How much will this game be on full release?

[LostElement]

I heard it would be around 40 or 50 bucks. Does anyone know for sure or has a better idea?

[The Jedi Master]

I think price rises with every major update (like, 0.18 major). At that rate, I'd say it will probably end up around 30 US dollars when 1.0 comes out.

[Geschosskopf]

The average full release game version price has been about $50-60 USD since the 1980s. Why should KSP be any different|?

[The Jedi Master]

The average full release game version price has been about $50-60 USD since the 1980s. Why should KSP be any different|?

Because it's an indie, not a triple-A?

[DisarmingBaton5]

I would guess $30-$40.

[Woopert]

I got it for $23 and it's $27 now. I expect it to be $31 by year's end and maybe it'll be $40 on full release.

Just my two cents! And whatever it is, it's totally worhht t it !

Edited February 15, 2014 by Woopert

[boxman]

I personally think it would be better to keep the price as low as possible as I think that will generate more sales and profits in the long run.

Even if we think this game is worth 50 bucks, the new players might be skeptical about such a price point. I think especially those who are not into this type of games will have harder time shelling out the money.

[Gargamel]

My "concern", though, is that a good chunk of sales have already happened. Anywhere from 30%-70% is my guess. I wonder how much they're actually forecasting to make on this.

[lammatt]

indies cant go too expensive anyways

judging from the average indie price ~$20-30, adding the notation "collab. with NASA" which can go a further ~$5-10, and then being a frequent top seller in steam store, and earning some awards last year....

i think it'll be around $30-40

[AlamoVampire]

it will be what it will be. besides, as the TOS says, they are not obligated to take the game any further than what it is right now, so, it could theoretically be what it is now.

[m4rt14n]

Whateverthe price, you can always wait for 50-75% discounts on steam anyways

[Col_Jessep]

I think Squad would be able to sell KSP for $40 if they would overhaul the graphics of default parts. TBH, the beautiful new VAB, SPH, R&D... collide with the 'junky' aesthetics of the rocket parts. Even the parts in themselves are not consistent. Just compare the materials bay, science lab and Mk1 cockpit to the 'old oil barrel' design of the 2.5m tanks or the Mk1 capsule. Mods like B9, KW Rocketry, Kethane... are actually more consistent with the aesthetics of the KSC buildings.

[DaSpaceDaber]

wait sorry kinda slow over here but..... when the game is done done (if it gets that far ) do we have to buy it again ??? or is my 21$ payment long ago good enuff to get it ?? (kinda loaded over here lol)

[TheFactory]

wait sorry kinda slow over here but..... when the game is done done (if it gets that far ) do we have to buy it again ??? or is my 21$ payment long ago good enuff to get it ?? (kinda loaded over here lol)

I think it will mate, although I do wonder if content would be released as DLC which us early adopters would be asked to pay for...

[Tex_NL]

Straight from the Terms of service:

By purchasing Kerbal Space Program, you are entitled to the following:

- Access to the software in its current state.

- Access to all updates for the software.

By 'updates' we mean software updates including content, features and bugfixes, released as a new version for the same title, before or after the official ("1.0") release of the software.

If you've purchased KSP before May 1st, 2013, you are entitled to the above, plus any Expansion Packs released for KSP.

By 'Expansion Packs' we mean software released as a separate title, but that requires and ties into the original KSP software to expand the game by adding content, features and bugfixes.

[SRV Ron]

Regardless to what is charged for Version 1.0, keep the junk parts in the game at low Career Mode prices but have available high tech modern looking ones for much higher Career Mode prices.

What will be desired and will probably take place, as the game is polished, will be better graphics for the planets and moons.

Edited February 15, 2014 by SRV Ron

[LordQ]

For what the game is, it'll be far too cheap, whatever price they set for it.

That said Squad, don't make it expensive and make sure you maximise your sales.

[Levelord]

I don't think KSP will go up to $60 on release.

That being said, even if it does go up to $60, the game would still be considered dirt cheap when you take into account the literal thousands of hours of fun it has given me. It is the only game that I had ever spent so much time on and enjoyed.

The only game to come up second only has a meager 600 hours, and that was from me modding Skyrim.

[thereaverofdarkness]

The average full release game version price has been about $50-60 USD since the 1980s. Why should KSP be any different|?

Because it's an indie, not a triple-A?

I agree. Normal big developer games are getting cheaper (relative to the value of money decreasing) because they are getting bad. KSP isn't bad, it's an indie game. It should cost more like $200 or more at release.

[xrayfishx]

I agree. Normal big developer games are getting cheaper (relative to the value of money decreasing) because they are getting bad. KSP isn't bad, it's an indie game. It should cost more like $200 or more at release.

I'd like this game to still remain acquirable by legal means.

[merendel]

I dont think we'll see it go much above 40 or so. 50-60 may be traditional for a AAA game but thats partly due to the huge costs of runing a studio of that size and the overhead of the publishing system. Indie type games tend to run in the 20-30 range with larger ones sometimes being up to 40 but not much higher. I definatly think KSP warrants the 40 or even more but I dont think its likely to go higher than 40.

[jalapen0]

I see it staying at about 30-35. Either way, this game is AAAAAAAA in my book. Definately in my top 3 titles of my 25 years of playing games. It's absolutely genius. Mexico is now on the game development map.