Croteam is bumping the price of The Talos Principle 2. This price increase is having a direct impact on anyone who isn't already in possession of the game, or looking to add it to their game collection. Croteam has increased the base price of the game globally from $29.99 up to $39.99.
Developer cites rising costs to justify three-year post-launch hike
This is a reflection of the larger economic issues the gaming industry is dealing with. The price increase is taking place approximately 3 years after the initial release of the game. The change will impact the price a new player will need to pay to get access to the game. This comes amid an era of inflation causing the cost of development to go up.
The Talos Principle 2 is a 1st person puzzle game created by Croteam. The game launched in early November of 2023. Croteam has highlighted the increased costs of game development and game support as the major factor for the price adjustment. They are hoping to make this change to keep the quality of the game and support systems intact, despite current economic difficulties.
The base global price for The Talos Principle 2 is now $39.99 USD. Croteam has stated that they will be adjusting the new price regionally to reflect various factors for local markets. The base price update will be replacing the $29.99 price point which has been the base price since the initial release of the game.
There are mixed opinions among gamers about the price increase. Some gamers are displeased with the decision while others seem to understand the financial aspects of the change. The price increase is solely on the base game.
So any bundles or discounts would remain unchanged in accordance with normal platform policy. It's a tricky balance for developers to find a way to stay financially sustainable while also considering the gamer expectations of older games.
Source: IXBT
Inflation is real but this feels like a cash grab. The game is three years old. They should have raised the price at launch.