Xbox Game Pass

Persona 5 Royal is added to Xbox Game Pass for June, alongside other indie projects highlighted as worth exploring. The subscription service introduces multiple new games during the month.

Xbox Game Pass is adding new games in late May, including Forza Horizon 6 and Remnant II. The first-person adventure Luna Abyss will also be available as a day-one release. These additions bring new content to the Xbox gaming platform.

Microsoft is working on expanding its Xbox Game Pass subscription to China, as hinted at in a recent update to the Xbox PC app. The expansion, codenamed 'Project Saluki', includes Game Pass, Rewards, and subscription tiers for the Chinese market. Microsoft currently sells Xbox consoles in China but does not offer Xbox Game Pass in the country.

Discord's Nitro subscription now includes a slightly nerfed Xbox Game Pass, and also offers discounts on Logitech G and SteelSeries gear through the Nitro Rewards program. The inclusion of Xbox Game Pass expands the gaming benefits of Discord's Nitro subscription. This update enhances the overall value proposition for Nitro subscribers.

Discord launches Nitro Rewards, offering subscribers access to Xbox Game Pass and discounts from gaming brands like Logitech and SteelSeries. This program gives Nitro subscribers the base tier of Xbox Game Pass at no extra cost. The move expands Discord's services for gamers.

Discord launches Nitro Rewards, a program that bundles benefits from third parties into a Nitro subscription, including a free Xbox Game Pass starter edition. The starter edition offers over 50 games and 10 hours of Xbox Cloud Gaming streaming. Nitro subscribers can earn up to $25 a year in Xbox Store rewards.

Xbox Game Pass has revealed its May 2026 lineup, featuring Forza Horizon 6 and Subnautica 2. The lineup includes a mix of indie hits and returning favorites, offering something for fans of racing, survival, and co-op games. Xbox Game Pass will offer these games across console, PC, and cloud.

Microsoft and Discord are partnering to offer a new Xbox Game Pass 'Starter Edition' bundled with Discord Nitro. The package includes access to over 50 games, 10 hours of Xbox Cloud Gaming per month, and Xbox Rewards points. Leaked details suggest Stardew Valley and Fallout 4 may be included.

Microsoft is reverting to 'Xbox' as its gaming division brand, replacing 'Microsoft Gaming', as announced by Xbox CEO Asha Sharma. The decision was made during an internal meeting where Sharma emphasized that 'Xbox needs to be our identity', citing a departure from the previous branding. The change follows recent updates like an Xbox Game Pass price cut and hints at a partnership with Discord.

Microsoft has hinted at a new partnership between Discord and Xbox Game Pass, following recent price reductions for its Game Pass subscriptions. Microsoft Gaming CEO Asha Sharma indicated the collaboration aims to enhance flexibility for Game Pass players, though specific details remain unclear. Current Game Pass Ultimate subscribers already receive a month of Discord Nitro as part of their subscription.

Xbox has reduced prices for its Game Pass subscription service but will no longer offer day-one access to new Call of Duty games. Instead, new Call of Duty titles will join the service approximately one year after their release.

Xbox has reduced the price of its Game Pass subscription service, but new Call of Duty games will no longer be available on the platform on their release day. The change affects access to a popular game series for subscribers.

Microsoft has reduced the price of its Xbox Game Pass subscription service, but future Call of Duty titles will no longer be available on the service at launch. Other Microsoft-owned studio games will remain on Game Pass at release, and older Call of Duty titles will stay accessible.

Microsoft's new Xbox chief, Asha Sharma, acknowledged in a leaked memo that Xbox Game Pass has become too expensive for players and needs a better value equation. She indicated potential short-term pricing adjustments and long-term evolution of the service.

Xbox Game Pass is adding Hades 2 and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare in April 2024. These titles join other new games available through the subscription service.