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Xbox Game Pass now get Xbox Exclusives on Day of Release that will stay permanently.
Posted: Tue Jan 23, 2018 2:12 pm
by Photek
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hen we launched Xbox Game Pass in June 2017, we knew we wanted to craft a service with gamers in mind. That meant a diverse, expanding library of over 100 games and counting, matched with one monthly price and unlimited access to download and play full-fidelity experiences.
We’ve been blown away by the incredible response. Following launch, we heard from fans around the world who wanted Xbox Game Pass in their country. In September, we expanded globally and Xbox Game Pass is now available to fans in 40 countries. We’ve also continued to expand the catalog with new games added to the Xbox Game Pass library every month, so there is always something new to play.
We know our fans value having a variety of games to play at a low monthly price. We’ve also heard from fans that the ability to play new blockbuster games in Xbox Game Pass is important. So we’ve continued to explore new ideas to make this possible.
Today, we’re excited to announce plans for a major expansion to Xbox Game Pass that underscores our commitment to deliver our fans the ultimate gaming subscription service.
Moving forward, we plan to release all new Xbox One exclusive games from Microsoft Studios into Xbox Game Pass on the same date as their global release. This means that when Sea of Thieves launches on March 20, it will be included in Xbox Game Pass to all members.
This plan to bring new games timed with their global release into Xbox Game Pass not only includes announced titles like Sea of Thieves, State of Decay 2, and Crackdown 3 but future unannounced games from Microsoft Studios including new iterations of our biggest Xbox One exclusive franchises such as Halo, Forza and Gears of War, on the same day they launch.
Our fans have also asked for more choice in the subscription offerings available for Xbox Game Pass. As part of today’s library expansion, we are also pleased to announce that we are working closely with our retail partners, such as GameStop, to offer a 6-month Xbox Game Pass subscription card for those fans who look for a variety of ways to purchase and enjoy new games and services. The 6-month Xbox Game Pass subscription card will be available at select retail partners for $59.99 beginning March 20. By working closely with retail partners, Xbox Game Pass will have valuable ambassadors in popular destinations for gamers to discover new and exciting games and enjoy community.
With the addition of more great games, new blockbuster releases and a new subscription offer, we are giving fans more choice and value in how they discover and enjoy games – purchase games for their permanent library or play through Xbox Game Pass for one low price.
We’ve only scratched the surface of the opportunity this new model brings to the industry and what we can deliver to our fans. We firmly believe Xbox Game Pass will be a catalyst to create new opportunities for game developers and publishers to innovate in the way games are developed and delivered, leading to entirely new ways to play.
We’re truly humbled by the incredible response we’ve received to date for Xbox Game Pass, and we look forward to offering an unprecedented choice and value with Xbox Game Pass this spring and beyond.
Phil Spencer
Re: Xbox Game Pass now get Xbox Exclusives on Day of Release.
Posted: Tue Jan 23, 2018 2:16 pm
by Cheeky Devlin
Bold move.
Guess I'm not cancelling Game Pass then.
Re: Xbox Game Pass now get Xbox Exclusives on Day of Release.
Posted: Tue Jan 23, 2018 2:16 pm
by Peter Crisp
Erm, bloody hell.
So I get all microsoft exclusives for a grand total of £100 a year?
Re: Xbox Game Pass now get Xbox Exclusives on Day of Release.
Posted: Tue Jan 23, 2018 2:16 pm
by more heat than light
That's astonishingly good value. Bravo MS.
Re: Xbox Game Pass now get Xbox Exclusives on Day of Release.
Posted: Tue Jan 23, 2018 2:18 pm
by Photek
Peter Crisp wrote:Erm, bloody hell.
So I get all microsoft exclusives for a grand total of £100 a year?
Yes. I am VERY happy about this.
Re: Xbox Game Pass now get Xbox Exclusives on Day of Release.
Posted: Tue Jan 23, 2018 2:19 pm
by Monkey Man
Wowsers, guess I'm starting up my sub for Sea of Thieves release.
Re: Xbox Game Pass now get Xbox Exclusives on Day of Release.
Posted: Tue Jan 23, 2018 2:20 pm
by Peter Crisp
Considering I was going to buy Sea of Thieves for £32 I'm extremely happy about this.
Re: Xbox Game Pass now get Xbox Exclusives on Day of Release.
Posted: Tue Jan 23, 2018 2:23 pm
by Cheeky Devlin
I was considering pre-ordering SoT to get a shot at the Beta, but I might not bother now and just play the full game when it comes out.
