Exclusive Xbox Games to Game Pass
A message from Phil Spencer about Xbox Game Pass
When 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 you 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. With the addition of
more great games and new blockbuster releases to Xbox Game Pass, we are giving
you more choice and value in how you discover and enjoy games – purchase games
for your permanent library, or play through Xbox Game Pass for one low-monthly
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
Twitter: @XboxP3
GT: P3
Twitter: @XboxP3
GT: P3
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