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Game Pass Saw Its “Largest Investment” to Date in 2025, Says ID@Xbox Head

Game Pass Saw Its “Largest Investment” to Date in 2025, Says ID@Xbox Head

"The majority of partners who've had a game in Game Pass want to bring their future titles to the service," says Chris Charla.

Visions of Mana, Hades, Frostpunk 2, and More Headline Game Pass Wave 2 in September

Visions of Mana, Hades, Frostpunk 2, and More Headline Game Pass Wave 2 in September

RoadCraft is out now for Standard and Ultimate subscribers with Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor and much more to come tomorrow.

Hollow Knight: Silksong, RoadCraft, Nine Sols, and More Headline Game Pass Wave 1 in September

Hollow Knight: Silksong, RoadCraft, Nine Sols, and More Headline Game Pass Wave 1 in September

We Love Katamari Reroll + Royal Reverie, Wargroove 2, and All You Need is Help will also be leaving the service on September 15th.

Dragon Age: The Veilguard, Gears of War: Reloaded, and More Announced for Game Pass in August

Dragon Age: The Veilguard, Gears of War: Reloaded, and More Announced for Game Pass in August

Two early access titles are available for PC players starting today, with Goat Simulator Remastered, Persona 4 Golden, and more inbound.

Subscription Services Like Game Pass Are “Bad for the Business” – Former PlayStation Boss

Subscription Services Like Game Pass Are “Bad for the Business” – Former PlayStation Boss

Shawn Layden points to the music industry for an example of how a subscription service could cause long-term harm to business.

Assassin’s Creed Mirage, Aliens: Fireteam Elite, and More Announced for Game Pass in August

Assassin’s Creed Mirage, Aliens: Fireteam Elite, and More Announced for Game Pass in August

Citizen Sleeper 2, Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap, MechWarrior 5: Clans, and more are also coming to Game Pass Standard on August 6th.

Wuchang: Fallen Feathers, Abiotic Factor, and Grounded 2 Headline Wave 2 of Game Pass for July

Wuchang: Fallen Feathers, Abiotic Factor, and Grounded 2 Headline Wave 2 of Game Pass for July

Gigantic, Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess and Turnip Boy Robs a Bank will be leaving the subscription service on July 31st.

Game Pass is Reportedly Profitable Even if Taking Costs for First-Party Games Into Account

Game Pass is Reportedly Profitable Even if Taking Costs for First-Party Games Into Account

This comes as a follow-up to a previous report that "lost" revenue from first-party titles on the service isn't considered.

Microsoft Doesn’t Factor Revenue Lost by First-Party Games in Game Pass Profitability

Microsoft Doesn’t Factor Revenue Lost by First-Party Games in Game Pass Profitability

With the money that is usually spent by Microsoft on third-party titles on Xbox Game Pass, the service has been profitable.

Former Arkane Studios Founder Calls Game Pass “Unsustainable”

Former Arkane Studios Founder Calls Game Pass “Unsustainable”

Raphael Colantonio says the model has been "increasingly damaging the industry for a decade, subsidized by Microsoft's 'infinite money.'"

Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4, Little Nightmares 2, and More Headline First Wave of Game Pass in July

Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4, Little Nightmares 2, and More Headline First Wave of Game Pass in July

The Ascent and High on Life also return to the service while Square Enix's Legends of Mana and Trials of Mana debut for the first time.

Abiotic Factor Exits Early Access on July 22nd, Also Coming to PS5 and Xbox Series X/S

Abiotic Factor Exits Early Access on July 22nd, Also Coming to PS5 and Xbox Series X/S

Deep Field's acclaimed survival crafting title will also launch on day one for Game Pass and the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog.

Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time, FBC: Firebreak, and More Headline Wave 2 of Game Pass in June

Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time, FBC: Firebreak, and More Headline Wave 2 of Game Pass in June

Other notable titles include remasters of Warcraft 1 and 2, Rematch, Against the Storm, Call of Duty: WW2 and much more.

Xbox Games Showcase is 2 Hours Long, Microsoft Exec Says Not to “Overhype Too Much”

Xbox Games Showcase is 2 Hours Long, Microsoft Exec Says Not to “Overhype Too Much”

"We sort of burned the house down last year," says Microsoft VP of Games Marketing Aaron Greenberg ahead of today's Xbox Games Showcase.

EA Sports FC 25, Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time, and More Coming to Game Pass in June

EA Sports FC 25, Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time, and More Coming to Game Pass in June

Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine - Master Crafted Edition, FBC: Firebreak and The Alters are also available in the coming weeks.

Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine – Master Crafted Edition Launches June 10th on Xbox Series X/S and PC

Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine – Master Crafted Edition Launches June 10th on Xbox Series X/S and PC

The remaster includes all the DLC, modernized controls, 4K resolution support, improved textures, an overhauled UI and much more.

Metaphor: ReFantazio and The Division 2 are Coming to Game Pass in May

Metaphor: ReFantazio and The Division 2 are Coming to Game Pass in May

Monster Train 2, Tales of Kenzera: Zau, to a T, Symphonia, and Spray Paint Simulator will also roll out in the coming days.

DOOM: The Dark Ages, Revenge of the Savage Planet Headline Wave 1 of Game Pass in May

DOOM: The Dark Ages, Revenge of the Savage Planet Headline Wave 1 of Game Pass in May

Other notable titles include Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2, Dredge, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutants Unleashed, and much more.

Gears of War: Reloaded Announced, Launches August 26th for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC

Gears of War: Reloaded Announced, Launches August 26th for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC

It will also be available on Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass on day one, and as a free upgrade for Gears of War: Ultimate Edition owners.

Towerborne is Out Now for Xbox Series X/S

Towerborne is Out Now for Xbox Series X/S

Also available on Game Pass, the side-scrolling beat 'em up has received a massive new update that overhauls progression.