Luxury Steam Game 'Congratulations On Your Purchase' Offers Minimal

With people wondering if GTA 6 preorders will kickstart a new $80 era for standard edition PS5 and Xbox Series X|S games, one new release on Steam already has Rockstar Games beat: Congratulations On Your Purchase.

The new red carpet-simulator, priced at $1,000, promises a 'first-person luxury experience' within a palace setting. Players can expect lavish elements like a red carpet, chandelier, and velvet rope barrier. However, the game lacks combat, enemies, quests, or skill trees, offering only the sensation of grandeur. Developer Minimal Viable Prestige is candid about the game's simplicity, acknowledging players' deliberate choice to purchase it despite the high price tag.

While the $1,000 cost may seem exorbitant, other special editions of games have been priced even higher in the past. For instance, the $750 Stylish Edition of Resident Evil 6 included a wearable replica of a character's jacket, and the $800 Assassin's Creed Origins collector's edition was limited to 1,000 units. Some extreme editions, like the $190,000 Grid 2 package featuring an actual car, or the $1 million special edition of Saints Row 4 offering a trip to space, have also captured attention. For those seeking more budget-friendly options, the Steam Next Fest showcases various upcoming games with free demos, hinting at more affordable full releases.