Outer Worlds Fans Accuse Obsidian of Misleading Claims Over Free Next-Gen Upgrade
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Summary
The Outer Worlds fans are accusing Obsidian Entertainment of misleading them regarding a free next-gen upgrade for the game. Players expected a free performance upgrade for PS5 and Xbox Series X/S, but Obsidian instead released a paid "Spacer's Choice Edition" with enhanced graphics and all DLC, which angered the community. Fans feel the developer went back on earlier statements suggesting a free upgrade would be available, leading to accusations of lying and deceptive marketing practices.
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Players expected a free performance upgrade for PS5 and Xbox Series X/S, but Obsidian instead released a paid 'Spacer's Choice Edition'.
The community is accusing the developer of going back on earlier statements suggesting a free upgrade would be available.
Fans feel like Obsidian may have pulled the rug from under them.
