Microsoft is betting everything on Xbox Game Pass, a service that has attracted the attention of many gamers for its quality/price ratio. So it is expected that the company will continue to invest resources in its growth over the next few years.
Some speculate that, at some point, Xbox could bet on games that are exclusive to its service to boost it even more. Phil Spencer, head of the brand, is aware of this, so he revealed whether or not they plan to make certain games only available through Xbox Game Pass.
Phil Spencer talks about the future of Xbox Game Pass
During an interview with Game Watch (via eXputer), Spencer was asked about the future of Xbox Game Pass and whether the day will come when they will offer games that are exclusive to the service. There is good news for gamers who don't like this idea, as the executive ruled out plans to make certain titles exclusive to Xbox Game Pass.
Spencer emphasized that the service is and always will be just another alternative for people to enjoy video games. He added that their goal is to grow the Xbox ecosystem and presence on as many devices as possible, and to that end, the service is important. So they will continue to offer quality content through the subscription model.
So neither Microsoft nor Xbox plan to resort to exclusivity to make Xbox Game Pass subscriber numbers grow significantly in the coming years. This despite the fact that, according to recent leaks, the companies may leave the industry if the service doesn't grow enough by 2027.
"No. That’s not it. What we want to offer is choice. Xbox isn’t just about Xbox Game Pass. The real success of Xbox is that more people play Xbox, whether it’s on Xbox consoles, on PC, in the cloud, or on other consoles. We want to grow the community that plays Xbox. I have no intention of doing anything that would hinder that," Spencer said.
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