Xbox Game Pass members can play Another Crab's Treasure as part of their subscription starting today, April 25. This day-one addition to the Xbox Game Pass library arrives in the form of a colorful action RPG with an important message about environmental preservation.
Analyst Michael Pachter Makes Stunning Prediction About Xbox Game Pass
05.04.2024 - 17:20 / gamerant.com / Phil Spencer / Xbox Game Pass / Michael Pachter / John DiCarlo
Gaming analyst Michael Pachter believes that Xbox Game Pass will reach over 200 million subscribers in the next 10 years. Pachter also highlighted what he says is a common misconception regarding Xbox Game Pass' current subscriber numbers.
The future of Xbox has seemed a bit uncertain lately after Microsoft announced its new multi-platform strategy, in which some of the platform's high-profile games are to be released on competing platforms. So far,Sea of Thieves andHi-Fi Rush represent the biggest Xbox games that are part of this strategy, but recent rumors claim that many more Xbox titles will make the jump as well. While fans are surprised and sometimes worried by this shift, Xbox has emphasized that it will continue making hardware and supporting its own ecosystem.
Pachter believes that Xbox will continue to thrive going into the future, namely its Game Pass subscription service. In Pachter's latest episode of Pachter Factor posted to YouTube, he stated that Game Pass will reach 200 million subscribers within the next decade, citing Xbox's complete commitment to its success as a partial reason. He also said that previous claims of Xbox counting Gold members (now called Game Pass Core) as Game Pass subscribers are false and that Xbox's total subscriber count for Game Pass does not include Gold/Core individuals.
In 2023, Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer revealed that Game Pass costs over $1 billion a year to maintain, with much of this money going to third-party studios that participate in the service. While this might seem like a surprising amount of money, Microsoft clearly believes the investment is well worth it.
It's very likely that Game Pass isn't going anywhere anytime soon, with first-party Xbox studios like Bethesda, Obsidian, Ninja Theory, 343 Industries, The Coalition, and more expected to release day-one games for the service in the future. As for more current news, Game Pass' April additions include third-party titles like Ark: Survival Ascended, F1 23, and LEGO 2K Drive.
Xbox's future isn't limited to Game Pass, as new rumors claim that the brand is working on a handheld device as part of its next generation of hardware. Recently, Spencer detailed his ideal on-the-go Xbox device, which would give users the full Xbox experience, dashboard and all, but just in a compact mode.
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate is the highest tier of Microsoft's flagship game subscription service that offers over 100 game titles that you can play with a single purchase, making it one of the most outstanding value propositions of the Xbox ecosystem to date.
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23.04.2024 / 18:01
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Adding One of 2023's Best Games on April 25
As was previously leaked, the critically-acclaimed 2023 action-adventure game Star Wars Jedi: Survivor is coming to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate on Thursday, April 25. Xbox Game Pass Ultimate features a number of exclusive perks to help justify its higher cost compared to the other Game Pass tiers, with one of the big selling points being its access to the EA Play library of games.
gamerant.com
23.04.2024 / 10:27
Xbox Game Pass Adds 3 Games for Core Members and Day One Launch Title
Xbox Game Pass is making four more games available to subscribers, including a day-one launch title and three additions for Core members. Xbox Game Pass Core, which launched in September 2023, replaced Xbox Live Gold and did away with the two free games subscribers received each month. Instead, for the same price, Core offers a catalog of more than 25 games for members to enjoy at their leisure, and the selection of titles changes about two to three times per year.
gadgets.ndtv.com
23.04.2024 / 09:11
Star Wars Jedi Survivor Hits Xbox Game Pass via EA Play on April 25, Spotted on EA Play on PS5 in Some Regions
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, the action-adventure title from Respawn Entertainment, is heading to EA Play subscription service. The game is confirmed to be available on the service via Xbox and PC Game Pass starting April 25. Additionally, Jedi: Survivor has been spotted as being included with the EA Play subscription on PlayStation Store in some regions. The acclaimed Star Wars title is joining EA's subscription service almost exactly a year after its release across PC, PS5 and Xbox Series S/X.
gamerant.com
18.04.2024 / 20:52
Half of Steam's Most Wishlisted Games Are Coming to Xbox Game Pass on Day One
Five of the top 10 most wishlisted games on Steam are coming to Xbox Game Pass as day one releases, including eagerly awaited titles such as Manor Lords and Hollow Knight: Silksong. This marks an excellent time to be an Xbox Game Pass subscriber, as Microsoft keeps adding several amazing games to its subscription service.
gamerant.com
18.04.2024 / 17:10
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Update Adds 4 Games, Including 3 Surprises
The latest update to the Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription service lineup has added four games for players to check out, including three titles that were not previously announced. Xbox Game Pass Ultimate is, as its name suggests, the ultimate version of Xbox Game Pass. It gives subscribers access to everything available in the other tiers, including PC Game Pass games, along with access to titles in the EA Play library.
screenrant.com
18.04.2024 / 12:39
Xbox Game Pass Users, Play These Six Games Before They Leave On April 30
While Xbox Game Pass is set to gain a selection of fantastic Day-One releases in the back half of April, subscribers may want to act fast to play the six games leaving the service in the coming weeks. To offset the amount of titles the platform offers, Microsoft always removes a handful of games whenever it brings in a new selection for players to experience. While that might sound like a bad deal, it makes sense given the already massive catalog on offer and users can still pick up the departing games for a discount before they eventually leave.
comingsoon.net
16.04.2024 / 22:29
Xbox Game Pass April Additions and Departures Revealed
Seven new games are joining in the second half of April, including four new releases. Xbox also announced three games coming to Game Pass Core. However, six games will leave Microsoft’s subscription service at the end of the month.
gematsu.com
16.04.2024 / 13:37
Xbox Game Pass adds Manor Lords, Another Crab’s Treasure, Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes, and more in late April
Microsoft has announced new titles coming to Xbox Game Pass in late April, which includes Manor Lords, Another Crab’s Treasure, Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes, and more.
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11.04.2024 / 13:27
Xbox Game Pass Adds AAA Game With 'Very Positive' Reviews
Xbox Game Pass users can now play Shadow of the Tomb Raider as part of their subscription. The critically acclaimed action adventure is the ninth title to reach Xbox Game Pass in April 2024, and the 50th since the turn of the year.
gamerant.com
10.04.2024 / 18:23
Xbox Game Pass Game With Overwhelmingly Positive Reviews is Getting Co-Op in New Update
Brotato, an Xbox Game Pass indie game similar to Vampire Survivors, is getting local co-op as part of a free update coming later this year. Brotato first released on Steam last summer and has proven to be quite a hit on the platform. At the time of this writing, Brotato enjoys an «Overwhelmingly Positive» overall review rating on Steam, and it has enjoyed a similarly positive response on Xbox Game Pass as well.
gamerant.com
09.04.2024 / 14:41
Xbox Game Pass Adds Two Games Today, Including a Day One Launch Title
Botany Manor, a relaxing puzzle and adventure game developed by Balloon Studios, is now available as a day one launch title for Xbox Game Pass subscribers, and the highly rated interactive story Kona is also making a return to the service. Set in an expansive estate in 1890’s Somerset, England, Botany Manor is an immersive sim that puts players in the role of Arabella Greene, a retired botanist who continues to dabble in her passion and research. Many players will enjoy spending several relaxing hours completing Arabella’s botany research, growing rare plants, and filling out her botanical record.