Game pass articles

Ori director says Game Pass needs "smash hits," not studios slopping out mediocre content

A hot potato: Things aren't going well for Xbox right now. With the massive changes, studios closing, and the future of the brand itself being questioned, Game Pass has also found itself under the spotlight. According to the director of the Ori games, the subscription service would be much more successful if studios weren't incentivized to "slop out mediocre content like a factory."

Microsoft admits Game Pass price hike drove away "millions" of subscribers

Facepalm: If there's a sure way to lose a huge number of subscribers to your successful service, it's implementing a massive price hike. It seems Microsoft was unaware of this obvious fact when it increased Game Pass prices last year, only now admitting that "millions" of people left as a result. It wasn't long before Microsoft reversed this (under new leadership), lowering prices closer to their original levels.

Xbox may be working on an even cheaper Game Pass, and possible Netflix bundle

Microsoft lowers Game Pass Ultimate and PC prices, won't include next Call of Duty

Microsoft counters MacBook Neo with free Game Pass and Office bundle on Windows laptops

Microsoft admits Game Pass may have gotten too expensive

Xbox's new CEO is exploring cheaper Game Pass tiers to boost growth

Xbox struggles continue as console sales fall 32% and first-party games underperform

Microsoft just reminded everyone that streaming games isn't cheap

Microsoft is testing free, ad-supported Xbox Cloud Gaming tier with time limits

Xbox Game Pass users may be canceling subscriptions in record numbers after latest price hike

Microsoft says Xbox Game Pass is profitable – and about to cost a lot more

Bottom line: Microsoft's gamble on gaming subscriptions has reached a turning point. Xbox Game Pass, once an ambitious bet on a Netflix-for-games model, is now officially in the black, pulling in billions. But as it proves sustainable, Microsoft is also restructuring the service and making its priciest tier far more expensive. The shift signals more than just a new billing structure... it's a test of whether players will accept higher costs in exchange for bigger libraries and premium perks.

Xbox Game Pass sees record expansion, adding 150 studios to its roster

Xbox Cloud Gaming is coming to cars through LG's in-vehicle platform

Former Bethesda exec suggests Game Pass insufficiently compensates developers

After laying off 15,000 employees, Microsoft reveals Xbox Game Pass revenue hit nearly $5 billion

Microsoft says Game Pass is profitable, but layoffs fuel new scrutiny

Call of Duty: WWII pulled from PC Game Pass after remote hacking exploit discovered

What just happened? Just days after its arrival on PC Game Pass, Call of Duty: WWII has been pulled offline. The abrupt removal follows a surge of reports from the gaming community about a critical security vulnerability that allowed attackers to remotely take control of players' computers during online matches.

Arkane founder warns Game Pass is "unsustainable" and could harm the gaming industry

Xbox app now lets Windows Insiders launch games from Steam, Epic, and more

You can now stream Xbox games on LG TVs without a console - here's how

Doom: The Dark Ages is coming to Battle.net, signaling a new Microsoft trend

Obsidian's fantasy RPG Avowed is the first to enable Microsoft Store, Xbox, and Battle.net cross-buy

Microsoft considered shutting down Xbox before major game developer acquisitions

Xbox and PC Game Pass Ultimate for $12/month, grab it before it's gone