Factorio price increase

Post by FactorioBot » Fri Jan 20, am. Post by DarkShadow44 » Fri Jan 20, pm. Post by Amarula » Fri Jan 20, pm.

Factorio has never followed the pack when it comes to pricing: It's also notable for a message on its Steam page which informs prospective players that the developer doesn't intend to discount the game anytime soon. Back in , the company explained that the no sales policy is "about respecting the players who have already purchased the game" by not rewarding those who wait with discounts. Factorio fans have reacted positively to the price bump announcement. Granted, existing Factorio players are the only people not potentially affected by the increase, since they already own the game, but I enjoyed seeing their earnest expressions of affection for the 2D automation sim. It's among the best value I've gotten in gaming. This is an adjustment to account for the level of inflation since the Steam release in January 20,

Factorio price increase

Home Discussions Workshop Market Broadcasts. Change language. Install Steam. Store Page. Factorio Store Page. Global Achievements. This topic has been locked. Nitelite View Profile View Posts. So the bulk of people profiting on this game now were not part of the original team. Seems kind of gross and outrageously greedy,.

As you said, the market is over saturated. At this rate, hours of playtime equates to 5 cents per hour. Post by FuryoftheStars » Sat Jan 21, pm.

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After 7 years without a discount, the beloved building game Factorio is getting a price increase to help keep up with inflation. Factorio is unusual among modern video games in that it has never once gone on sale. Steam sales come and go, but Factorio's price remains a rock, and the game's store page eternally notes that the devs "don't have any plans to take part in a sale or to reduce the price for the foreseeable future. The devs have explained the reasoning behind their 'no sale' policy numerous times over the years, perhaps most succinctly in a forum post : "It isn't about visibility or sales, it's about respecting the players who have already purchased the game. We don't want to reward the people who hold off on buying the game, the game is a price we find reasonable, and this is the deal. If you think it is priced too high, then it is your choice to not purchase, and we hope that with enough time, and extra development, we will be able to convince you of its value. Inflation has already been affecting game prices, albeit in less direct ways. Steam recently refreshed its regional price guidelines , which many devs use to set their prices in worldwide markets.

Factorio price increase

GameSpot may receive revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this content and from purchases through links. The price change "will apply across all platforms," Wube Software confirms. Factorio , the factory base building strategy game from developer Wube Software, is permanently becoming more expensive next week. According to the studio, the decision is to account for inflation. The studio confirmed to GameSpot that the price change "will apply across all platforms," including Nintendo Switch. Ever since, the PC version has remained at said price, except for the occasional sale. But as Wube Software announced today on Twitter, this is an "adjustment to account for the level of inflation the Steam release in ," referring to the year in which early access began. This is an adjustment to account for the level of inflation since the Steam release in The strategy title has received dozens of updates ever since its 1. During an earnings briefing that took place in November, Nintendo's management said that the company has no plans to raise prices of the Nintendo Switch, but "will monitor the situation closely to determine if an increase is required".

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It was nice knowing you :D View attached image. Chindraba View Profile View Posts. The original unedited post had incorrect information about the lowest price from ITAD. Agree, will never buy it at that price. Keep them coming! I tend to only buy games when they are highly discounted. Together with the game comes a scenario pack with three mini campaigns exploring different aspects of the game. This will take some months but the roadmap is clear for us. This comment was deleted 5 years ago. Post by CureSafaia » Sat Jan 21, am.

New games have become more expensive in recent years, but older games have continued to remain the same price or to get cheaper.

Orphan keys drop thread 26, Comments - Last post 21 minutes ago by kolja Discussions Rules and Guidelines. Hurkyl View Profile View Posts. Keep them coming! You just won a WL for that giveaway. And then bought the game hehhhh. After careful consideration, we have decided to set the new price of the game to 30 USD or your regional equivalent. No, not really. The game will not go on sale on Steam or any other platform. Most Popular. On the plus side, this is the year of the Dog, so sorta symbolically warrants a full playthru - I know it does for me at least. Somewhere in between there is a price point where they maximize their sales but that price won't suit everyone. Inflation is high around the world right now, but has been particularly high in the Czech Republic, where Factorio studio Wube Software is based. Factorio Store Page. This has nothing to do with your earlier conflation of concepts but if you rather would like to discuss your perceived "problem" with some peoples unwillingness to spend money I'm fine with that as well.