Xbox Game Pass Adds New Microsoft Releases Including Sea of Thieves and Crackdown 3
Microsoft is adding some serious value to their Xbox Game Pass subscription service.
Xbox Game Pass launched in June 2017 and Microsoft has been working hard to add value to the subscription service. They have expanded it to more regions internationally and today they have made a huge announcement, new game releases from Microsoft Game Studios will now be included in the Xbox Game Pass subsciption. This means Sea of Thieves, Crackdown 3, State of Decay 2, and other new releases will all be available to Xbox Game Pass subscribers on launch day.
Check out the message from Head of Xbox Phil Spencer.
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.
This is massive news for Xbox One owners and is definitely a needed shot in the arm for Microsoft. The company also announced a 6-month Xbox Game Pass subscription option available at select retailers for $59.99. Today's announcement definitely makes the price way more palatable.
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