forever, but Xbox won’t raise prices before the 2023 holiday season.
