The Outer Worlds 2 mocks players who bought the premium edition

In The Outer Worlds 2, the developers came up with a cheeky way to poke fun at players who bought the premium edition. If someone purchases the $99.99 version, the game flags them as having a “consumerist flaw.”

An on-screen notification reads: “You are the reason our marketing works,” lampooning the choice to pay extra and implying the player’s mind is occupied by advertising.

The game drives the point home, suggesting players should focus on budgeting instead of chasing the next costly novelty. This “flaw” carries a mixed effect: buyers receive a 15% discount from merchants, but anything they sell will fetch 10% less.

Many fans reacted with amusement, and some praised Obsidian for skewering not only players but also Microsoft, which had earlier pushed for an $80 price on the standard edition. After community backlash that price was reduced to $70, yet the studio still seized the moment to satirize corporate choices and commercial pressure.

Like the 2018 original, The Outer Worlds 2 continues to explore anti-corporate themes and personal freedom, encouraging reflection on capitalism’s influence. In light of previous pricing rumors, Obsidian’s gag reads as a fitting extension of their trademark satire.

Source: iXBT.games