Croteam has increased the base Steam price of The Talos Principle 2 from $29.99 to $39.99, a roughly 33% increase, with regional prices adjusted accordingly. Released in November 2023, this price hike comes nearly three years after launch and does not affect users who already own the game.
The studio stated that inflation has significantly increased the costs of global game development and ongoing support, emphasizing that the decision was not made lightly, which is why they chose to explain the reasons for the price adjustment to players.
The timing of this price change has sparked discussion among players. The Talos Principle 2 was discounted to $2.99 during the Steam Autumn Sale just a few weeks ago; if future promotions maintain the same discount ratio, the sale price will correspondingly rise to $3.99.
Reactions on the Steam forums have been mixed. Some players believe that the original $29.99 price was quite reasonable given the game's scale and quality, and that the recently added free puzzle editor and Steam Workshop support have further enhanced its value; others question whether it is appropriate to raise the price for a digital game that has been out for nearly three years and frequently sees steep discounts.
Discussions on Reddit were more skeptical, with some users speculating that raising the base price could boost revenue from future sales or make discounts appear more significant. However, none of these claims have been confirmed by Croteam.