Re: Xbox Game Pass now get Xbox Exclusives on Day of Release.
Posted: Tue Jan 23, 2018 2:27 pm
by Peter Crisp
I'm pretty confident this will rank as the best games news of the year.
Re: Xbox Game Pass now get Xbox Exclusives on Day of Release.
Posted: Tue Jan 23, 2018 2:28 pm
by Photek
Peter Crisp wrote:I'm pretty confident this will rank as the best games news of the year.
I can't actually believe it, I mean this could end up saving me hundreds of euro over the next few years.
Re: Xbox Game Pass now get Xbox Exclusives on Day of Release.
Posted: Tue Jan 23, 2018 2:30 pm
by rinks
But how long do they stay in Game Pass?
Re: Xbox Game Pass now get Xbox Exclusives on Day of Release.
Posted: Tue Jan 23, 2018 2:32 pm
by more heat than light
rinks wrote:But how long do they stay in Game Pass?
I'd be surprised if they took them out to be honest. You'll always get the odd grumble-arse going 'but what happens in ten years time when the servers are all down, how will we play the game then?'. But to be totally honest, those people are banana splits.
Re: Xbox Game Pass now get Xbox Exclusives on Day of Release.
Posted: Tue Jan 23, 2018 2:32 pm
by Peter Crisp
Photek wrote:Peter Crisp wrote:I'm pretty confident this will rank as the best games news of the year.
I can't actually believe it, I mean this could end up saving me hundreds of euro over the next few years.
Same here. I know the joke about them having no exclusives but just the 3 in the picture will save you £75 even if you managed to pick them up for £25 each. It's not like you have to keep subscribed so you can let it lapse for a while when you go on holidays and just don't feel like gaming and then fire it back up and have some epic games to play.
If this forces the other 2 manufacturers into doing similar it's going to be an awesome and cheap as chips time to be a gamer.
Re: Xbox Game Pass now get Xbox Exclusives on Day of Release.
Posted: Tue Jan 23, 2018 2:33 pm
by Peter Crisp
rinks wrote:But how long do they stay in Game Pass?
The point is to get people hooked on the game pass so they have a regular flow of subscriber cash so I can't see them yanking games back and risking people deciding it's not worth it.
Re: Xbox Game Pass now get Xbox Exclusives on Day of Release.
Posted: Tue Jan 23, 2018 2:34 pm
by Photek
rinks wrote:But how long do they stay in Game Pass?
The rate of games leaving right now is tiny, and no Xbox Exclusive games have left it at all. If they ever do leave I reckon it'd be after at least a year.
Re: Xbox Game Pass now get Xbox Exclusives on Day of Release.
Posted: Tue Jan 23, 2018 2:34 pm
by Moggy
Game Pass just became worth it.
Re: Xbox Game Pass now get Xbox Exclusives on Day of Release.
Posted: Tue Jan 23, 2018 2:35 pm
by Peter Crisp
more heat than light wrote:rinks wrote:But how long do they stay in Game Pass?
I'd be surprised if they took them out to be honest. You'll always get the odd grumble-arse going 'but what happens in ten years time when the servers are all down, how will we play the game then?'. But to be totally honest, those people are banana splits.
I'll be a cyborg in 10 years so won't give a gooseberry fool about games
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Re: Xbox Game Pass now get Xbox Exclusives on Day of Release.
Posted: Tue Jan 23, 2018 2:52 pm
by Mafro
Struggling to think of any exclusives I want to play other than State of Decay 2 tbh
Re: Xbox Game Pass now get Xbox Exclusives on Day of Release.
Posted: Tue Jan 23, 2018 2:54 pm
by jawafour
Blimey
. This is a bold move by Microsoft; one that could prove very attractive. It'll certainly make me think the next time I look to buy a new console.
I'm now thinking that MS may introduce an Xbox Gold + Game Pass. A straight £12 to £13 monthly cost could be dynamite.
Mafro wrote:Struggling to think of any exclusives I want to play other than State of Decay 2 tbh
True, MS studio releases have been relatively light over the past year, but this stance is for all future MS studio releases.
Re: Xbox Game Pass now get Xbox Exclusives on Day of Release.
Posted: Tue Jan 23, 2018 2:57 pm
by Peter Crisp
Mafro wrote:Struggling to think of any exclusives I want to play other than State of Decay 2 tbh
That's fair enough but lets say you're going to pay £40 for it, for the same £40 you can play that and have access to loads of other games for bugger all for 5 months.
Does that make it more viable for you?
I'm not sure why I'm trying to sell it to you though
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