Xbox Game Pass Reportedly Getting 'Major Overhaul,' Will Feature 'À La Carte' Options
Microsoft is reportedly planning a substantial revamp of Xbox Game Pass that will allow subscribers to choose the features they want in an à la carte fashion. The report comes by way of a new Fortune profile piece on Xbox CEO Asha Sharma.
Xbox Game Pass is reportedly undergoing a major transformation, according to a new report from Fortune. The change would allow subscribers to customize their experience, selecting features such as console-only games, cloud gaming, and multiplayer options, according to sources familiar with the strategy. The revamped system would operate on a tiered structure, addressing the service's internal challenges.
While Game Pass helped Xbox create a subscription business, it also led to a decline in sales for first-party game titles, causing conflicting internal metrics between subscription revenue and store revenue, as noted by former employees. The report also hints at an upcoming Xbox handheld and next-gen Project Helix console, though the cost remains uncertain unless Microsoft decides to subsidize it.
This strategic overhaul is part of a series of bold moves by Xbox CEO Asha Sharma, who has already made significant changes within the company.
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