Major Xbox-exclusive first-party titles including Starfield, Redfall and Forza Motorsport are all expected to launch in 2023, and each will now carry a $69.99 price tag. Compounding this is a distinct lack of first-party titles on offer, and so far, in terms of day one releases, only a handful of indie titles such as Bugsnax and Stray have launched on the platform. Its three-tiered service was met with mixed reactions though, with some bemoaning the price, while others were less than impressed with the catalog of games on offer - especially the lackluster selection of retro titles.
Sony tried to emulate this success to a degree earlier this year, by revamping and relaunching its own PS Plus subscription service. Combine this with the ease at which users can switch their subscriptions off and on with no kind of minimum term to serve or early cancelation fees, and it makes Xbox Game Pass a low-risk, high-reward proposition. Microsoft's first-party games frequently launch on Game Pass from day one, meaning the service has almost become a no-brainer for many Xbox owners. While in recent years, Xbox has not quite been on an equal footing with PlayStation in terms of console sales and exclusive titles, many would agree that Xbox has the edge when it comes to its subscription service. RELATED: Putting AEW: Fight Forever on Game Pass or PS Plus Would Be a Genius Move for the Company Xbox Game Pass's Value Has Never Been in Doubt Even some cross-generation titles, such as Horizon Forbidden West and God of War Ragnarok, faced similar mark-ups, with PS4 and Xbox One versions costing $10 less, and players in some cases having to pay a small fee to upgrade to current-gen versions. Sony made this move a long time ago, with PS5 exclusives such as Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart, Returnal, and Demon's Souls each costing $69.99 at launch. Truthfully, Xbox raising game prices next year shouldn't really come as too much of a shock. Recent news indicating that Xbox will raise its first-party game prices in line with PlayStation's, at the $69.99 mark, only serves to underline just how important Xbox Game Pass will be for gamers moving forwards.
For a small monthly fee, subscribers gain access to a large catalog of games, including some of Xbox's most popular first-party franchises such as Halo and Gears of War. Xbox Game Pass, Microsoft's popular subscription service, has always been seen as excellent value for money.
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