Everything’s coming up roses for the Xbox Game Pass right now. Cloud gaming is a relatively new frontier in the overarching history of the industry, but Microsoft is working very hard to make its Game Pass a success. So far, it looks like it’s working. The Xbox Game Pass is still ramping up and subscribers, and it’s ramping up in content too. Even though games regularly come and go, Xbox has made some deals and acquisitions that seriously increase the value of the pass. There’s going to be some major games playable through the cloud on Xbox consoles and PC in the near future, so players have a lot to look forward to.
However, players should be conscious on what else Microsoft’s dealings mean for them. The Xbox Game Pass is a very convenient and worthwhile exchange for players happy to peruse its offerings, but they might not be paying $10 or $15 for a subscription forever. Microsoft not only has a lot of significant exterior game deals going on, but it has major projects like Halo Infinite that will arrive on Game Pass eventually. The value of Game Pass can only go up, and eventually, that means there’ll be a price increase, too. It may not be something Microsoft is discussing openly, but fans should think of it as on the table.
As of this writing, it’s only been about two weeks since Xbox fans learned that EA Play was striking a deal with the Game Pass. Thanks to that, games like Mass Effect and Dragon Age are going to be available on the cloud. That’s certainly a big deal, and could indicate that Microsoft will strike similar deals in future. For instance, imagine if Microsoft eventually strikes a deal with Ubisoft to let some games appear on Game Pass regularly. Watch Dogs Legion or Assassin’s Creed Valhalla could be incredibly valuable additions to the service’s roster.
The Bethesda acquisition indicates another front on which there might be a lot more content coming to the pass. It goes without saying that Microsoft is a big company, and it has the power and resources to buy out companies that have shaped the industry like Bethesda. Now that The Elder Scrolls 6 is likely to become an Xbox exclusive, Game Pass is shooting up in value. Dedicated PS5 fans that still want to play the game might buy into Game Pass for PC just to try Bethesda’s next fantasy adventure. All in all, Game Pass is a veritable gold mine, and Microsoft seems determined to find more ways to make it successful.
On the one hand, there’s the distinct chance that Microsoft decides to bank on these acquisitions drawing in enough players that it can make up for the expense of such deals on volume. On the other hand, Microsoft knows that it can justify charging more for a product that it’s improving upon. Adding more products is liable to bring in new players regardless of a possible price increase, especially if they’re enticing exclusive products like Halo Infinite and possibly The Elder Scrolls 6.
Xbox Game Pass might not necessarily see a tremendous spike in price — in fact, it probably won’t. It would be a disaster for Microsoft if it suddenly scared off its supporters after putting so much effort into making this service work. Still, it would be a pretty big surprise if Microsoft doesn’t decide that Xbox Game Pass is worth an extra dollar or two in monthly fees, considering the bump in content that its gotten. Betting on this service is paying off so far for its developer. Game Pass is a big selling point for the Xbox Series X and S, and it’s a valuable asset even now, well before the release of the new consoles. Players should keep an eye out for news about any changes to the Xbox Game Pass‘s prices.
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