Despite fewer subscriptions, Game Pass remains an important part of Microsoft’s gaming strategy.
According to analyst David Cole, it’s a move meant to streamline the company’s stable of online services, and draw more attention to Xbox Game Pass.
The Bethesda acquisition and the simultaneous launch of Outriders on Game Pass illustrate the evolving nature of Microsoft games business.
The game is expected to generate $2.6 billion in hardware spending over three years. DFC’s David Cole breaks down what these numbers mean for Microsoft’s PC games business.