Not too long ago it was revealed that Microsoft’s newest exclusive video game for Windows 10 and Xbox One, State of Decay 2, would cost $29.99 at retail when it goes on sale in March of this year. The price came as a surprise to some, but there’s a chance Microsoft is testing the waters for something big.
Highly doubt that. This game was never a AAA franchise and setting it up with that price tag would've made it hard for it to stand out. Don't expect Gears, Forza, Halo or any of MS AAA to carry the 30$ price tag.
With an attractive price, this game can easily bring in new players with ease.
People are looking into this far too much. The first game was $20 on 360. It's one of those xbla (they still have that right?) games
When was State of Decay ever a AAA franchise? You can’t equate this upcoming game with all of Microsoft’s other AAA releases like Halo, Gears of War & Forza.
Sony for example releases some titles for $39.99 but you don’t see them doing that with all of their titles because it wouldn’t make sense. Not every game is made with the same budget, and those with lower budgets often have lower retail costs.
not really
SOD2 might just be a low budget title
probably more replay value than most 'full priced' games
Between GamePass and this new pricing scheme Microsoft is really setting a nice precedent. Let's hope it becomes the normal.