Massive Xbox Game Pass Changes Are Coming—But Will Gamers Actually Save Money?

Massive Xbox Game Pass Changes Are Coming—But Will Gamers Actually Save Money?

From Fextralife (Written by Laura-May Randell) on | OpenCritic

Xbox Game Pass is about to get a massive shake up, and this time, players might actually have more say in what they pay for. According to an October 20 Fortune report, Xbox is planning an overhaul that will let subscribers choose their own features off of a menu, including console-only games, cloud gaming, and multiplayer, all while retaining the tiered service that's already in place.

In other words, instead of paying for a bundle of features you probably never use, you could tailor your own subscription like a build-your-own pizza. That sounds about as delicious as Game Pass can get, but keep that hunger in check for now. Microsoft has yet to officially confirm this proposed overhaul, and no prices or release dates have been announced.

The appeal of something like this is obvious. Not everyone needs the full Game Pass experience. Some players want a massive library of games to peruse, while others might only care about online multiplayer in one title. A customizable system could offer cheaper options for players who don't currently make use of all Game Pass's features.

But if Microsoft splits popular features into separate paid add-ons, recreating today's experience could...

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