Factorio, a well-liked building simulation game, is now more expensive on Steam and all other platforms it’s available on, including the Nintendo Switch. Factorio has been available in some form for almost a decade, although its Steam early access release didn’t happen until 2016. Factorio was in early access for four years until its official release on PC in 2020, with the Nintendo Switch version following in October 2022.
Since the game’s debut, Factorio reviews have been mostly good, with many complimenting it as a game in which one may easily waste hours trying to master its intricate features. Factorio has been constantly successful for years, but anybody interested in the idea and curious about what all the excitement is about may soon have to spend a little more than normal.
Good day Engineers,
Next week, on Thursday 26th January 2023,
We will increase the base price of Factorio from $30 to $35.This is an adjustment to account for the level of inflation since the Steam release in 2016.
— Factorio (@factoriogame) January 20, 2023
According to the official Factorio Twitter account, the game’s price will increase by $5 beginning Thursday, January 26. Factorio will cost $35 on that day, with inflation since the game’s initial Steam release mentioned as the cause for the rise. While some players may be OK with this and believe Factorio is still worth $35, it’s reasonable to predict that others will be disappointed, especially given the game’s age.
It will be fascinating to watch whether Factorio’s sales milestones and popularity on Steam are impacted in any way by the price rise. Word of mouth and the game’s many favourable reviews will almost certainly guarantee that Factorio retains interest despite the price rise. Factorio is also expanding in a manner that should keep fans interested.
Price rises in gaming are nothing new, albeit it is unusual for a game that has already been launched to have its price abruptly increased. Most gaming price hikes occur with new releases, such as when the industry began shifting to $70 for next-gen games. However, there have been occasions in the past when game prices have risen, and this may occasionally affect gaming gear as well.
Sony, for example, raised the price of the PS5 in a number of countries throughout the globe, citing the present economic condition as the cause. So far, Xbox and Nintendo have avoided raising the prices of their systems, but additional price increases in gaming are expected in the coming months.
