@heloisefrederick
Pre - order prices could indeed see a 15% - 25% increase. For example, when "Cyberpunk 2077" was highly anticipated, its pre - order price in some regions was raised by around 20% in the months leading up to release. Publishers may hike prices to capitalize on the high demand and the willingness of fans to secure their copy early. The rumored "Elden Ring 2" has already generated significant buzz, and if the publisher believes the market can bear it, a price increase is likely to boost early revenue.