Bloomberg reports Microsoft is shifting Xbox’s strategy away from its long-standing subscription-first vision, with renewed focus on hardware, consoles, and first-party exclusives.
A new Bloomberg report says Microsoft hoped Xbox Game Pass would reach 77 million subscribers by fiscal 2026, but the service reportedly has just 30 million users today.
Xbox’s next-week release calendar includes 24 games, from AAA pre-orders like Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced to Palworld’s long-awaited 1.0 launch on Game Pass.
Xbox Game Pass has long been a safety net for indie developers, but that may be changing. Industry chatter suggests new deals are on hold as Microsoft reevaluates its gaming strategy.
Microsoft confirmed 17 games coming to Game Pass on their launch days at Xbox Games Showcase 2026, with releases spanning from this summer through Spring 2027.
Forza Horizon 6 hits Game Pass today with a Japan-set open world, cloud and handheld support, and access for Ultimate and PC Game Pass subscribers.
Leaks tied to Xbox Project Helix suggest Microsoft may launch its next-gen console without a disc drive, alongside a possible Disc2Digital program.
Discord’s Nitro Rewards program will give Nitro subscribers access to Xbox Game Pass, and discounts from Logitech, SteelSeries, and other gaming brands.
Xbox Game Pass has confirmed 13 new games for May 2026, featuring big day one titles like Forza Horizon 6, Mixtape, and Subnautica 2.
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