Activision Blizzard says they'll share plans for next-gen game pricing "soon"

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It won't be long before we hear how much Activision Blizzard's PS5 and Xbox Series X games could cost

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Activision Blizzard isn't quite ready to say how much their games will cost when the PS5 and Xbox Series X usher in the next-gen, but news on that front is coming shortly.

During the Q&A section of Tuesday's quarterly earnings conference call, Activision president Rob Kostich was asked about the company's plans regarding pricing their next-gen games.

"What I'll say here is we'll be sharing our plans soon," Kostich said. "For now, we're just very excited for the launch of the new generation of hardware. We think it represents another strong leap forward in creating really incredible entertainment and value for our fans as we move forward."

The $60 video game has been standard since 2005, so inflation alone is enough to justify the price hike, at least on paper. The prevalence of microtransactions and the 'Games as a Service' model complicates the debate significantly. Ultimately though, it's up to the individual publisher to determine their prices, and we're expecting to hear more on the matter from major game companies in the coming weeks.

Jordan Gerblick
Jordan Gerblick
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After earning an English degree from ASU, I worked as a corporate copy editor while freelancing for places like SFX Magazine, Screen Rant, Game Revolution, and MMORPG on the side. I got my big break here in 2019 with a freelance news gig, and I was hired on as GamesRadar's west coast Staff Writer in 2021. That means I'm responsible for managing the site's western regional executive branch, AKA my home office, and writing about whatever horror game I'm too afraid to finish.