Xbox Game Pass is heating up in 2026. While things looked bleak overall, especially given the massive price hike a few months ago, Xbox has since reversed course. Following that aforementioned hike, the new CEO brought the price back down, and is aiming to add more benefits to the program over time.
So far, the game offerings are looking good, too. One of the most notable additions is the presence of Final Fantasy 1, Final Fantasy 2, Final Fantasy 3, Final Fantasy 4, and Final Fantasy 5, bringing the classic series back in one place. There are a number of first-party games coming soon too, including Forza Horizon 6.
Over on the official Xbox blog, Microsoft detailed a new bonus for subscribers. If you're an Xbox Game Pass member, you'll want to dig into these details, as this benefit is free, and incredibly easy to navigate.
While Discord and Xbox have interfaced at a surface level for a while, Microsoft has announced a whole new partnership this week. Beyond the functionality mentioned above, Discord Nitro will now include a "starter edition of Xbox Game Pass" on its end.
While the phrase "Xbox Game Pass Starter Edition" may sound confusing,...
